HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless
80-hour battery life and a stable 2.4GHz wireless connection eliminate frequent charging, while 53mm drivers deliver clear highs and rich lows. Plush memory foam earpads and a lightweight 293g design provide lasting comfort, and DTS Headphone:X spatial audio sharpens in-game sound localization. Best for PC gamers who need a wire-free headset for marathon sessions without sacrificing audio accuracy or comfort.
About This Headphones
80-hour battery life and a stable 2.4GHz wireless connection eliminate frequent charging, while 53mm drivers deliver clear highs and rich lows. Plush memory foam earpads and a lightweight 293g design provide lasting comfort, and DTS Headphone:X spatial audio sharpens in-game sound localization. Best for PC gamers who need a wire-free headset for marathon sessions without sacrificing audio accuracy or comfort.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Driver size 53 mm
- Impedance ohms 60
- Wireless
- Open closed back closed
- Battery life hours 80
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong battery (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong sound (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average anc (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam |
| Headband | aluminum |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 53 |
| Impedance | 60 |
| Codecs | HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC, DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio, Memory Foam Ear Pads, Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | No |
Battery
| Battery Life | 80 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm |
| Driver Size (mm) | 53 | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 60 | 48 | 470 | - | 32 | 34 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 80 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless | 30.8 | 96.3 | 92.1 | 89.9 | 94.2 | 66 | 70.2 | 56.2 | 79.2 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.6 | 91.4 | 92.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 79.7 | 0 | 99.7 | 93.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 0 | 98.9 | 79.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.6 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 72.6 | 51.1 | 87.4 | 97.5 | 98.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 0 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51.1 | 20 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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