Side by side comparison and review of CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE and HyperX Cloud Alpha S. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | 
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.5 cm | 19.934 cm | |
| Width | 17 cm | 13.5 cm | |
| Depth | 10 cm | 9.23 cm | |
| Weight | 380 g | 321 g | HyperX Cloud Alpha S are lighter than CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE headphones. | 
| Colour | Espresso | Steel grey | Blackout | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | Leatherette | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 18 m | - | 
| SOUND QUALITY | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | 
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | 13 - 27000 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha S. | 
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB +/- 3dB | 98 dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha S. | 
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 65 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 50 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. | 
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | 
| MICROPHONE | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | 
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE. | 
| Audio Input Details | Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm | - | |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2 kOhm | - | 
| REMOTE CONTROL | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | 
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| Controls | Volume | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume | 
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| CABLE | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | 
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 1.8 m Audio cable - 1.5 m | Headset cable - 1 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | 
| FEATURES | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | 
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| Additional Functions | RGB lighting | - | 
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | 
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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| Battery Capacity | 1200 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | 
| CONNECTIONS | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | 
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| Connector Type | USB Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | 
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| OTHERS | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | 
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| Included Accessories | Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |