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...

Well-built and comfortable design.;Good audio reproduction.;Great microphone for online gaming.

Poor noise isolation.;No controls or customization options.;Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.

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...

Design, Sound Quality, Extension cable

No carry pouch or case

A true sound gift for those users who love their music and games and want a great sounding headset.