HyperX Cloud Stereo
The 53mm drivers housed in a solid aluminum frame deliver a durable build and a focused 15-25k Hz frequency response for clear in-game audio. Its super-soft padded leather headband with memory foam cups ensures physical comfort during long sessions, complemented by a detachable microphone and TeamSpeak certification. This headset is best for console and PC gamers prioritizing all-day physical comfort and durable aluminum construction.
Form Factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 53
open closed back closed
43 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong mic (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong comfort (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam with leatherette-padded cups |
| Headband | Super-Soft Padded Leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 |
| Freq Min | 15 |
| Freq Max | 25000 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | HyperX Cloud Stereo | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 53 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 480 | - | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 135 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyperX Cloud Stereo | 32.7 | 77.7 | 74.5 | 88.6 | 46.5 | 65.2 | 50.8 | 32.8 | 32.7 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.5 | 98 | 96.1 | 92.8 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.9 | 83.6 | 5.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 79.7 | 74.5 | 97.7 | 91.5 | 42.9 | 98.3 | 95 | 4.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 98.9 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 77.7 | 50.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 2.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare | 94.7 | 73.1 | 94.7 | 49.6 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 7.8 |
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 Compare | 98.5 | 81.3 | 90.8 | 93.4 | 99.9 | 30 | 100 | 95 | 25 |
Usage Scores
- Work40.9
- Calls36.5
- Music50.4
- Overall43.2
- Budget48.3
- Gaming57.3
- Studio61.2
- Commute34.9
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
