Best price
The HyperX CloudX is a fantastic headset with great sound quality and a durable build, but it doesn't come with a Y-Splitter for PC compatibility.
For
- Great sound
- Comfortable earcups
- Durable aluminum frame
- Lower price
Against
- No included Y-splitter
Best value
The HyperX Cloud Pro is an alternative to the HyperX CloudX that comes with a Y-Splitter in the box. However, it costs more as a result.
For
- Nearly identical to the CloudX
- Great sound
- Comfortable earcups
- Durable aluminum frame
- Comes with a Y-Splitter for PC use
Against
- Higher price
People who tend to be gentle with their headsets or don't need PC functionality should opt for the HyperX CloudX, since it has identical specs to the competition and costs $10 less. However, players who want to use their headset with their PC should choose the HyperX Cloud Pro since it comes with a Y-Splitter cable necessary for some PC motherboards.
HyperX CloudX vs HyperX Cloud Pro: Price vs value
In terms of the specs, the HyperX CloudX and the HyperX Cloud Pro are identical to one another. Both headsets share the same speakers, frequency response, frame, and in-line audio controls, among other features. Both headsets also come with a 2-year warranty with HyperX, meaning that if they get broken, you can get it repaired with no problem. The differences between the two lie with the things that come in the box.
| Spec | CloudX | Cloud Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker | 53mm neodymium | 53mm neodymium |
| Frequency response | 15Hz – 25kHz | 15Hz – 25kHz |
| Connection | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Compatibility | PS4, Xbox One, PC (requires separate Y-Splitter), mobile | PS4, Xbox One, PC, mobile |
| Features | Detachable microphone, in-line audio controls | Detachable microphone, in-line audio controls |
| Price | $60 | $70 |
The HyperX Cloud Pro comes with a Y-Splitter, which allows users to use the headset with a PC straight out of the box — something the HyperX CloudX doesn't include.
HyperX CloudX vs HyperX Cloud Pro: Which should you buy?
At the end of the day, the biggest factor is whether or not you want that Y-Splitter. That said, while the lack of a Y-Splitter in the box for the CloudX is a bummer, Y-Splitters are cheap and easy to find. Since both headsets are identical, otherwise, purchasing the cheaper option is obviously the right call.
Great all-around
The HyperX CloudX is a wonderful headset that has excellent sound quality, a durable build, and a great price. However, it lacks a Y-Splitter for PC users.
Split that Y.
The HyperX Cloud Pro is identical to the CloudX, and comes with a Y-Splitter, needed for some PCs. It does cost more as a result, though, but not enough to be an issue for most consumers.
Brendan Lowry is a Windows Central writer and Oakland University graduate with a burning passion for video games, of which he's been an avid fan since childhood. You'll find him doing reviews, editorials, and general coverage on everything Xbox and PC. Follow him on Twitter.
