SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs HyperX Cloud II and Cloud Alpha

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

I always forget to add this caveat. If you're buying one of these for a laptop, the Cloud Alpha's mic might not be detected. Depends on your laptop, but I've never had any headset mic work with my laptop using the 3.5mm port. So USB is probably the way to go to ensure it works. The Cloud Alpha S is USB.

[@gnomisa]

Im video editor/producer and for work Im using AKG professional studio headphones. For gaming I was using Steelseries Siberia V2 and those had great sound overall but lacked build quality. thanks to your reviews (which I found best on the net) I bought HyperX cloud alpha and Im shocked how good the sound is and the build quality for the price is fantastic. I got them for only 55$ on sale. Comfort is great, they arent the lightest but that you cant feel that. I only miss retractable mic but that feature is double sword as the mechanism can brake the mike. Alphas can be used for music and video editing if needed so thats the testimony to their sound quality.

[@scrudover1247]

I rarely watch 20 minute reviews, but yours don't feel that long because you waste no time and go into detail with everything and anything that I feel other reviewers wouldn't catch/touch on.

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

Thanks! I script all my videos pretty tightly and trim all the fluff. I used to take speech classes 😅

[@tr1ckster726]

That was a very thorough and great review.

[@hagrid3847]

first time in my life to watch full 21 minutes on reviews video

[@haz1101]

I have the Steel Series Arctis 5 headset and it is pretty good so far. The mic is pretty good and people can hear me clearly . Also, I found out that the sonar software improves sound and mic quality even further. My friends were saying that the sonar presets actually made me sound better. Should you choose to activate the sonar software I recommend for microphone the Deep Voice preset, and turn on all settings to 0.5 with the exception of noise gate as the next one is an auto noise gate. Also I would turn down microphone volume down to -2.4db. As for head phones enable all settings to 0.4 and turn on sound boost to 7db. Overall great headset with sonar software.

[@haz1101]

Another thing that I would like to add is that the sonar software is still in beta and the only way to get it is though creating a steel series account

[@haz1101]

Also as of Jan 12th SteelSeries is offering codes for 3 months of discord nitro.

[@patrickmeyer4705]

Is the surround sound good… so do you hear enemy players well in game

[@jeremiahdempster454]

man, this made me miss OG warzone :(

[@RiccardoLulli]

Absolutely off-topic question: will you re-enable your videos to be shown on subscription feed? I keep missing them because I only watch my sub feed...

[@MrGeek76]

still great video in 2022

[@rajbhatt6482]

Thanks bro your video really helped me out to buy headphone

[@Bentenherkes]

I just bought Cloud Alpha yesterday and it has marginally good quality sound cause i tested Cloud II too in a tech market. But I have little cons about Alpha, it has a clamp force on just bottom of my ear and jaws. It is of pressure a lil bit and that makes me feel uncomfortable. I cant be sure it goes off ? Cloud II had more comfort. Will it go off ?

[@yasharnik1566]

helpful vid ty

[@itsyoboigucci7578]

Were u plugged in via USB dongle while u tested the Cloud 2?

[@werter490]

Bought the cloud alpha for 30 bucks at a flee market

[@aceapex3352]

That’s a great deal holy crap 👍

[@filipgrgas5394]

Any chance that you mess with EQ alpha better than Cloud2 so you think it have clearer sound and more details, or you are sure that alpha have simple better drivers?

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

Just better drivers. My first tests used no EQ so I could put them on an even playing field.

[@jenskarl3341]

what eq settings do u use in warzone cuz i have the hyperx cloud II and cant hear the footsteps?

[@siddharthajain6944]

Have you made video on Headset only for Music ? If Yes, where can i find. Just Subscribed.

[@Bentenherkes]

I just bought Cloud Alpha yesterday and it has marginally good quality sound cause i tested Cloud II too in a tech market. But I have little cons about Alpha, it has a clamp force on just bottom of my ear and jaws. It is of pressure a lil bit and that makes me feel uncomfortable. I cant be sure it goes off ? Cloud II had more comfort

[@zaid_ki_fiance]

Thx bro you are the best

[@mightyt-rex5634]

which is better for movies?

[@OfficiallyLilJack]

I have the hyperx cloud 2s🔥

[@kadirozipek8982]

Steelseries CS:GO is very bad even if we adjust the EQ, which headset is good for CSGO?

[@matan_levi]

Any razer krakan TE videos soon? I tested cloud 2 for couple min on rainbow six and i have to say my kraken TE sounded pretty much the same and the razer sound card/app makes them actually better option. I will test the cloud 2 again soon but this time for more than couple of min. But right now the TE are very good.

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

I think a Kraken video might be next. I bought the regular Kraken (not TE). Might get the TE in the future, but I already have a USB sound card from the BlackShark V2, so I can EQ them in Razer Synapse that way. So far I definitely like the Cloud 2 sound way better out the box. Clearer mids and highs. The Kraken's bass seems to have good potential, and I've got to mess with EQ on it before I make a final verdict. Like you said, that can improve the sound a lot.

[@matan_levi]

@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews the sound card is amazing. I hope the regular krakan is like the TE but with less features (sound card)

[@vr-shock237]

How about the steelseries 7+ comparing to the cloud II?

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

7+ is the exact same as the 5 except that it's wireless.

[@carlosepinoza7962]

do u recommend hyperx cloud revolver or arctis 5?

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

I don't have the revolver, haven't heard anything good about it but I can't say for sure.

[@hoanglampham]

100% go for hyperx. After using 6 months with arctis 5, mic is broken.... bad choice with steelseries

[@gametron5917]

[EDIT] Bought the Cloud II and they’re doing me great! For someone who’s mainly used the Rig600 and Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (headsets that I’d say have good bass), would you recommend Alpha/Alpha S to me?

[@W00NKII]

what do you think about the sound quality of the cloud II?

[@zaid_ki_fiance]

Which one should i buy my budget is around 65/70 dollars I wanted to buy headphones for soo long but couldn't choose any You look the best person to ask Please tell me

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

Cloud 2 has been on sale for about $70. I'd get that one if you can. Excellent comfort and good sound especially with EQ.

[@zaid_ki_fiance]

@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews thx mate

[@notpiccaboo142]

Im torn between Arctis 5 or Razer Blackshark V2. Which one should I choose please help!!

[@mars-x6y]

Its been 8 months since you last said that what did you choose?

[@aceapex3352]

Arctis 5 is better

[@13Dodo1992]

arctis 5 is ok for glasses wear?:D

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

Yes. Source: I'm wearing glasses in the video.

[@13Dodo1992]

@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews i see, because some reviews write... unfriendly glasses :D

[@slayerop8759]

What about Cloud alpha vs arctic 3

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

I have the Arctis 3 (review of it is on my site but not KZbin). It's basically just the Arctis 5 with less extra features. It has the same drivers and build (but no RGB), and it's tuned even more to boosted treble and less bass. Also there's no USB support, so it's only 3.5 mm. So pretty much the same conclusion as this video. I'd recommend the Alpha over the Arctis 3.

[@ziyadhardile9814]

@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews what about the arctis 7+ do you think the alpha/cloud 2 would be a better choice ?not in terms of price

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

@@ziyadhardile9814 Arctis 7+ has the same sound as the Arctis 5, so everything applies the same.

[@sauliusmangruda62]

Best music out of these?

[@sauliusmangruda62]

Music sound*

[@BadIntentStreamTechReviews]

@@sauliusmangruda62 Alpha

[@sauliusmangruda62]

@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews thanks

[@BigBooMama666]

u gonna blast look at me w those?

[@zXHawkxEyeXz]

Somebody didn't watch the video 💀

[@empty_peace]

*gift me a headphones buddy 😁*