When comparing Plantronics GameCom 780 Gaming Headset with Surround Sound vs HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset, the Slant community recommends HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset for most people. In the question“What are the best headphones with a microphone under $100 for gaming?” HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset is ranked 2nd while Plantronics GameCom 780 Gaming Headset with Surround Sound is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset is:
The headset comes with its own carrying bag, extra ear cups and an optional 7.1 USB sound card.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Dolby 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound works well
Plantronics uses Dolby's well-established 7.1 Surround Sound specificiation in order to provide a virtual surround sound audio-environment, ant it succeeds. Although the headset only has two speakers, the virtual surround works well and the eight different channels are certainly distinguishable and it definitely helps with spatial awareness in certain games.
Pro Great sound quality
Many users and reviewers praise the GameCom 780 for it's great sound quality, especially for a headset in this price category. The headset features a pretty balanced sound reproduction, with great representation in lower and higher tones, but a tad less bass.
Pro High comfort
The earpads used in the Plantronics GameCom 780 is fairly large and are over-ear but is fairly light, which results in a comfortable wearing experience, even after hours of use. The cushions are soft and the earcups can be twisted 90 degrees - ideal for resting the headset on your shoulders.
Pro Microphone sound quality
Not only the speakers of the GameCom 780 are praised, but the microphone received a lot of positive critique as well. Users are reporting crystal clear microphone audio.
Pro Included accessories
The headset comes with its own carrying bag, extra ear cups and an optional 7.1 USB sound card.
Pro Has excellent sound reproduction and virtual 7.1 surround
The headset offers a fantastic sound reproduction that is only rivaled by substantially higher-priced headsets. The Cloud II also offers a great balance between all the different tones and is widely regarded as one of the best all-round gaming headsets on the market. The Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound is also reproduced very well.
Pro Advanced audio control box
Surround sound as well as volume controls can be toggled with the touch of a button.
Pro Supports noise & echo cancelling
Pro Solid build quality
The HyperX Cloud II headset doesn't feel cheap at all and feels like a very sturdy and rigid product. In short, build quality is excellent.
Pro Great detachable microphone
The microphone on the HyperX II is detachable, so you don't need to carry the microphone on the headset at all times. Sound quality of the microphone is also great.
Pro Good memory foam for improved comfort
HyperX uses memory foam on its earcups to let the headset adapt to the shape of your ear for improved comfort.
Cons
Con Questionable build quality
Users and reviewers are divided regarding the build quality of the headset. Many buyers of the GameCom 780 don't have any complaints about the build quality at all, while others have reported weak overall build quality, easily breakable headphones and the formation of rust on the metal elements.
Con Earcups attract a lot of dust
Some users are reporting that the material placed on the earcups attracts a lot of dust.
Con Software doesn't allow tweaking
The software provided with the headset is fairly simple and doesn't allow for much tweaking. If you'd like to adjust the sound on the GameCom 780, you'll have to install third party software. The software is however useful to change from a gaming profile, to music or movie profiles.
Con Feels tight on the head
The ear cups provide a lot of pressure which makes the headset feel tight on your head and can cause discomfort when using the HyperX Cloud II in longer sessions.
Con Short 3,5mm cable
The cable of the HyperX II is split up in two parts. The headset itself has a 43 inch (110 cm) cable, which can be a little bit on the short side depending on where your audio-ports are located. If you use the full length of the headset with a USB-port, the full length equals to around 10 feet (305 cm).