Besides some small issues like the large nature of the ear cups and microphone, coupled with its slightly heavy nature, the Kingston HyperX Cloud II is a headset well worth saving up an extra penny or two for. Go on, you won't regret it.

We've seen a lot of gaming headsets coming out from companies that were not audio experts to begin with, such as Corsair, BitFenix and Thermaltake. Kingston did the same with the HyperX Cloud gaming headset and it was a smashing success.

The realm of gaming headsets is populated by many dubious quality and overpriced offerings shielded by the 'gaming' facade. The need for prospective buyers to do some research before they buy is particularly important for a gaming headset.

Extremely comfortable; Balanced audio profile; USB soundcard; Range of colours; Virtual 7.1 surround mode

Overly-long cable; Mic jack cover easily lost

This headset is very comfortable to wear, and the sound quality is fantastic! It does not have "active" noise cancellation, however, the passive isolation is very good. One problem I have though, is that the product description says this also comes with the velour ear pads, but I did not receive...

The Kingston HyperX Cloud II aims to offer everything the average gamer would want from a headset. It boasts big 53mm drivers, surround sound processing, and a detachable microphone. It works with all of the major gaming platforms, including PC/Mac, mobile, PS4 and Xbox One (with an adaptor).

Great sound quality; Luxurious finish; Thoughtful extras

Headphone cord doesn't detach; Flimsy carry case

KitGuru Says: Kingston's newly revamped Cloud II headset does not change the formula much, but that is a good thing. The surround features add a new element to an already stellar product without bumping the price up too much.

Gaming audio is fantastic; Although imperfect, 7.1 setting adds new dimension to gameplay, Metal frame means no creaking, making it great for Oculus Rift gaming, Great for music too, Plenty of volume, Microphone clarity is excellent, Supremely comfortable over multi-hour periods, Although not...

Virtual surround sound is not as good as the real deal; Audio cable should be on the right; Noise cancelling microphone is not perfect

In the summer of 2014, Kingston's HyperX team released their rebranded QPad QH-90 headset called ' Cloud '. With a refreshed appearance, added details, finishing touches at an aggressive price point, it was well received and has become a firm favourite.

Excellent sound, but had problems with the in line volume control for the microphone - it simply refused to work (Windows 10) so the microphone level was much too low. In the end I bought a cable splitter and just use them with the simple 3.5 mm jack connector (the ‘smart' in line controls are in...

I don't mind paying good money for a good product, this is a great product. Worth every penny & a must buy if your wanting decent headphones with a microphone!!

Kingston's HyperX Cloud II is one of the best gaming headsets you can get. With strong audio specs, a solid design and excellent support options, this PC gaming headset is hard to beat. It's missing a few things, but there's no denying that the HyperX is the king of its price point.

The excellent headphones reproduce high-fidelity sound

The headphones don't fold down into a smaller size