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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you're looking for a gaming-focused option with a strong emphasis on communication, the HyperX Cloud II headphones would be a good choice because they come with a removable and replaceable boom microphone and over-ear closed design for better noise isolation. However, if portability and fashion are more your style, and you enjoy listening to music on the go, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick earbuds are significantly less expensive, feature an open design for natural sound, and also offer a low latency mode that could benefit casual gaming and video watching. Keep in mind, the in-ear fit and stem design of the Ear Stick may be less comfortable during extended use compared to the over-ear design of the Cloud II, which is typically more comfortable for long gaming sessions. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
  • Good for music
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
  • Very good for phone calls
  • Very good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

7.7
Cloud II
Ear Stick
6.1
The HyperX Cloud II is good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is only fair.

Phone Calls

7.5
Cloud II
Ear Stick
8.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.0
Cloud II
Ear Stick
8.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.

Noise Reduction

6.0
Cloud II
Ear Stick
2.5
The HyperX Cloud II is only fair for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.

Battery

N/A
Cloud II
Ear Stick
5.0 Hours
The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$64
Cloud II
Ear Stick
$99
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$60

$80

$100

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$140

$160

The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $64 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick costs $99.

Build Quality

10.0
Cloud II
Ear Stick
9.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

8.6
Cloud II
Ear Stick
8.1
The HyperX Cloud II and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both very good for gaming.

TV and Video

7.6
Cloud II
Ear Stick
7.5
The HyperX Cloud II and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both good for TV and video.

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How the HyperX Cloud II and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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HyperX Cloud II"Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
HyperX Cloud II"Nothing" Brand Ear Stick

GENERAL

Price
$64
$99
Brand
HyperX"Nothing" Brand
Release Date
January 1, 2015November 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WiredWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.8/106.2/10
Phone Calls Score
7.5/108.7/10
Gaming Score
8.6/108.2/10
TV and Video Score
7.6/107.6/10
Exercise Score
4.3/107/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A5 Hours
Wireless charging
N/ANo
Charging time
N/A1.2 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5.2
Case Battery Life
N/A22

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
6/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
10/108.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
10/109/10
Comfort score
8.9/107/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
317.5 Grams4.4 Grams
Microphone style
BoomIntegrated

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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."

"Nothing" Brand Ear Stick

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Sound Guys

Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."

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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.

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