Gaming
HyperX Cloud Mini
73Great
$30
Full review dataHyperX Cloud Mini 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 5 of 6 measures.
- HyperX Cloud Mini
- JLab Midnight Wireless
HearWiki score
73
82
Sound
6.2
7.4
Battery
7.3
9.0
Calls
6.4
6.5
Value
7.8
8.0
Price (USD)
$30
$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
Both shipped in 2024. These are 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.
- Cloud Mini2024
- Midnight Wireless2024
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec.
Specifications
Cloud MiniMidnight Wireless
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $35
- HearWiki score
- 73
- 82
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 30 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 30 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 94 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 83 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, Opus
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 9 m
- Battery life
- 25 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 180 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 10 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 127 g
- 279 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
HyperX Cloud Mini
The HyperX Cloud Mini is a compact, lightweight wireless headset tailored for younger gamers, offering around 25 hours of battery life and Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codecs. Its 30mm drivers deliver clear audio for games and media, while the plush on-ear fit and rotating earcups ensure comfort during extended sessions. Lacking ANC and multipoint, it focuses on simplicity and ease of use for kids and casual users.
- Pro:Very lightweight at 127g, ideal for kids
- Pro:Long 25-hour battery life on a single charge
- Pro:Supports both Bluetooth and wired 3.5mm use
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth pairing
- Con:Average 83 dB sensitivity may require higher volume
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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