Setup test: HyperX: mouse, keyboard, headset and Qi

Originally primarily known for headsets, HyperX, Kingston's gaming division, has now established itself as a peripheral manufacturer and is wrestling some of the market share away from the big players thanks to a good mix of moderate prices and high quality. With the Cloud Flight S, the manufacturer has now launched a new wireless headset. We tested the same directly in conjunction with other peripherals, namely the wireless mouse HyperX Pulsefire Dart, the mouse pad Fury Ultra and the keyboard HyperX Alloy Origins. The clue: wireless charging with Qi!

Headset: HyperX Cloud Flight S (169.99 euros)

Let's start with the latest setup product, which is now available for just under € 170. The HyperX Cloud Flight S is a wireless headset for PC and PS4, which like most of its peers works in 2.4 GHz mode with a range of over 15 meters. It is connected using a USB dongle, a Type-C to USB cable is used for charging, and the USB plug ends up in the computer. Too bad: the charging cable is very short. If the battery is empty, cable operation is rather difficult. However, this should be rare anyway, with the Flight S not running out of steam so quickly with a runtime of 25 to 30 hours.

At 310 grams without the detachable microphone, the Cloud Flight S is comparatively light for a wireless headset. Apart from that, you won't notice much of the weight thanks to the comfortable seat. The rotating ear cups are provided with soft, thick and relatively spacious pads. The side pressure is barely noticeable, so that even glasses wearers do not have to resort to headache tablets. Overall, the workmanship is high quality and makes a robust impression, as always with HyperX.

HyperX brought a little creativity to the controls, at least in part. The volume control on the right shell and the power and surround button on the left shell are still quite classic. The four vaults on the outer panel of the left shell are more interesting. This allows you to regulate the game chat balance, activate / deactivate the mic monitoring and switch the microphone on and off. It's easy to remember where each function is located.

What we don't find on the Cloud Flight S is a jack connection. The headset is fully designed for wireless operation via USB. That's a good thing, because it can only really shine in surround mode, while the normal stereo mode is rather weak. In 7.1 mode, it convinces with juicy surround sound and good mix, which is made for gaming. The basses are crisp without being too loud, the highs are clear, the mids are strong and the directional perception is also very good.

Even films come into their own on a PC or console, the Flight S is not quite ideal for music, but it can also work quite well in an emergency. When it comes to games, the 50 mm drivers with 10 to 22,000 Hz do a really good job. There is also little to complain about in voice chat. The microphone lacks a pop protection, but convinces with clear voice transmission without annoying background noise. The Discord and Teamspeak certifications were rightly granted.

A special feature of the HyperX Cloud Flight S should not go unmentioned: the headset does not have to be charged via cable. It is also Qi certified for wireless charging. So if you have a Qi-compatible loading area somewhere, you can simply place the headset on it with the left ear cup and pump it up without stripping. By the way, HyperX itself offers a Qi charging station, with which even two devices can be charged in parallel. You will learn why this is interesting later in the text.

A sticking point should be mentioned: the configuration and operation of the headset can also be carried out using free HyperX Ngenuity software. If you're lucky, because with the current beta version of the software, we always had the problem that the connected and connected headset was not recognized. The setting options are also minimalistic, more complex options such as an equalizer or creating your own presets are not available. We hope to update the software soon to address these issues.