Gaming
HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset
70Good
$60
Full review dataHyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset vs HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HyperX CloudX Flight 2 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: HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $100.
Gaming
HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless
82Outstanding
$100
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset
- HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless
HearWiki score
70
82
Sound
7.3
8.0
Battery
-
9.3
Calls
6.8
6.3
Value
8.6
8.9
Price (USD)
$60
$100
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 HyperX CloudX Flight 2 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 HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless adds USB-C, Custom EQ and Companion app. For 10 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Cloud II – Gaming Headset2015
- CloudX Flight 2 Wireless202510 yr newer
What differsCloud II – Gaming HeadsetCloudX Flight 2 Wireless
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
Cloud II – Gaming HeadsetCloudX Flight 2 Wireless
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $60
- $100
- HearWiki score
- 70
- 82
- Released
- 2015
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- 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
- 10 Hz - 23 kHz
- 100 Hz - 100 kHz
- Impedance
- 60 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 98 dB/mW
- 103 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 150 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 210 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- No
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 299.4 g
- 336 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
- Microphone type
- electret
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 dBV
- -20 dBV
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset
The HyperX Cloud II is a dependable wired gaming headset that pairs a sturdy build with a comfortable fit, making it suitable for long sessions. Its 53 mm drivers deliver balanced sound that works well for both games and music, while the detachable mic adds everyday versatility. It's a straightforward, value-focused choice rather than a feature-packed one.
- Pro:Comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Solid, durable construction
- Pro:Balanced sound for gaming and music
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wired only, no wireless option
- Con:No companion app or EQ customization
HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless
The HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless is a gaming-focused over-ear headset that delivers robust, punchy audio through its 50 mm drivers, alongside a remarkably long battery life and stable wireless connectivity. Its design features RGB lighting and a modern aesthetic, but the stiff frame and firm padding may reduce comfort during extended sessions. With no active noise cancellation and a basic feature set, it prioritizes core gaming performance and endurance.
- Pro:Exceptional 150-hour battery life
- Pro:Punchy, detailed audio with strong positional cues
- Pro:Stable wireless connectivity
- Con:Stiff frame and firm padding reduce comfort
- Con:Mediocre microphone quality
- Con:No active noise cancellation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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