The HyperX Cloud II is the wired gaming headset many players already know by shape alone: an aluminium frame, red-stitched headband, 53mm drivers and a detachable microphone. This is the red version, which HyperX lists as Black-Red, and it comes with the USB advanced audio control box that adds virtual 7.1 surround on the platforms where it runs over USB.
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What the HyperX Cloud II Red Looks Like
HyperX calls this colourway Black-Red. The ear cups, cushions and headband padding are black, while the aluminium forks, the stitching and the HyperX logo are red. It reads as a gaming headset without being loud, and the red picks up any other red in a desk setup, such as a keyboard, mouse or case lighting.
The aluminium frame is the detail that has kept the HyperX Cloud II in use for years. It flexes slightly when you put it on rather than creaking like an all-plastic band, and it survives being dropped into a bag far better than most headsets at this price.
53mm Drivers and a Closed-Back Design
HyperX fits the HyperX Cloud II with 53mm dynamic drivers using neodymium magnets, in closed-back, over-ear cups. HyperX publishes a frequency response of 10Hz to 23kHz, sensitivity of 98dB SPL/mW at 1kHz and total harmonic distortion below 2%.
Closed-back cups do two practical things. They keep most of your game audio from leaking into the room, which matters in shared flats and family homes, and they block some of the noise around you, such as an air conditioner or a television in the next room. The trade-off is warmth around the ears during long sessions, which is where the spare velour cushions come in.
Virtual 7.1 Surround: What It Really Is
The 7.1 on the HyperX Cloud II is virtual, not a set of seven drivers. HyperX states that the virtual 7.1 surround effect is output as a 2-channel stereo signal for stereo headphones. The effect is produced by the USB advanced audio control box, which is a small USB sound card with its own volume, mic and 7.1 controls.
In practice this means you only get the 7.1 effect when the headset runs through the control box over USB, typically on a PC. When you plug the headset straight into a controller, a laptop jack or a phone with the 3.5mm plug, the box is out of the signal path and you hear normal stereo. Many competitive players actually prefer stereo for footsteps, so try both and keep the one that suits your games.
Microphone and Comfort
The microphone is an electret condenser with a uni-directional, noise-cancelling pattern, and HyperX lists its sensitivity at -42dBV. It detaches completely, so the HyperX Cloud II can double as a plain pair of headphones for music or travel without a boom sticking out.
Comfort comes from memory foam cushions wrapped in leatherette, plus a set of velour cushions in the box. Leatherette seals better and helps bass, while velour breathes better in the UAE summer. HyperX lists the headset weight at 0.7lb, roughly 320g, which is mid-weight for a full-size headset.
Platforms and Connection
HyperX lists the HyperX Cloud II as compatible with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile. The headset cable is 1 metre (3.28ft) and ends in a 3.5mm plug, which goes either into the USB control box or directly into a device with a headset jack.
If you want something newer from the same family, compare it with the HyperX Cloud III, which keeps the 53mm size but uses angled drivers and DTS spatial audio.
Who This Is Not For
This is a wired headset only: there is no Bluetooth and no 2.4GHz wireless, so it is not a fit if you want to walk away from the desk or connect to a phone without a cable. The virtual 7.1 depends on the USB control box, so console players who connect through the controller jack should expect stereo. At around 320g it is heavier than lightweight wireless models, and the leatherette cushions get warm in a hot room unless you swap to the velour pair.
Order the HyperX Cloud II in the UAE
Totot ships across the UAE in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300. The HyperX Cloud II comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot, you can return it within 14 days if it arrives defective or not as described, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Pay by card, cash on delivery, or split the payment with Tabby or Tamara at checkout.
Technical Specifications
- Model: HyperX Cloud II, Black-Red (HyperX part number 4P5M0AA)
- Type: Wired over-ear gaming headset, closed back
- Drivers: 53mm dynamic, neodymium magnets
- Frequency response: 10Hz – 23kHz
- Sensitivity: 98dB SPL/mW at 1kHz
- T.H.D.: Below 2%
- Surround: Virtual 7.1 via the USB audio control box, output as 2-channel stereo
- Microphone: Detachable electret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, -42dBV sensitivity
- Control box: USB 2.0, 16-bit, with volume, mic and 7.1 controls
- Headset cable: 1m (3.28ft), 3.5mm plug
- Frame and cushions: Aluminium frame; memory foam with leatherette, plus spare velour cushions
- Weight: 0.7lb (about 320g)
- Compatibility: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile
- In the box: Headset, USB advanced audio control box, detachable mic, velour ear cushions, quick start guide
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are taken from HyperX’s official HyperX Cloud II product page. Full details are published on the HyperX Cloud II page on hyperx.com.
FAQ
Is the 7.1 surround on the HyperX Cloud II real 7.1?
No. It is virtual 7.1 produced by the USB control box and output as 2-channel stereo, as HyperX states.
Does the HyperX Cloud II work with PS5?
Yes. HyperX lists PS5 and PS4 among the supported platforms, along with PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile.
Is the HyperX Cloud II wireless?
No. It is wired only, through the 3.5mm plug or the USB control box. HyperX sells wireless Cloud models separately.
Can I remove the microphone?
Yes. The noise-cancelling mic detaches, so the headset can be used as regular headphones.
How heavy is the HyperX Cloud II?
0.7lb, about 320g, according to HyperX.
What warranty does Totot give?
1-year warranty from Totot, with returns within 14 days for defective or non-matching items.
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