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HyperX Cirro Buds Pro: A Complete Review
Kirstyn Amanda
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March 26, 2024
Our legacy at HyperX has been marked by crafting top-tier gaming gear for over two decades. From keyboards to headphones, our commitment to creating products that offer superior comfort, performance, and durability has solidified us as the go-to brand for gamers worldwide.
If you’re looking for true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds for your favourite podcasts, music, or mobile games, look no further than the HyperX Cirro Buds Pro. These earbuds blend affordability with premium features like active noise cancellation and low latency mode.
Read on to discover more about our HyperX Cirro Buds Pro in this review.
Design and build quality
When you look closer at the HyperX gaming earbuds, you’ll notice that we’ve kept its design simple with only our logo for branding. This minimalistic design ensures you can wear it during your commute or at the coffee shop without attracting unwanted attention.
Plus, you don’t have to worry about whether they will match your outfit, as the earbuds are available in black and blue or tan for those who need more variety in colour. However, the charging case is solely offered in black.
The Cirro Buds Pro earbuds are lightweight as they weigh about 4 grams each, and they are surprisingly comfortable to wear. They securely stay in place, so you can even go on walks or runs without worrying about them falling off. Also, they cover the ear well, which enhances sound performance and noise isolation. We’ve included three sizes of silicone ear tips, so be sure to test them out to see which fits you best.
We’ve also added infrared proximity sensors that automatically detect when the earbuds are removed from your ears, pause the media, and resume upon reinsertion. This handy feature ensures your buds are not lost if they accidentally come off.
These true wireless earbuds undergo rigorous testing to ensure durability and reliability. We’re confident they will exceed your expectations, so we back them with a two-year warranty.
Below are some tips on optimizing the HyperX Cirro Buds Pro for comfort and fit:
- If you feel pinching, looseness, or excess pressure after inserting the earphones, consider changing the size of the ear tip.
- Play around with the angle of the earbuds to find an optimum position for improved sound performance and comfort.
- Be mindful of your limits. Some people can wear true wireless earbuds for long hours without discomfort, while some experience discomfort quickly. Pay attention and take breaks as necessary.
- Regularly clean them following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Sound quality
Audio performance
We’ve equipped the HyperX Cirro Buds Pro with powerful 8 mm dynamic drivers to deliver an immersive audio experience with good bass levels and superb sound clarity. Expect games to come to life with rich mids and crisp highs that allow you to clearly and quickly hear heavy footsteps from enemies sneaking up from behind you or explosions and gunfire.
Sound quality
The HyperX headphones produce high-quality stereo sound.
They also handle vocals well to provide a versatile and balanced sound. That means that whether you’re listening to audiobooks, binging on your favourite shows, or making calls, rest assured you’ll hear every speaker’s voice with clarity.
Connectivity and integration
We’ve designed the HyperX earbuds using Bluetooth 5.2 technology to ensure you stay connected and keep getting lost in your playlist with minimal hiccups, even in crowded streets. The Bluetooth reaches a remarkable range of up to 10 meters, giving you the freedom to move around as you listen to the latest podcast without fear of dropouts.
You can easily connect it to several devices that support Bluetooth, like the Nintendo Switch™, smartphone, or PC, to enjoy playing mobile games and watching movies. They are not compatible with PlayStation or Xbox gaming consoles. However, you can get around this by connecting these gaming earbuds directly to your smart TV connected to the console.
You can also pair multiple devices simultaneously. When this happens, these gaming earbuds will prioritize audio from the most recent device once it starts and pause the audio from the first device. It can remember up to nine paired devices.
Here is how you can pair the Cirro Buds Pro with your device:
- Make sure the earbuds and charging case have sufficient charge.
- Once you power the earbuds on, they will enter pairing mode automatically.
- Enable Bluetooth on your device and scan.
- Then, select “HyperX Cirro Buds Pro” to pair.
Battery life and charging
The Cirro Buds Pro offers varying battery life based on usage factors such as volume levels and the activation of noise control modes. When ANC, ambient sound, and low latency modes are switched off, these earbuds provide an impressive 7 hours of continuous listening on a single charge. Paired with the charging case, you can extend this playtime to up to 35 hours.
However, enabling specific modes affects the duration: with ANC activated, you get 4.5 hours; gaming mode grants 4 hours, and ambient mode yields 5 hours of listening time from a single charge.
When your earbuds run low on power, a 40-minute charge rejuvenates them swiftly, while the charging case requires approximately 2 hours for a full charge. If both the earbuds and the case are drained, they can be fully charged within 3 hours.
Features and functionality
Let’s take a look at the key features of the HyperX earbuds:
Touch controls
Our engineers have built the Cirro Buds Pro with a haptic touch sensor on each earbud to enable you to easily control media playback, calls, or mode activation through easy-to-follow taps or presses. For instance, a single tap on either earbud can answer a call, while a double tap ends it.
Notably, tapping the left or right earbud can trigger different actions. For example, tapping the left one when listening to music skips to the previous song, while tapping the right one moves to the next track in your playlist.
You don’t have to guess how the controls work, as our package includes a helpful manual detailing how to use these touch controls. They’re also easy to memorize as they don’t change, and you’ll be a pro within no time.
Voice assistant compatibility
We’ve also designed these earbuds to seamlessly integrate with your preferred voice assistant, be it Alexa or Siri, to give you hands-free control over music and calls. Activating the voice assistant is as simple as a long press on the left earbud.
Low-latency audio
Gaming requires swift audio responsiveness, which our Cirro Buds Pro delivers. A triple tap on the left earbud activates gaming mode, achieving an impressive 90 ms low latency connection for real-time audio crucial for picking up subtle in-game cues.
Ambiance sound mode
For outdoor activities like jogging or commuting to school or work, the ambiance sound mode allows some external noise to filter through while wearing the buds to keep you aware of your surroundings without removing them.
Hybrid ANC
These gaming earbuds excel in noise reduction as we’ve crafted them with dual microphones per earbud. They reduce wind and drown other noises, such as fan and street noise, letting you immerse yourself fully in your favourite audiobook or game. This noise cancellation feature sets the Cirro Buds Pro apart as one of the best budget true wireless earbuds.
Additionally, it’s important to note that earbuds that fit you well also block off external noise.
IPX4 rating
Our HyperX gaming earbuds are IPX4-rated, which means that they have passed standards that show they are durable against sweat during workouts and accidental spills, making them resilient in various conditions.
Microphone performance
We’ve equipped the HyperX Cirro Buds Pro with an omnidirectional microphone array comprising two microphones per earbud, complete with built-in noise cancellation. These elements work harmoniously to minimize external noise to ensure you can hear and be heard clearly.
While the earbuds perform decently in gaming communication platforms like Discord or Steam, for an optimal experience, especially in gaming, we recommend that you opt for over-ear headphones equipped with a dedicated boom mic and advanced noise cancellation capabilities.
HyperX Cirro Buds Pro benefits
- Presence of hybrid ANC that delivers an immersive and focused listening experience.
- They have ambiance sound mode that keeps you aware of your surroundings without removing the buds.
- They are comfortable and fit securely for enjoyable wear.
- They have low-latency audio, which minimizes delays for an enhanced experience.
- Their intuitive touch controls add convenience.
Summary
In this article, we’ve explored the features of our latest true wireless earbuds. But the question remains: is the HyperX Cirro Buds Pro worth buying? Absolutely. These gaming earbuds offer exceptional value by providing functionalities commonly found in premium TWS earbuds, such as ANC.
Whether you're a dedicated gamer, a student, or someone seeking quality wireless earbuds on a budget, the Cirro Buds Pro is an ideal companion.
