Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Glorious vs HyperX
Glorious vs HyperX: the differences
| Compare |  Glorious |  HyperX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €59.99 | $29.99 |
| Warranty | 1 to 2 years | 2 years |
| Battery life | 170 hours | 300 hoursHigher |
| Markets | US, CA, FR, DE, GBCovers more | US |
Same on both: Wireless peripherals (Yes).
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Key differences
- HyperX scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.2.
- Battery life is higher at HyperX: 300 hours vs 170 hours.
- Support channels: only HyperX offers Phone.
- Products: only HyperX offers Controller.
- Platforms: only HyperX offers Xbox.
- Markets: only Glorious offers CA, FR, DE.
Our verdict on each
Glorious
Glorious suits players who want a single desk setup and a wireless headset that runs long between charges. It holds a 9.2 overall score here, with entry pricing of €59.99, 170 hours of listed battery life and cover of 1 to 2 years on a young US brand.
HyperX
HyperX suits gamers who want every desk peripheral from one brand, from headsets to controllers, and who would rather raise a problem by phone than by form. Entry pricing starts at $29.99, the warranty runs 2 years, and support covers email, chat and phone.
Score breakdown
| Area | Glorious | HyperX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry pricing at €59.99 sits below the €86.82 typical figure across brands compared on this site. | 9.5HigherEntry price of $29.99 sits mid-table at 15 of 47, not the cheapest entry on the site but not a premium one either. |
| Offer | 9.5Wireless audio with 170 hours of listed battery life, plus gaming keyboard, gaming mouse and gaming headset for a full desk. | 9.7HigherWarranty of 2 years ranks 5 of 40 brands, and wireless with 300 hours of battery covers an axis rivals match on one side only. |
| Trust | 9.2Founded 2014, with 1 to 2 years of cover and support on email, chat and help centre for buyers. | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Glorious | HyperX |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones and earbuds | 81 of 119 | 68 of 119 |
| Gaming headsets and controllers | 42 of 72 | 32 of 72 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Glorious | HyperX |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Gaming keyboard, Gaming mouse, Gaming headset | Gaming headset, Gaming mouse, Gaming keyboard, ControllerCovers more |
| Platforms | Pc, Playstation, Switch, Mobile | Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, MobileCovers more |
| Legal entity | Glorious LLC | HP Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2014 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Headphones and speakers
| Fact | Glorious | HyperX |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | No | YesHas it |
| Multi-room | No | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Glorious | HyperX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 to 2 yearsabove the median | 2 yearsabove the median | 1 |
| Battery life | 170 hourshighest quarter | 300 hourshighest quarter | 50 hours |
Median across 45 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Glorious
Pros
- The headset is wireless with 170 hours of listed battery life, well above the 60 typical figure for this category.
- gaming keyboard, gaming mouse and gaming headset covers gaming keyboards, gaming mice and gaming headsets, so a full desk setup can come from the same brand and the same support channels.
- Entry pricing of €59.99 sits below the €86.82 typical figure across the brands compared here.
Cons
- Noise cancelling is no, so the headset will not quiet a busy room on its own.
- Multiroom is no, which rules out pairing a second set for shared listening.
- Cover runs 1 to 2 years, the shorter end of what this group offers.
HyperX
Pros
- Entry pricing starts at $29.99, and HyperX ranks 15 of 47 brands on that figure, so the floor is mid-range rather than premium.
- A warranty of 2 years places HyperX at 5 of 40 brands ranked on cover length.
- Headsets, mice, keyboards and controllers all sit under one brand: gaming headset, gaming mouse and gaming keyboard, so one desk does not need several makers.
Cons
- The delivery information names US only, so buyers in other countries settle shipping and warranty terms before they order.
- Multiroom is a no, so a pair of earbuds serves one room or one commuter rather than shared playback across a home.
- Corsair already covers gaming headset, gaming keyboard and gaming mouse, so buyers who want only headsets, keyboards and mice have a shorter shortlist to work through.
Who each suits
Glorious
Who it suits
- Players who want a keyboard, mouse and headset from one maker.
- Anyone playing across more than one platform, given pc, playstation and switch.
- Headset buyers who put long battery life ahead of noise cancelling.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants controllers alongside a headset: HyperX lists gaming headset, gaming mouse and gaming keyboard, a wider gear mix than the gaming keyboard, gaming mouse and gaming headset sold here.
- Shoppers who need noise cancelling, since it is no for this audio range, or who want a phone line, since support runs on email, chat and help centre; CORSAIR's gaming headset, gaming keyboard and gaming mouse is the closer second range to weigh.
- Audio-only listeners who also want a desk: Skullcandy's gaming headset covers headsets alone, so that comparison stays in sound rather than a full setup.
HyperX
Who it suits
- Players on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch or mobile who want one name across the desk: pc, playstation and xbox.
- US buyers who want a phone line next to email and chat: email, chat and phone.
- First-time setup builders who start at $29.99 and add keyboards, mice or controllers later.
Who should look elsewhere
- Skullcandy buyers after a headset-only catalogue, since Skullcandy lists gaming headset.
- Buyers outside US, who may find Corsair or Turtle Beach easier for local delivery terms.
- Shoppers who want one maker for a headset and a controller and read both ranges side by side, since Turtle Beach covers controller, gaming headset and gaming keyboard.
Country by country
| Country | Glorious | HyperX |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Glorious
What does a Glorious headset cost?+
Entry pricing starts at €59.99, below the €86.82 typical figure across the brands compared here. That entry point covers a wireless headset with 170 hours of listed battery life, so the headline price buys a long-running unit. Cover of 1 to 2 years is the part to read before buying.
How long is the warranty on Glorious gear?+
Cover runs 1 to 2 years, so the term depends on the product. That is the shorter end of what this group offers, and the longest cover across brands compared here reaches 99. Buyers who keep a keyboard or mouse for years may want cover arranged beyond the standard term.
HyperX
How much does a HyperX headset cost at the entry point?+
Headsets start at $29.99. That places HyperX at 15 of 47 brands on entry price, which is a mid-table starting point rather than the cheapest floor on the site.
How long is the HyperX warranty?+
HyperX products carry 2 years of cover under the brand's limited warranty statement. On the site that ranks it 5 of 40 brands on warranty length, which places it above the middle of the field without being an outlier.