SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs HyperX Cloud II and Cloud Alpha

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
  • Includes mic tests. The SteelSeries Arctis 5, HyperX Cloud II and Cloud Alpha are wired gaming headsets. The Arctis 5 has customizable RGB and has companion software for customizing the EQ, RGB, and mic. The chat/game mix only works with PC and Mac.
    0:00 Intro
    0:15 Overview and differences
    3:58 Headphone audio quality
    8:10 Arctis 5 SteelSeries Engine Software
    8:45 Surround Sound
    13:01 Microphone Audio Quality
    16:43 Comfort and Build Quality
    21:19 Verdict
    SteelSeries Arctis 5: amzn.to/38Aawrw
    HyperX Cloud II: amzn.to/3xvVKN0
    HyperX Cloud Alpha: amzn.to/3wIAzY0
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  • @BadIntentStreamTechReviews
    @BadIntentStreamTechReviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @scrudover1247
    @scrudover1247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    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
      @BadIntentStreamTechReviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @tr1ckster726
    @tr1ckster726 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was a very thorough and great review.

  • @gnomisa
    @gnomisa ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @RiccardoLulli
    @RiccardoLulli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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...

  • @siddharthajain6944
    @siddharthajain6944 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jenskarl3341
    @jenskarl3341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rajbhatt6482
    @rajbhatt6482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks bro your video really helped me out to buy headphone

  • @yasharnik1566
    @yasharnik1566 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    helpful vid ty

  • @hagrid3847
    @hagrid3847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @sugoi1789
    @sugoi1789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx bro you are the best

  • @Bentenherkes
    @Bentenherkes ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ?

  • @itsyoboigucci7578
    @itsyoboigucci7578 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MrGeek76
    @MrGeek76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    still great video in 2022

  • @filipgrgas5394
    @filipgrgas5394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @BadIntentStreamTechReviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Bentenherkes
    @Bentenherkes ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @mightyt-rex5634
    @mightyt-rex5634 ปีที่แล้ว

    which is better for movies?

  • @kadirozipek8982
    @kadirozipek8982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @matan_levi
    @matan_levi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @BadIntentStreamTechReviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @matan_levi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @haz1101
    @haz1101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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
      @haz1101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @haz1101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @patrickmeyer4705
      @patrickmeyer4705 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @vr-shock237
    @vr-shock237 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @OfficiallyLilJack
    @OfficiallyLilJack ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the hyperx cloud 2s🔥

  • @carlosepinoza7962
    @carlosepinoza7962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    do u recommend hyperx cloud revolver or arctis 5?

    • @BadIntentStreamTechReviews
      @BadIntentStreamTechReviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @hoanglampham
      @hoanglampham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @notpiccaboo142
    @notpiccaboo142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @juangabrielgopiao13
      @juangabrielgopiao13 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @aceapex3352
      @aceapex3352 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Arctis 5 is better

  • @jeremiahdempster454
    @jeremiahdempster454 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    man, this made me miss OG warzone :(

  • @gametron5917
    @gametron5917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    [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?

    • @justgamer4785
      @justgamer4785 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alpha s is bettee

    • @W00NKII
      @W00NKII 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sugoi1789
    @sugoi1789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @BadIntentStreamTechReviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @sugoi1789
      @sugoi1789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BadIntentStreamTechReviews thx mate

  • @13Dodo1992
    @13Dodo1992 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    arctis 5 is ok for glasses wear?:D

    • @BadIntentStreamTechReviews
      @BadIntentStreamTechReviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @13Dodo1992
      @13Dodo1992 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @slayerop8759
    @slayerop8759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Cloud alpha vs arctic 3

    • @BadIntentStreamTechReviews
      @BadIntentStreamTechReviews  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have the Arctis 3 (review of it is on my site but not TH-cam). 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
      @ziyadhardile9814 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @BadIntentStreamTechReviews
      @BadIntentStreamTechReviews  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @werter490
    @werter490 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bought the cloud alpha for 30 bucks at a flee market

    • @aceapex3352
      @aceapex3352 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s a great deal holy crap 👍

  • @sauliusmangruda62
    @sauliusmangruda62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best music out of these?

  • @empty_peace
    @empty_peace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *gift me a headphones buddy 😁*