Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 vs HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

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The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset at 6.0/10.

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 leads on microphone and connectivity and battery.

The HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset leads on comfort and noise cancelling and value.

They score the same on sound.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 scores 8/10 to the HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset's 5/10.

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

6.5/10verdict: buy

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 is for gamers who want one wireless headset across PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch and mobile. It suits people who value light weight and long battery life over a metal build or noise cancelling. Buyers who need a wired fallback or active noise cancelling should look at the limits before choosing it.

Typically about £99.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The HyperX Cloud II is for gamers who want a wired, closed-back headset that works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile. It suits people who value comfort and a build owners describe as durable. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants wireless freedom, active noise cancelling or strong bass.

Typically about £68.85 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2	HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset
Sound	25%	6/10	6/10
Microphone	20%	6/10	5/10
Comfort	20%	7/10	8/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	8/10	5/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	5/10	6/10
Overall		6.5/10	6.0/10

Specifications

Spec	Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2	HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset
Connection	2.4GHz wireless via USB receiver, plus Bluetooth; switch with a button press	Wired: 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) headset cable, 1m; USB audio control box (USB 2.0, 16-bit, up to 48kHz), 2m USB mixer cable
Noise cancelling	not listed	No active noise cancelling found; noise-cancelling mic only
Microphone	Omni-directional, flip-to-mute, not detachable; sensitivity -40dB (±3dB); frequency response 100Hz to 8kHz	Electret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, detachable, sensitivity -42dBV; output -39±3dB, boom 150mm, 6mm capsule
Battery life	Up to 70 hours on 2.4GHz wireless, up to 130 hours on Bluetooth; 15-minute charge gives up to 6 more hours	Not applicable (wired, no battery listed)
Weight	303g (Corsair-listed figure as quoted by reviewers)	320g headset, 330g with mic
Works with	PC, Mac, PS4/PS5, Mobile, Nintendo Switch	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

+ Up to 70 hours on 2.4GHz, 130 on Bluetooth
+ Light at 303g; owners say it suits glasses wearers
+ 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth, switched with a button
− No wired mode
− Small earcups and plastic yokes and hinges
− No active noise cancelling listed

Skip it if:

Buyers who want active noise cancelling.
Anyone who needs a wired mode as a fallback.
People who want a detachable microphone or a sturdier, less plastic build.

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HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

+ Owners praise comfort
+ Build and durability praised by owners
+ Wide platform support, with both 3.5mm and USB
− Wired only, with no wireless option
− Owners report limited bass
− Owner feedback on the mic is mixed

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a wireless or Bluetooth headset with a battery.
Anyone who wants active noise cancelling for travel or noisy rooms.
Listeners who want strong, bass-heavy sound.

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