HyperX Cloud Core

price, portability, comfort, sound

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

This headset is a solid recommend. For a street price of Rs 3,600, you cannot get a better one at all. The entire Kingston’s HyperX Cloud line other than the 40mm Drone headset has the same awesome sound quality though with varying prices due to...

+ Lightweight and comfortable ; + Good audio positioning ; + DTS Headphone:X support ; + Consistent, stable wireless connection with good range ; + Plug and play ; + Affordable for a wireless gaming headset

- Battery life could be better ; - No RGB ; - No Bluetooth connectivity ; - Sound isolation needs improvements

The HyperX Cloud Core Wireless has plenty to offer from a value standpoint.

Comfortable to wear, lightweight design ; DTS Headphone: X spatial audio ; Good audio positioning ; Good wireless signal strength ; No driver installation necessary ; Affordable

Doesn’t look premium (well, it only costs $159) ; Okay battery life ; Quick wear and tear on the headband ; No RGB, Bluetooth, and other bling bling

A wireless gaming headset from HyperX with great value

Good sound overall ; Comfortable design ; Easy to use

So-so console performance ; Inconsistent mic ; Cumbersome USB controls

If you can spare $100 on a wired USB model, the Blackshark V2 is the way to go — but if you can't, the Cloud Core 7.1 is a good headset, whether you need it for classes, or games, or both.

Balanced Audio ; Solid Build Quality ; Value for Money

Too Many Wires to Deal With ; No Software Support

Good audio quality ; Detachable mic ; USB controller ; Virtual 7.1 surround sound is great ; Fantastic build quality ; Comfy

Not removable earpads ; Dated USB controller + headset design

Sound hacks for cheap? Here’s where you should spend it on

If there’s one set of entry-level gaming headset you get, then the HyperX Cloud Core should be it, it really does fulfill being ‘budget’ and ‘quality’.

Good and comfortable design ; Good sound output ; Short cable is a blessing in some cases

Not ideal for prolonged use ; Microphone flap can easily be misplaced

The Hyper X Cloud Core is a great pair of headphones for gamers on a budget. It has a simple design and a removable microphone which I like. Despite being comfortable, the headphones can cause ear fatigue with prolonged use. When it comes to...