Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha S and AKG Y400. 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 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | AKG Y400 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 19.934 cm | - | |
| Width | 13.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 9.23 cm | - | |
| Weight | 321 g | 170 g | AKG Y400 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha S headphones. |
| Colour | Blackout | Black | Black | Blue | Rose gold | Green | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | AKG Y400 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than AKG Y400. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 106 dB/mW | AKG Y400 have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha S. |
| Impedance | 65 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | AKG Y400 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | AKG Y400 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume | Power on/off, volume control |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | AKG Y400 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1 m | USB-C charge cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | AKG Y400 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
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| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | AKG Y400 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | AKG Y400 |
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| Included Accessories | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | - | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |