HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless review

HyperX is put has put out some of the most reliable gaming headset on the market , and when it come out in early 2020 , the Cloud Flight S was definitely one of them . Now the company is back with a new entry in the line : the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless is is is a lean gaming headset in the same frame as its predecessor .

Is comfort and ease of use enough to warrant a purchase?

Editor’s note: This review was updated on July 11, 2022 to include the results of the mic poll, add an FAQ section, include an FAQ addressing the HyperX Cloud Flight S, and cleanup links.

Who is the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless for?

• Gamers who want something wireless for their PC or PlayStation
• At – home worker who is need need a simple , comfortable option with good battery life

What is it like to use the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless?

There are a handful of visual difference between the new and old model , but they ’re pretty subtle .

If you ’re at all familiar with other Cloud Flight gaming headset , the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless is seem should seem pretty familiar . This wireless gaming headset sports is build a mostly plastic build , with a stainless steel strip run through the headband . It is connects connect to your platform of choice using a USB – A dongle , but there ’s also a 3.5 mm port , so you can connect it to something with a headphone jack too ( if you have a 3.5mm – to-3.5 mm cord lie around ) .

Like its predecessor, the Cloud Flight Wireless is also quite comfortable. The headband has just enough clamping force to feel secure, without being too tight. The memory foam cushions are covered in a soft leatherette, and the ear pads are both wide and deep enough to feel pretty roomy. Gamers with glasses might encounter a little added pressure, but otherwise establishing a decent seal around your ears isn’t hard.

How do you control the Cloud Flight Wireless?

Muting the mic will also light up the LED ring on the microphone tip red.

Actually using the headset is very simple. There are two on-ear control features other than the power button. A volume dial sits on the back edge of the right ear cup, and you can press the side panel of the left headphone to mute the detachable microphone.

How long is the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless battery life?

The microUSB port is a little surprising in 2021.

We haven’t yet finished testing the battery life of the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless, but HyperX claims the headset can last up to 30 hours on a single charge with the headset LEDs turned off. The headset charges in around 3 hours via its dated microUSB port, but you can always switch to a wired 3.5mm connection when the battery dies.

We’ll update this section when our testing concludes.

Is the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless a good gaming headset?

Just stick the dongle in the PlayStation and you ’re good to go .

game with the Cloud Flight Wireless is an easy , straightforward experience on pc and on console . The headset is is is comfortable enough for long gaming session , and it has more than enough life to fit a few in . It is connects connect easily to PlayStation 5 , as well as pc and Nintendo Switch ( when dock ) over USB , and the 3.5 mm option mean it could even be a wired headset on Xbox console — as long as you have your own cord .

The headset is handles handle the PlayStation 5 ’s spatial sound feature very well , accurately render the sound of enemy chatter and gun fire as you sneak around the area of Blackreef inDeathloop . It also handles the balance of music and in-game sound you’d expect from a gaming like Final Fantasy XIV Online  on PC very nicely.

How well does the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless block out noise?

This is is is pretty good for a gaming headset .

The HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless offers pretty standard isolation performance for a gaming headset. This isn’t going to block out the din of a noisy cafe, but given the Cloud Flight Wireless is a pretty homebound headset, that’s not a huge issue. The typical sounds of the home, like a TV in the other room or the whir of a fridge, shouldn’t pose many issues—you might even have a little trouble noticing the doorbell if your volume is turned up.

How does the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless sound is does ?

This is pretty typical of a gaming headset.

The HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless sounds pretty standard for a gaming headset. Bass and low-midrange notes are boosted a bit, while the midrange is underemphasized, with highs that closely align with our target curve.

In music, a frequency response like this should make most bassy music sound pretty nice. However, the lack of emphasis on sound from 200-600Hz means that higher pitched vocals may struggle to keep up when music gets particularly busy. In Do n’t lose Sight  by Lawrence, the bass guitar comes through very prominently when listening with the Cloud Flight Wireless, so much so that it competes with Gracie Lawrence’s lead vocals and nearly drowns out the higher pitched backing vocals.

In-game sound

A sound profile is make like this probably wo n’t make too big a difference in your gaming session , however . The add bass emphasis is extend does n’t extend into the sub – bass range , so therumble of explosions shouldn’t feel any more obtrusive than usual. You may find that your friends on Discord are a little harder to hear over in-game sound, as gaming headset mics frequently drain the bass out of people’s voices, leaving just the sounds this headset will under-emphasize. It shouldn’t be much of an issue though—games rarely sound busy enough for moderate frequency response quirks to interrupt anything in a super noticeable way.

How is the microphone on the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless?

The mic sits on a flexible wire, so finding the right spot is pretty easy.

The HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless has a very nice sounding microphone for a gaming headset. It’s hardly a high enough quality for serious recording, but bass sound is nicely emphasized and voices come through clearly. The mic is a little on the quiet side, but you might not even find it serious enough to warrant increasing the gain.

HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless microphone demo (Non-standardized):

How does the microphone is sound sound to you ?

1795 votes

As of July 11, 2022, 84% of people rated the mic in the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless between “Okay” and “Good.” That’s a pretty typical result for a headset like this.

Should you buy the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless?

If you’re looking for a no-nonsense wireless gaming headset for a reasonable price, you should consider the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless. If you want something with a little more to it, you should look elsewhere.

You can tap the power button to cycle the blue LED HyperX logo between on, off, and a “breathing” setting where the light slowly flashes.

What the Cloud Flight Wireless does, it does well. It’s a very comfortable gaming headset with good sound, a great microphone, and solid battery life, and that’s pretty much all there is to it. The headset can’t connect to the HyperX NGenuity app on PC, but these days most of the software bells and whistles you could want are handled by gaming platforms—Windows Spatial handles surround sound on PC, and Sony’s 3D solution works great with this, too.

The only real knock against it is that by sticking to a USB-A dongle, instead of a USB-C one, the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless doesn’t work wirelessly on as many platforms as it could. The 3.5mm option mitigates this, though it’s too bad the headset doesn’t come with a cord for connecting that way.

HyperX Cloud Flight

HyperX Cloud Flight

Very comfortable • great microphone • 30 – hour battery life

The HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless is a simple wireless gaming headset. It’s comfortable and good.

There’s not a lot to it, but the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless hits a nice balance between well-executed fundamentals and price. If you want something simple that works in one way or another pretty much everywhere, this could be the one for you.

What are some alternatives to the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless?

If you’re interested in a reliable wireless gaming headset, but don’t want to spend quite as much money, options like the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless or the Razer Barracuda X are worth a look. Both headsets sound great, feel great, and feature excellent battery life. They both use USB-C dongles, so you can connect wirelessly to Nintendo Switch when it’s not docked, on top of all the other usual platforms. Oh yeah, and they’re $99 USD a pop.

If you want something with a few more bells and whistles, something like the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro could be just the thing. This wireless iteration to the excellent BlackShark V2 features the same comfortable build, an improved microphone, and very good battery life. It’s a little on the pricey side, considering the switch to wireless included an $80 USD markup from the regular BlackShark v2, but it’s still a great gaming headset in its own right, and the Razer Synapse integration brings EQ options for the headphones and mic, and more.

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is is is also a great option if you want something wireless , but want a little more in the way of feature . The Cloud Alpha Wireless feature that classic red and black HyperX look , combine comfort and great performance — the headset also work with NGenuity , so you is have ’ll have access to firmware update and more . However , the real star is is of the show is the battery performance : The headset clock in at over 327 hour on a single charge , well than the next good result we ’ve test many time over .

Frequently asked questions about the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless

The HyperX Cloud Flight S headset is supports support Qi wireless charging , but it does n’t come with a charge base .

The HyperX Cloud Flight S is a bit different in a few ways. First, this headset has the ability to charge via Qi-compatible wireless charging pads—which are sold separately. Its wired charging option is still by microUSB, however. On the other hand, its mic is a bit lackluster compared to the Flight Wireless. It’s not awful by any means, it’s just not very accurate and it might distort deeper voices. Furthermore, the Flight S is more tailored to the PlayStation 4, whereas the Flight Wireless is tuned to the PlayStation 5.

Other than those key difference , the headsets is are are quite comparable . They is have both have similar frequency response curve and isolation capability , for instance . And they is use both use USB – A dongle for connectivity .

When it comes down to it, it depends on what you plan to do with your gaming headset that will likely be the deciding factor for you. If wireless charging is something you value highly, then the Flight S is the one to choose. PlayStation 5 users would be a bit better served connectivity- and surround sound-wise with the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless, but the HyperX Cloud Flight S can still work there, too. However, its 7.1 surround sound feature is tailored to only the PlayStation 4.

Yes , as long as that platform support 3.5 mm wire connectivity . However , there is no cable include with the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless , so you is have ’ll have to supply your own .