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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II vs Astro A10 Gen 2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II
Astro A10 Gen 2

Tested using Methodology v1.6

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HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Picture
Astro A10 Gen 2 Picture

Variants

  • Cloud II (Black)
  • Cloud II (Red)
  • A10 Gen 2 (Black)
  • A10 Gen 2 (Grey)
  • A10 Gen 2 (Lilac)
  • A10 Gen 2 (Mint)
  • A10 Gen 2 (White)

Our Verdict

HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II

Astro A10 Gen 2

The HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II are slightly better wired gaming headphones than the Astro A10 Gen 2. The HyperX are more comfortable, are better built, and have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer. They also support Dolby 7.1, which can create a more immersive audio experience, and their boom mic offers a significantly better overall performance. However, the Astro can create a better passive soundstage that feels wider. Sound also feels like it's coming from speakers placed in the room around you, rather than from inside your head, which is outstanding.

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