HyperX Cloud II Wireless
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HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset
Category: Wireless Gaming Headset / Audio Peripheral • Model / Gen: Cloud II HX-HSCAW-BK, 4P5P0AA#ABA Release Date: 2020-12-16 • Status: End of sale Classification Date: 2025-10-20 • Official Website | |
Contents
Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | None | [No public reports found. 🔗 Proof] | As a peripheral from a major brand (HP/HyperX), the risk of supply chain tampering is low. |
| Known vulnerabilities | None | 🔗 Proof | The device's functionality is relatively simple (audio transmission). The primary attack surface is its wireless dongle and companion software. No significant, publicly documented vulnerabilities have been found. |
| Prior attacks | None | 🔗 Proof | This type of device is not a typical target for cyberattacks, as it has limited data processing capabilities. |
| Updatability | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Firmware updates are possible but infrequent. The update process is tied to the NGENUITY software ecosystem, which may not be as seamless or regularly updated as mainstream OS patches. |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | [No public reports found. 🔗 Proof] | The headset pairs with its specific USB dongle. There is no complex authentication with cloud services, but the dongle-handshake provides a basic level of device pairing. |
| Communications | Encrypted with obselete encryption | 🔗 Proof | While the proprietary 2.4GHz link is likely encoded to prevent casual interference, it may not implement the latest, audited encryption standards (like AES-256) that are common in modern Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The primary risk is eavesdropping, though the value of intercepted audio game data is low. |
| Storage | No encryption | [No public reports found. 🔗 Proof] | The headset does not store user data. Any settings saved are basic audio profiles. Encryption is not applicable. |
| Category Score | Score: 3 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
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| Account management | Absent | [No public reports found. 🔗 Proof] | The headset and NGENUITY software (for basic functions) do not require a user account. |
| Authentication | Absent | [No public reports found. 🔗 Proof] | There is no user authentication to use the headset itself. It is a plug-and-play peripheral. |
| Brute-force protection | Absent | [No public reports found. 🔗 Proof] | Not applicable due to lack of authentication. |
| Event logging | Absent | [No public reports found. 🔗 Proof] | The device does not log access events. |
| Passwords | Default/Common/Easy to guess | [No public reports found. 🔗 Proof] | The pairing between the headset and dongle uses a default, factory-set identifier. There is no user-facing password. |
| Category Score | Score: 3 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
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| Operating System & App | Platform-dependent (PC, PS4, PS5) (Companion App: NGENUITY (Required for firmware updates and advanced settings)) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: Integrated DSP (Digital Signal Processor) • GPU: N/A |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: Embedded memory for profile storage (via NGENUITY) • Storage: N/A |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery, up to 30 hours • Power: USB-C for charging • Charging: USB-C |
| Display & Camera | Display: N/A • Camera: N/A |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: 53mm drivers with Virtual 7.1 surround sound • Connectivity: 2.4GHz Wireless via USB Dongle |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: Ear cup: 100mm x 99.5mm x 58.5mm • Mass: 309 g |
