Gaming Headphones: HyperX Cloud Mix Rose Gold Review

Here is the HyperX Cloud Mix Rose Gold Review that will guide you.

HyperX gaming headsets are well-known for a few characteristics: they're comfortable, they sound good, and they're often quite stylish. The newest release of the HyperX Cloud Mix definitely brings the style, with a white and rose gold color palette.

WHO IS THE HYPERX CLOUD MIX FOR?

• Gamers who want a headset that works on both PC and console and prefer something a little more stylish.
• Twitch streamers looking to complete a themed color aesthetic—you know who I'm talking about.
• At-home workers who want something comfortable enough to wear all day and perhaps a little less gamer-y.
• Anyone looking for a versatile player who can switch between gaming and on-the-go listening.

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WHAT IS THE HYPERX CLOUD MIX LIKE?

You'll notice right away that this model of the HyperX Cloud Mix has a very different appearance. Yes, HyperX, like Razer and other gaming peripheral manufacturers, has begun to focus on more than just the edgy gamer look.

The company has always favored a more understated aesthetic in its gaming headsets, but bringing rose gold and pastel white to the party invites those looking for a more fashion-forward option. Don't be fooled by the exterior: inside is a fairly well-built headset.

The HyperX Cloud Mix is a closed-back stereo gaming headset with a metal frame and thick cushions. The headphones have thick leatherette ear pads and 40mm dynamic drivers. The Cloud Mix is not only well-made, but it's also extremely comfortable—a it's dream to wear during long gaming sessions.

The leatherette isn't ideal for gamers who wear glasses, but the cushions are soft enough that this shouldn't be a problem. To varying degrees, this headset is compatible with almost every type of device. First and foremost, it's a gaming headset that uses 3.5mm to connect to consoles and PCs.

If you need to get rid of the wires and connect via Bluetooth, activate the wireless feature and select from SBC, AAC, aptX, and aptX Low Latency codecs. We prefer AAC and aptX Low Latency around here because, depending on your device, they provide the best audio quality (AAC for iOS devices, and aptX for everything else).

This, however, is not a wireless gaming headset. Consoles across the board do not support Bluetooth audio, and when using the headset's wireless functionality, the detachable boom mic does not function, leaving you with an inferior internal one.

When used wirelessly, this headset is designed to connect to a phone and possibly a laptop. Furthermore, you can't use both modes at the same time, which is something that headsets like the SteelSeries Arctis Pro already do. When connected to your computer via 3.5mm, the Bluetooth controls are completely inactive—you can't even use the power button.

DOES HYPERX INCLUDE ACCESSORIES?

The HyperX Cloud Mix comes with quite a few additional bits and bobs. In the box, there’s the headset, its detachable 3.5mm cord, a 3.5mm extension and splitter for PC use, a detachable boom microphone, a short USB charging cable, and a white carrying bag.

How powerful is the HyperX Cloud Mix's battery?

In Bluetooth mode, HyperX claims the Cloud Mix can last up to 20 hours on a single charge—in our testing, it did even better. When we test battery life, headphones frequently fall short. We test at a slightly higher volume (-75dB) than most people, so power consumption is slightly higher.

Despite this, the HyperX Cloud Mix outlasted the 20-hour mark, lasting slightly more than 26 hours on a single charge.

USING THE HYPERX CLOUD MIX OVER BLUETOOTH?

When in Bluetooth mode, the headset uses the built-in buttons instead of the in-line controls. The HyperX Cloud Mix supports wireless connections via Bluetooth, but unlike many other Bluetooth-enabled gaming headsets, it cannot handle simultaneous wired/wireless connections.

In fact, you won't be able to pair the headset with a Bluetooth device unless you unplug the detachable 3.5mm cord and boom mic first. After that, press and hold the power button for about five seconds, or until the LED indicator alternates between red and blue, indicating that the headset is in pairing mode.

Then, in the Bluetooth menu of your desired device, look for the HyperX Cloud Mix and pair with it. You can adjust the volume, answer calls, and play music using the onboard controls.

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GAMING ON THE HYPERX CLOUD MIX

The HyperX Cloud Mix provides an adequate gaming experience. The headset is extremely comfortable, so I had no trouble wearing it for extended periods of gaming. This is a stereo headset, which is perfectly fine, though it may irritate Fortnite fans.

In most cases, I had no trouble picking up rough positional audio cues in games like Dauntless and Overwatch, and Overwatch's 7.1 conversion feature also works quite well.

I never had any compatibility issues with the headset because it uses a 3.5mm connection when gaming, especially since a splitter is included. It didn't matter if I was using Discord while playing League of Legends or The Outer Worlds while plugged into a PlayStation 4 controller—everything worked flawlessly.

HOW DOES THE HYPERX CLOUD MIX SOUND?

The frequency response and isolation charts in this article were measured using our old testing system. To update our testing and data collection, we purchased a Bruel & Kjaer 5128 test fixture (along with the necessary support equipment).

It will take some time to go through our backlog of old test results, but we will update this review (and many others!) as soon as we have improved sound quality measurements and ANC performance plots. These will be made clear by our new chart design (black background instead of white).

To be honest, I was hoping for a better sound from the HyperX Cloud Mix. Coming from the same company as the excellent Cloud Alpha and Cloud Orbit headsets—headsets at opposite ends of the price spectrum, no less. This appeared to be a foregone conclusion. To be fair, this headset doesn't sound bad—just it's designed for a specific set of games (first-person shooters).

The HyperX Cloud Mix produces fairly accurate bass and midrange sound, with slightly de-emphasized highs. This isn't all that unusual, as many headphones drop in the same frequency range to avoid natural ear resonances.

This means you won't have to worry about the bass being cranked up to ear-shattering levels, which is a problem with many gaming headsets. However, if you use voice chat, you may not be able to hear some parts of speech as clearly, such as sibilant sounds, which can be subtle but make a big difference in natural-sounding speech.

In music, this means that cymbals and some strings may sound a little quieter than intended, but bass lines should not drown out the rest of the song (at least not when it isn't supposed to). Engelwood's Antigua Supermarket is a good example of this.

There’s a very faint rhythm guitar line running throughout, and despite the relative quiet of the whole song: it’s still a little too hard to hear. For a gaming headset, the HyperX Cloud Mix provides adequate isolation.

It doesn't reach ANC levels, but the headphone pads are thick and getting a good seal is simple. In the home, this should keep you fairly isolated from most noises, such as a TV blaring in another room or the whirring of a fridge down the hall. This won't block out the sounds of traffic while you're walking around (which is probably a good thing), but it won't be drowned out by them either.

HOW IS THE MICROPHONE?

The detachable microphone on the Cloud Mix is fairly average for a gaming headset, with a noticeable de-emphasis on the low end of the audio spectrum and a significant boost in the highs.

The boosted highs typically cover the range of sound where sibilants reside, making them louder in order to keep people's voices sounding natural. However, because of the low-end de-emphasis, people with very deep voices may sound distorted, and the mic will struggle to accurately capture and output variations in low tones.

If you want a more professional-sounding streaming experience, you should consider purchasing an external microphone such as the HyperX Quadcast or another USB microphone. While it is an investment, if you want better audio quality, you will need something other than the HyperX Cloud Mix's mic.

SHOULD YOU BUY THE HYPERX CLOUD MIX?

Probably not. You could do better, but you could do a lot worse too. The HyperX Cloud Mix has a lot going for it, but it's just a little off in a couple of areas.

It's extremely comfortable, with a nearly identical frame to the HyperX Cloud Alpha, but it sounds significantly worse. It has an excellent battery life, but it cannot be used wirelessly for gaming.

The HyperX Cloud Mix is a good headset, but it appears to be being pulled in too many directions to cover all of its bases perfectly. If you want something that wirelessly connects to your phone and still works for gaming and don't mind it being a little on the average side, go for it. But who wants to spend $200 on mediocrity?

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