HyperX Cloud Flight S gaming headset performance benchmarks

The wireless support in HyperX Cloud Flight S is very convenient. The HyperX Cloud Flight S is a relatively new headset. In terms of sound quality, the HyperX Cloud Flight S is one of the best sounding headsets with very clear and crisp sound. Sound leakage is worse that other competitors. The HyperX Cloud Flight S suffers in terms of outside noise isolation and is not convenient for travel and commution in loud environments. For the sports and fitness enthusiasts,the HyperX Cloud Flight S is not recommended as it lacks in comfort and stability while doing sports. For gaming, the HyperX Cloud Flight S is not up to par with other similar headsets. In terms of noise cancelling, the HyperX Cloud Flight S has underwhelming sound performance and below average noise handling. The HyperX Cloud Flight S is not suitable for those who want the best convenience and sound experience while watching tv.

 HyperX Cloud Flight S gaming headset performance benchmarks
Model HyperX Cloud Flight S
Travel-Friendly / Outside Noise Isolation 2.9 / 5.0
Critical Listening / Sound Quality 3.8 / 5.0
Gaming Quality 3.0 / 5.0
Office Environment Sound Isolation 3.5 / 5.0
Comfort and Stability while doing Sports 3.0 / 5.0
Watching TV Sound Experience 3.0 / 5.0
Price $ 111.0
Year 2020
Microphone No
Wireless Yes
Battery Life 4.1 / 5.0
Comfort 3.8 / 5.0
Controls 3.0 / 5.0
Noise Handling 3.8 / 5.0
Microphone Quality 4.1 / 5.0

Specifications

Cloud Flight S Active Features

ANC ControlNo
Additional Charges0.0
AndroidNo
App NameHyperX Ngenuity
Audio While ChargingNo
Battery TypeRechargable
Button MappingYes
Charge Time3.3 hrs
Charging Portmicro-USB
EqualizerNo
Mic ControlAdjustable Level
Passive PlaybackNo
Playback ControlNo
Power-Saving FeatureAuto-Off Timer
Room EffectsNo
Surround SupportYes
Total Battery Life33.3 hrs
WindowsYes
iOSNo
macOSNo

Cloud Flight S Battery

Battery Life33.3 hrs

Cloud Flight S Comfort

Weight0.68 lbs

Cloud Flight S Connectivity

AnalogNo
Analog AudioNo
Analog/USB Audio LatencyN/A
Android LatencyN/A
Bluetooth VersionNo Bluetooth
ConnectionNo Wired Option
DetachableNo
Dock ChargingNo
LengthN/A
Line InNo
Line Of Sight RangeN/A
Line OutNo
Multi-Device PairingNo
NFC PairingNo
Non-BT Latency16 ms
Non-BT Line Of Sight Range137.00 ft (41.76 m)
Non-BT WirelessAudio + Microphone
Optical InputNo
PC Latency (SBC)N/A
PC Latency (aptX HD)N/A
PC Latency (aptX)N/A
PC Latency (aptX-LL)N/A
PS4 AnalogNo
PS4 Non-BT WirelessAudio + Microphone
PS4 Wired USBNo
PS5 AnalogNo
PS5 Non-BT WirelessAudio + Microphone
PS5 Wired USBNo
Power SupplyUSB
RCA InputNo
TypeWireless USB Dongle
USB AudioNo
USB InputYes
Wired USBNo
Xbox One AnalogNo
Xbox One Non-BT WirelessNo
Xbox One Wired USBNo
Xbox Series X|S AnalogNo
Xbox Series X|S Non-BT WirelessNo
Xbox Series X|S Wired USBNo
iOS LatencyN/A

Cloud Flight S Controls

Ease of useGood

Cloud Flight S Design

Additional ControlsSurround Sound
Call/Music ControlNo
Channel MixingYes
Clamping Force1.2 lbs
EnclosureClosed-Back
FeedbackDecent
H3.5" (8.9 cm)
L7.7" (19.6 cm)
Microphone ControlMute/Unmute
Noise Cancelling ControlNo
OS CompatibilityPC/PS4
Talk-ThroughNo
TransducerDynamic
Transmitter RequiredYes
TypeOver-ear
Volume202.00 in³ (3,310.17 cm³)
Volume ControlYes
W7.5" (19.1 cm)
WirelessYes

Cloud Flight S Isolation

Bass-0.81 dB
Mid-10.77 dB
Noise CancellingNo
Overall Attenuation-15.27 dB
Overall Leakage @ 1ft40.48 dB
Treble-34.98 dB

Cloud Flight S Microphone

BoomYes
Detachable BoomYes
FR Std. Dev.1.1 dB
HFE6,450.8 Hz
In-LineNo
IntegratedNo
LFE20 Hz
MicYes
Noise GateAlways On
Speech + Pink Noise Handling7.5
Speech + Subway Noise Handling7.5
Weighted THD6.435

Cloud Flight S Noise Handling

SpNR49.61 dB

Cloud Flight S Recording Quality

Gain24.88 dB

Cloud Flight S Sound

ANCNo ANC
Acoustic Space Excitation3.6
Avg. Std. Deviation0.79 dB
Bass Amount0.25 dB
CodecPCM, 24-bit, 48kHz
ConnectionWireless (Proprietary)
Dips1.99 dB
EQNo EQ
Firmware4.1.0.5
Head ModelingNo
Head TrackingNo
High-Bass0.22 dB
High-Mid0.25 dB
High-Treble-6.93 dB
Low-Bass-0.79 dB
Low-Frequency Extension22.45 Hz
Low-Mid-5.08 dB
Low-Treble-1.97 dB
MicrophoneBoom
Mid-Bass1.71 dB
Mid-Mid-0.88 dB
Mid-Treble-0.98 dB
Openness4.3
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)2.64 dB
PRTF Distance5.65 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)5.38 dB
Peaks2.02 dB
PowerOn
Room AmbienceNo
Speaker ModelingOn/Off
Std. Err.1.48 dB
Tip/PadDefault
Treble Amount-0.71 dB
Virtual SurroundYes
WHD @ 1000.181
WHD @ 900.285
Weighted Amplitude Mismatch0.15
Weighted Frequency Mismatch1.45
Weighted Group Delay0.35
Weighted Phase Mismatch4.34

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