HyperX Cloud Earbuds for Nintendo Switch, PC and CTIA mobile phones

Product Information

First off, the pouch is simple, yet looks quite elegant if you ask me. The HyperX logo on top is a nice touch. I like that they didn’t choose to be flashy with their name on it, and decided to go with an embossed design.

There are two ways to connect the Cloud MIX Buds to a device: 2.4 -GHz wireless and Bluetooth. Both are fairly straightforward — the wireless dongle is already paired to the earbuds, so all you should have to do is plug the dongle in and the earbuds will automatically connect when you remove them from the charging case. The length is perfect for mobile devices. It doesn’t tangle very easily as well, which is supposedly the objective of the flat cable design in the first place.HyperX Cloud Earbuds ถือว่าเป็นหูฟังเกมมิ่งแบบ In-ear จึงทำให้ดีไซน์ของหูฟังนั้นเป็นหูฟังสวมใส่เข้าไปในหู โดยตัวหูฟังนั้นก็ใช้พลาสติกซิลิโคนที่สามารถถอดเปลี่ยนได้ ส่วนตัวสายนั้นก็มีรูปแบบแบน จึงทำให้สามารถขจัดปัญหาในเรื่องของสายพันกันได้เป็นอย่างดี รวมถึงสีแดงที่ดูเท่ไม่ซ้ำใคร และยังมีความแข็งแรงโดนบีบยังไงก็คืนรูปเดิม ไม่ต้องกังวลเรื่องสายข้างในหักอีกต่อไป The patented silicone ear tips are very comfortable to wear. They feel a bit loose, but not too much like they’re going to fall out. Their unique shapes make them smooth and easy to remove. Sound Quality It’s hard to cancel out noise completely with earbuds, but the Cloud Earbuds are still able to reduce environmental sounds, at least to the point that they sound muffled. Fortunately, they weren’t too distracting while playing immersive games, such as Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. A screenshot from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Despite that, I didn’t observe any instances of my voice cutting off. There’s a slight reverb to it though.

In the middle of the cable, you will find the in-line controller. The microphone is also found here and is in the shape of a small hole. Unlike the Turtle Beach Battle Buds, there is no detachable or extended microphone for gaming. On the controller itself, you will find a single button that can be used for answering calls or to play and pause your music. HyperX claims up to 33 hours of battery life for the Cloud MIX Buds; this is slightly misleading in the way all companies are slightly misleading about the battery life of true wireless earbuds, because it includes the charging case. One of the biggest reasons for using gaming earbuds over gaming headphones is their lightweight structure. Headphones can be cumbersome and, after a few hours of gaming, they can put a strain on your ears. The HyperX Cloud Earbuds weigh just 0.67 ounces and are a perfect option for those looking for mobility and long-term comfort. Nintendo Switch ค่อนข้างประทับใจในความสมจริงของเสียงเป็นอย่างมาก ฟังสบายไม่อึดอัด แถมทิศทางค่อนข้างแม่นยำ มิติด้านกว้างชัดเจนมาก แต่แนวลึกอาจจะทำได้ไม่เท่าหูฟัง Headset ด้วยข้อจำกัดที่เป็นหูฟังแบบ Hybrid นั่นเอง โดยรวมแล้วเสียงค่อนข้างอยู่ในบาลานซ์ที่ดี แต่ละย่านไม่ทับกันและกัน In terms of comfort, the Cloud Earbuds definitely win. Both pairs make use of unique ear tip shapes. But with the Battle Buds, they brought discomfort, while for the Cloud Earbuds, they made them extremely comfortable on the ears.HyperX is a brand known for its high-quality gaming peripherals. They have released headphones, keyboards, and mice catered towards casual players and professionals. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that the company is having a go at the expanding gaming earbud market. Traditionally, we have all been led to believe that headphones reign supreme in terms of audio quality. In most cases, this is the truth, but with the increase in mobile and console gaming, the HyperX Cloud Earbuds aim to close the gap between performance and comfortability. Design I found the cable to be quite unique. It’s flat and sports a bright red color. It definitely stands out and helps give that gamer edge to the overall design. However, the voices of my teammates came in clearly, and in-game sounds such as footsteps had some weight to them. Determining the position of your enemies came quite easily, which I found to be impressive, though it could’ve been much more with a surround sound feature. Microphone Quality The HyperX Cloud Earbuds has been marketed for the Nintendo Switch and mobile gaming. It is rather surprising that they have not included any volume controls, which can be a deal-breaker for some. Although you can adjust the volume on the device you’re using, it would have been nice to see this feature included. A little more versatility with an included Y-cable would have been preferable, but for handheld gaming consoles, they work just fine. Build Quality

According to the NPD Group, HyperX was the Number 1 PC gaming headset brand in retail for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017. And that wasn’t the only milestone it hit in 2016, when it surpassed its 1 million sales mark. These are in-ear earbuds with silicone tips. My ears aren’t particularly small — they’re solidly medium-sized — and these earbuds were just a little too large to feel comfortable right away. They didn’t hurt, and they weren’t falling out, but they felt overwhelming in my ears. I grew more accustomed to them after a couple of days, but even now they’re still slightly-too-big-to-be-comfortable. Largeness aside, the earbuds fit my ears pretty well, creating a decent seal that offered good passive noise cancellation. Audio and Mic Quality on the HyperX Cloud MIX Buds I still would’ve preferred the braided nylon cables that are common in gaming headphones, but the rubber material of the cable seems sturdy enough. Over time, its color will probably fade though. The short answer is that the Cloud Earbuds perform well enough, and provides an immersive experience for gaming alone. The 20 – 20 000 Hz frequency is balanced with a warm midrange and well-rounded highs. HyperX has said that these gaming earbuds come with ‘improved bass’ and that is somewhat true. Earbuds often struggle to compete against headphones in the lows because they’re limited by driver size.The Cloud Earbuds are supposed to feature an in-ear design, however, I can’t say that this is actually the case. They don’t actually go inside the ear, but rather they sit just over the ear cavity. My ears weren’t sealed and there’s no vacuum inside, but this doesn’t pose much of a problem. However, for a relatively steep price point compared to other gaming earbuds, I would have expected the material to be a little more deluxe than plastic. Even the earpieces seem to be made of the same material as the wire, albeit slightly more rigid. This makes for a very uniform appearance, but it’s hardly an imaginative one. Yet, the Battle Buds also have in-line volume controls, which is an essential tool in gaming. This is a key feature missing from the Cloud Earbuds.

There are no buttons on the inline controls for volume or muting. You’d have to do it manually on whichever device you’re using, which is quite a drag, especially during intense gameplay. I pulled the zipper of the pouch and was greeted with a lovely sight of the IEMs very neatly contained inside. Upon closer look, it turns out to be fastened together with a cable tie. I like this a lot, as it prevents tangling and keeps it from spilling out once you’ve opened the very compact case. The inside of the pouch Next are the earbud casings themselves. Inside, you’ll find 14 mm dynamic drivers, but more on sound later. HyperX has included 3 different sized silicone patented ear tips. They’ve been made in an almost ‘wedge-shape style’ so removal from the ear canal is made easier. It’s a pity that HyperX has not included any foam ear tips, but the included tips still provide a comfortable experience. Before I get into audio quality, let me mention what a difficult process it was to even get to a point where I was able to assess audio quality. Moreover, the Battle Buds come with a soft carry pouch that you tie together, whereas the Cloud Earbuds use a hard, rubber zip-up case. This adds a winning point for the Cloud Earbuds.They have quite a peculiar design. The silicone ear tips double as stabilizer wings, with small slits that serve as a grip on your ears to keep the IEMs from falling off. HyperX Cloud Earbuds แม้จะเป็นหูฟังเกมมิ่งที่ออกแบบมาเฉพาะการพกพาใช้กับมือถือสมาร์ทโฟน หรือ Nintendo Switch เป็นหลัก แต่ก็ให้เสียงออกมาได้จัดจ้านเลยทีเดียว เหมือนยกหูฟังเกมมิ่ง Headset รุ่นยอดนิยมอย่าง Cloud Alpha มาไว้ในร่าง Cloud Earbud โดยให้เสียงกลางที่อิ่ม ชัดถ้อย ชัดคำ เสียงสูงมีปลายเสียงที่เปิด รายละเอียดครบ และที่สำคัญคือเสียงเบสแน่น แรงปะทะดี ฟังสนุก ต่างจากหูฟัง Earbud ทั่วไป เรียกได้ว่าครบเครื่องทุกอรรถรสเลยนั่นเอง HyperX Cloud Earbuds ในการเล่นเกมนั้น ถือว่าให้ความชัดเจนของพื้นที่เสียงได้ดีมาก ๆ เลยล่ะครับ ใครที่ชอบเล่นเกมแนว FPS จะได้รับฟังเสียงเดิน เสียงยิง ที่ค่อนข้างมีความชัดเจน สามารถแยกออกได้ว่ามาจากทางไหน หรือจะนำไปเล่นเกมแนวอื่น ๆ ก็ให้อรรถรสได้อย่างเต็มที่เช่นกัน ซึ่งจากที่ผมได้ลองไปทดสอบกับเกม Dead by Daylight ทางมือถือ โดยเล่นเป็นผู้ล่า หูฟังนี้ก็ช่วยให้ผมสามารถแยกเสียงเดินของผู้เล่นคนิื่น ๆ ได้ดี แต่หากว่ามีการปั่นเครื่องพลาด เสียงระเบิดของเครื่องนั้นก็ดังมากลบเสียงเท้าได้เช่นกันครับ