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Updated January 10, 2024·
The EPOS PC38X offers superior overall sound quality, soundstage, and microphone quality, which is excellent for both immersive music experiences and gaming. However, it has an open-back design providing a broad soundstage but allowing background noise to seep in, which makes them less suitable for noisy environments. The HyperX Cloud II has a closed-back design which is better for noise isolation but its sound quality and soundstage are less impressive compared to the PC38X. It also includes virtual surround sound, a feature lacking in the PC38X, which can enhance gaming and movie watching. If you're on a budget and need sound isolation for various environments, HyperX Cloud II is a good choice, while if you're seeking top-notch audio and mic quality for home use where noise isn't an issue, the PC38X would be preferable despite the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- The HyperX Cloud II has no clear advantages over the EPOS PC38X.
Key differences
Music
9.5
7.7
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Gaming
10.0
8.6
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the HyperX Cloud II is very good.
Phone Calls
10.0
7.5
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.0
The EPOS PC38X and HyperX Cloud II are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the EPOS PC38X is somewhat better.
TV and Video
9.0
7.6
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The HyperX Cloud II is only fair for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Cost
$139
$64
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The EPOS PC38X has a price of $139 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $64.
Build Quality
8.5
10.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the EPOS PC38X has very good build quality.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the HyperX Cloud II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| EPOS PC38X | HyperX Cloud II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$139 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | HyperX | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | January 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 249.4 Grams | 317.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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