Cloud II Gaming Headset - 7.1 Surround Sound - Memory Foam Ear Pads - Durable Aluminum Frame - Multi Platform Headset - Works with PC, PS4, PS4 PRO, Xbox One, Xbox One S - Red (KHX-HSCP-RD)

I bought this to replace my broken original in September of 2025. I destroyed the controller they give you, but the headphones are fine. These do the job just fine. I compared the sound quality of my old headphones and these ones and I cannot tell the difference, granted I cannot test the old controller anymore. You see I originally ordered this in July of 2019. That model, made under the old company, held up just fine. It was my favorite and had an amazing sound to it, especially when you activated its surround sound mode. Since the company was bought by HP I was skeptical about what I'd get this time. The new model is made with less materials, feels lighter, and doesn't extend as far as the old one. It still fits me fine though. I am someone with a big head and so that was a big reason I loved the HyperX Cloud II's design. The mic is still very low, like the original manufacturer's. I recommend using a program like Voicemeter to boost your gain on it. When you do that it works perfectly. In the end it feels like the same exact headphones. So if you are an owner of the old model that is near the end of its life and want another, then this is a safe purchase. I am happy with this and hope it will last me another 6 years or more. It's a great sound, a great value, and pretty long lasting.

This headset is pretty great, I have just finished testing it on a PS4, XB1, and a desktop pc. Here is what I can tell you about my experience. First, the packaging is superb and upon opening this headset, it simply oozes with quality. As others have stated, the build quality is fantastic and there are plenty of extras to make this a very high value purchase for the price. The second big thing is the sheer comfort of this headset. I am wearing it now because it is so comfortable. Kingston also gives you the choice of leatherette or a plush type padding to switch out with. Now for the third big important portion for most, how the headset sounds. Before I write that up, I want to clarify that I have a Microsoft Stereo headset, Turtle Beach PX4's (with optical pass-through), Sony Gold wireless headset, and a pair of Turtle Beach x12's with as DSS optical connection. I first tested this on my PS4 and this works with the usb connection to the console or the direct small plug into the controller. Both connections performed the same because the 7.1 DAC will not work on the PS4, but do not let that deter you from using this headset on your console of choice. The Cloud II is simply better than anything Sony or Microsoft branded not to mention any of the Turtle Beach headsets I own. The Cloud headset sounded really good on the PS4 with great mid and good bass, but the bass in my opinion is a tad bit low. To get the most out of the headset I went into settings/devices and manually adjusted the volume. For the Xbox One, I simply fired up Forza Horizon 2 and used the headset adapter. The sound is much cleaner than the Microsoft Stereo Headset and I can hear more detail than with previous headsets. As for the pc, the sound is great as well. I went into a session of Neverwinter because I enjoy the music and I created a character to test the 7.1 DAC which worked really well, but I could live without the DAC and go with my Asus Xonar instead. Overall, you are not going to find a better value with this versatility. I am a little disappointed that Microsoft does not allow a USB headset connection, but I look forward to testing the party chat with the microphone. I have not gotten a chance to test that portion yet. Of all my owned headsets, the only one that is close is the Sony Gold and the Cloud II in my opinion is much better. This has to be one of the best gaming headsets of 2015. Sound is subjective to each person, so for my needs and versatility it was a must buy as I plan on gaming on all three platforms this year. I also noticed a one star rating complaining about this headset not working as a wireless headset. It goes without saying that this is a wired headset, so please disregard one star reviews about this great headset. I hope you enjoy this product as much as I am! Happy gaming in 2015! Edit:February 25, 2015 I want to give my impressions after using this product heavily. I have used the DAC (wired usb soundcard) with the Elder Scrolls Online and Neverwinter on PC with good results. The simulated sound is more than adequate to bypass some onboard sound solutions. I play mmorpg's a lot on pc, so that is where I am leveraging my experience. I have not incurred any hissing or popping that has been reported. I run Windows 7(x64) and I do not run Win 8 at this time. I connected this DAC to the PS4 and I also used the small plug into the controller and I did not hear any pops or hissing sounds either way. My negative is again, with Microsoft because this headset performs poorly with the headset adapter, as does most third party headsets with the XB1 console. Again, I stand by my review with this being a must buy for versatility on multiple platforms. If your only buying point is for a console, then I would look carefully as this DAC (7.1 usb soundcard) cannot be used on both the XB1 and PS4. My use is all three platforms(XB1, PS4, and PC) and so far I love this as my main headset for all three. Unless your going to spend 200+ you can forget about getting a headset with this quality. I just gamed a 12 hour session on ESO (Elder Scrolls Online) and the comfort is top notch.

(TL;DR) at bottom of review After getting in touch with tech support to solve the problems my headset was having, I can say that the headset has impressed me. It has accurate 7.1 surround, as tested in Fallout 4 and various youtube videos. It has a wide range of sound, from highs to lows, without being overbearing on the bass. And Kingston support was very quick and helpful in correcting my initial concerns. After updating the Firmware for the sound card, most of the cracking and popping went away. Further research into the matter revealed that plugging these headphones into a USB 3.0 slot could somehow interfere with the "cleanliness" of the power supplied to the headphones. Upon plugging into a USB Power (aka USB 2.0) slot on my motherboard, my remaining problems disappeared. I highly recommend this headset to anyone that appreciates quality audio for a decent price. The only thing I may do at this point is purchase a headphone amplifier to boost bass when i desire it, but i wont knock a star off for that because I believe i got my monies worth with this set. Below is a link for Kingston support should anyone here need it, they can help you with the firmware update. I used the live chat option. Thanks Julio A.! Updated from a 3 star to a 5 star review. http://www.kingston.com/us/support/livesupport ORIGINAL REVIEW BELOW. The headset is good quality, producing a wide variety of sound, however a crackling/popping noise holds it back from being truly great. Mic works good, and the surround is on point for gaming, but listening to music can be annoying due to the previously mentioned cracking/popping, as well as a background hum that was not present on my other headsets. Not sure if this is a regular problem, or if this is somehow due to a fault with my specific headset. Very comfortable however and other than the issues i mentioned it does put out some wonderful sound. Not sure if I am going to return it yet or not, but I am looking at other options to see how I could have possibly spent my money better. TL;DR Very good gaming headset for the money. You might have to spend 15 minutes doing a firmware update upon purchasing but after the fix you have a comfortable, accurate, and well built headset that will bring joy to all but the most discerning audiophiles. I recommend it.

Hey guys, I'm a tech nerd so I'm really hoping this review helps at least someone with their purchase decision. That said, I hope Kingston customer support and/or the shipper reads this to help with one very major problem, but I'll get to that in a second...... First off, shipping was excellent. Received in basically one business day considering I ordered on Friday evening and got on Monday (with Prime). This is the absolute best packaging I have ever seen with headphones. It really makes you feel you're getting something really special even though its under the $100 mark. I'm going to keep the box it's so damn nice..... Now the important stuff. I've been using my Bose AE2 headphones for a few years now (have them on my head while writing). I swear by them but I've been researching my butt off to find a pair of phones with a mic attached that would work with my PC, PS4 and XBone. After reading reviews for weeks I decided to make the plunge. This set seemed to make the top 5 so many times I figured I couldn't go wrong. On PC, using the USB simulated 7.1 surround sound is pretty dang cool. A very cool feature that you're basically paying an extra $20 bucks for over the original Cloud. More importantly though, that extra $20 for the Cloud II gets you the single plug in for both audio and mic which is very important if you're planning to use this on a console. Anyways, the sound, the bass, the highs and mids are all very powerful on PC. On PS4, very excited to report you actually can use the USB and cheat your way into using the 7.1 surround sound even though they will tell you it's not possible. The PS4 Gold series headphones use simulated 7.1 audio just like this can do on PC. So, after reading a ton before making the purchase I found that if you plug in the USB into your PS4 before turning it on, there is a little trick you can do to make 7.1 work. As soon as you boot up the system and the USB dongle lights up, hit the 7.1 button a couple of times and it will eventually light up. Sure enough, the damn thing works to simulate 7.1 even though they don't promote it. This is a bug btw so PS4 could eventually patch it to either work without having to do the trick or completely remove it so it forces you to buy their PS4 Gold set to get the 7.1 surround sound as originally intended. The set works great with XBONE as well assuming you have the adapter needed to use headphones/mic into the controller. No complaints there. Regarding the mic, using audacity to test PC, and the settings in PS4 and Xbone, the mic is probably the BEST option you're going to find (especially for the money). Even the $300 headphones can't compare to the mic. Audio is debatable but Kingston wins with the mic if that's important to you. Regarding fit, I have a large head so I was worried. I'm happy to report they fit but just barely. If my big head was any larger I'd be screwed. I'm at max and it basically just fits comfortably. The fake leather pads it comes standard with feel great. I've not tested the extra set it comes with but i've heard it's a bit better if you struggle hearing yourself speak playing video games because it's a more open. So here is why I didn't give this 5 stars and I'm hopeful someone can tell me I'm just doing something wrong. I am a drummer that was hoping to use this headset for my TD-11 Roland set. For whatever reason, it SUCKS! It's getting audio but it sounds like I'm drumming in an alley about 100 yards away. I have no idea why this headset is not compatible with something as simple as a drum module. If anyone knows what the hell I need to do to fix this or if Kingston has some kind of driver patch, please let me know. This headset is fantastic for gaming but if you're a musician, it's a piece of s*** out of the box. It's doing what I bought it for perfectly however which was gaming on PC, PS4, and Xbone and watching TV with headphones while the wife is asleep. It's worth way more than 100 bucks so if you're on a budget like me, this is a no brainer. Help me with this damn drumset problem and I'll change to 5 stars and tell everyone to buy this thing. Hope this helps.

TL;DR Review: My previous headset broke, so I chose this one after reading/watching reviews. Comfort and durability are excellent, so far. The mic is good enough for calls and gaming. Initially, I was not impressed with the sound of the headphones (sounded like a low bitrate MP3), but then I realized I needed to plug the headset into my motherboard's USB ports rather than the front panel ports. I am now very happy with this headset and would recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably-priced, comfortable gaming headset. (Owned for 5 months as of 2/27/16) Full Review: I purchased these to replace my Plantronics Gamecom 780 headset. The Gamecom headset had a 100% plastic headband which snapped one month after the warranty period ended. Apologies in advance, but I sometimes will compare the Cloud II to the Gamecom 780 in this review because its my only point of reference, and I felt like the Gamecom was an excellent headset prior to breakage. Overall, the Cloud II's have been a worthy replacement, and even an upgrade in many respects, but there are some areas where the Gamecom was better. After looking at YouTube, WireCutter, and Amazon reviews, I settled on the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset. Almost everyone raved about their durability, comfort, and sound. I know a headphone + stand mic combo can provide a better overall experience, but I didn't feel like spending the ~$200 on that combo just yet. Fit & Finish After they arrived, my initial impression of this headset was that it was very high quality. The fake leather on the earcups and the headband is nice and soft, and the stitching on the headband looks good and provides a nice red accent. The red brushed metal on the exposed parts of the frame is also a nice touch. The microphone detaches and reattaches very easily, although I do prefer a flip-up microphone like on the Gamecom 780. However, that's just a preference and shouldn't have any bearing on this review. As for fit, I have a larger head (I'm 6'2", 215 lbs, and probably have a 7-3/8" hat size) and these fit very comfortably. I've worn them for hours while gaming and never felt like the clamping pressure was too hard. Also, they don't make my head/ears sweat or anything like that. The pads on the earcups provide a comfortable seal around my ears that blocks out a lot of noise, which can be a pro and a con sometimes. Durability After 5 months of daily use... so far, so good. I recently purchased a hook so I can hang these up rather than just setting them on my desk or on the floor, so hopefully that increases the Cloud II's longevity, but I still don't feel like these will break as easily as the Gamecom 780's. Unless they get stepped on by an elephant or run over by my truck, I don't think the headband on the Cloud II's will be snapping after 13 months like the Gamecoms. The drivers in the headphones are still going strong, and the mic still sounds good. I will update if anything changes. Headphone Sound Quality Honestly, the headphones didn't blow me away at first. There was a noticeable difference from the Gamecom 780's in this regard. I felt like the sound on the 780's was awesome for their ~$60 price tag, but the Cloud II's just didn't sound as good. It was like listening to 320 kbps vs. 128 kbps MP3. There was a "graininess" (my terminology, sorry) to all sound - gaming, movies, and calls - that was especially noticeable at low volume. After a couple months, it was annoying me so much that I was about ready to buy a good pair of headphones and separate mic. Then I had an epiphany. I always plug my headset (780 or the Clouds) into my front USB ports (Fractal Define R4 case) because sometimes I like to unplug them and listen to movies/podcasts through my speakers. I had tried both the USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports with the Cloud II's, and the sound was the same on both. One day, I realized I had never plugged them directly into my motherboard's USB ports (Gigabyte Z170X-UD5). As soon as I did, I noticed an immediate difference in the sound quality. The "graininess" went away and I'm now very happy with the sound quality. I now run a USB extension cable from the back of my computer so I can still easily unplug the headset as needed, and the USB extension doesn't add any of the noise/bit-rate issues I was experiencing before. Virtual 7.1 Surround Quality I'm really not impressed by the virtual surround performance of the Cloud II's. I felt like the Gamecom 780's had a great virtual surround, or at least better than the Cloud II's. With the Gamecom, I could easily tell when/where an enemy was approaching me in FPS games. With the Cloud II's, I can hear an enemy approaching, but it's a lot tougher to tell where they're coming from. I don't think it's enough of a disappointment to lose a star though, since I can try other virtual surround software (Razer) and bypass the "built-in" virtual surround of the Cloud II's. Microphone Quality The microphone is great for voice chat during games (Discord ftw) and Hangouts calls, but I would get a separate microphone if I was doing anything more than that. I don't stream to YouTube or Twitch. I don't record podcasts. I only use it to talk with my friends. They've all told me that it sounds clear and noise-free. If and when I do decide to do more, I'll pick up a Blue Yeti or Audio-Technica ATR-2100 which I know will have a much more professional and richer sound quality at a reasonable price, but I'm not to that point yet. For a ~$99 headset, the microphone is pretty good. Conclusion I would definitely recommend this headset to anyone looking for something that has great quality and is reasonably priced. I'd also recommend plugging it into your motherboard vs. the front panel USB ports to avoid any sound issues. The fit and finish are pretty nice, and it definitely feels more durable than my previous headset. The sound quality is great, but the 7.1 virtual surround experience is not very dependable. The microphone is good for gaming and voice calls, but look for a standalone mic if you're doing anything more than that. It's a great headset that does its job admirably, and I don't think you'll find better value for the price.

Great sound quality and fits great . Worth the price so no complaints.

I bought my set almost 10 years ago and they still work perfectly. I've replaced it with a new wireless headset a few months ago, since I needed a set that is great for gaming and movies, but that I can also use when on a Teams meeting and I have to move around the room. This set was amazing. The price was unbeatable for a 7.1 surround sound set when I bought it and it sounded great. The mic was also great quality, even the mic on my new wireless set that cost over twice the price doesn't sound as clear as the mic on this unit. It's comfortable to wear for long periods without feeling heavy on your head or hurting your ears. The only issues I've had was that it's a little tricky to clean with a few hard to reach corners where dust likes to accumulate and that the fake leather earpads that are included started flaking off within the first year, but replacement aftermarket earpads for the HyperX headsets are very easy to find online. The soft touch coating also got tacky and dirty after a few years of use. I ended up removing the coating completely by rubbing it with with a cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol, it took a couple of hours to do, but it was much better and easier to clean after it was removed and extended lifetime of the set by at least 3 years, since I probably would've replaced it years ago if I couldn't clean it properly.

19 year old loved it. Sounds is crisp and I can’t get him to get off his games now. Exactly what he wanted. Good quality and seems sturdy. Connects wirelessly good as well. Fit is good and trust me if this head set didn’t meet his standards he’d let me know.