HyperX has unveiled its latest gaming audio gear, headlined by the new Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless headset, boasting an impressive 250-hour battery life and an accompanying RGB base station. This release also includes the more budget-friendly Cloud Flight 2 and new microphone offerings, catering to a range of gamers and content creators.
HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless: Extended Playtime and Enhanced Features
The flagship HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless headset is set to redefine long gaming sessions with its remarkable 250-hour battery life on a single charge. This represents over 10 days of continuous use, though simultaneous Bluetooth connection will halve this duration. The headset features upgraded 53mm drivers, designed to minimize distortion, and supports dual connectivity for 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth. A standout addition is the new RGB base station, which functions as an "audio control hub" with customizable lighting, programmable buttons, and a prominent volume dial.
- Key Takeaways:
- 250-hour battery life on a single charge.
- Upgraded 53mm drivers for reduced distortion.
- Includes an RGB base station with media controls.
- Supports simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections.
HyperX Cloud Flight 2: A More Accessible Option
Alongside the flagship model, HyperX is also releasing the Cloud Flight 2. This headset offers a more budget-conscious alternative, featuring customizable RGB side panels. It provides a 100-hour battery life with the 2.4GHz connection and RGB lighting turned off, dropping to 23 hours when the lighting is active. The Cloud Flight 2 is equipped with 50mm drivers and replaceable earcup plates, making it a versatile choice for gamers seeking style and functionality.
New Microphone Offerings: SoloCast 2 and FlipCast
HyperX is also expanding its microphone lineup. The SoloCast 2 is a side-address desktop microphone designed for simplicity and quality audio capture, featuring a cardioid pattern and USB Type-C connectivity. For content creators seeking broadcast-quality audio, the HyperX FlipCast is introduced. This microphone resembles the Shure MV7+ with added RGB lighting and offers both USB and XLR connections, a multifunctional wheel for gain and volume control, a tap-to-mute button, and an onboard high-pass filter.
Pricing and Availability
While specific pricing details for all models are yet to be fully confirmed, the HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless is expected to be priced around $299.99. The Cloud Flight 2 will be available for $129.99 for PlayStation/PC and $139.99 for Xbox. The SoloCast 2 microphone is priced at $59.99, and the premium FlipCast microphone at $229.99. The new headsets and microphones are slated for release this month, with the exception of the Cloud Flight 2, which is expected in October.
Sources
- The new HyperX SoloCast 2 looks like a return to gaming microphone simplicity, whereas its bigger brother is
covered in all the bells and whistles you could think of, PC Gamer. - HyperX’s new gaming headset claims to last 250 hours on a single charge, The Verge.
- HyperX just updated one of our favorite wireless gaming headsets with a new RGB base station… and slightly
worse battery life, PC Gamer.
