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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a wireless experience and want earbuds that are portable with active noise cancellation, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is the better choice, although they tend to be more expensive. However, if you prefer over-ear headphones that offer a more immersive sound experience and include a boom microphone that may be superior for gaming and voice chat, the HyperX Cloud II would be suitable, often at a lower price. The HyperX Cloud II is also wired, which may be preferable for a lag-free audio experience crucial for gaming, whereas the Sennheisers would have some latency due to their wireless nature. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
6.0
The HyperX Cloud II is good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
5.3
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
7.5
6.2
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6
5.4
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 and HyperX Cloud II are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is somewhat better.
Battery
N/A
5.5 Hours
The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$64
$195
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $64 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 costs $195.
Build Quality
10.0
9.2
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
7.4
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 and HyperX Cloud II are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the HyperX Cloud II and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| HyperX Cloud II | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $195 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HyperX | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2015 | April 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 28 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 317.5 Grams | 6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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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."
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
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What HiFi? | November 2022
"They are more comfortable and nicer to use than their predecessors, battery life is better and noise-cancelling is now included as part of the package. They’re easy to live with and you could happily listen to them for hours on end without reaching for the pause button. If your budget allows, your ears will be handsomely rewarded."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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