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HyperX Cloud Earbuds II
Inexpensive, unexceptional wired gaming earbuds.
Value for Money & durability / build quality
6/ 10
6
0.010.0
A 6 puts its value for money in the bottom quarter of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 172 of the 364 we've cataloged.
6.5/ 10
6.5
0.010.0
A 6.5 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom 10% of earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 173 of the 364 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost commonWired-3.5mm63%Wired-usb-c25%Wired-lightning13%
Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 63% of the 40 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 41).
Cable Type
Most common3.5mm single-ended64%Usb-c28%Mmcx detachable6%Lightning3%
3.5mm single-ended is the most common — on 64% of the 36 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 41).
Earbud Form Factor
Earbud (flat)In-ear86%Earbud (flat)8%Others5%
Earbud (flat) appears on 8% of the 37 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 41).
Microphone
YesMost commonTrue82%False18%
True is the most common — on 82% of the 38 wired earbuds we've cataloged (of 41).
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-3.5mm
- Cable Type
- 3.5mm single-ended
Design
- Earbud Form Factor
- Earbud (flat)
- Color Options
- Black, red
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- 4 sizes
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
Features
- Inline Controls
- Yes
Identity
- Model Number
- HyperX Cloud Earbuds II
Release
- Msrp Usd
- 39.99 USD
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
HyperX Cloud Earbuds II Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -16.3 |
| 25 | -14.3 |
| 32 | -12.3 |
| 40 | -10.4 |
| 50 | -8.7 |
| 63 | -7.2 |
| 80 | -5.9 |
| 100 | -4.9 |
| 125 | -4.0 |
| 160 | -3.2 |
| 200 | -2.8 |
| 250 | -2.6 |
| 315 | -1.0 |
| 400 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.4 |
| 630 | 1.5 |
| 800 | 2.1 |
| 1000 | 1.7 |
| 1250 | 1.0 |
| 1600 | -0.4 |
| 2000 | 4.1 |
| 2500 | 8.1 |
| 3150 | 4.7 |
| 4000 | 4.7 |
| 5000 | 10.5 |
| 6300 | 6.0 |
| 8000 | 6.8 |
| 10000 | -4.1 |
| 12500 | -13.6 |
| 16000 | -20.0 |
| 20000 | -27.5 |
HyperX Cloud Earbuds II Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -0.2 |
| 26 | -0.6 |
| 33 | 0.0 |
| 41 | 0.0 |
| 52 | 0.0 |
| 65 | 0.0 |
| 82 | -0.0 |
| 103 | -0.1 |
| 130 | -0.1 |
| 163 | -0.3 |
| 205 | -0.3 |
| 259 | -0.4 |
| 325 | -0.6 |
| 410 | -1.1 |
| 516 | -1.1 |
| 613 | -1.8 |
| 772 | -1.2 |
| 972 | -0.7 |
| 1220 | -0.3 |
| 1540 | 1.4 |
| 1940 | 6.0 |
| 2440 | 14.8 |
| 3070 | 22.7 |
| 3870 | 19.8 |
| 4870 | 10.6 |
| 6130 | 14.2 |
| 7720 | 13.6 |
| 9720 | 8.3 |
| 12200 | 11.0 |
| 15400 | 18.5 |
| 19400 | 18.5 |
SoundGuys review
Isolation1.0
Comfort & fit6.5
Connectivity6.5
Design6.5
Portability8.5
Features6.0
The verdict
The HyperX Cloud Earbuds II aim to be an on-the-go option for handheld gaming enthusiasts, but unfortunately, due to their poor acoustic noise isolation, they're not practical to use on the bus or train. They are serviceable as an at-home pair of earbuds, however.
✓Liked: Comfort, Decent microphone, Well priced
✕Could be better: Isolation, Sound quality
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