Gaming
HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset
76Great
$50
Full review dataHyperX Cloud Gaming Headset vs JLab JBuddies Play: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset - Great overall at around $50.
Gaming
JLab JBuddies Play
68Good
$30
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset
Sound7.5
Calls6.0
Value8.0
JLab JBuddies Play
Sound6.0
Battery7.0
Calls5.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset | JLab JBuddies Play |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming | Gaming |
| Price (USD) | $50 | $30 |
| HearWiki score | 76 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2014 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 53mm neodymium drivers | - |
| Driver size | 53 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 15 Hz to 25 kHz | - |
| Impedance | 41 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | -39 dBV (0 dB=1 V/ Pa | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.0 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Latency | - | 60 ms |
| Wireless range | - | 9.14 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 22 h |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 1 hour |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | - | 150 g |
| Water resistance | - | none |
| Foldable | - | Yes |
| Detachable cable | - | Yes |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 1 |
What reviewers said
HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset
This wired gaming headset delivers a balanced, comfortable experience for long play sessions, with sturdy construction and a 53mm driver setup that handles both games and casual music well. While it offers solid overall performance at a budget-friendly price, its treble clarity and soundstage are average, and it lacks wireless connectivity and software tweaking options.
- Pro:Comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Sturdy build quality
- Pro:Balanced sound signature
- Con:Microphone sounds hollow
- Con:Average treble and soundstage
- Con:No wireless or software customization
JLab JBuddies Play
The JLab JBuddies Play is a budget-friendly wireless headphone designed primarily for kids and casual gaming, offering volume limiting for safer listening and a lightweight, foldable build. It provides a solid 22-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.x with low 60ms latency, and basic IPX5 water resistance, making it a practical pick for active young users, though its small fit may not suit most adults. With simple button controls and a detachable cable, it focuses on essential features rather than extras like noise cancellation or multipoint connectivity.
- Pro:Long 22-hour battery life
- Pro:Volume limiting for safer listening
- Pro:Low latency for gaming
- Con:Small fit, better for kids than adults
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC codec
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