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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and use during exercise, the Beats Studiobuds are sweatproof and portable, making them suitable for active lifestyles. However, if you're looking for superior comfort, mic quality for calls and meetings, and an immersive gaming experience, the HyperX Cloud II headphones offer higher scores in these areas, with a better build quality for durability. The Beats have better support for Apple devices, but both are suitable for Android. For TV and gaming, the HyperX might be preferable due to virtual surround and a boom mic, but for on-the-go use and exercise, the Beats Studiobuds are more practical. Keep in mind the Beats are slightly more expensive, so consider if the wireless feature and portability match your needs against the HyperX's strengths in comfort and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.2
7.7
The HyperX Cloud II and Beats Studiobuds are both good for music, though the HyperX Cloud II is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.2
8.6
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
7.5
The HyperX Cloud II and Beats Studiobuds are both good for phone calls, though the HyperX Cloud II is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
7.0
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
TV and Video
5.6
7.6
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Beats Studiobuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.0
The Beats Studiobuds and HyperX Cloud II are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Beats Studiobuds is somewhat better.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$64
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $80 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $64.
Build Quality
8.8
10.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Beats Studiobuds has very good build quality.
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How the Beats Studiobuds and the HyperX Cloud II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Studiobuds | HyperX Cloud II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | HyperX | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | January 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 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 | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 317.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Beats Studiobuds
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Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
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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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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