The HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Wireless are comfortable gaming headphones that are compatible with PCs, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch consoles. Thanks to their wireless dongle, they have very low latency. They also have over 30 hours of continuous playback time, so you don't have to worry about charging them very often. While some users may prefer their slightly bass-heavy sound profile, they don't have an EQ to help customize their sound. Their companion software also is fairly basic and doesn't offer many customization features. That said, they're well-built and have a detachable boom mic that does an impressive job of recording your voice, even in noisy environments.
Our Verdict
The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless are good for neutral sound. They have a slightly bass-heavy sound profile with a neutral and even mid-range that helps accurately reproduce vocals and lead instruments. However, their treble-range is a bit uneven, resulting in dull vocals and lead instruments as well as sharp sibilants like S and T sounds. They also don't have a comprehensive EQ to help customize their sound, and their passive soundstage can be perceived as small.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Sub-par passive soundstage.
The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless are mediocre for commute and travel. While they're comfortable enough for long flights and have over 30 hours of continuous battery life, they don't block out any bass-range noise like bus or plane engines. They're also fairly bulky and can't fold up to be made more portable. They don't have a carrying case and need their wireless USB dongle in order to transmit audio, which isn't convenient if you want to listen to audio from your phone.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Over 30 hours of continuous battery life.
- Middling noise isolation performance.
- Don't support Bluetooth.
- No music or call management controls.
The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless are alright for sports and fitness. While they're stable enough for gaming, they aren't really designed for use during physical activity and can fall off your head while you're moving. They also don't have an IP rating for water resistance and need their wireless USB dongle to transmit audio. Their lack of an audio cable reduces the chances of something snagging and pulling them off your head, though.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Don't support Bluetooth.
The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless are okay for office use. They're comfortable and their battery life should last through a few shifts at the office before they need a recharge. However, they struggle to cut down ambient chatter around you and only support non-Bluetooth wireless via their USB dongle, so you won't be able to wirelessly stream audio from your smartphone. They also don't support multi-device pairing.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Over 30 hours of continuous battery life.
- Middling noise isolation performance.
- Don't support Bluetooth.
The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless are good for wireless gaming. They're well-built, comfortable enough for long gaming sessions, and have low audio latency via their non-Bluetooth wireless dongle. Their continuous battery life lasts over 30 hours, and their mic can record your voice clearly, even in noisy environments. However, their companion software also only offers limited features and it doesn't have an EQ to help tweak their sound.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Over 30 hours of continuous battery life.
- Excellent performing boom mic.
- No channel mixing.
The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless are wireless gaming headphones and can only be used with non-Bluetooth wireless.
The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless are fair for phone calls. Their detachable boom mic does a great job of recording your voice, even in very noisy environments. However, the headphones don't really block out bass-range noise like bus engines and only slightly reduces ambient chatter, so you may want to take calls in quieter environments to clearly hear the person on the other end of the line.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Excellent performing boom mic.
- Middling noise isolation performance.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 10, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the HyperX Cloud III Wireless in Battery.
- Updated May 06, 2022: We incorrectly reported that the wireless dongle's USB Input was 'No'. This isn't correct as it's a USB-A dongle. We have changed this to 'Yes' in the Base/Dock text and updated our review.
- Updated Jun 29, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Jan 15, 2021: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless are the wireless variant of the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II. They come in one color variant, 'Black', and you can see its label here. If you encounter another variant, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
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The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless are wireless gaming headphones that can only be used on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch consoles. Unlike the wired HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II, these headphones use a wireless USB dongle that delivers low audio latency suitable for gaming. However, because of this, they're not compatible with the Xbox One. Still, they have a bass-heavy sound that some users may especially enjoy, and their 30-hour-plus continuous battery life is impressive.
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The HyperX Cloud III Wireless have a superior battery life performance to the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Wireless. Clocking in at over 120 hours, they're a better fit for marathon weekend gaming sessions. Both headphones share a similar sound profile, with a similar amount of bass and some underemphasis in the treble range. However, the boom mic on the Cloud II Wireless has better recording quality, making your voice sound fuller and more natural. Both headphones are great for wireless gaming, but the Cloud II might be better for streamers needing the best mic quality.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless and the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Wireless have different strengths. While both headphones are comfortable, well-built, and have similar overall mic performances, the Cloud Alpha have a more neutral default sound profile that you can customize to your liking using their companion app's graphic EQ or presets, although users have reported that using the app's features introduces very high latency. Their passive soundstage feels wider, and they have a significantly longer continuous battery life. However, the Cloud 2's mic has a better recording quality, and their wired design avoids the issue of latency altogether.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha are better for wired gaming, while the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Wireless are more suitable for wireless gaming. While both headphones are comfortable, the Alpha are better built, leak less audio, and are compatible with most consoles using their 1/8" TRRS connector. However, the Cloud 2 Wireless have a better overall mic performance and are compatible with HyperX NGENUITY software, although it doesn't offer many additional features. They also have low non-Bluetooth wireless latency.
Depending on your preferences, you may like the Razer BlackShark V2 or the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Wireless. The HyperX are better for wireless gaming. They're more comfortable and better built, and their boom mic delivers significantly better overall performance. They also have low non-Bluetooth wireless latency. However, the Razer are wired gaming headphones. Their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking, and they deliver audio more consistently.
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