HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset vs Rode NTH-100 Headphones
HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset vs Rode NTH-100 Headphones compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset or Rode NTH-100 Headphones? Get the HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset.
The HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $49.01.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset | Rode NTH-100 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 8.5/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset
Listening solution for creator monitoring, gaming, editing, and long-session comfort.
On paper the HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset takes driver size (53mm, +13mm) and frequency response (10Hz-21kHz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $49.01.
Leads on
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Driver Size +13mm53mm40mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
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Frequency Response10Hz-21kHz20Hz-20kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
Rode NTH-100 Headphones
Studio-style over-ear headphones with a detachable analog cable for monitoring and console controller audio.
It gives up driver size and frequency response to the HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset. That costs $49.01 more than the HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 3 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Fit Over-ear
- Enclosure Closed-back
- Active Noise Cancelling No
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset and Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
The largest gap is driver size, where the HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset leads — 53mm against 40mm. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 3 specs, including fit, enclosure and active noise cancelling. Two headphones from HyperX and Rode, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset or Rode NTH-100 Headphones?
Get the HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset. The HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $49.01.
What do the HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset and Rode NTH-100 Headphones have in common?
Both share 3 specifications in the catalog, including fit (Over-ear), enclosure (Closed-back) and active noise cancelling (No). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Rode NTH-100 Headphones worth the extra $49 over the HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset?
The Rode NTH-100 Headphones costs $199.00 against $149.99, a difference of $49. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.