HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless Gaming Headset
Last updated: August 7, 2023
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Product Details
In our analysis of 88 expert reviews, the HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless Gaming Headset placed 7th when we looked at the top 11 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.From The Manufacturer
Break free from the bonds of cable connections and feel the freedom of the wireless HyperX Cloud Flight. With a solid, gaming-grade wireless connection, incredible 30-hour¹ battery life, and signature HyperX comfort, Cloud Flight allows you to have longer, uninterrupted gaming sessions. The closed cup design helps keep you immersed, while the durable steel slider and high-quality construction mean it’s built to withstand daily wear and tear. This PC, PS4 and PS4 Pro ready headset is also additionally compatible with devices that support a 3.5mm wired audio connection² thanks to the included cable. The ear cups rotate 90° to rest comfortably around your neck during breaks, and also feature convenient controls for LED effects, mic mute, power, and volume. The detachable noise-cancelling mic helps ensure that your call-outs are crystal clear, and Cloud Flight has been certified by TeamSpeak and Discord³.
Expert Reviews
What reviewers liked
Lightweight, comfortable, and with similar sound quality to our main pick, this headset has more detail and bass than any other wireless headset we tested.
They’re comfortable for long gaming sessions and have a decent build quality but get beaten by the Cloud II and Alpha in that category.
- Forbes
The Cloud Flight is exceedingly comfortable. The earcups feature soft, memory foam padding covered in synthetic leather. The headband also has soft, pleather padding.
- IGN
Incredible noise isolation, even at moderate volumes
The Cloud Flight is fittingly named; I barely noticed its incredibly lightweight, 10.5-ounce frame while gaming or working. (For comparison's sake, the Arctis 7 is about 10 ounces; the ManO'War, a heavier 11.7.)
HyperX Cloud Flight has excellent battery life.
Excellent battery life and wireless range (20m)
Speaking of extended play, one of the biggest highlights of this gaming headset is its 30 hour battery life.
Overall, they are comfortable enough to wear for long gaming sessions and should fit well for most users, but the Cloud II and Cloud Alpha are slightly better.
The HyperX Cloud Flight is fully compatible with all three of the major systems. It can connect to the PS4, Xbox One, and any PC that runs a Microsoft operating system.
- Hot Rate
While the HyperX Cloud Flight are the best wireless gaming headset on the market in terms of comfort and sound quality, the two most important considerations in my opinion, they might not be for everybody.
On the audio front, the Cloud Flight performs well. The bass is powerful yet not overly excessive when it comes to delivering the bigger moments of an intense gaming experience.
- Heavy
I gave the Cloud Flight headset a spin on the PS4 and PC. On both platforms, getting started was as simple as plugging in the included bluetooth USB dongle and performing a long press on the power button of the left cup.
I also love the ability to fast mute the microphone by pushing the left ear cup which really comes in handy plus there is an element of noise cancellation.
One of the more comfortable headsets I've ever worn, the Cloud Flight's earcups are also roomy and soft.
Amazing, eSports-grade stereo imaging and spatial awareness
Another thing I noticed is that the audio was amazing when the volume was at max. Once you lowered the volume, the highs and mids loose there richness.
Even more impressive is the battery life, which is around a maximum of 25 or 26 hours when fully charged.
The quality of sound from these Cloud Flight drivers is extremely impressive, and somehow I have managed to miss out on a HyperX headset until now.
Most impressive to me, however, is the battery life of the unit. I fully charged my review unit after receiving it and after two weeks of light/average use I have yet to require recharging it.
What reviewers didn't like
The isolation performance of the HyperX Cloud Flight is poor. They can block a decent amount of sound in higher frequencies, but not really in the bass range, meaning engine rumbles won’t be masked.
- Forbes
Feels plasticky and not perfectly in-line with the price, build quality-wise
The Cloud Flight is generally well-designed, but it does look remarkably bland
Also, it has a classic stereo sound, and there’s no virtual surround sound.
Admittedly, it does feel a little bulkier than other sets due to the diameter of the memory foam ear cups, as well as the embedded padding on the headband.
Unfortunately, the Cloud Flight only outputs a 2.0 stereo sound, so you won’t get the same surround-sound awareness of the 7.1 channel SteelSeries Arctis 7 or Logitech G533, or even 5.1 channel audio to compete with the Astro A20.
The HyperX Cloud Flight have a poor isolation performance. They're able to block some high-frequency noise with the decent seal that the ear cups create around your ears.
It may be too much to ask to have this model come with virtual 7.1 surround sound, but to not have it still stings a bit.
- Heavy
I am not a big fan of pleather ear pads, as they cause my ears to get too warm and even make my head sweat while gaming or listening.
The only slight drawback of the Cloud Flight is that it does look and feel a little ‘too’ plastic.
The only gripe I have when it comes to using the Cloud Flight on the iPhone is that the volume wheel on the right earcup doesn't seem to do anything when hooked up to the device.
Feels plasticky and not perfectly in-line with the price, build quality-wise
Only comes in one color.
The plastic can feel a bit edgy at times.
The only small nitpick I have with the Cloud Flight is that I wish it would remember my LED preference between uses.
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