HyperX Cloud Mix Buds review: good sound and battery life, lousy fit - The Verge

HyperX has released the $149.99 Cloud Mix Buds wireless earbuds that can connect via Bluetooth or with the included USB-C 2.4GHz transmitter. While sound and battery life are great, they’re lacking in comfort and fit.

HyperX has distilled some of its gaming headset know-how into a much more portable form factor: a set of wireless earbuds called the Cloud Mix Buds. These $149.99 earbuds largely replicate the standard features of over-ear gaming headphones, at least in terms of connectivity. They include a 2.4GHz USB-C transmitter that lets them pair to a PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, or an Android phone. They can also be paired to your phone or another device via Bluetooth.

I’ve spent a couple of weeks testing out the Cloud Mix Buds, both as my primary gaming headset and earbuds. Sound quality and battery life are two things that HyperX nailed with these. But even with those wins, there are key areas where the company fumbled, like comfort, fit (both of which HyperX usually gets right), and glitchy touch controls. In this case, the convenience of having one set of earbuds that works with everything doesn’t outweigh the cons.

https://www.theverge.com/23159564/hyperx-cloud-mix-buds-gaming-earbuds-review-specs

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