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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HyperX Cloud II is a better choice if you're into gaming or frequent calls and meetings, thanks to its renowned mic quality. They are also generally more comfortable for long periods and offer virtual surround sound for a more immersive gaming experience. On the other hand, the Moondrop Blessing 2 shines for music listening with superior overall sound quality and soundstage, but lacks the ease of use for calling, as they don't have a microphone. Both have closed enclosures for sound isolation, but neither offers active noise canceling. If you're watching your budget, HyperX Cloud II provides good value for a significantly lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.7
8.7
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for music, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Gaming
8.6
6.7
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.5
4.9
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 2 and HyperX Cloud II are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Moondrop Blessing 2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.6
8.2
The Moondrop Blessing 2 is very good for TV and video, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Cost
$64
$311
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The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $64 and the Moondrop Blessing 2 costs $311.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Moondrop Blessing 2 has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The HyperX Cloud II and Moondrop Blessing 2 are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the HyperX Cloud II and the Moondrop Blessing 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| HyperX Cloud II | Moondrop Blessing 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $311 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HyperX | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2015 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 317.5 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | N/A | |
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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."
Moondrop Blessing 2
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Sebastian Taboada | March 2021
"After having the opportunity to finally listen to them myself, I think I can kind of begin to understand why this set in particular has garnered so much hype and praise over the past year, since its release. It’s a truly delightful IEM to listen to, with an outstanding tonal balance that I think most listeners will enjoy, and solid all-around technical performance at a great price."
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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 Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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