Experience the FreeZe: Do your ears get hot after several hours of using your headphones? WC FreeZe cooling gel earpads keep your ears cool for longer periods of time. A combination of Dual Layer cooling gel (interior layer, top layer), and a breathable hybrid of sports fabric and leather help you get through those long listening sessions. As I would usually say, comfort varies from one person to another because we all have different standards for it. In my case and in the case of the HyperX Cloud II, comfort is generally good but the age of the headphones become apparent in some areas. HyperX Cloud II leatherette memory foam padding They both feature leatherette and memory foam earpads, but the Cloud II again felt a notch higher in terms of material quality. The Cloud II also had thinner ear cups and were far less bulky compared to the Air SE.

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Since the first HyperX Cloud is now out of the market, a more apt comparison for the HyperX Cloud II, would be the MPOW Air SE. These budget headphones cost almost only half of the Cloud II and were released in 2020. So, if you want to be critical about it, the HyperX Cloud II are only almost as good as an excellent pair of budget headphones nowadays. HyperX Cloud II vs. MPOW Air SE The extra ear cups were made out of velour. This is a plus knitted fabric made out of cotton and polyester. Due to its absorbent nature, this material is usually used for bathrobes, towels, and the like. Mic Quality HyperX Cloud II detachable cardioid microphoneNow for the sound, they both feature underwhelming surround sound technologies but the Cloud II had better overall sound quality and balance. You would undeniably have a more immersive gaming experience with the Cloud II. Overall, I think the build quality is one of Cloud II’s redeeming qualities. I may not be a big fan of how they look, but how premium they feel is a different story. Comfort I also felt the base from the sounds was a lot more deeper and muddy. They seam to have lost some of that punchy wow factor in the base. Mabey because there is more space were your ears are? So if you’re playing non-FPS games such as NBA 2K21, Dota 2, or Fall Guys, the Cloud II would be a great choice. With these games, you wouldn’t have to worry about the surround sound affecting your performance. Comparison The HyperX Cloud II are not exactly light at 350g, but they’re also not unbearably heavy. If you’re someone like me who likes lightweight headphones, it might take you some time to consider the HyperX Cloud with its weight.

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surround sound is the concept of having seven different sources of sound around a subject. With this, you should hear or feel three speakers in front of you, two speakers behind, and one on each of your sides. Although this technology has been around in cinemas since 1940, headphone manufacturers are still trying to perfectly integrate this into their products. Valorant on PC The Cloud II struggles to cancel high-pitched sounds and is not that smart in distinguishing low or soft voice against noise. I usually have a low-pitched voice and, while testing, I noticed some gaps in my speech when I recorded myself with ambient noise. However, when I spoke up with a higher tone, the Cloud II’s voice cancellation got a lot better. With this in mind, we’re getting a sense that you’re paying more for the brand experience already rather than its actual features. It is as if they are still worth buying because they are icons in the industry, instead of their functionality

What is the HyperX Cloud Alpha like to use?

Minute actions such as slides or jumps were as clear as day. They were very immersive and you would really have a pleasant gaming experience hearing sounds you probably haven’t heard as detailed before. Once they were on, I agree with most. They are very soft, and very comfortable and my ears don't rub anymore.