HyperX Cloud Flight 2 – Gaming Headset

HyperX Cloud Flight 2 – Gaming Headset

By HyperX · Gaming Headsets · Audio & Electronics

  • 50mm angled dynamic drivers
  • Up to 100hr battery (2.4GHz) / 150hr (Bluetooth)
  • 2.4GHz wireless + Bluetooth 5.3 + Instant Pair
  • 335g weight
  • Detachable 10mm boom mic + built-in mic

Lowest price seen
~$129.99 (approx.)
from $129.99 at Amazon

Prices are snapshots. Check the current price with the store.

Summary

A dual-wireless gaming headset for PC and PlayStation that trades premium materials for battery life: up to 100 hours on 2.4GHz or 150 over Bluetooth with the lighting off. Check the fit before you buy, because the earcups are shallow and the clamp is firm, so larger ears may not sit fully inside.

Strengths

  • Battery life is the standout, with days to a week of use when the RGB lighting is off.
  • PC Gamer praised sharp positional audio, picking out footsteps and gunfire in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
  • Cubed3 called the detachable mic a surprising highlight with clear vocals.
  • Full-panel RGB and magnetic swappable earcup plates look genuinely premium.
  • The 2.4GHz and Bluetooth links cover PC, PlayStation and mobile with no cable.
  • The design is a modern refresh of earlier HyperX headsets.

Weaknesses

  • The frame is plasticky and the headband feels hollow, stiff and sharp in reviews.
  • Earcups are shallow and the clamp is firm, so larger ears may not fit comfortably.
  • Noisy Pixel reported audio stutter past roughly 20–30ft, made worse by walls.
  • Max volume leaves little headroom for lossless audio.
  • RGB cuts battery life to about 20–23 hours and ships switched on.
  • The mic is functional but compressed or unremarkable, fine for chat and weak for streaming.

Verified specifications

Drivers50mm angled dynamic drivers.
Batteryup to 100hr on 2.4GHz and 150hr over Bluetooth with the LED off; about 20–23hr with RGB on.
Chargingabout 3.5 hours over USB-C.
Connectivity2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.3 and Instant Pair on select OMEN laptops.
Wireless rangeup to 20m.
Weight335g.
Microphonedetachable 10mm unidirectional boom mic plus a built-in internal mic.
RGBfull-panel lighting with magnetic swappable earcup plates and one onboard profile.
Audio20Hz–20kHz, 32 ohm, 103 dB SPL/mW at 1kHz, ≤2% THD.
Playback and mic24-bit/48kHz playback, 16-bit/96kHz mic.
CompatibilityPC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch (docked), Mac and mobile.
Frame and cupsplastic frame with internal steel sliders; 90° rotating memory-foam earcups with leatherette.
In the boxheadset, detachable boom mic, USB-C wireless dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB-C charging cable and a quick start guide.
Warranty2 years.
ColorsBlack, Lavender and White.
Full research notes and sources

Battery life and RGB

HyperX rates the headset at up to 100 hours on 2.4GHz and 150 over Bluetooth, both with the LED lighting off. Switch the RGB on and that drops to roughly 20–23 hours; Noisy Pixel measured about two full 12-hour sessions per charge, and about a week between charges with the lights off. Charging takes about 3.5 hours over USB-C, and the included cable is very short.

Fit and build quality

The frame is plastic over internal steel sliders, with 90° rotating memory-foam earcups wrapped in leatherette. Reviewers split here. Cubed3 found comfort “in spades” with decent padding, while PC Gamer called it good but not effortless, and Noisy Pixel said comfort takes a step back, with a stiffer frame, tighter ear space and firmer padding. The earcups may not fully enclose larger ears. The headband drew criticism from both: Cubed3 described it as slightly hollow and flimsier, Noisy Pixel as rather sharp and stiff. Fit is personal, so try before you commit if you can.

Sound, microphone and wireless

PC Gamer found balanced, punchy tuning with clear mids and controlled highs, and Cubed3 praised rich bass and clear layers. Noisy Pixel heard distortion and harsh treble, and called the volume underpowered at the top end. The mic is divisive: Cubed3 called it a surprising highlight, while PC Gamer found it clear but compressed and Noisy Pixel called it functional but unremarkable; the built-in internal mic is better than expected but still typical headset quality.

There is no built-in surround sound, so spatial audio comes from Windows Sonic or Dolby Atmos, and no active noise cancelling, only passive isolation. NGENUITY runs on PC only, offers EQ and lighting control but no pre-built presets, and the on-board volume knob controls PC master volume rather than the headset’s own. The 2.4GHz dongle is the low-latency link for gaming, with Bluetooth 5.3 for phones and tablets and Instant Pair on select OMEN laptops. Noisy Pixel reported audio stutter beyond roughly 20–30ft and through walls, with Bluetooth showing the same limit; nobody has said whether that is widespread or unit-specific. There is no 3.5mm analog port, so the headset is wireless or nothing.

Is it worth it?

At $99.99–$110 it is strong value: battery life, dual wireless and RGB customization are competitive, and the build and fit tradeoffs are easy to accept. At $111–$130 the plasticky build, average mic and fit limits are harder to ignore, and above $130 it only makes sense if you specifically want the RGB and HyperX ecosystem. Stores sit in the same band: HyperX’s own US store listed $99.99, down from $129.99, and Best Buy and HP US listed $129.99. Xbox owners need the separate CloudX Flight 2 at $139.99.

Which model this is

This page covers the HyperX Cloud Flight 2, model B5VC4AA, sold in Black, Lavender and White.

The Amazon listing for this model is ASIN B0FP1SW8P5.

It is not compatible with Xbox consoles, so Xbox owners need the separate CloudX Flight 2 instead.

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