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HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset vs Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset at 6.0/10.

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

The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset leads on connectivity and battery.

They score the same on sound, microphone and comfort.

HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset

Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED suits PC and PlayStation 5 gamers who want a light wireless headset for long sessions. It offers 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connections, plus long battery life. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants noise cancelling or relies on the microphone for calls.

Typically about £158.90 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightHyperX Cloud II – Gaming HeadsetLogitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset
Sound25%6/106/10
Microphone20%5/105/10
Comfort20%8/108/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/107/10
Noise cancelling and value15%6/105/10
Overall6.0/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecHyperX Cloud II – Gaming HeadsetLogitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset
ConnectionWired: 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) headset cable, 1m; USB audio control box (USB 2.0, 16-bit, up to 48kHz), 2m USB mixer cableLIGHTSPEED 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth and 3.5mm wired; up to 30 m wireless range
Noise cancellingNo active noise cancelling found; noise-cancelling mic onlyNot offered
MicrophoneElectret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, detachable, sensitivity -42dBV; output -39±3dB, boom 150mm, 6mm capsuleDetachable cardioid boom mic with Blue VO!CE software
Battery lifeNot applicable (wired, no battery listed)Up to 50 hours (manufacturer); just under 40 hours measured by PC Gamer in 2.4 GHz mode
Weight320g headset, 330g with mic345 g (manufacturer; reviews report 339 g to 350 g)
Works withPC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobilePC (Windows 10 or later), PlayStation 5, PS4 (USB wireless stereo only)

Strengths and weaknesses

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.
Read the full HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset review ›

Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset

  • + Owners praise it as very comfortable and light
  • + Long battery life, just under 40 hours measured
  • + 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and 3.5mm wired connections
  • − Microphone criticised as weak and dated-feeling
  • − No active noise cancelling
  • − No multipoint Bluetooth

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want active noise cancelling
  • Anyone who needs multipoint Bluetooth or Bluetooth alongside 2.4 GHz
  • People who rely on the built-in mic for calls
Read the full Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless 7.1 Gaming Headset review ›

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