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But, the gaming industry is a fast-growing one and gaming tech develops exponentially in months. That’s why, much like all headphones that are challenged by time and progress, the HyperX Cloud II’s tech is already lagging behind. However, 6 years after their release, the question has to be asked: are they still as impressive as they were before? Can they still compete with the newly released headphones today? And, considering their built-in tech, are they still worth their price? They are great better than original ones and very comfortable and super easy to replace i will totally recommend

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With that, it’s just right to compare the Cloud II with some of the other budget-friendly gaming headsets — the MPOW Air SE, and the Razer Kraken X respectively. HyperX Cloud II vs MPOW Air SE The HyperX Cloud II features dynamic 53mm drivers which, on paper, should be good. The large drivers should provide better intensity for a more immersive gaming experience — and they honestly were. However, if we were to talk about functionality, the Cloud II wouldn’t be my best bet. The microphone is a close call for both headphones. They both feature flexible cardioid noise-cancelling mics. The MPOW’s mic, though, won’t stay in place when bent unlike Cloud II’s. These Earpads are meant to last for ages with our stitched inside seam that is reinforced with glue. First off for me it was a absolute nightmare trying to get these installed. The lip on these are very soft and very flexable, it makes it almost impossible to get them to sit in the groove. I literally had to take my headset apart to be able to get them on after fiddling for 45 min, and getting aggravated.Be patient, this might be a little annoying as the ear pad will probably slip out of its place several times until you are able to get comfortable with this. This sound card has a total of five buttons and a mute switch at the side. The buttons on the left are for the output volume while the buttons on the right are for input. The middle button, meanwhile, activates the 7.1 surround sound function of the headphones. 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

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After you are done replacing both of the ear pads, you want to play with it around a little and make sure that it is secured in place. Much more comfy than the default pads my Steel Series Arctis 7's came with, and installation was super easy. The pleather is also easier to clean which is great if I am wearing makeup while streaming. Leatherette is another term used to denote “faux leather” and it pertains to replicated leather made out of synthetic materials. Leatherette is much more flexible and lightweight than genuine leather. 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.We start by mentioning the most common mistakes and then we move on right into installing your brand new pads. Before you do this, you want to get a good comfortable grip on the ear pad, since this is probably the hardest part of the entire process. For me personally, whenever I see a new headphone on the market, the first thing I look at is the ear pad. However, you still shouldn’t cross the HyperX Cloud II off your list right away just for its weight. That’s because with great weight comes great build quality.

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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 With the HyperX Cloud II’s quarter-inch padding amounting to a quarter of my sizing standards, I was quite worried about whether I would find these comfortable enough. Well, needless to say, I was quite surprised.Yet, while their mic noise-cancellation was ahead of its time when they were initially launched, I can’t say that they remain competitive these days. However, the headphones do not have an eyewear channel for people who wear glasses and this is where the headphones start to show their age. Nonetheless, I didn’t feel any pain and I think the memory foam should get credit for that. The HyperX Cloud II are compatible with all major gaming devices. As long as your device has a 3.5mm or USB port, you’ll be able to use these headphones. The HyperX Cloud II features a detachable cardioid mic with a flexible metal arm and a foam windscreen. We describe ourselves primarily as music lovers and our products are designed to enhance different aspects of this experience.

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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 SEThe big story for me, though, is the surround sound of the two. The Cloud II feature underwhelming 7.1 surround sound while the Kraken X have one of the best surround sound integrations I’ve heard. Even the lighter and cheaper Kraken X Lite version have better surround sound than the Cloud II and that’s saying something.