Welcome to 2026. It’s the year we all hoped PC hardware would finally get cheaper, so we could build new PCs without breaking the bank. Unfortunately, none of this has come true. Our beloved AI companions, like ChatGPT, have bought up most of the RAM that will be produced over the next few years, increasing prices and limiting accessibility. This means that if you were thinking about building a PC, your budget will need to increase, or you’ll need to cut corners on accessories. That’s exactly where HyperX’s Cloud Jet Dual Wireless headphones come into play. These gaming headphones cost ₹4,999 (or $50) and offer wireless connectivity via both a dongle and Bluetooth, a claimed 25 hours of battery life, and 40mm drivers.

Those are quite decent specs for not a lot of money, and that made me wonder: where has HP cut corners? To find out, I called my friends, got the Cloud Jet Wireless in for a review, and used it as my primary gaming headset, with both my phone and the Asus ROG XBOX Ally.

Design & Comfort

HyperX hasn’t tried to revolutionize headphones with the Cloud Jet Wireless. In fact, they look exactly how you’d expect them to. And I quite like it. The blue headphones add a touch of uniqueness to a somewhat black-ish, stale world, all while remaining conventional. Inside the box, you get the headphones, along with the 2.4 GHz dongle, and that’s it. These don’t fold like others, so travelling with them could be a challenge.

The left side of the headphones houses all the controls. This includes a power/pairing button, a USB-C charging port, a toggle to switch between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modes, and a physical volume adjuster. I can’t stress enough how much I love physical volume controls, as they work 100% of the time without needing to fiddle with annoying touch controls.

What HP has nailed out of the park is the comfort. The headphones are light, weighing under 300 grams. This allows them to feel natural while sitting on the head. Speaking of that, there’s a very niche elastic headband that distributes the weight perfectly, adding comfort. The mesh ear cushions are large and do a fantastic job of enveloping you in sound without clamping your ears too hard. I wore the Cloud Jet headphones for a three-hour BGMI marathon at night and never once felt uncomfortable. My ears also tend to heat up during intense battles, which can make over-the-ear headphones uncomfortable, but it wasn’t an issue here.

Sound Quality

Gamers are perhaps the most picky buyers on the market. They need the best specs at the lowest price and don’t want to compromise on anything. Well, that can’t be true for everything. Brands have to cut certain corners to achieve a lower price. However, with the Cloud Jet Wireless, sound isn’t where corners have been cut. In fact, the audio on these headphones punches way above their weight. In games like F1 2025, Forza Motorsport, and COD Modern Warfare, I noticed the sound was punchy with bass, which was necessary to feel the explosions. I could hear faint footsteps in games like Counter-Strike, which wasn’t enough to improve my trash skills, but did help me not get killed by a knife every time. Beyond that, the dialogues were clear, and the treble is decent as well.

Music listening sessions were better than many budget TWS earbuds I’ve tested, but not amazing. Songs with plenty of instruments will lack separation, but if you haven’t been testing headphones for a living like me, the difference isn’t that much.

If I had to pick one reason to buy the Cloud Jet Wireless, it would be the mic. The swivel-to-activate feature is what every single gaming headphone should adopt, simply because it’s convenient. Want to talk to your gaming buddies? Just swivel the mic down, and it’s activated. Swivel it back, and it’s disabled without needing to fiddle with the PC or game settings. Even the quality is really good. My teammates reported hearing me loud and clear, with little background noise.

Battery Life

HP claims the Cloud Wireless headphones can last 25 hours on Bluetooth 5.2 or 20 hours on 2.4 GHz mode. I found these claims to be plenty accurate. During my review period, when usage was split between a few hours of music listening at about 75% volume and gaming, I hit 23 hours. That translates to more than a week of use — more than enough for most people. Charging is handled via the USB-C port, which is a very nice feature if you don’t like carrying multiple cables, like me. The only gripe was the charging time, which, at 4 hours from empty to full, is a bit slow.

Verdict

At ₹4,999 ($50), the HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless headphones are hard to beat. They serve as a great entry point for someone looking to get a dedicated pair of gaming headphones without breaking the bank. They connect with all the consoles, including PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck, sound pretty decent, and fit snugly on your head without causing any discomfort. Combine all that with a battery life that lasts for weeks, and I’d be using them as my primary gaming headphones. If you’re in the market for such a thing, these HyperX headphones are hard to ignore.