10.5.2019

I've had many gaming headset over the years from cheap to fairly expensive. Having gone through a stage of buying cheaper headsets because of expensive ones breaking quickly.. And being tied to this CABLE.. I thought IT'S TIME FOR WIRELESS! Getting the wire snagged on something, not being able to move freely, having limited range, wire connections points deteriorating with constant use then the connection failing.. WERE THINGS I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF!So i looked around, researched a few things and took a punt of the HyperX Cloud Wireless headset. And oh my! HAPPY DAYS!First thing they fit great, clamped but for me ( I have a large head) .. perfectly clamped, no excessive pressure and sitting nicely on the skull.Used them already for a 10 hours game session.. amazing. Very minor fatigue on my ears and head, nothing that taking the headset off for 10min didn't fix.Now the second most important thing in my book, The connection and sound quality... Here it excels too.. I tried bluetooth headset but on PC the connection has always been dodgy, they cut out and you get audio desyncs. These connect and you have a strong connection with no drops at all, the range is so much better too.. works pretty much all around my small house.. more than enough for me. The sound quality obviously not going to be the greatest compared to very expensive wired headphones but for wireless i must say i'm impressed, overall the sound quality is very nice, everything sounds as it should be without being to excessive, this includes the volume level too. It reaches a decent loudness but they aren't extremely loud.. something i would have liked for music.Which brings me to the battery life.. It's best feature!... With the red LED logo off the battery life is simply amazing..stated 30hrs at 50% volume.. I've experienced easily two days gaming PC and PS4, watching films and listening to music.. and it still had plenty of charge.. It charges fairly quickly too so battery life is never really a problem (and with that great battery life would have been nice to have a little more volume).. The mic obviously isn't the greatest being gaming and wireless.. but for what it is.. people have said they hear me loud and clear.. Probably it's weakest feature but it's adequate enough. The software is simple and effective, easily see battery status, only niggle would be nice to see the % will charging which is doesn't do. I used it with the wire connected to my PS4 controller and it works great with my console, works with smartphone too but only wired mode.So my overall impression after a week of hardcore usage. Out-bloody-standing! They are a joy to use i absolutely love them. Going wireless was the right move, the freedom of movement is extremely satisfying! These are exactly what i wanted and more. If you want a wireless gaming headset i would definitely put this in your contenders list.. Some of it's features are first class.If anything does go wrong i will be back to amend my review... If not ... They're good.I will be now getting the HyperX QuadCast™ standalone desktop microphone too as that has also had glowing reviews... And that will solve the microphone quality issue most gaming headset have.

22.6.2018

I must admit I was a little bit hesitant in buying this headset after seeing the low ratings on this site. I'm glad that I did some further research to find out about the product as I think the headset is great. There are SO many options around this price range but I've been using the headset for about 3 weeks now and have some observations:ComfortDespite what some of the reviews say on here, this headset is very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I wear glasses and don't feel any discomfort and the headset is quite light considering it's wireless. The top band provides a good amount of padding and the ear cups fit nice and snug.Your ears can get sweaty sometimes but I think this is the same for all headsets with this type of material. The ear cups can also be twisted so is very comfortable if you need to take your headset off.Sound QualityThe sound of the headset is very clear and is especially good for competitive gaming. I find it easy to hear where enemies are located and shooting from in games like PUGB which I didn't have with my previous Steel Series headset. The bass on the headphones is punchy but not too overbearing and is perfect for listening to music around the house. There is a volume control on the side of the headphones which allows for precise volume changes. The only issue I've had with this is sometimes if I am taking the headphones off or adjusting them, I do occasionally change the volume.Range & SetupThe range on the headset is also impressive, I can walk down a flight of stairs and almost out into the garden before I start experiencing connection issues. The setup was very simple. Just plugged the USB dongle into my PC and it automatically picked and set the headset as the default device.Battery LifeI've not done a specific test to see how many hours I get out of a full charge, but I normally wear them with the ear cup LED enabled (this can be changed from ON, to breathing, to off by pressing the power button). I use the headset for 2-3 hours a day and have to change it maybe once a week.MicrophoneThe microphone is the only thing I'm a bit disappointed with as it took some adjusting to get right. I find if you have the microphone not even that close to your mouth, it picks up a lot of breathing so I have to move it quite far away from my face which means if I'm talking quietly I can't always be heard. I think the additional of a pop filter over the microphone would improve this.SummaryAll in all I think the headset is a really good bit of kit. I can't explain how nice it is to go from constantly getting tangled in headphone wires to simply being able to move around at your desk without any issues. The build quality of the headset is of a high stand and is generally an all round headset. I would like to see some improvement to the microphone and also the introduction of some software where you can control the audio and microphone settings. There is also no way to see how much charge is left on the headset, it will just start to beep when it gets low but there is no way to tell specifically how much charge is left.

19.9.2020

These headphones are amazingly comfortable and i am an avid glasses wearer, no discomfort after long uses at all however after a long time of use every day the fabric on the earpads will eventually (Like most other companies) start to get brittle and peel off the fake leather, to fix this i ordered replacements from Brainwavez: Angled Memory Foam Earpad in Hybrid Black.Audio quality is very nice for stereo users when plugged in however I always use them wirelessly and with spatial audio (DTS Headphone X) using the profile for HyperX cloud alpha as it is the closest, using in games I hear things most others don't and on spotify premium hear more sound stage than other headsets i use.The distance of wireless connectivity depends on the walls separating you,

3.9.2018

I’ve had these for 3 months and they are fantastic.With many headsets I get discomfort on my ears and jaw due to hard and small cup size and very tight clamp force.With the cloud flight the cushioning on the headband and earcups are very comfortable. The oval ear cushion design is great as none of the ear cup touches my ear which in other headsets causes discomfort after long use. Additionally, the clamp force is just right as for the first time I can wear a headset for hours on end and have no discomfort.Hyper x has done an extremely good job with this product. The 30 hour battery life is no gimmick and they are true to their word! I love how you can detatch the mic so it doesn’t get in your way.

4.9.2020

I have a very large head and these fit quite comfortably. I have used these headphones all week, around 6 hours at a time and there is no discomfort at all. the wireless range is perfect, I can walk all through my house, shut doors and even go outside in the garden and not lose any quality in audio. The headphones also fold in so they rest comfortably on your collarbone rather than choking your neck when not in use. There is also no delay in the audio and the sound quality is very high but not mind melting as some can be, balanced very well and the bass is clean. There is no VSS on this headset but I wouldn't use it anyway, the stero is very good. The microphone is good (and detachable)

20.2.2019

I am a gamer through and through, and have had several headsets ranging from cheaper chinese specials to quite high end headphones from Sennheiser and the like.I replaced a HyperX Cloud Alpha with these Cloud Flights and honestly the sound quality is very similar, if not perhaps a tad better on these (this may be a difference in USB v 3.5mm jack though).They are very comfortable, of course as with any headset the first few hours they will be a little tighter but they soon settle into a more natural position which is perfectly comfortable for many hours (i've used them for 12 hours continuously).I was a bit concerned when I read some reviews about ears touching inside but I haven't experienced this ,

28.1.2018

To be fair I usually use the standard cheapy headset that I got bundled with my ps4 and get along fine with as I rarely turn up the volume past low and have to listen out for my 2 toddlers later on the night, so top quality audio is or has never been issue for me.Lately however I've been wanting a decent set so I can enjoy the games a little more, especially when playing BF1 etc.The hyperX set came along the other day and so far I'm impressed. The box nicely presents the headset in all its glory. The headset itself to me looked alright in the images but I'm much happier with it after taking it out the box.It's solid and well built. It uses a mixture of plastics which all fell strong and sturdy,

22.8.2019

These headphones are great! I was a little scepticle as I have not use wireless headphones before. I was a bit worried about the battery life. I.e "how long would they last". I can use these for 3-4 hours a day Monday to Thursday and they are on about 60-75%I charge them up on Thursday night and use them all weekend sometimes 10 hours plus a session. At the end of this weekend they are at about 30% which is roughly 21 hours of gaming. (Just to note this is with the lights on the ears off) as personally I see no point having them flashing whilst in the house.Additionally the wireless range on these is great I can use them all around the house.The noise canceling is really nice as well.

10.10.2020

Bought this on offer for £95. Which at that price it comfortably beats other wireless options from my limited experience.Pros:Good build qualityComfortable ear padsGood sound qualityWireless function works well and has a good rangeCons:Battery seems to run dead a lot faster than the software suggests on your PC. Lasts ages with the green symbol (high battery), but the second it turns orange it almost immediately drops to red and needs charging. Misleading battery status. And the battery in general is ok but not the best.Mic is quite poor at the price point. Good enough for chatting with friends but if you want higher quality for recordings, streaming, or other creative content, it won't hit the standard.

9.6.2019

I had this pair for around two weeks.ExteriorThe top under fabric part that rests on your hair feels solid and uncomfortable. OK design but gives the impression of cheap plastic.PerformanceThis headset does a better job at noise cancelling but you still hear about 20% of noise around you. Not very tight. The mic sounds scuffed and not very clear. Where the sound quality is better and clearer than most mid range gaming headsets I tried so far, and I tried a few. I found funny the software, having only 3 features (charging level, mic and headset). Another imperfection I noticed was that when you charge them, the bar on the software never shows full but charges forever, so you have to unplug to see the percentage.

31.12.2019

Amazing gaming headset but with all gaming headsets it has it's drawbacks. The sound quality is amazing but coming from a worse headset it will take a little time to get use to. The only problem i really have with it is that the plug in microphone is terrible, my friends say that it sounds horrible on discord, it sounds very compressed but that is to be expected with wireless gaming headphones. If you're a PC gamer and want a really good gaming headset and plan on buying a stand alone microphone then i would say go right ahead because it's amazing and that's what i did, i ended up buying a blue yeti nano USB mic and it sounds much better than the one that comes with the headset.

31.1.2019

The sound quality is stunning, battery life can be a little weak (comparable to the official Sony headset) but at least you'll get an audible warning long before they inevitably run out of charge. You can still charge the headset via the USB cable while continuing to use it. There's an audio cable pass through so that you can simply plug into anything with a headphone jack should Bluetooth not be an option for you. Incredibly well built compared to the awful quality of the official Sony headsets.Cons:The microphone can be a little fiddly to fit in place.The volume wheel is in a really clumsy place and you *WILL* knock it when you move your head and are wearing anything with a collar.Requires the included USB dongle.

9.1.2021

Bought these for my boyfriend for xmas and he wears glasses and so do I, I wanted a headset that didnt affect glasses wearers and he says they are perfect as his old headset would dig into his head. The ear cups are also great because they are oval which encompass the ear and in turn give a clearer sound. The mic quality is also great and clear and it doesnt pick up on breathing despite how close it is to the mouth which is great. He did mention that he accidently takes the mic out since it is removable but its something he needs to get used to I guess it's not a major drawback. The battery life is out of this world! He was used to charging his headset every 2 hours with his old one but with these he can use them all day with 1 charge,

28.10.2018

So why only 4 stars? Well definitely from the point of sound, build and quality this product has 5 stars. But from my experience in the technology, around 10 years of building custom computers, the price is the only drawback of this headset.Indeed the headphones are working very well, but they have basic functions, which make their price range, in my opinion, under a 100£ mark. Kingston was always known for good products over a balanced price. A simple example is that you can get for the same price the G933, which gives you 7.1 surround sound, combo buttons and extended functionality and very good battery life.So the conclusion is: If you want something simple, like plug and play and no complications,

23.1.2018

I honestly can say these are the best gaming headset I have ever owned. I owned the Cloud II for the past 2 years and honestly they could have kept going, but the convenience of wireless with the hyperx sound is really amazing. I am not an audiophile, but my music sounds amazing through the headset and i have the dolby atmos pluggin, and have been listening to the REM album remastered in Dolby Headphones and it sounds fantastic.Games like Overwatch, Smite and Spellforce (those I have tested) sound fantastic. As I have mentioned I am no expert, but they sound really good to me.The headset is really light less than 300g they are even more comfortable than my Cloud II's and as a glasses wearer I was concerned they would dig in to my ears and side of my head,

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