HyperX Cloud II Wireless
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Classification
| HyperX Cloud II Wireless | |
|---|---|
| Classification | |
| Grade | D |
| Calculator version | 1 |
| Classification date | 2025-10-20 |
| Information | |
| Name | HyperX Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset |
| Brand by Parent | HyperX (A division of HP Inc.) by HP Inc. |
| Generation | Cloud II |
| Model(s) | HX-HSCAW-BK, 4P5P0AA#ABA |
| Release date | 2020-12-16 |
| Type/Category | Wireless Gaming Headset / Audio Peripheral |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | End of sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | Ear cup: 100mm x 99.5mm x 58.5mm |
| Mass | 309 g |
| Operating system | Platform-dependent (PC, PS4, PS5) |
| Companion App | NGENUITY (Required for firmware updates and advanced settings) |
| CPU | Integrated DSP (Digital Signal Processor) |
| GPU | N/A |
| Memory | Embedded memory for profile storage (via NGENUITY) |
| Storage | N/A |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-Polymer battery, up to 30 hours |
| Power | USB-C for charging |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Display | N/A |
| Camera | N/A |
| Sound | 53mm drivers with Virtual 7.1 surround sound |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz Wireless via USB Dongle |
| Device | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | None | [No public reports found.] | As a peripheral from a major brand (HP/HyperX), the risk of supply chain tampering is low. |
| Known vulnerabilities | None | [2] | 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 | [3] | This type of device is not a typical target for cyberattacks, as it has limited data processing capabilities. |
| Updatability | Rare | [4] | 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 | 2 | ||
| System | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | [No public reports found.] | 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 | [5] | 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.] | The headset does not store user data. Any settings saved are basic audio profiles. Encryption is not applicable. |
| Category score | 3 | ||
| User Authentication | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Account management | Absent | [No public reports found.] | The headset and NGENUITY software (for basic functions) do not require a user account. |
| Authentication | Absent | [No public reports found.] | 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.] | Not applicable due to lack of authentication. |
| Event logging | Absent | [No public reports found.] | The device does not log access events. |
| Passwords | Default/Common/Easy to guess | [No public reports found.] | The pairing between the headset and dongle uses a default, factory-set identifier. There is no user-facing password. |
| Category score | 3 | ||
| Grade | D |
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