HyperX Cloud Revolver S

Excellent sound quality ; Extremely comfortable ; No extra software needed ; Easy access controls ; Works with virtually any gaming device

Virtual surround limited to USB devices ; Mic performance is a bit flat

We’re impressed with Kingston’s latest effort. By packing features normally relegated to software into the hardware itself, and including several connection types, the Cloud Revolver S is versatile, making its superb sound quality available for just...

Still has the Cloud line's signature audio ; New EQ settings built into the control box ; Better noise cancellation in the microphone

Metal band still reverberates when touched ; 7.1 performance isn't up to par with competitors ; Overly expensive when compared feature-to-feature with competitors

The end result: It’s hard to say whether the Cloud Revolver S is worth it. HyperX made its name off affordable peripherals, but at $150 the Revolver S is one of the most expensive wired headsets on the market. Logitech’s G633, , SteelSeries’s Arctis...

Big drivers and large earcups provide huge sound ; Very comfortable memory foam and leatherette earcups ; No software install necessary ; Work well for gaming and non-gaming applications ; Versatile for PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One, even mobile

Design is nice, but not likely one you'd take out of the game room

If you’re looking for a new pair of gaming headphones that don’t slouch outside of gaming, the HyperX Cloud Revolver S should be on your list. They’re comfortable, versatile, and put out a huge sound at a good price.

The is a decent headset, though it is far from our favorites. We weren't really fans of the odd headband auto-adjust system and the slightly higher than expected price tag preclude it from an award.

Very comfortable ; Clear microphone ; Strong overall sound quality ; Works well with both PCs and consoles

So-so surround sound ; A bit pricey

The HyperX Cloud Revolver S is a comfortable, durable and versatile gaming headset, though its surround sound offers mixed results.

Excellent all-around sound ; All-day comfort ; Refined build and design

Finicky mic positioning ; Cable may be too long

The HyperX Cloud Revolver S headset performs as admirably outside of games as it does in them. With a great build and comfort, it’s easily a headset worth having.

The Cloud Revolver S is unfairly, obscenely comfortable. It's like wearing two sound pillows on your face.

Missing the on-ear buttons of a lot of other headsets makes mid-game muting and volume tweaks a bit of a pain.

Some design choices get in the way of function, but for comfort and sound quality the Cloud Revolver S is sunshine on a rainy day.