HyperX Cloud AM7A0AA

The HyperX Cloud Jet is a dual wireless gaming headset with best-in-class sound for its price, a solid mic, and flexible connectivity via 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth 5.3. Battery life is good at 25 hours over Bluetooth, and the 298g weight keeps it comfortable for long sessions. Prices range from EUR 35 to EUR 63 in Europe and USD 55 in the US, making it a fantastic value if you shop around. Skip it if you need strong ANC or premium build quality.

The sound profile is the star here. Our database puts the Cloud Jet's sound quality in the 96th percentile, which is basically best-in-class territory for this price bracket. The 40mm drivers deliver punchy bass and clear highs, and for gaming specifically, that means footsteps, gunshots, and environmental cues come through with real precision. It's tuned to be fun and immersive rather than flat and analytical, which is exactly what most gamers want. Music and streaming also benefit from that tuning, though purists might find the bass a touch forward.

Battery life is solid but not spectacular. HyperX claims 25 hours over Bluetooth and 20 hours on the 2.4GHz dongle, and that lands the headset in the 71st percentile for battery. In practice, that's a few long gaming sessions between charges, which is fine for most people. The mic sits at the 78th percentile, so it's above average for clear team chat, and the flip-to-mute function is a nice touch. Connectivity is also a standout at the 86th percentile, thanks to the dual wireless setup and Bluetooth multipoint, which lets you stay connected to two devices at once.

The Cloud Jet goes up against some interesting competition. The Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B is a more premium option with better ANC and build quality, but it costs more and doesn't have the same gaming-focused tuning. If you care about noise cancellation for travel or noisy environments, the Sony is the better pick, but you'll pay for it. The JBL Tune 670NC is another alternative with solid ANC and a more balanced sound, but it lacks the 2.4GHz dongle, which means higher latency for gaming.

The TOZO HT3 and Truefree HF-10 are budget wireless options that undercut the Cloud Jet on price in some markets, but they don't match its sound quality or dual connectivity. The Bose Bass BH1 NC is interesting if you want stronger bass and better ANC, but again, no low-latency gaming connection. For pure gaming value, the Cloud Jet is hard to beat, especially at the lower EUR prices. The trade-off is that you're giving up build quality and ANC performance, which are the two weakest areas in our testing.

The value story here is a bit unusual because the price varies wildly depending on where you shop. In Europe, you'll find it listed anywhere from EUR 35 to EUR 63 across four listings in Germany, Spain, France, and Italy. That's a spread of EUR 28, which is significant for a budget headset. If you can grab it at the lower end of that range, it's an absolute steal. At the higher end, it's still competitive but less of a no-brainer. The best deal in our data comes from the lower-priced EUR listings, so it pays to shop around.

In the US, it's listed at USD 55, which is also very reasonable for what you get. The sound quality alone would justify that price, and the dual wireless connectivity pushes it into genuinely great value territory. Compared to other headsets in this class, you're getting top-tier audio and flexible connectivity for less than many single-purpose gaming headsets cost.

The HyperX Cloud Jet is one of those headsets that makes you wonder why you'd spend more. It's a dual wireless gaming headset, which means you get a 2.4GHz dongle for low latency gaming on PC or PS5, plus Bluetooth 5.3 for your phone or tablet. That combo alone puts it in a pretty useful spot for anyone who games at a desk but also wants to take calls or listen to music without swapping headsets. The light blue colorway is also a nice change from the usual black slab most gaming gear comes in.

HyperX has been making solid budget and mid-range gaming audio for years, and the Cloud Jet feels like their attempt to squeeze the most useful features into a sub-100 dollar package. You get 40mm dynamic drivers, a flip-to-mute boom mic, and a claimed 25 hours of battery over Bluetooth, or 20 hours on the 2.4GHz connection. At 298 grams, it's not the lightest headset we've tested, but it's far from heavy, and the mesh ear pads suggest they were thinking about long sessions.

Who's this for? Mostly PC and PS5 gamers who want one headset for everything. The dual connectivity is the headline feature, and it's genuinely handy if you're the type who games while keeping an ear on Discord via your phone. It's not trying to be an audiophile headphone or a travel companion, and the scores reflect that. Gaming is where it shines, and commute is where it falls flat.

If you're a frequent traveler or commuter, the Cloud Jet is not your headset. The weak ANC and average comfort mean it won't do much to block out plane noise or make a long train ride more pleasant. The commute score of 40.6 out of 100 is the weakest area in our testing, and it shows. You'd be better off with something like the Sony ULT WEAR or Bose Bass BH1 NC if noise isolation matters to you.

Audiophiles and music purists should also look elsewhere. The sound is tuned for gaming, with boosted bass and a fun, immersive profile. That's great for games and movies, but if you want a neutral, detailed sound for critical listening, you'll find the Cloud Jet a bit colored. And if you need a headset that can survive being tossed in a bag every day, the build quality in the 35th percentile might give you pause. It's a desk headset, not a travel companion.

If you're a PC or PS5 gamer on a budget who wants one headset for gaming, music, and calls, the HyperX Cloud Jet is an easy recommendation. The sound quality is genuinely excellent for the price, and the dual wireless setup is more useful than you'd think. You can be mid-game on your PC and take a phone call without touching a cable or swapping headsets. That's a real quality-of-life upgrade, and it works well.

For anyone who travels a lot or needs strong noise cancellation, this isn't the headset for you. The ANC is weak, and the build quality feels a bit plasticky. But if your primary use case is gaming at a desk with occasional mobile use, the Cloud Jet delivers where it counts. At EUR 35 to USD 55, it's one of the best gaming audio deals we've seen in a while.