Gaming
HyperX CloudX – Gaming Headset – Xbox
76Great
$40
Full review dataHyperX CloudX – Gaming Headset – Xbox vs JLab MrBeast Wired: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HyperX CloudX – Gaming Headset – Xbox comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 76. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HyperX CloudX – Gaming Headset – Xbox - Great overall at around $40.
Gaming
JLab MrBeast Wired
71Good
$27
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HyperX CloudX – Gaming Headset – Xbox leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- HyperX CloudX – Gaming Headset – Xbox
- JLab MrBeast Wired
HearWiki score
76
71
Sound
7.4
7.2
Calls
6.7
5.3
Value
9.2
8.8
Price (USD)
$40
$27
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 – Gaming Headset – Xbox is 2 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.
- CloudX – Gaming Headset – Xbox20262 yr newer
- MrBeast Wired2024
Specifications
CloudX – Gaming Headset – XboxMrBeast Wired
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $27
- HearWiki score
- 76
- 71
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 25 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 60 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 95 dB/mW
- 102 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- No
- No
- Weight
- 325 g
- 250 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- No
- No
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- electret
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -39 dBV
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
HyperX CloudX – Gaming Headset – Xbox
The HyperX CloudX is a budget-friendly wired gaming headset built for Xbox, emphasizing comfort and sturdy construction with a metal frame. It delivers clear, crisp audio suited for gaming, though its sound signature is less impressive for music. A detachable mic and straightforward controls round out a practical, value-focused package.
- Pro:Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Pro:Durable aluminum frame construction
- Pro:Clear and crisp gaming audio
- Con:Sound quality is less ideal for music
- Con:Wired connection only
- Con:May feel pricey without a discount
JLab MrBeast Wired
This wired gaming headset offers a solid budget-friendly option with 50mm drivers that deliver punchy sound, a clear microphone for team chat, and comfortable padding for long sessions. Its simple button controls and lightweight build make it easy to use, though the bold aesthetic might not suit every taste.
- Pro:Punchy 50mm driver sound
- Pro:Clear mic for voice chat
- Pro:Comfortable for long wear
- Con:Styling may not appeal to all
- Con:No detachable cable
- Con:Limited to wired use
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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