The HyperX Cloud Revolver + 7.1 are wired gaming headphones with a virtual soundstage feature. They're essentially a slightly upgraded version of the HyperX Cloud Revolver and have a very similar overall design. They're well-built, decently comfortable, and have a reasonably versatile sound profile. Their boom mic also delivers decent recording quality and does a great job of isolating your voice from background noise. That said, they're a poor fit for casual use due to their bulky design, bad noise isolation capability, and lack of onboard call management or media controls.
Our Verdict
The HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1 are good for neutral sound. Their bass-heavy sound profile should emphasize the punch and boom of sound effects without overwhelming in-game dialogue or music thanks to their very well-balanced mids and decently accurate treble range. While they do have a virtual surround sound feature, they lack any other sound customization features like an EQ or audio presets. Their audio delivery can also vary drastically depending on their positioning and fit on your head.
- Decently well-balanced sound profile.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
- Lack of sound customization features, like an EQ or presets.
The HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1 are bad for commuting and traveling, though this isn't their intended usage. They let in quite a bit of ambient noise, especially sounds like the low-rumble of bus engines and the chatter of other commuters. They also aren't very portable and lack any sort of carrying case to make transporting them easier. They also lack any sort of onboard controls without the use of their USB-A adapter, so you can't make on-the-fly adjustments while they're plugged into the AUX port on your phone. That said, they feel well-made.
- Sturdy build quality.
- Bulky design.
- Poor noise isolation capability.
- No onboard controls on default audio cable.
The HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1 are poor for sports and fitness, though they aren't designed for this kind of use. They do a mediocre job of staying on your head, are quite bulky, and don't let your ears breathe very much. You also don't have access to any of their volume controls when plugging their 1/8" TRRS cable into your phone, which can snag on something when you're on the move and yank the headphones from your ears. Thankfully, they feel sturdy enough to deal with a couple of drops and bumps.
- Sturdy build quality.
- Bulky design.
- Unstable fit.
- No onboard controls on default audio cable.
The HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1 are inadequate for office use. They do a terrible job of filtering out ambient chatter, and since they're wired-only, they don't support any wireless features like multi-device pairing. Thankfully, they don't leak too much audio and should be comfortable enough to wear for fairly extended periods. Since they're passive headphones, you also don't have to worry about running out of battery.
- Decently low levels of audio leakage.
- Poor noise isolation capability.
- No wireless capabilities like NFC or multi-device pairing.
The HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1 are wired-only headphones and aren't suitable for this kind of use.
The HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1 are satisfactory for wired gaming. Their sound profile is well-suited to emphasizing the punch and boom of sound effects but doesn't completely overwhelm in-game dialogue. While they don't have any sound customization features like an EQ or audio presets, they do have a virtual surround sound feature that could generate a more immersive listening experience, but we don't test for that.
- Mic delivers decent recording quality and great noise handling capability.
- Sturdy build quality.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
- Lack of sound customization features, like an EQ or presets.
The HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1 are a reasonable choice for phone calls. Their boom mic makes your voice sound natural and quite clear, though a little thin, and does an impressive job of isolating it from background noise. Unfortunately, due to their poor noise isolation capability, you may find it difficult to hear what's being said on a call if you're in a noisy environment.
- Mic delivers decent recording quality and great noise handling capability.
- Poor noise isolation capability.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 26, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Feb 10, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Feb 04, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated Jan 29, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1 are only available in one color: 'Black', and you can see their label here.
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The HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1 are wired gaming headphones. They're essentially an upgraded version of the HyperX Cloud Revolver, with a virtual surround sound feature as well as a 1/8" TRRS cable that allows for full mic and audio compatibility with all devices that have an AUX port. Unfortunately, they inherit the older model's bulky design and poor noise isolation capability.
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The HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II are better wired gaming headphones than the HyperX Cloud Revolver + 7.1. The Cloud 2 are comfier, are better built, block out more ambient noise, and offer superior overall mic performance. However, the Cloud Revolver have a better passive soundstage performance.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha S and HyperX Cloud Revolver + 7.1 are fairly evenly-matched wired gaming headphones. The Alpha are comfier, are better built, block out more ambient noise, offer superior mic performance, and have a companion app, though with a limited range of customization options. Meanwhile, the Revolver deliver audio more consistently and have a more spacious passive soundstage.
The HyperX Cloud Revolver + 7.1 improve on the older HyperX Cloud Revolver in many ways, though they have very similar designs and audio reproduction capability. The 7.1 have a virtual soundstage feature to create a more immersive listening experience while the older Revolver deliver better microphone performance. However, the 7.1's audio cable features a 1/8" TRRS connection, allowing for full mic and audio compatibility even on a standard analog connection, while the older variant lacks a wired-USB connection and is only fully compatible when using an analog connection.
The HyperX Cloud Revolver + 7.1 are better wired gaming headphones than the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition. The HyperX leak less audio, and have a significantly better-balanced sound profile, which some users may prefer. However, the Razer have a companion app that allows you to customize a variety of features and offer on-the-fly channel mixing. Their boom mic also delivers superior recording quality and noise handling capability.
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