Kingston HyperX Cloud Revolver

comfort, sound, portability, bass quality, durability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

A well-specced headset that’s overshadowed by its cheaper sibling.

Comfortable suspension-band design ; Solid sound for its price

Metal band has a tendency to reverberate when touched ; Inline controls are as middling as the standard Cloud line

The biggest problem with the HyperX Cloud line is that it hit such a high point the first time around. Great performance, cheap price—it’s hard to top that.

Lightweight ; Comfortable ; Clear and crisp sound quality

Pricey ; Lack of portability

The Cloud Revolver is solid gaming headset, but its price lands it above most of the market's current offerings. The Cloud Revolver is a solid headset, providing crisp mids and highs and punchy bass on top of a svelte, comfortable set of earpads. Its...

Decently well-balanced sound profile. Mic delivers decent recording quality and great noise handling capability. Decently low levels of audio leakage. Sturdy build quality.

Unstable fit. No onboard controls on default audio cable. No wireless capabilities like NFC or multi-device pairing. Inconsistent audio delivery. Lack of sound customization features, like an EQ or presets. Bulky design. Poor noise isolation capability.

The HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1 are good for neutral sound. Their bass-heavy sound profile should emphasize the punch and boom of sound effects without overwhelming in-game dialogue or music thanks to their very well-balanced mids and decently accurate...

Negligible latency. ; Good audio reproduction and microphone. ; Well-built and comfortable design.

Poor noise isolation. ; Slightly bulky. ; Bass and treble delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.

I’ve never been a fan of headsets that use USB connectors. It just limits its versatility. Don’t get me wrong, there are some great gaming headsets that uses USB connectors, which allows you to have more controls and features, such as RGB and Dolby 7.1...

... it’s the clear and precise audio that you need with the phat oomph you love.

Kingston and their gaming brand HyperX has always been excellent in providing a great balance between build quality, performance, and price, and the HyperX Cloud Revolver today is another step in the right direction for them. As they are embarking on...

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Crisp, immersive audio ; Comfy ear cups ; Automatically adjusts to your head ; Durable steel frame

No virtual 7.1 surround sound ; Relatively pricey

The HyperX Cloud Revolver offers rich audio within a comfy, durable design, but it lacks some key features for a $120 gaming headset.