ASTRO A50 + Base Station vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASTRO A50 + Base Station and HyperX Cloud Alpha. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

ASTRO A50 + Base Station vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASTRO A50 + Base Station HyperX Cloud Alpha
Product Type Headset - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 380 g 336 g HyperX Cloud Alpha are lighter than ASTRO A50 + Base Station headphones.
Colour Black | Grey, black | Grey Black, red | Black
Body Material - Aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.14 m -
SOUND QUALITY ASTRO A50 + Base Station HyperX Cloud Alpha
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Dolby Headphone Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 13 - 27000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO A50 + Base Station.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 48 Ohm 65 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 118 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO A50 + Base Station.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE ASTRO A50 + Base Station HyperX Cloud Alpha
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 18000 Hz
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
Sensitivity - -43 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL ASTRO A50 + Base Station HyperX Cloud Alpha
Controls Mute Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE ASTRO A50 + Base Station HyperX Cloud Alpha
Cable Type Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Cable Length 1 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASTRO A50 + Base Station HyperX Cloud Alpha
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 15 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS ASTRO A50 + Base Station HyperX Cloud Alpha
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS ASTRO A50 + Base Station HyperX Cloud Alpha
Bundled with ASTRO Wireless XB1 5 GHz Base Station Transmitter/Charging Stand -
Included Accessories - Detachable microphone
Compatibility Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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