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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're often on calls or in meetings, enjoy Apple's ecosystem, and require active noise cancelling for a quieter listening experience during air travel or exercise, the AirPods Pro are a solid choice despite their higher price. However, they have limited battery life and no wired option. For immersive gaming and TV watching, the durable HyperX Cloud II with virtual surround and superior mic quality might be more suitable; they're favorably priced but are bulkier and not ideal for exercise or traveling. Both offer good sound quality for music, but the HyperX Cloud II is slightly superior in this aspect. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
- Excellent for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.8
7.7
The HyperX Cloud II is good for music, while the Apple Airpods Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.1
8.6
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.3
7.0
The Apple Airpods Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
TV and Video
5.7
7.6
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery.
Cost
$260
$93
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The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $260 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $93.
Build Quality
9.0
10.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Apple Airpods Pro has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
7.4
7.5
The HyperX Cloud II and Apple Airpods Pro are both good for phone calls.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro and the HyperX Cloud II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods Pro | HyperX Cloud II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $93 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | HyperX | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | January 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.4 Grams | 317.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Apple Airpods Pro
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."
HyperX Cloud II
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Headphonesty
Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
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