Gaming
HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset
63Good
$50
Full review dataHyperX Cloud Gaming Headset vs JLab Midnight Wireless: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the JLab Midnight Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: JLab Midnight Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $35.
Gaming
JLab Midnight Wireless
82Outstanding
$35
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
JLab Midnight Wireless leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset
- JLab Midnight Wireless
HearWiki score
63
82
Sound
7.1
7.4
Battery
-
9.0
Calls
6.4
6.5
Value
-
8.0
Price (USD)
$50
$35
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 JLab Midnight Wireless is 10 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the JLab Midnight Wireless adds USB-C. For 10 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Cloud Gaming Headset2014
- Midnight Wireless202410 yr newer
What differsCloud Gaming HeadsetMidnight Wireless
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
Cloud Gaming HeadsetMidnight Wireless
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $50
- $35
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 82
- Released
- 2014
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 25 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 41 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC, Opus
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 9 m
- Battery life
- -
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 10 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 335.7 g
- 279 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- -
- Microphone type
- electret
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -39 dBV
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset
This wired gaming headset pairs a 53mm dynamic driver with a lightweight 335.7g frame and plush leatherette pads, delivering a balanced, low-latency sound that suits long play sessions. Its sturdy design and detachable cable add everyday practicality, while the single electret mic offers decent noise rejection but a somewhat hollow tone. Overall, it's a dependable budget pick for gamers who prioritize comfort and wired reliability over wireless convenience or software extras.
- Pro:Comfortable leatherette pads for extended wear
- Pro:Balanced sound with low latency for gaming
- Pro:Sturdy build with detachable cable
- Con:Microphone sounds slightly hollow
- Con:No wireless or ANC options
- Con:Treble and soundstage are not top-tier
JLab Midnight Wireless
The JLab Midnight Wireless is a budget-friendly gaming headset that packs impressive endurance and solid audio performance for its low price. With active noise cancellation and a comfortable over-ear design, it offers a surprisingly capable package for gamers who want essential features without spending a lot.
- Pro:Excellent battery life
- Pro:Good value for the price
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included
- Con:No multipoint connectivity
- Con:Basic button controls
- Con:No water resistance
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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