For a veritable ‘bang for your buck’ deal, few can match up to what the HyperX Cloud 2 headset brings to the table at its price tag. Despite the lower cost, the Cloud 2 manages to deliver solid audio quality on all fronts. It features 53mm neodymium drivers, which create deeper and pulse-pounding bass. So, if you enjoy action games littered with explosions or racing games with thunderous engines, the Cloud Alpha can reliably satisfy your auditory senses. However, teeth-rattling bass can only go so far, and the Cloud Alpha understands that quite well, as it also provides excellent clarity in the mids and highs.
One important aspect of a gaming headset is comfort. As gaming sessions tend to last for more than an hour, the last thing you need is a headphone that feels like it has a vice grip on your head. In that regard, the Cloud 2 undeniably shines, as it is designed with comfort at the forefront. The ear cups are padded exceptionally well with memory foam and should last for hundreds of hours of use without deterioration, thanks to the durable leatherette cover. The Cloud 2 package also comes with breathable velour foam ear cushions for those whose ears get sore from prolonged use. Keep in mind, though, that switching to the foam cup variation will make you lose the sound dampening feature.
While the HyperX Cloud 2 headset doesn’t exactly match up to the standards of your audiophile connoisseur, it does well enough to enhance the immersive experience when gaming. Its ability to improve your spatial awareness in the game truly augments the experience, as you can pinpoint the direction of every footstep, clatter, explosion, or any audible that the game throws at you.
