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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Sound
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II vs Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2017
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II
Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2017
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TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicYes
TypeOver-ear
EnclosureOpen-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicYes
Variants
- Cloud II (Black)
- Cloud II (Red)
- A40 TR + MixAmp (PS4, MixAmp)
- A40 TR + MixAmp (Xbox One, MixAmp)
Our Verdict
HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II
Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2017
The Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2017 are better gaming headphones than the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II thanks to their good controls on the MixAmp and Astro Command Center on PC, though users have reported issues using the software. Sound-wise, the Astro are a bit better, and you can change the EQ easily in the app, which you can't do on the HyperX. On the other hand, if your gaming environment is somewhat noisy, the closed-back design of the HyperX will be better than the open-backed Astro.