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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a gaming headset with a boom microphone offering excellent mic quality, go for the HyperX Cloud II; just note it's heavier and not as compact as the Koss. If you prefer a lightweight, foldable option with a retro design, and can compromise on microphone and build quality, the Koss Porta Pro might be your pick. While both are wired and provide a similar overall sound quality, the HyperX Cloud II is better for calls, meetings, and TV and enhances the experience of audiobooks or podcasts. However, for portability and use in quiet environments, the Koss Porta Pro might be more favorable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.7
8.2
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Phone Calls
7.5
6.1
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.0
2.5
The HyperX Cloud II is only fair for noise reduction, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is poor.
Cost
$64
$60
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $64 and the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) costs $60.
Build Quality
10.0
6.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
8.2
The HyperX Cloud II and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both very good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
6.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HyperX Cloud II to be good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6
7.6
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) and HyperX Cloud II are both good for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HyperX Cloud II | Koss Porta Pro (with mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $60 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HyperX | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2015 | January 1, 1984 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 317.5 Grams | 63.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | In-Line | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Sebastian Taboada | February 2022
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."
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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 Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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