The HyperX Cloud Flight are good, wireless gaming headphones with a fairly well-balanced and excited sound profile, though their bulky over-ear design makes them very sensitive to fit and seal. Unfortunately, they don't feel as durable as some of the other HyperX models we've tested, but they don't feel too cheap and are quite comfortable. Their microphone performs very well overall and is able to separate your voice from background noise. They're wirelessly compatible with the PS4, PS5, and PCs, though unfortunately, not with the Xbox One or Xbox Series X consoles, and they're audio-only when used wired. Their detachable mic and casual design make them a decent choice for day-to-day use, but they don't support Bluetooth, so you'll have to use them wired with your phone. They also don't help bring much quiet in the office or during your daily commute, as they block very little background noise.
Our Verdict
The HyperX Cloud Flight are alright headphones for neutral listening. They're comfortable and have a somewhat excited sound profile with a good amount of bass that doesn't overpower instruments or vocals. While they sound a bit sharp on some bright tracks due to the peaks in the higher-frequencies, they're well-balanced enough for most popular genres. Unfortunately, like most closed-back headphones, they don't have a very spacious or open soundstage.
- Comfortable design.
- Versatile sound profile.
- Great battery life (with LEDs off).
- Very good overall mic performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Slightly leaky at high volumes.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
The HyperX Cloud Flight aren't the best option for commuting or travel. They don't block out much background noise, so they don't help give you quiet during a long travel day or your daily commute. They also don't support Bluetooth, so you have to use them wired with your phone, and their limited control scheme means you have to take out your phone to change tracks or pause your music. On the upside, they have a casual closed-back design and detachable microphone, making them more suitable for day-to-day use than typical gaming headsets.
- Comfortable design.
- Versatile sound profile.
- Great battery life (with LEDs off).
- Very good overall mic performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Slightly leaky at high volumes.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
The HyperX Cloud Flight are gaming headphones that aren't designed for use while working out. They don't support Bluetooth, so you have to use them wired to your phone, or with their USB receiver plugged into a computer. While they should be decently stable enough for light jogs, they'll likely fall off during more intense workouts. They also aren't very breathable and cause your ears to get hotter than usual while working out.
- Comfortable design.
- Versatile sound profile.
- Great battery life (with LEDs off).
- Very good overall mic performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Slightly leaky at high volumes.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
The HyperX Cloud Flight are only mediocre for office use. These headphones are designed for use at home while gaming and block very little background noise while also leaking a lot of your audio, which can be distracting to co-workers. On the bright side, they're comfortable enough to use all day, and their somewhat well-balanced and excited sound profile is versatile enough for most popular genres. They also have an excellent 30-hour battery life, which should easily get you through a few full workdays if you use them wirelessly with your computer.
- Comfortable design.
- Versatile sound profile.
- Great battery life (with LEDs off).
- Very good overall mic performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Slightly leaky at high volumes.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
The HyperX Cloud Flight are decent wireless gaming headphones. They have a fairly well-balanced and excited sound profile that gives gunshots and explosions a good amount of thump and rumble, without drowning out dialogue during cut-scenes. They have a very good detachable boom microphone that's able to separate your voice from background noises, making them suitable for use in loud environments. They work wirelessly with very low latency when used with a PC, PS4, and PS5 consoles with their USB receiver, but unfortunately, they don't work wirelessly with Xbox One. Their comfortable design and long battery life make them good for long gaming marathons, though they'll likely cause your ears to get fairly warm after a few hours.
- Comfortable design.
- Versatile sound profile.
- Great battery life (with LEDs off).
- Very good overall mic performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Slightly leaky at high volumes.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
The HyperX Cloud Flight are good headphones for wired gaming if you use them with a separate microphone since they're audio-only when using them with a 1/8" audio cable. That being said, they're compatible with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X consoles by plugging them into the controller and are comfortable enough for long gaming sessions.
- Comfortable design.
- Versatile sound profile.
- Great battery life (with LEDs off).
- Very good overall mic performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Slightly leaky at high volumes.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
The HyperX Cloud Flight are a decent option if you make a lot of phone calls through a computer with applications like Skype. Their microphone works wirelessly when using their USB receiver, though unfortunately, they don't support Bluetooth and their audio cable doesn't have an in-line mic, so you can't use them for phone calls on a phone.
- Comfortable design.
- Versatile sound profile.
- Great battery life (with LEDs off).
- Very good overall mic performance.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Slightly leaky at high volumes.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 08, 2022: We've added a comparison between HyperX Cloud Flight and the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 in the Recording Qualitybox.
- Updated Oct 05, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Mar 29, 2021: Updated 'App Support' as the HyperX Ngenuity is no longer directly available. Also added PS5 and Xbox Series X compatibility.
- Updated Feb 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
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The HyperX Cloud Flight have a fairly straightforward design that isn't as flashy as some other gaming headphones. They're comfortable and have a detachable microphone, making them a decent choice for day-to-day use, though you'll need to use them wired with your phone since they don't support Bluetooth. Unfortunately, they don't feel nearly as durable or well-built as other HyperX headsets, like the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II or the HyperX Cloud Core. If you're in the market for a good pair of gaming headphones, check out our recommendations for the best gaming headsets for PC, the best PS4 headsets, and the best Xbox One gaming headsets.
The HyperX Cloud Flight and the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Wireless have different strengths, and you may prefer one over the other. The Cloud 2 Wireless are more comfortable and better built. They have a virtual soundstage feature, their mic offers a slightly better recording quality, and they have a lower non-Bluetooth wireless latency. However, you can use the Flight passively if you prefer a wired connection, although you can only receive audio and can't use their mic using this connection. Their boom mic also has a better noise-handling performance.
The HyperX Cloud Stinger and the HyperX Cloud Flight are both decent gaming headphones, though they have different designs. The Cloud Flight are wireless and can only be used wired for audio only, while the Cloud Stinger are wired only for both audio and microphone. Both headphones feel decently well-built and just as comfortable. While the Cloud Flight's sound profile is slightly better balanced, they're both similar and very susceptible to fit and seal, so different people will likely experience their sound reproduction differently.
The HyperX Cloud Flight S are a minor upgrade to the HyperX Cloud Flight. The Flight S are more comfortable, feel slightly more premium, and have four programmable buttons on the left ear cup. They also have lower non-Bluetooth latency. On the other hand, the original Cloud Flight have better noise separation with the microphone and can be used passively with a wired connection.
The HyperX Cloud Flight are better headphones than the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2. The Cloud Flight are more versatile since they're wireless. The mic also has better noise handling than the Cloud Stinger 2's mic, ensuring more separation between your voice and background noise during a call or match. However, if you're looking for a wired connection, the Cloud Stinger 2 are still a solid choice.
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