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HyperX Cloud II review – An unbeatable PC gaming headset for its price!

Pros: Overall sound quality, build quality, accessories, USB input, looks and design, price
Cons: Overall recording quality, highs and soundstage (sound quality)

Build quality: 10/10
Comfort: 8.5/10
Overall sound quality for a headset: 9/10
Isolation: 8.5/10
Microphone quality: 8/10
Value: 10/10 (at £65 price tag)
Overall rating: 9/10

Review date: August 2016
Review price: £65

Kingston HyperX Cloud II review - Looks

First of all I would like to thank HyperX for sending me their headset for review. After having reviewed a variety of headsets, I was curious to see how the HyperX Cloud II would compare to its competitors, such as the Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Headset and more so the QPAD QH-90, which looks identical to the Cloud II.

The headset can be found on AmazonUK between £60-70 and on AmazonUSA between $85-100. This review will be based on a £65 price tag.

Here’s my video review (recording quality tests will be of interest to you):

Now let’s get into the written review!

Note: Some aspects of this review will be similar to my QH-90 review, as they’re similar in many ways.

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