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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and mic quality for gaming or calls, the HyperX Cloud II might be the better choice, also offering a higher build quality. The Soundcore Space One, on the other hand, offers superior active noise cancelling, making it ideal for air travel, and a longer battery life for those who prefer wireless use. The Cloud II will save you some money and is highly suitable for listening to books or podcasts, whereas the Space One offers more comprehensive app controls and better noise isolation, which is helpful in noisy environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
8.6/10
4.8/10
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
7.5/10
4.2/10
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0/10
4.7/10
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
7.6/10
5.3/10
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
8.0/10
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
N/A
30.0 Hours
The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$64
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $64 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
Build Quality
10.0/10
8.0/10
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Soundcore Space One has very good build quality.
"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."
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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