As we have said many times before the peripherals market seems to be one of the PC related markets that continues to grow at a very rapid pace. Everyone wants to get in on the gravy train these days and we are starting to see peripherals from companies that you would not normally think of when it comes to keyboards, headsets or mice. Today we are taking a look at a new product from a company that, until recently, was known for their memory, SSDs, and flash drives. We are talking about Kingston and their HyperX Cloud gaming headset. Now the question we have to find the answer to is: can a memory maker make a product that gamers, PC enthusiasts and audiophiles will like? Let’s dive in and find out.
Value -Value is another very subjective topic. What is expensive to some might be a deal to others. You can look at this topic in multiple ways. One is raw price and the other is what you get for the money. Each is accurate and both are correct ways to look at price/value. We tend to look at features, performance and real-property when we discuss value. However, we also take into account the raw cash cost of the item. The price of the Cloud will come as something of a shock once you read it. With their solid aluminum construction, closed 53mm drivers, large array of accessories, and even the stitched leather you might expect a price tag close to the $200 range. In looking for other headsets with similar features that was the price point we saw most commonly. However the Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Gaming Headset will only set you back $100. This is a very aggressive price point from Kingston and one that is sure to attract some attention from the gaming community.
Conclusion -When we first saw the Cloud headset at CES we had our concerns. Kingston is a memory company and did not strike us as a company that would be able to get into the gamer’s head for something like a headset. However, it appears that they not only got into the gamer’s mind, but then took a tour around the head of an audiophile. They have produced a headset that is at home with games, movies and high-end audio and at a price point that is excellent. The Cloud Pro Gaming headset brings a new standard for PC audio reproduction. You might actually need to upgrade your sound card to do them justice. If you are in the market for a new set of headphones then we will highly recommend the Cloud…. In fact we think you should go ahead and get them now.
With their combination of build quality, audio performance and price we are awarding the HyperX Cloud our Editor’s Choice and Must Have awards.
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