HyperX Cloud Earbuds Wireless vs KZ PRX: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the KZ PRX comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 80. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: KZ PRX - Great overall at around $55.

Wired IEMs

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

KZ PRX leads on 4 of 6 measures.

HyperX Cloud Earbuds Wireless
KZ PRX

HearWiki score

Sound

4.2

7.8

Battery

8.0

Calls

5.1

Value

3.5

8.6

Price (USD)

$68

$55

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The KZ PRX is 4 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

Cloud Earbuds Wireless2020
PRX20244 yr newer

Specifications

Cloud Earbuds WirelessPRX

Type: Wired IEMs; Wired IEMs
Price (USD): $68; $55
HearWiki score: 40; 80
Released: 2020; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 14 mm driver; planar magnetic
Driver type: -; planar
Driver size: 14 mm; -
Impedance: -; 15 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.1; -
Codecs: SBC, aptX, aptX HD; -
Multipoint pairing: No; -
Battery life: 10 h; -
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Weight: 18 g; -
Model code: HyperX Cloud Earbuds II; -

Specification comparison of HyperX Cloud Earbuds Wireless vs KZ PRX
Spec	HyperX Cloud Earbuds Wireless	KZ PRX
Type	Wired IEMs	Wired IEMs
Price (USD)	$68	$55
HearWiki score	40 / 100 Weak	80 / 100 Great
Released	2020	2024
Audio
Driver	14 mm driver	planar magnetic
Driver type	-	planar
Driver size	14 mm	-
Impedance	-	15 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.1	-
Codecs	SBC, aptX, aptX HD	-
Multipoint pairing	No	-
Battery
Battery life	10 h	-
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Design
Weight	18 g	-
Model code	HyperX Cloud Earbuds II	-

What reviewers said

HyperX Cloud Earbuds Wireless

These wireless in-ear buds offer dependable sound with Bluetooth 5.1 and aptX/aptX HD support, plus a battery that often outlasts the rated 10 hours. They're a no-frills option focused on gaming and daily listening, keeping things simple without extras like noise cancellation or multipoint pairing. Lightweight at 18 grams, they're easy to wear for extended sessions.

Pro:Supports aptX and aptX HD for better audio quality
Pro:Battery life can exceed the advertised 10 hours
Pro:Very lightweight at just 18 grams

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:Lacks multipoint pairing for multiple devices
Con:Basic feature set compared to pricier earbuds

KZ PRX

The KZ PRX is a budget-friendly planar magnetic IEM that offers a balanced, warm-leaning sound with strong detail retrieval and capable imaging for its price. It excels in sub-bass presence and smooth mids, though it demands proper amplification and ear tips to perform at its best. Its soundstage is decent but not exceptionally wide, and the stock cable is a noted weak point.

Pro:Excellent value for a planar IEM
Pro:Balanced, warm sound with good detail
Pro:Strong imaging and separation for the price

Con:Requires a capable source and good ear tips
Con:Stock cable limits performance
Con:Soundstage is only medium-sized

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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