His areas of expertise along with writing and editing include content strategy, daily operations, product and team management. The HyperX Cloud Earbuds are wired set of in-ear headphones that come in the company's regular bright red and black color accent. Next, we went with a classic, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which would be slower-paced and more immersive. The short answer is that the Cloud Earbuds perform well enough, and provides an immersive experience for gaming alone.

This design choice is very handy, as it makes them very comfortable when being used on handheld devices.I like this a lot, as it prevents tangling and keeps it from spilling out once you’ve opened the very compact case. But with the Battle Buds, they brought discomfort, while for the Cloud Earbuds, they made them extremely comfortable on the ears. The wireless dongle has a dedicated mode button, which you can use to switch between wireless and Bluetooth connections (the earbuds prioritize 2. They look and feel sturdy enough and they’re very lightweight, but it’s hard to tell how long they’ll last the tests of time.

True wireless earbuds should make your life easier and more convenient, but I’d happily take a wired headset with extra wires after all of the connection issues I faced while testing these. IEMs are tricky to work with when developing a gaming headset that can live up to the typical over-ear ones, but HyperX managed to deliver well.In an effort to achieve total sound isolation, I turned the volume up to the maximum level, but this resulted in major sound leakage. The app also has an equalizer, which is not particularly detailed or robust, and was a little laggy when I used it. The Cloud Earbuds only come in one colorway, representing the brand’s famed color palette of red and black.

The next year, HyperX cemented its place as the official gaming headset partner of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Dallas Mavericks, and Mavs Gaming NBA 2K League Team. The default settings are similar to what you’d expect (tap once to play/pause, tap twice to skip a track, etc), and can be customized using the HyperX’s companion app, NGENUITY.I know how this sounds, but it wasn’t all bad — the earbuds did work as intended some of the time, and when they did the audio quality was pretty good. The included ear tips are grey in color and have been designed in an angular shape to provide maximum comfort. These versatile earbuds are compatible with PC[1], Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck™, and mobile devices[2] that use a 3.

IEMs don’t usually look like they’re made for gaming, but somehow the HyperX has managed to do just that. Ditching the norm of armchair journalism in tech media, Sudhanshu dug deep into how emerging products and services affect actual users, and what marks they leave on our cultural landscape. If you’re after gaming earbuds with features catered towards microphone quality, mobility, and immersive sound, then the HyperX Cloud Earbuds might be just what you’re looking for! In the box, you’ll find the earbuds in a wireless charging case, which has a magnetic snap closure and comes cradled in a protective — but somewhat bulky — silicone sleeve. This causes some concern if you’re someone who shoves earbuds into your backpack or pocket without a thought.The first look at the packaging discouraged me a little at first, but I was quickly won over by the quality of the pouch. Any pro gamer can take one look at these IEMs and will know intuitively that they’re meant for gaming. The HyperX Cloud MIX Buds have dual-mode wireless connectivity for all of your gaming and non-gaming needs. Determining the position of your enemies came quite easily, which I found to be impressive, though it could’ve been much more with a surround sound feature.