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Updated January 10, 2024·
The HyperX Cloud II is a sturdy and comfortable over-ear headphone model with excellent microphone quality and is well-suited for immersive gaming and long book/podcast listening sessions. However, it is not the best choice for exercise due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Steelseries TUSQ is a more affordable, lighter, and portable stemless earbud design that still delivers decent sound and microphone quality for gaming and is easier to use during exercise. Despite its lower overall sound quality, it may be more versatile for daily use or travel compared to the heavier and bulkier HyperX Cloud II. Keep in mind also that neither model offers wireless connectivity or active noise cancellation, which might be important for some users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.5
5.2
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
4.7
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Cost
$64
$30
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $64 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $30.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Steelseries TUSQ has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.7
7.6
The HyperX Cloud II and Steelseries TUSQ are both good for music.
Gaming
8.6
8.5
The HyperX Cloud II and Steelseries TUSQ are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.6
7.3
The HyperX Cloud II and Steelseries TUSQ are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The HyperX Cloud II and Steelseries TUSQ are both only fair for noise reduction.
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Spec Comparison
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| HyperX Cloud II | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HyperX | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2015 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 317.5 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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 Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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