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PC Gamer calls the Cloud Mix an excellent, highly versatile headset with strong audio and comfort. The review’s emphasis is that its flexibility and overall performance help justify its premium price.
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72/ 100
Great
HearWiki score
Priced about right
$200
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated 
At a glance
- Brand
- HyperX
- Type
- Gaming
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2024
Score breakdowngreat overall
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling6.2
Battery9.4
Calls5.3
Value6.3
The HyperX Cloud MIX 2 is a wireless over-ear gaming headset with hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio, and a 2.4GHz USB-C dongle for low-latency gaming. It offers up to 110 hours of battery life in Bluetooth mode and features 40mm drivers with memory foam earcups for comfort.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The HyperX Cloud Mix Wireless is a hybrid gaming headset designed to bridge the gap between console/PC play and everyday Bluetooth listening. It combines a comfortable build with adaptive active noise cancellation and a transparent mode, offering flexibility for various environments. Its 20-hour battery life and support for custom EQ via an app make it a versatile, though not specialized, option for mixed-use scenarios.
What works
- Comfortable for long sessions and portable use
- Adaptive ANC and transparency mode add versatility
- Solid 20-hour battery life for wireless play
- Custom EQ available through companion app
What doesn't
- Only SBC codec support limits wireless audio quality
- No multipoint for simultaneous device connections
- No water resistance for outdoor or active use
- Buttons-only controls may feel limited to some users
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 40 Ω |
Audio
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 40 Ω |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
Battery
| Battery life | 20 h |
|---|---|
| Full charge time | 180 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 4 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | buttons |
Design
| Weight | 267.6 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Model code | HyperX Cloud MIX 2 |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|
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