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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you play a lot of games and prioritize microphone quality, the HyperX Cloud II headphones with their excellent mic and good performance for gaming would suit you better, but they lack wireless capabilities and are not the best option for exercise or travel due to their larger size. On the other hand, if you're often on calls, commuting, or exercising, the Jabra Elite 4 earbuds would be more practical as they offer great portability, very good call quality, active noise cancelling, and are sweatproof, which the HyperX Cloud II headphones don't have. The Jabra earbuds also provide the convenience of wireless use and a good battery life but aren't ideal for immersive gaming experiences due to their poorer performance in that area. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.6
The HyperX Cloud II is good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
5.4
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite 4 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.5
8.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
8.6
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
TV and Video
7.6
6.0
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The Jabra Elite 4 is good for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$120
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $99 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $120.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Jabra Elite 4 has excellent build quality.
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How the HyperX Cloud II and the Jabra Elite 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HyperX Cloud II | Jabra Elite 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $120 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HyperX | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2015 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 317.5 Grams | 4.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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HyperX Cloud II
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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."
Jabra Elite 4
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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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.
About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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