HyperX Releases Cloud White Edition Gaming Headset

Kingston just announced a white version of their HyperX headset.  While we have not had a chance to review this product, we have reviewed many other Kingston products. Here are the official details of this Kingston headset:

HyperX, a division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced the launch of HyperX Cloud White Edition. It features a stand-out white and black color scheme and the same award-winning comfort of its predecessor, HyperX Cloud Black Edition. The headset offers memory foam ear cushions, a soft leather-padded headband and an over-the-ear closed-cup design to get anyone in any game comfortably for long game play sessions.

HyperX Cloud White Edition delivers great audio performance with its large 53mm drivers so gamers can hear every word of dialogue, gunshot and explosion. The headset is versatile with its detachable microphone to make listening to music on smartphones and tablets easy and enjoyable with enhanced bass and crystal clear lows, mids and highs.

“The HyperX Cloud Black Edition headset has won many awards and has been very well-received since we launched it in April,” said Lawrence Yang, business manager, HyperX. “We are proud to add the White Edition now to give gamers and HyperX fans another headset choice with the same great comfort and sound as the original.”

HyperX Cloud White and Black Editions are compatible with PC and PS4™ as well as smartphones and tablets. It is the official headset of Intel Extreme Masters, Alliance Gaming, CNB e-Sports Club, SK-Gaming and Team Liquid. HyperX Cloud is backed by a two-year warranty and legendary HyperX reliability. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/hyperxcloud.

HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology encompassing high-speed DDR3 memory, SSDs, USB Flash drives, and headsets. Targeted at gamers, overclockers and enthusiasts, HyperX is known throughout the world for quality, performance and innovation.

HyperX Cloud White Edition Features and Specifications:

Headset:

• Transducer Type: dynamic Ø 53mm
• Frequency Response: 15Hz–25,000 Hz
• Nominal SPL: 98±3dB
• Operating principle: closed
• Nominal impedance: 60 Ω per system
• T.H.D.: < 2%
• Power handling capacity: 150mW
• Sound coupling to the ear: circumaural
• Ambient noise attenuation: approx. 20 dBa
• Headband pressure: 5N
• Weight with microphone and cable: 350g
• Cable length and type: 1m + 2m extension + 10cm iPhone
• Connection: mini stereo jack plug (3.5 mm)

Microphone:

• Transducer type: condenser (back electret)
• Operating principle: pressure gradient
• Polar pattern: cardioid
• Power supply: AB powering
• Supply voltage: 2V
• Current consumption: max 0.5 mA
• Nominal impedance: ≤2.2 kΩ
• Open circuit voltage: at f = 1kHz: 20 mV / Pa
• Frequency response: 100–12,000 Hz
• THD: 2% at f = 1kHz
• Max. SPL: 105dB SPL (THD≤1.0% at 1KHz)
• Microphone output: -39±3dB
• Length mic boom 150mm: (include gooseneck)
• Capsule diameter: Ø6*5 mm
• Connection: mini stereo jack plug (3.5mm)