HyperX Cloud is the original gaming headset from HyperX and QPad, with which the history of the Cloud series began back in 2014. In terms of form factor, these are quite comfortable full-size headphones with a sliding metal frame, large bowls with soft, enveloping ear pads that completely cover the ears and do not put much pressure on them, even if the gaming session is prolonged. In addition to convenience, many gamers noted the extremely successful and durable design and pleasant, not too colored sound when listening to music.


In 2015, HyperX released the second version of Cloud, in which the design was slightly optimized, an external sound card appeared, and the development was again carried out by the QPAD brand, known to Western gamers, which works closely with the masters from Beyerdynamic. Well, almost 10 years later, in the summer of 2023, HyperX introduced the Cloud III model, which retained all the features of the original Cloud headsets, while acquiring official support for previous and current generation consoles (Playstation 4/5, Xbox One, Series S/X, Nintendo Switch) . For connection, they use a mini-Jack - USB-C cable, an external sound card supports surround sound, and the speakers have learned to reproduce bass not from 15, but from 10 Hz.

In addition, the Cloud series released a pack of modifications of various kinds. For example, there were completely unformatted wired plugs Cloud Earbuds and Cloud Buds for those who like to play on a smartphone or tablet. The 2018 model of Cloud Fight introduced a wireless connection and a built-in battery for 30 hours of continuous play. In another modification of 2018, Cloud MIX, the company's engineers equalized the sound balance and frequency response to make the headphones more suitable for listening to music and watching movies. They have less bass, explosion sounds are less booming, sound sources are more accurately localized, and the sound is more airy. Also worth noting are the models for PS4 HyperX Cloud Blue and the not quite ordinary Hi-End model Cloud Orbit with planar magnetic emitters from the wizards from Audeze.