HyperX Cloud II
Score: 86/100
Ozeino ZW1
Score: 75/100Rankings
The HyperX Cloud II (2015) is a wired headset with 53 mm drivers, virtual 7.1 surround via a USB sound card, and a durable aluminum frame. It excels in comfort and build quality but lacks built-in mic monitoring and requires the USB dongle for full features.
The Ozeino ZW1 is an affordable wired headset offering 50 mm drivers, virtual 7.1 surround and RGB lighting, with a noise-cancelling rotatable mic and a metal-reinforced headband. It provides broad platform support but lacks ANC, customizable lighting, and high-end audio interfaces.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
53 mmbest | 50 mm | |
10 Hz | 20 Hzbest | |
23,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hz | |
98 dB | 100 dBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 275 gbest | 400 g |
| ↓ lower better | 60 ohmsbest | — |
-42 dBbest | — | |
50 Hzbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(4) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 53 mm | 50 mm |
Frequency Response (Low) (Hz) | 10 Hz | 20 Hz |
Frequency Response (High) (Hz) | 23000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
Sensitivity (dB) | 98 dB | 100 dB |
Microphone(1) | ||
Microphone Type | Electret condenser | Rotatable boom |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Platforms | PC,Mac,PS4,PS5,Xbox One,Xbox Series X|S,Nintendo Switch,Mobile | PS5,PS4,Xbox Series X/S,Xbox One,Switch,PC,Mac,Laptops,Mobile |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 275 g | 400 g |
Headband Material | Padded leatherette | Plastic with aluminum reinforcement |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consistently commend the Cloud II for its comfort, solid build, and impressive audio performance, especially the 53 mm drivers and hardware-driven virtual 7.1 surround. They note the mid-range price and value, while criticizing the need for a USB sound card for surround functionality.
Everyday users love the headset's comfort, durable construction, and clear mic, often noting its suitability for marathon gaming sessions. Common complaints revolve around the lack of mic monitoring, heat buildup from leatherette pads, and the necessity of the USB sound card.
Professional listings position the ZW1 as a durable, feature-rich entry-level headset, noting its solid construction and plug-and-play ease while highlighting the lack of active noise cancellation and software controls.
Everyday users consistently praise the headset's comfort, solid sound with immersive bass, clear mic performance and RGB lighting, while common complaints involve passive isolation, occasional build-quality hiccups and the need for a splitter on PC.
“Wear for 8+ hours with no discomfort - even with glasses”
“The bass is punchy, and I can hear footsteps clearly in FPS games”
“Mic is loud and clear - friends say I sound professional on Discord”
