Kingston announces its hyperx cloud mix bluetooth headset

Kingston has announced its first gaming headset with bluetooth technology, the new HyperX Cloud Mix that aims to make the experience of use on multiple devices more pleasant by dispensing with the need for cables.

HyperX Cloud Mix, the brand's first bluetooth headset

Using the universal Bluetooth standard means that it will pair so easily to your smartphone or tablet as well as your PC. HyperX Cloud Mix includes an internal microphone in addition to the removable boom microphone, thanks to which you can choose if you want a better quality microphone, or one to use on the street without singing.

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The HyperX Cloud Mix is not the first HyperX wireless headset, but its previous model relied on a USB device to connect to your machine wirelessly. Gaming headphone manufacturers have previously relied on these dongles to reduce latency and offer cross-compatibility between PCs and consoles. The Bluetooth connection has a number of advantages, mainly compatibility with all types of devices, although it supposedly has a higher latency and is more prone to interference.

The autonomy of these HyperX Cloud Mix is ​​20 hours, which is approximately the average for a wireless headset in 2018. Once the power runs out, they are charged through Micro USB, unfortunately, there is no USB Type-C. The device also offers the option of using it with a cable, so that if you run out of battery in the middle of the game, you can still continue using it.

Kingston HyperX Cloud Mix goes on sale for an approximate price of 200 euros, a very high figure that will be a drag for many users, it will be necessary to see if such an outlay is worth it.

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