HyperX Cloud Earbuds – Gaming Headphones with Mic for Nintendo Switch and Mobile Gaming
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From the manufacturer
HyperX Cloud Earbuds™ are ideal for the Nintendo Switch™ gamer who enjoys taking their game outside. With a 90-degree angled plug, the rubberized, tangle-free cable makes a less obtrusive connection optimized for handheld mode, and the included carrying case is perfect for portability and secure storage. Easily communicate with your squad in Fortnite and other Switch games that use in-game chat and get an edge in your execution and enjoyment. Cloud Earbuds come with three sizes of silicone ear tips to provide signature HyperX comfort, making them great for lengthy gaming sessions. Get immersive audio thanks to the earbuds’ enhanced bass, and crystal-clear highs, mids, and lows. The slim, convenient in-line mic has a multi-function button that easily allows you to answer calls;¹ control your streaming media.
1. Compatible with devices with CTIA standard connectors
Highlights:
- Optimized for Handheld Mode
- Signature HyperX comfort
- Immersive in-game audio
- In-Line mic for game chat
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Optimized for Handheld ModeThe 90-degree angled cable connector, tangle-free cable, and travel case provide hassle-free portable gaming. |
Signature HyperX comfortThree sizes of patented silicone ear tips that conform for optimal comfort and fit. |
Immersive gaming audioEnhance your gaming experience with enhanced bass, and crystal-clear lows, mids, and highs. |
Slim in-line mic for game chat and phone callsThe in-line mic enables you to communicate and coordinate with your squad in Fortnite and other Switch games that use in-game chat. Answer calls1 and control streaming media by simply using the multi-function button. |
Specification: HyperX Cloud Earbuds – Gaming Headphones with Mic for Nintendo Switch and Mobile Gaming
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WebDK –
I have been an Amazon shopper for decades, but this is the first time I’m writing a review on a product because I had completely enjoyed this pair of earbuds (notice the past tense) so much that I am compelled to write a review. Bass is very deep for on-ear earbuds, volume is loud, tweeter is clear without any shrills, and mid range warm-toned. I fell in love with this pair of earbuds, especially because I hate the over-the-head bulk of a typical headset and the vacuum suction of the in-ear earbuds. Also, because this pair of earbuds rests just outside of the ear canals without completely blocking them, the sound from the drivers naturally produce a surround sound effect, which effectively expands the audio space to about 5 feet all around you as opposed to resonating it only within your skull from a typical in-ear-canal earbuds.Pros: fantastic audio performance with its 14mm drivers, delivering deep base and crystal clear mid range and upper scale notes. Very comfortable on the ears with 3 selectable sizes of silicone tips to fit varying ear sizes. The flat cords prevents tangling. The case is a nice bonus with its compact size for portability or storage.I used it for an average of 5 hours a day consistently for a year while playing Diablo III on my laptop, and I rarely used it for any other purpose, so obviously there was no abuse or rough handling of this pair of earbuds.Cons: So, why the title of Dr Jekyll and My Hyde? Well, as much as I absolutely loved this pair of earbuds, nearly a year after use, the cords became brittle at the seams and began to crack. The point where the red cord meets the 3.5mm jack and the ear pieces cracked little by little, and within a month the inner wires also became frayed. Eventually, the right side audio died. I tried to salvage it by using a duct tape, but it was an exercise in futility.Had I known that HyperX earbuds have a 2 year warranty (something that I overlooked entirely) I would have contacted the manufacturer for a warranteed replacement, but at the time I wasn’t aware of it and just trashed it to get it could get it out of my sight. It was a fantastic pair of earbuds that I absolutely enjoyed for a solid year, but after a year of use, the red cable cracked at the seams and fell apart. I am very, very disheartened because there is no other set of earbuds like it. It is so comfortable to wear for many hours at a sitting that I hardly noticed it in my ears.I should give this product a 1 star review for its dismal material failure, but due to the phenomenal audio performance, comfort, convenient use on my laptop that I am still giving it a 5 star review. However, buyer beware, if you purchase it, it will give you full satisfaction for a year, and then it will break apart at precisely where the cable joins the earpieces and the 3.5mm jack.On the off chance that HyperX should decide to make this exact pair of earbuds with a braided cord, I’d buy another pair in a heartbeat.
Brian –
Basically the same as the logi’s, super tinney but directional audio is decent and mainly these are pretty comfortable for in ears. You can’t be too picky at this price point but if that’s what you are in the market for, a cheap set of in ears, this is my pick
A. Siddiqui –
I decided to make the shift from headphones to earbuds since I was getting bald spots for wearing the headband for hours a day for work. This works extremely well and despite daily use has not reduced in quality. I’ve purchased earbuds in the past at the same price and after about 2 months they break down. These didn’t despite me dropping them on the ground and stepping on them. The only issue is that the rubble somethings get stuck in the ear when used for long periods because the fit is so secure.
Curious Dude –
Prior to the purchase of this product, the only other pair of gaming earbuds that I owned were the Astro A03 earbuds. After spending several days with the HyperX Cloud Earbuds, I can 100% confirm that these are far better in nearly every way. The only two areas where the cloud earbuds are lacking, when compared to the Astro A03s, are build quality and to some extent sound quality. The build quality of the cloud earbuds is mostly plastic, meanwhile the A03s does have a bit of an aluminum construction. Furthermore the sound quality of the cloud earbuds is slightly worse than the A03s, when trying to pinpoint player positioning in game, but honestly the difference is very negligible and I can usually tell when someone is trying to flank me.As far as mic quality, comfort, fit, and cable management, the cloud earbuds are far superior. I know there’s a bit of controversy surrounding the design of the ear tips for the cloud earbuds, but personally the default ear tips fit me perfectly right out the box and they’re very comfortable over prolonged use. In addition to that I very frequently received complaints about the mic quality of the A03s, but none of my friends are bothered by the mic quality of the cloud earbuds. Most likely this is due to the presence of a higher quality microphone for the cloud earbuds, as well as the ability to keep the mic very close to your mouth by keeping both audio cables close together.So far this product has performed very well, and the only area left for me to test really is the long term durability. This will naturally take time though, and so I will update my review accordingly if something should go wrong. Although the HyperX Cloud Earbuds are marketed for use on the Nintendo Switch, my review as well as all my mic quality and game audio tests were based off of my experience on the PlayStation 4.
T. G. –
I hate earbuds that stick into my ear, they’re always uncomfortable, and I also hate big headsets because they always make me hot. These are my favorite earbuds/headphones ever because they are different than any other kind I’ve found, they sit in your outer ear without needing to be pushed inside without needing a giant hot around the ear headset. The sound quality is good as normal earbuds to me, and they are very comfortable. I also like that they are wired which is good for sitting at my desk without disconnects or needing to charge. These are perfect and completely unique! I’ll use them as long as they continue to be made.
Matthew Pittman –
My headphones I was using for gaming gave me headaches. So, I invested in earbuds and I wont be looking back. Great for the price!
Mommy JMommy J –
I plug these into my Xbox controller, and I can mute the TV and still play with all the sound. Great for someone who wears glasses. The over the ear headphones hurt, and this solves that. I don’t use it with a microphone, but it’s the best gaming phones I’ve had. Great for when someone takes a nap on the couch and you still want to play, and don’t want to wake the family. Keep in mind anything you say or yell at the game can be heard by other people.
HARRISON ATEHORTUA –
Is what expected from them
Persephone –
Awesome sound!
Caleb –
I have always wanted to find a good set of earbuds for gaming that fit in my ears properly. Most earbuds never fit properly, and cause pain/irritation. I have Pulse 3D’s for my PS5. But, nothing for my switch/xbox. I read the reviews and figured I would try these out. These have been treating me very well so far. They do not have much weight to them. As well as the silicon tips are very comfortable for me. Typically, I cannot wear earbuds for more than an half an hour because of discomfort. The design of the silicon buds allows it to sit nicely in my ear, but not lodged into the ear canal. It sits right at the entrance. It does take away from noise isolation but I would take comfort over noise isolation personally. The sound quality is also pretty solid for what I need it for.A lot of reviews mention their left or right earbud going out after about a year. Which obviously is an issue but HyperX has a two year warranty so that is nice to know in case something happens. But, some of these people seem to treat their earbuds poorly to begin with so I will have to see for myself!