One thing I forgot to mention about sound. Both these headsets sound better connected straight 3.5 and not usb, even if u adjust an eq. Weird but true. 👍
*It's been 84 years....* I've been using my Cloud 2 since day 1 release. After all these years I can finally have a upgrade worthy of that 120 euro price
I just bought them in czech retail store for 80 Euro - I think that they maybe wrongly priced them because other store have them for at least 118 Euro. Hope they will be as good as OG Kingston Cloud 2 but I keep my hopes low since I already tried Cloud 2 Wireless before and it was dogshit, high white noise and sound quality was not exactly good....kinda sad that HP ruin this brand.
@@seifertak Yeah but those were wireless, thess are wired and sound quality should be top notch. From what I've seen on RUclips reviews everybody says it's really good.
@@PsychoKern Have you tried them? How is the sound feeling? I ordered them i have cloud 2s rn and I love them hope the cloud threes are a better version of them
@@jabbarismadi5607 Depends what you listened on. If it’s on your phone or tablet etc it’s not a fair comparisons. Listen with some good headphones or speakers
HyperX nailed it but they have 1 con for me at least they still didn't make the 3.5mm cable detachable just like on the alpha and alpha s. Everything else is good imo.
@@bb3dr Soon 4 years I think since I bought my alphas cable been fucking with me past few months and if it's not sitting on desk I lose sound. Microphone started to die like a bit more than half year ago so I just bought quadcast it was on sale for like 40euro. But they are still as brand new if cable is on desk
Ill never understand why I love the cloud II man, I have tried so many different headsets from gaming to studio from $100 - $500 with amps but i always end up going back to the $60 cloud II.... lol. I really think sometimes its because its what I've used for so long that I am just use to hearing what they provide that anything else just doesn't sound good for whatever reason.
I’m going to try cloud 3 this time. Looking for best gaming headset for years. Used Logitech wireless gaming g9** Steelseries h pro wireless, Arctis pro wireless, etc. I head steelseries Arctis 5/7 doing okay in fps games. But I only used their high end product, it’s piece of sht.
@@youngcrown4523 lol I’ve probably bought and returned this headset 3 times since I made this comment. But that’s actually a good thing. Tells you how good they are. I just personally can’t do closed back. Only open back for me.
Could it be that your Cloud 2 pair is so used that the drivers are more burned in, making them sound ever so slightly more exciting? I mean, those Cloud 3s are straight from the factory, so the drivers haven't really been used much. Usually, it doesn't matter, but on some pairs, it can matter.
No, the hyperx cloud III is for people who their priorities is to play competitive games while the hyperx cloud II (Kingston) are friendlier for the casual gamer who enjoys to have bass.
Yes, the cloud ii sound is exciting 😀 it was the first thing I noticed first time I used it. I guess it is always a matter of preference, I'm sure audiophiles will prefer the sound of cloud iii. In your test the micro from the cloud iii sounded very good to me.
From my experience, "Audiophiles" have no idea what good sound is. I've bought a pair of "Focal Elegia" because many people in the "audiophile subreddit" recommended them to me. They were the weirdest, most shitty sounding headphone I've ever used. I would rather use a 50$ no name headset. And be aware the headphone originally costed 800$ and I bought it for 400$. So yep, idk whatever those "Audiophiles" are smoking. After that experience, I only trust "Audio nerds" like Techne. He actually knows what he is talking about compared to all the "audiophiles".
The way u explain everything really helped me make my mind up about which mic I should get . I’m mainly looking for a good mic for sound purposes , and I’ve seen you review the Alpha as well which is my decision because of your reaction to the sound .
This headset feels so good around the ears, especially for people with big ears like me. Feels very light and sound is great. The only things I do not like about this headset is it takes 5-10 seconds of holding the power button to turn it on and off, and once it is on there is no LED indicator to let you know it is on. But besides that this is a 9/10 headset at it's price point.
None replaceable wire is an instant no no for me, I have 2 sets of cloud alphas being used by my kids and the amount of times I've had to replace the wires over the last few years is crazy. But at least I can and don't have to replace whole headsets every time
@@TheTechne what killed it for me was the sound difference..and not in a good way! i had the first hyper X cloud series for almost 3 years until my cat chewed through the threaded cord lol I just felt cloud 3 isn't awesome enough for the extra $20/30 (on sale) what also worried me was that the headband isn't threaded like the other two...and I really want these to last long. definitely hit that sub button 🖤
I’ve been using the HyperX Cloud Flight wireless for a long time and I’m surprised hyperx hasn’t done the swivel on their higher end models. The only issue I’ve had with the flights is the ear pads, but that’s expected to wear out.
I have a pair of Astro A50s that i might be lookin to replace. I had a pair of the HyperX Cloud II's and had no complaints. I've been waiting for you to drop this video! Love your content! You're one of my goto tech reviewers.
the thing i hate on hyperx clouds is the plastic in the end of headbands, here in my tropical country the heat ramps up and making those plastic very fragile and crispy and completely destroyed tthatt i have to taped my hyperx cloud 2 i did bought another pair and same results occured
I managed to get one of the old stock Cloud 2's new and sealed, not the new cheaper feeling HP ones and gotta say still love them. I was looking at these and thought they looked okay but by no means worth it to upgrade from the cloud 2's there's so much more they could have added - detachable cable and earcup swivel??. I'll stick with my 2's
@@iitzfizz Where did you manage to get one of the old Kingston cloud 2's, I have tried like 10 headsets and none of them compare to the cloud 2's lol I love them. I was in shambles when they ruined it.
I know this video is a bit old but if any one is having audio quality issues with the cloud 3's try plugging them into the cloud 2's audio cable, the one with the button pad on it, completely fixed all my issues and made the cloud 3's sound just like the 2's
well to mention also the Cloud 2 that are displayed seem to be the "OLD" versions of the headset which are an easy S+ tier compared to the new ones, you can notice it by looking at the outside of the earcup where the "OLD" ones have that ruberry matt coating and that aluminium plate in the middle where the "NEW" Cloud 2's have a basic plastic earcups with the plastic plate in the middle. P.s the Cloud 2's have been severily downgraded after HyperX sold out to HP , their new headset has very bad and overly bassy sound , their earcups and the headband cussions are also downgraded so if you are interested in getting the Cloud 2' i would suggest you to consider the Alpha's or the Cloud 3's.
Mate you just saved me some cash. I play solo more than anything so mic quality for multiplayer isn't important to me, but sound quality is prime. So I'm gonna hold on to my Cloud 2 for dear life and make a point to look after it better especially hearing that the newer batches have poorer quality than the og ones.
I bought these a week ago. They are good. And mic is very good. Prior to this i was using vr3000 earbuds. On this, due to closed back nature and bigger drivers, I can definitely hear a bit more of game sounds without needing to crank the volume up like I used to on my vr3000. The clamping force does start to create fatigue if worn more than 3-4 hours at a stretch. Maybe it'll get better with time. Maybe you will not get fatigue if you have flatter ears that are more flush with your head. Overall, will still recommend as good purchase.
Hey bro please translate this, i saw a review said this headphone not good with iphone sound is very low and mix every sound of footsteps, gunfire, door.!? Can you use this without pc!?
Aside from the falling off faux leather on the headband and ear cushions, my cloud II has been going strong for almost 7 years. Tried other headsets but they doesn't sound as good as my cloud II. Looking for upgrade for wireless headset though, is the logitech g pro x wireless or hyperx cloud wireless are comparable to the cloud II?
50€ for another pair of Cloud2, or 120€ for Cloud3. This video confirmed I'm getting another Cloud2. Been using Cloud2 for exactly 6 years now and it fell down at least 100 times, no damage AT ALL (except the metal looking hella dented, like Boba Fett's helmet, lol). But some days ago it fell down SUPER HARD and the first "damage" appeared, a crack in the plastic. And now that it's on discount, I can't withstand (usually priced at 60-65€).
Thank you so much for this. I had a struggle debating to get some wicked cush and slap on my steel series that i got a month or two ago. Imma be honest either i have dumbo ears or my head was large but those steel series pinched and made my head sweat like being out in daylight. Went back to hyper x 2 and never looked back. Dropped a few times think the amount of drops have messed them up. Bet im getting another hyper x 2 because of you 😇
I was wondering the same thing. Probably not worth it to buy the Cloud 3s just for the mic, but it could be an interesting combo if they worked interchangeable
Are the sides of the cloud III cans soft touch? I hated when my cloud II got all sticky and melted. I don't like that pop sound when the mic is muted/unmuted. I love how you placed timestamps to rewatch that special portion of the video. Great review. I'm still on the fence on positional audio as some reviewers say this is one of the best and then some others say its not good and the cloud II was better.
Great video! But if I’m on Xbox series S I can’t use the surround sound or the panel which is a real shame. on the cloud 3 does it work or is it still the same?
I've had a wired Cloud II for about 3/4 years. I'm wanting to go wireless: would I go with cloud III, cloud II or cloud II core? I saw a lot of people saying that this even the core is better than this cloud III. FPS game… remembering that the cloud iii has dropped in price and is almost the same
I've owned 2 sets of HyperX so far. The breaking point for both sets were not the hinges. It was the connection point between the metal band and the middle part. That plastic coupling piece always broke.
Kingston sold HyperX to HP as of June 2021, Which is why all of the newer headsets don't sound anywhere near as good as the original headsets. I noticed a big difference from all of their headsets ever since that change, Which is why i stopped buying them. It's a shame because HyperX used to be my go to brand. I went with the VZR Model one and they still amaze me every time I use them.
The cloud 3 sound better then cloud 2 from kingston plus kingston themself said that its impossible because it takes time that it will be fully taken over
I've waited a long time.... my Audeze Maxwells are supposed to be here on Monday! I'm starting to get giddy! I already have the wicked cushions for them in hand and ready.
Love your in-depth and honest headset videos. With everyone else you never can tell if they've been paid off. My most trusted youtuber for headsets. Bought some wkd cushions with your Amazon discount code too. "Grey 90's aesthetic". Thanks! 👍 Had my Cloud II's for six years. Recently took them apart and replaced the headband. But still thinking of trying the Cloud III. We'll see.
@@pljafki Will do. I did buy my friend a pair of Cloud II's recently and they have been changed since HP took over. The construction is all plastic and the sound card is different. Compared to the original Kingston ones they sounded a little flat. The bass was reduced, dialogue sounded slightly echo-y and the soundstage sounded like it was wider but I could hear like a wind effect as best as I could describe it. I'd be able to put up with them if I'd never heard the sound of the Kingston ones but they are definitely superior. I honestly do expect something similar with the Cloud III.
@@BiOHZRD97 Yeah. I compared the Cloud II to the original Kingston model and the HP model. The build quality is worse. It doesn't feel fragile it just feels cheap. And the sound is different. There's no real 'oomph' to them. Just a flat all round sound. It wasn't as lively or punch as the original. Dialogue sounded slightly echo-y. Thing is I'm fussy with sound but with the two I noticed a difference. They're not unbearable but if you've got or had the Kingston they feel like a downgrade.
@@GADG3Tx87 ah i see, ive had the cloud 2 and the alpha , im thinking of upgrading to either cloud alpha s or cloud 3 , since people keep saying hyperx is bad now after hp bought them , im kinda worried to buy either of those, what do you think ? coz i mainly play valorant and fps games, so i need that directional audio to pinpoint enemy footstep and gunshot , thats it
I've been using Cloud 2 for 7 years now. I received the Cloud 3 and sent it back immediately the next day. The sound is a joke compared to the Cloud 2, especially in FPS games Pubg and Hunt Showdown. The Cloud 2 offers excellent perception and location of footsteps and makes the sound so clear! The cloud 3 literally sounds like it's coming out of a tin can when you shoot and it's way too loud, at the same time the ambient noise is way too quiet and the location and spatial perception of footsteps etc. is terribly bad!!! I'm going to buy a new Cloud 2 Headset
theres a app for them you can turn on spatial sound and equalizers and they sound amazing... people just dont look enough (ik i responded very late but i own these headphones wireless and they are great for me)
@@syate_w_key9518 I've already tried everything possible to improve the sound. Hyper X NGENUITY, USB Soundcard, Sound Settings, Drivers etc. Without success. I even had both the wired and wireless versions. I couldn't tell any difference. Both sound equally absurdly bad. You probably don't have a direct comparison to see how bad the Hyper x Cloud 3 is compared to the Hyper x Cloud 2
Thanks for the honestly, I will stick to my OG CloudXs, too many channels just jump onto the "best 99$ headset" bandwagon. When I saw these I thought these looked okay but I wasn't blown away...no detachable cable, no swivel. Not that much to make me upgrade. Especially at the higher price. Especially since the CloudX is just the Cloud 2 with an inline volume and mic mute, so there REALLY isn't anything to upgrade for.
Thanks for your review. My wife and I both have the Cloud II, but the cushion on the top is crumbling and therefore we will sooner or later need a replacement. At least in the past for some parts of the head set there was a replacement part, but I think not for this cushion at the frame (bracket). 😒 Now I saw that there's a new HyperX Cloud III. First things I've recognized is: Cool looking HyperX at the frame is gone, cool looking red string is gone. How about 7.1 sound simulation? Haven't seen anything regarding this! And the brushed aluminium, where is it gone? So it looks like the Cloud III has a microphone which is a lot better, it finally has a light showing if the Micro is active or muted. Both are must haves! But at the end, if it hasn't the cool look anymore and the sound quality decreased - and I think I understood your point here exactly - then what does it help? We like the sound of the HyperX headsets because they sound like they should be, not having extreme bass, which I dislike, and the hights are fine. 😁 The Cloud III costs at least 116 Euro in germany, Cloud II half the price, 64 Euro, sometimes less. Shame on HP! In my company they exchanged the Lenovo notebooks with HP. The HPs look good, made of aluminum. The display is a lot better. The battery last a much longer time. The AMD CPU is great. So the technical aspects are perfect. BUT: The touchpad is not reacting in the upper left and right corner (I've tested that with at least 3 devices!). Where you hold your hand when you use the touchpad, there's a sharp edge. The keyboard is OK, but the one from Lenovo was much better. I do have trouble with my Password Manager. Typically CTRL+F12 should insert the password, but HP made some tweaks with the F-keys and this seems to conflict. The INSert key I had been searching forever in the beginning. They are there at 3 places, but not where you expect them and they behave a bit strange. These are things that could easily be improved. But looks like HP doesn't care. ☹ And I think with the HyperX it's the same. It moved from Kingston to Lenovo and with this it looks like the HyperX headsets are not as good anymore as they had been.
Do you think you guys will purchase another pair of Cloud II’s even though they’re made by HP now? I’ve had my Kingston HyperX Cloud II’s for over 6 years now and although they’re falling apart just as you stated, I’m worried that the headsets they sell now won’t meet my expectations. Not sure what I should do.
@@lkahler1516 I have found a replacement for the frame-cushion on the "green river in Argentina" shop. Haven't replaced it by now but think this will then fit for the next years. I'm looking for a replacement of the cushion on the microphone, but worst case you can just replace this part. So with all the replacements it will fit for some more years. If I would buy the HyperX Cloud II from HP again? Good question! Probably not. There are a lot of alternatives, so I would read some tests and then make up my mind. Problem is, that you can not test the sound in a shop. I like to hear the high tones and I don't like too much bass. But how can I test this? I can only trust on reviews.
@@tallaxlcforlive1133 here in portugal hyperx cloud II costs 70 euro and hyperx cloud III costs 100 so 30 euro more. My cloud II stopped working and they said they could either send me a new pair or give me my money back. If you were in my position would you get a new pair or pay 30 euro and get the cloud III?
He recommended not upgrading from Cloud II to Cloud III, but recommended “maybe” upgrading to a $249.99 Logitech G Pro X2 Wireless. That’s like recommending someone who’s contemplating upgrading their 2017 Toyota Camry to a 2023 Toyota Camry to go and buy a BMW 3 Series instead.
well Techne prefers bloated bass. The cloud III has a neutral tuning to it because this is mainly created for FPS genres like CSGO, Valorant, and Apex. It's ironic that he keeps recommending the G Pro X 2 Headset I did a test on that and it sounds so bad for $250. It also doesn't perform good on comp FPS titles like CSGO, Val, and Apex. The graphene drivers are just marketing bs.
@@khensationalReviews casuals love bloated bass. sweaty competitive players grinding the most popular multiplayer games know that the neutral sound tuning is the way to go
@@AlexNguyen-l7v true, Im currently using a TE Zero and it works perfectly fine and its immersive but I do prefer the Salnotes Zero its neutral bright and its my go to for FPS. Its just easier Id say since theres not of rumbles and bass but its kind of boring.
Bought them on july 16th (at the time of writing this it is july 21st), they were my first ever hyperx product and i loved them. I do agree the sound is "boring" or "flat" compared to at least my astro a20s or razer kraken ultimate, but felt great and the sound wasn't ear piercing when loud noises happend (looking at the krakens...). I had to return them yesterday due to downloading a driver update from their software that gutted my game audio, i tried 3 different headsets and it was my cloud 3s. Even reinstalling the drivers didnt help. Not sure if anyone else ran into this issue but id avoid downloading the hyperx ngenuity software on pc if your using cloud 3s. Definitely looking forward to the cloud 2s that i ordered from amazon as the replacement tho!
i feel like hyperx is making their headsets specifically for esports/fps games so the sound is going to sound neutral so you don’t destroy your ears for long gaming sessions. and a flat neutral sound is probably better for being able to tell where opponents are since bass won’t get in the way
Hey bro please translate this, i saw a review said this headphone not good with iphone sound is very low and mix every sound of footsteps, gunfire, door.!? Can you use this without pc!?
@@harshitsiwal It is an all around headset. Meaning you can use it on console/pc/mobile. Tho if your gaming on mobile I'd recommend the razer barracuda x
@mohdalasfar1361 i bought the cloud 3 and returned it for the wired Alpha. Alpha for me sounds way better especially for single players games. Imo the cloud 3 sound was designed for competitive FPS games and i recommend it for gamers that mainly play online FPS games. the cloud 3 lets everything sound clear but it has no bass at all. for competitive shooters though you don’t need bass but for everything else i think it’s not good.
Small heads up to people who produce music/do anything where you need precise and accurate audio in the headset: I own cloud 2 and just purchased cloud 3, if you want clear and precise audio, cloud 3s are what you need. cloud 2 sound better, but the audio is 'altered', meaning you won't get a true read on your audio if you produce music. i just swapped between the 2 several times, granted i just got them today (had wireless for a day, returned them and got wired cloud 3s), but the sound is definitely more accurate. TL;DR : Cloud 2 sounds more satisfying, but Cloud 3 is more accurate (could be relevant for things like fps games where you wanna hear where the enemies are).
I am trying to buy a new headphones, I had the cloud 2 in mind and the new Cloud 3 popped up. But I saw many posts lately that they have gone down in quality after HP has purchased hyperx. I am in India and there aren't many options. Really confused which one should I buy.
Hi there, I'm a big supporter of hyperx cloud, just wanted to know which headphones work best with the Xbox one s, either wired or wireless in your opinion thanks Gary
Are the boom mics interchangeable? By that i mean using the mic from the cloud 3 in the cloud 2 headset and would that make the best of both worlds, sound and microphone.
One thing I forgot to mention about sound.
Both these headsets sound better connected straight 3.5 and not usb, even if u adjust an eq.
Weird but true. 👍
Good to know. That is weird. How does red mute light work over 3.5? Is there a coin battery in there or something?
@@Juice_VI no idea, I was curious about that as well.
There’s a capacitor in there that can hold just enough charge to power that light without a battery
@@AlexNguyen-l7v Thanks!
How does it sound when you use the Cloud 3 with the Cloud II dongle? Any difference?
*It's been 84 years....*
I've been using my Cloud 2 since day 1 release. After all these years I can finally have a upgrade worthy of that 120 euro price
I just bought them in czech retail store for 80 Euro - I think that they maybe wrongly priced them because other store have them for at least 118 Euro. Hope they will be as good as OG Kingston Cloud 2 but I keep my hopes low since I already tried Cloud 2 Wireless before and it was dogshit, high white noise and sound quality was not exactly good....kinda sad that HP ruin this brand.
@@seifertak Yeah but those were wireless, thess are wired and sound quality should be top notch. From what I've seen on RUclips reviews everybody says it's really good.
@@PsychoKern Have you tried them? How is the sound feeling? I ordered them i have cloud 2s rn and I love them hope the cloud threes are a better version of them
@@Ed1n. So, what do you say? is it as good as the cloud2?
Cloud 3 completely destroys the Cloud 2's mic
I wouldn’t say destroys, but yes it’s better.
@@TheTechne on your video recording, the difference is night and day. The cloud 3's sound almost similar to your recording mic - I was very surprised.
@@jabbarismadi5607 Depends what you listened on. If it’s on your phone or tablet etc it’s not a fair comparisons. Listen with some good headphones or speakers
@@TheTechne tbh cloud 3 did destroy it bcs my friends always saying in cloud 2 my voice low and not clear
@@anthonytech me listen with an Alpha s🙄
I asked you about this (and maybe other people too), and you replied with this great video, thanks! will catch a cloud II!
The most honest reviewer 👍
Still loving my clouds, been my daily drivers for a couple years and will be for years
HyperX nailed it but they have 1 con for me at least they still didn't make the 3.5mm cable detachable just like on the alpha and alpha s. Everything else is good imo.
I wonder what they’ll do with a new cloud alpha 👀
What’s the point tho the cable is always out of stock and in my region it’s not available 😢
Cloud alpha 2?
@@paulmartinez34 yes my cloud alpha cable isn’t working properly anymore
@@bb3dr Soon 4 years I think since I bought my alphas cable been fucking with me past few months and if it's not sitting on desk I lose sound. Microphone started to die like a bit more than half year ago so I just bought quadcast it was on sale for like 40euro. But they are still as brand new if cable is on desk
Cheers for the review, i do like the look of the Cloud 3s and the mic was really good.
Wow. That microphone got so much higher quality comparing with Cloud 2 and Alpha.
Ill never understand why I love the cloud II man, I have tried so many different headsets from gaming to studio from $100 - $500 with amps but i always end up going back to the $60 cloud II.... lol. I really think sometimes its because its what I've used for so long that I am just use to hearing what they provide that anything else just doesn't sound good for whatever reason.
whats the branding above the earcup? kingston or hp
@@erxor. it’s a Kingston mine are 3 years old
I’m going to try cloud 3 this time. Looking for best gaming headset for years. Used Logitech wireless gaming g9** Steelseries h pro wireless, Arctis pro wireless, etc. I head steelseries Arctis 5/7 doing okay in fps games. But I only used their high end product, it’s piece of sht.
@@evride5567 how its going? i looking for headset now but im confused.. is cloud 3 good? or i go to g pro x ?
@@evride5567 how was it
Been waiting for this! Mine are on order!
How are they holding up im really thinking about buying these
@@youngcrown4523 lol I’ve probably bought and returned this headset 3 times since I made this comment. But that’s actually a good thing. Tells you how good they are. I just personally can’t do closed back. Only open back for me.
Could it be that your Cloud 2 pair is so used that the drivers are more burned in, making them sound ever so slightly more exciting? I mean, those Cloud 3s are straight from the factory, so the drivers haven't really been used much. Usually, it doesn't matter, but on some pairs, it can matter.
No, the hyperx cloud III is for people who their priorities is to play competitive games while the hyperx cloud II (Kingston) are friendlier for the casual gamer who enjoys to have bass.
@@jaredzaragoza1192ii where Can i buy an original Kingston hyperx cloud 2 ?
@@jaredzaragoza1192 bro everyones been using cloud 2 on every single competitive game, what are u on about lmao
@@jaredzaragoza1192cloud 2 are one of the most used headsets in competitive FPS games
@@jaredzaragoza1192 quite the opposite, no?
Yes, the cloud ii sound is exciting 😀 it was the first thing I noticed first time I used it. I guess it is always a matter of preference, I'm sure audiophiles will prefer the sound of cloud iii.
In your test the micro from the cloud iii sounded very good to me.
From my experience, "Audiophiles" have no idea what good sound is.
I've bought a pair of "Focal Elegia" because many people in the "audiophile subreddit" recommended them to me. They were the weirdest, most shitty sounding headphone I've ever used. I would rather use a 50$ no name headset. And be aware the headphone originally costed 800$ and I bought it for 400$.
So yep, idk whatever those "Audiophiles" are smoking.
After that experience, I only trust "Audio nerds" like Techne. He actually knows what he is talking about compared to all the "audiophiles".
No, audiophiles won't use anything that's not Audio Technica or Sennheiser
The way u explain everything really helped me make my mind up about which mic I should get . I’m mainly looking for a good mic for sound purposes , and I’ve seen you review the Alpha as well which is my decision because of your reaction to the sound .
Why in the hell did they make the 3.5 not detachable wtf
Agree
So they could make money when ur 3.5 cable break
Agree it's very useful to change new cables.
@@evride5567 With gaming headsets these days, there are other things that will beak/stop working before the cable does.
This headset feels so good around the ears, especially for people with big ears like me. Feels very light and sound is great. The only things I do not like about this headset is it takes 5-10 seconds of holding the power button to turn it on and off, and once it is on there is no LED indicator to let you know it is on. But besides that this is a 9/10 headset at it's price point.
Been Waiting for this review for so long
None replaceable wire is an instant no no for me, I have 2 sets of cloud alphas being used by my kids and the amount of times I've had to replace the wires over the last few years is crazy. But at least I can and don't have to replace whole headsets every time
same reason i got the ATH M40X over the DT 770 pro 🤷🏻♂️
thank you for your detailed review. after watching 4 videos covering the same items yours pushed me to purchase ❤
awesome! so glad I was able to help out
@@TheTechne what killed it for me was the sound difference..and not in a good way! i had the first hyper X cloud series for almost 3 years until my cat chewed through the threaded cord lol I just felt cloud 3 isn't awesome enough for the extra $20/30 (on sale) what also worried me was that the headband isn't threaded like the other two...and I really want these to last long. definitely hit that sub button 🖤
Thank you for your honesty, as serious gamers we need this info!
Been waiting for your review,. Thanks! I'm sticking with the Cloud 2. Great reviewing as always
I’ve been using the HyperX Cloud Flight wireless for a long time and I’m surprised hyperx hasn’t done the swivel on their higher end models. The only issue I’ve had with the flights is the ear pads, but that’s expected to wear out.
I have a pair of Astro A50s that i might be lookin to replace. I had a pair of the HyperX Cloud II's and had no complaints. I've been waiting for you to drop this video! Love your content! You're one of my goto tech reviewers.
Thank u so much
Which headset did you end up picking up?
@@ChryslerS300 I ended up getting BeyerDynamic TYGR 300R’s. Not too bad!
Been waiting for your on review on this, I’m still undecided whether or not I should replace my Nova Pros
Not for these
@@TheTechne Interesting
the thing i hate on hyperx clouds is the plastic in the end of headbands, here in my tropical country the heat ramps up and making those plastic very fragile and crispy and completely destroyed tthatt i have to taped my hyperx cloud 2 i did bought another pair and same results occured
A detailed honest review, makes me stopped thinking about it and stick along with my Razer Blackshark V2
I managed to get one of the old stock Cloud 2's new and sealed, not the new cheaper feeling HP ones and gotta say still love them. I was looking at these and thought they looked okay but by no means worth it to upgrade from the cloud 2's there's so much more they could have added - detachable cable and earcup swivel??. I'll stick with my 2's
Good call! The BSV2’d are dang good!
I just wish razer made their mics good and 3mm headphones straight
@@iitzfizz Where did you manage to get one of the old Kingston cloud 2's, I have tried like 10 headsets and none of them compare to the cloud 2's lol I love them. I was in shambles when they ruined it.
I know this video is a bit old but if any one is having audio quality issues with the cloud 3's try plugging them into the cloud 2's audio cable, the one with the button pad on it, completely fixed all my issues and made the cloud 3's sound just like the 2's
is the cloud 3 better than alpha s in your opinion? should i get the cloud 3? im currently using the cloud alpha , i used to have the cloud 2.
well to mention also the Cloud 2 that are displayed seem to be the "OLD" versions of the headset which are an easy S+ tier compared to the new ones, you can notice it by looking at the outside of the earcup where the "OLD" ones have that ruberry matt coating and that aluminium plate in the middle where the "NEW" Cloud 2's have a basic plastic earcups with the plastic plate in the middle.
P.s the Cloud 2's have been severily downgraded after HyperX sold out to HP , their new headset has very bad and overly bassy sound , their earcups and the headband cussions are also downgraded so if you are interested in getting the Cloud 2' i would suggest you to consider the Alpha's or the Cloud 3's.
Yeah these cloud 3’s have much more HP than the HyperX of old. 😢
@@TheTechne very sad how they downgraded one of the best headsets there was
Mate you just saved me some cash. I play solo more than anything so mic quality for multiplayer isn't important to me, but sound quality is prime. So I'm gonna hold on to my Cloud 2 for dear life and make a point to look after it better especially hearing that the newer batches have poorer quality than the og ones.
Great video as always bro
I bought these a week ago. They are good. And mic is very good. Prior to this i was using vr3000 earbuds. On this, due to closed back nature and bigger drivers, I can definitely hear a bit more of game sounds without needing to crank the volume up like I used to on my vr3000.
The clamping force does start to create fatigue if worn more than 3-4 hours at a stretch. Maybe it'll get better with time. Maybe you will not get fatigue if you have flatter ears that are more flush with your head. Overall, will still recommend as good purchase.
Hey bro please translate this, i saw a review said this headphone not good with iphone sound is very low and mix every sound of footsteps, gunfire, door.!? Can you use this without pc!?
is it good for valorant?
Is nobody going to mention that they removed the Memory Foam, when it's hot you certainly dont wanna use the leatherette
Aside from the falling off faux leather on the headband and ear cushions, my cloud II has been going strong for almost 7 years. Tried other headsets but they doesn't sound as good as my cloud II. Looking for upgrade for wireless headset though, is the logitech g pro x wireless or hyperx cloud wireless are comparable to the cloud II?
That sound quality sounds awesome
they just released the wireless version of this today so the cable problem shouldn't be much of an issue anymore
do you prefer this over Alpha S and over the Orbit as well?
You would still recommend the 2’s even with the hum sound??
Would u chose the Alpha over the 2s still?
You're the King of Tech Reviews
is there a wireless version coming?
50€ for another pair of Cloud2, or 120€ for Cloud3. This video confirmed I'm getting another Cloud2.
Been using Cloud2 for exactly 6 years now and it fell down at least 100 times, no damage AT ALL (except the metal looking hella dented, like Boba Fett's helmet, lol). But some days ago it fell down SUPER HARD and the first "damage" appeared, a crack in the plastic. And now that it's on discount, I can't withstand (usually priced at 60-65€).
Oh not for me my cloud 2 is fucked up but still kicking its like a nokia of headsets lmao
its realy heart warming to see someone speeks the truthe about these produts wich company's payes so much mony to RUclipsrs to promote them
Great video. I think Cloud II mic sounds better. I believe Cloud III Wireless version sound the best.
Nice review dude!
Couldn't even have a detachable cable?
Thank you so much for this. I had a struggle debating to get some wicked cush and slap on my steel series that i got a month or two ago.
Imma be honest either i have dumbo ears or my head was large but those steel series pinched and made my head sweat like being out in daylight.
Went back to hyper x 2 and never looked back. Dropped a few times think the amount of drops have messed them up.
Bet im getting another hyper x 2 because of you 😇
I been waiting for your review….
Is the cloud III mic compatible with the cloud II headset👀
I was wondering the same thing. Probably not worth it to buy the Cloud 3s just for the mic, but it could be an interesting combo if they worked interchangeable
Different insert shapes.
@@TheTechne Dang it… Thanks for the reply
Are the sides of the cloud III cans soft touch? I hated when my cloud II got all sticky and melted. I don't like that pop sound when the mic is muted/unmuted. I love how you placed timestamps to rewatch that special portion of the video. Great review. I'm still on the fence on positional audio as some reviewers say this is one of the best and then some others say its not good and the cloud II was better.
they are not, they are just hard plastic
@@TheTechne awecome! thank you very much. 😃
@@TheTechne how about the positional audio? is the cloud 3 better? or the alpha s is better ?
How would it compare to the alphas
You are the only real one out there Techne! So many people claim the HXC3 is better, but you're the only one telling the truth! You're the OG!
You know every person has different preferences right? Sometimes techne recomendation can be a bit off. You should try it yourself
@@dmd2706 try thinking first, kek
Many feel cloud 2 sound is better for gaming
Hey techne what headset do you recommend for bigger ears like me
Hi, how is the mic monitoring of the cloud iii?
Great video! But if I’m on Xbox series S I can’t use the surround sound or the panel which is a real shame. on the cloud 3 does it work or is it still the same?
Do either of these have sidetone??
I've had a wired Cloud II for about 3/4 years. I'm wanting to go wireless: would I go with cloud III, cloud II or cloud II core? I saw a lot of people saying that this even the core is better than this cloud III.
FPS game…
remembering that the cloud iii has dropped in price and is almost the same
I've owned 2 sets of HyperX so far. The breaking point for both sets were not the hinges. It was the connection point between the metal band and the middle part. That plastic coupling piece always broke.
Is the switch between the cloud 1 and 3 worth in? in terms of audio and mic?
Kingston sold HyperX to HP as of June 2021, Which is why all of the newer headsets don't sound anywhere near as good as the original headsets. I noticed a big difference from all of their headsets ever since that change, Which is why i stopped buying them. It's a shame because HyperX used to be my go to brand. I went with the VZR Model one and they still amaze me every time I use them.
The cloud 3 sound better then cloud 2 from kingston plus kingston themself said that its impossible because it takes time that it will be fully taken over
Cloud 3 does not sound better in my opinion
I've waited a long time.... my Audeze Maxwells are supposed to be here on Monday! I'm starting to get giddy! I already have the wicked cushions for them in hand and ready.
Your in for a dang good time man!
Techne what are your opinions on using apple earpods (wired) for gaming?
Hello i got a question which one is better cloud 2 wireless or cloud 3 btw love your videos
thanks for being honest!
The Cloud 3 mic actually sounded really nice.
Love your in-depth and honest headset videos. With everyone else you never can tell if they've been paid off. My most trusted youtuber for headsets.
Bought some wkd cushions with your Amazon discount code too. "Grey 90's aesthetic". Thanks! 👍
Had my Cloud II's for six years. Recently took them apart and replaced the headband. But still thinking of trying the Cloud III. We'll see.
if u will grab them pls let me know how they sound for u compare to cloud II. Thanks in advance. =)
@@pljafki
Will do. I did buy my friend a pair of Cloud II's recently and they have been changed since HP took over. The construction is all plastic and the sound card is different. Compared to the original Kingston ones they sounded a little flat. The bass was reduced, dialogue sounded slightly echo-y and the soundstage sounded like it was wider but I could hear like a wind effect as best as I could describe it.
I'd be able to put up with them if I'd never heard the sound of the Kingston ones but they are definitely superior. I honestly do expect something similar with the Cloud III.
@@GADG3Tx87 are you saying that it got worse??
@@BiOHZRD97
Yeah. I compared the Cloud II to the original Kingston model and the HP model. The build quality is worse. It doesn't feel fragile it just feels cheap. And the sound is different. There's no real 'oomph' to them. Just a flat all round sound. It wasn't as lively or punch as the original. Dialogue sounded slightly echo-y. Thing is I'm fussy with sound but with the two I noticed a difference. They're not unbearable but if you've got or had the Kingston they feel like a downgrade.
@@GADG3Tx87 ah i see, ive had the cloud 2 and the alpha , im thinking of upgrading to either cloud alpha s or cloud 3 , since people keep saying hyperx is bad now after hp bought them , im kinda worried to buy either of those, what do you think ? coz i mainly play valorant and fps games, so i need that directional audio to pinpoint enemy footstep and gunshot , thats it
Im just looking to upgrade from my steelseries arctis 7 wireless. The mic quality alone sells it to me compared to steelseries' mics.
Are the cups the same size? Have some wicked cushions here that I might want to use on the 3.
do i throw them out or return them for a 4 year old headset
Are you sure that the cloud 2 ear pads works on cloud 3? and where can i order it ?
Have you tried plugging the 3s into the 2s usb sound dongle? If so does it help the sound profile?
@The Techne are you still maining the epos h6?
do you need DAC to use the epos? or i can just buy and plug and play to my pc
I've been using Cloud 2 for 7 years now. I received the Cloud 3 and sent it back immediately the next day. The sound is a joke compared to the Cloud 2, especially in FPS games Pubg and Hunt Showdown. The Cloud 2 offers excellent perception and location of footsteps and makes the sound so clear! The cloud 3 literally sounds like it's coming out of a tin can when you shoot and it's way too loud, at the same time the ambient noise is way too quiet and the location and spatial perception of footsteps etc. is terribly bad!!! I'm going to buy a new Cloud 2 Headset
theres a app for them you can turn on spatial sound and equalizers and they sound amazing... people just dont look enough (ik i responded very late but i own these headphones wireless and they are great for me)
@@syate_w_key9518 I've already tried everything possible to improve the sound. Hyper X NGENUITY, USB Soundcard, Sound Settings, Drivers etc. Without success. I even had both the wired and wireless versions. I couldn't tell any difference. Both sound equally absurdly bad. You probably don't have a direct comparison to see how bad the Hyper x Cloud 3 is compared to the Hyper x Cloud 2
@@syate_w_key9518 So where and how do we make this setting? Could you please send me the settings somehow?
Thanks for the honestly, I will stick to my OG CloudXs, too many channels just jump onto the "best 99$ headset" bandwagon.
When I saw these I thought these looked okay but I wasn't blown away...no detachable cable, no swivel. Not that much to make me upgrade. Especially at the higher price. Especially since the CloudX is just the Cloud 2 with an inline volume and mic mute, so there REALLY isn't anything to upgrade for.
What is better logitech or razer black shark v2 pro 2023?
Razer
Thanks for your review. My wife and I both have the Cloud II, but the cushion on the top is crumbling and therefore we will sooner or later need a replacement. At least in the past for some parts of the head set there was a replacement part, but I think not for this cushion at the frame (bracket). 😒
Now I saw that there's a new HyperX Cloud III. First things I've recognized is: Cool looking HyperX at the frame is gone, cool looking red string is gone. How about 7.1 sound simulation? Haven't seen anything regarding this! And the brushed aluminium, where is it gone?
So it looks like the Cloud III has a microphone which is a lot better, it finally has a light showing if the Micro is active or muted. Both are must haves!
But at the end, if it hasn't the cool look anymore and the sound quality decreased - and I think I understood your point here exactly - then what does it help?
We like the sound of the HyperX headsets because they sound like they should be, not having extreme bass, which I dislike, and the hights are fine. 😁
The Cloud III costs at least 116 Euro in germany, Cloud II half the price, 64 Euro, sometimes less.
Shame on HP! In my company they exchanged the Lenovo notebooks with HP. The HPs look good, made of aluminum. The display is a lot better. The battery last a much longer time. The AMD CPU is great. So the technical aspects are perfect. BUT: The touchpad is not reacting in the upper left and right corner (I've tested that with at least 3 devices!). Where you hold your hand when you use the touchpad, there's a sharp edge. The keyboard is OK, but the one from Lenovo was much better. I do have trouble with my Password Manager. Typically CTRL+F12 should insert the password, but HP made some tweaks with the F-keys and this seems to conflict. The INSert key I had been searching forever in the beginning. They are there at 3 places, but not where you expect them and they behave a bit strange. These are things that could easily be improved. But looks like HP doesn't care. ☹
And I think with the HyperX it's the same. It moved from Kingston to Lenovo and with this it looks like the HyperX headsets are not as good anymore as they had been.
Do you think you guys will purchase another pair of Cloud II’s even though they’re made by HP now? I’ve had my Kingston HyperX Cloud II’s for over 6 years now and although they’re falling apart just as you stated, I’m worried that the headsets they sell now won’t meet my expectations. Not sure what I should do.
@@lkahler1516 I have found a replacement for the frame-cushion on the "green river in Argentina" shop. Haven't replaced it by now but think this will then fit for the next years. I'm looking for a replacement of the cushion on the microphone, but worst case you can just replace this part. So with all the replacements it will fit for some more years.
If I would buy the HyperX Cloud II from HP again? Good question! Probably not. There are a lot of alternatives, so I would read some tests and then make up my mind. Problem is, that you can not test the sound in a shop. I like to hear the high tones and I don't like too much bass. But how can I test this? I can only trust on reviews.
@@tallaxlcforlive1133 here in portugal hyperx cloud II costs 70 euro and hyperx cloud III costs 100 so 30 euro more. My cloud II stopped working and they said they could either send me a new pair or give me my money back. If you were in my position would you get a new pair or pay 30 euro and get the cloud III?
is this headphone 7.1 surroundings?or is much butter than 7.1 surroundings?
Thanks for video! What is better, Logitech G Pro X or Cloud 3 for fps gaming?
Cloud 2, Alpha or alpha S?
What year model cloud 2 do u have? After HP bought Hyperx in June 2021 quality went downhill.
He recommended not upgrading from Cloud II to Cloud III, but recommended “maybe” upgrading to a $249.99 Logitech G Pro X2 Wireless. That’s like recommending someone who’s contemplating upgrading their 2017 Toyota Camry to a 2023 Toyota Camry to go and buy a BMW 3 Series instead.
Exactly. The two headsets are not comparable.
well Techne prefers bloated bass. The cloud III has a neutral tuning to it because this is mainly created for FPS genres like CSGO, Valorant, and Apex. It's ironic that he keeps recommending the G Pro X 2 Headset I did a test on that and it sounds so bad for $250. It also doesn't perform good on comp FPS titles like CSGO, Val, and Apex. The graphene drivers are just marketing bs.
Lol, very true. I think it was just the style to style that clicked in my head. 😂
@@khensationalReviews casuals love bloated bass. sweaty competitive players grinding the most popular multiplayer games know that the neutral sound tuning is the way to go
@@AlexNguyen-l7v true, Im currently using a TE Zero and it works perfectly fine and its immersive but I do prefer the Salnotes Zero its neutral bright and its my go to for FPS. Its just easier Id say since theres not of rumbles and bass but its kind of boring.
mic diff is craaazyyy wow
i might buy it ngl
Bought them on july 16th (at the time of writing this it is july 21st), they were my first ever hyperx product and i loved them. I do agree the sound is "boring" or "flat" compared to at least my astro a20s or razer kraken ultimate, but felt great and the sound wasn't ear piercing when loud noises happend (looking at the krakens...). I had to return them yesterday due to downloading a driver update from their software that gutted my game audio, i tried 3 different headsets and it was my cloud 3s. Even reinstalling the drivers didnt help. Not sure if anyone else ran into this issue but id avoid downloading the hyperx ngenuity software on pc if your using cloud 3s. Definitely looking forward to the cloud 2s that i ordered from amazon as the replacement tho!
i feel like hyperx is making their headsets specifically for esports/fps games so the sound is going to sound neutral so you don’t destroy your ears for long gaming sessions. and a flat neutral sound is probably better for being able to tell where opponents are since bass won’t get in the way
Hey bro please translate this, i saw a review said this headphone not good with iphone sound is very low and mix every sound of footsteps, gunfire, door.!? Can you use this without pc!?
@@harshitsiwal It is an all around headset. Meaning you can use it on console/pc/mobile. Tho if your gaming on mobile I'd recommend the razer barracuda x
@mohdalasfar1361 i bought the cloud 3 and returned it for the wired Alpha. Alpha for me sounds way better especially for single players games. Imo the cloud 3 sound was designed for competitive FPS games and i recommend it for gamers that mainly play online FPS games. the cloud 3 lets everything sound clear but it has no bass at all. for competitive shooters though you don’t need bass but for everything else i think it’s not good.
@@Hypno_BPM so if i only play valorant only and depends on positional audio , cloud 3 is better than alpha s?
the cloud 2 wireless has a volume wheel on the headset btw
how it does vs alpha s? as in previous video you said the alpha s is better than cloud 2…so the alpha s should be better right?
have you get any answer?
I wanna know it too, but I like Aplha S cuz it have bass knob
Of all the hyper X headsets, which one do you like best for the price range $119 and up for gaming sound
Small heads up to people who produce music/do anything where you need precise and accurate audio in the headset:
I own cloud 2 and just purchased cloud 3, if you want clear and precise audio, cloud 3s are what you need.
cloud 2 sound better, but the audio is 'altered', meaning you won't get a true read on your audio if you produce music.
i just swapped between the 2 several times, granted i just got them today (had wireless for a day, returned them and got wired cloud 3s), but the sound is definitely more accurate.
TL;DR : Cloud 2 sounds more satisfying, but Cloud 3 is more accurate (could be relevant for things like fps games where you wanna hear where the enemies are).
These or audeze maxwells?
I am trying to buy a new headphones, I had the cloud 2 in mind and the new Cloud 3 popped up. But I saw many posts lately that they have gone down in quality after HP has purchased hyperx. I am in India and there aren't many options. Really confused which one should I buy.
Don't get Razer unless it's Blackshark V2. Logitech G Pro X best option you can get.
@@jimmyquan737 Yes I bought the Blackshark v2 :D it's wonderful.
Love the passion , honesty is so genuine 👌🏻
Hi there, I'm a big supporter of hyperx cloud, just wanted to know which headphones work best with the Xbox one s, either wired or wireless in your opinion thanks Gary
Should I get the Corsair HS65 over HyperX Cloud II?
i want a better microphone for my hyperx 2.
Can i take the one of the hyperx 3? or any other ideas?
does cloud 2 have detachable cable. so basically they are forcing you to buy wireless edition of cloud 3 to have detachable cable as option'?
At 6:55 my heart stopped and i cried inside me seeing the headphones twisted like that😢😅😅😊
What about cloud 2 vs cloud alpha? And will there be a cloud alpha 3?
please review the latest redragon headset techne why didnt you review it ????
Which headset would you recommend for a game like rainbow six siege where hearing footsteps is very important?
Wondering the same thing
got mine for $24.99 at game exchange, the store employee didn't know what it was lol
Are the boom mics interchangeable? By that i mean using the mic from the cloud 3 in the cloud 2 headset and would that make the best of both worlds, sound and microphone.
Can you test the Cloud 3 on the cloud 2 usb, I've noticed they seem to be louder than the cloud alpha usb
5 star review, well done, thx