In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha S and MSI Immerse GH40 ENC. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-A | |
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Height | 19.934 cm | 20.4 cm | |
Width | 13.5 cm | 18.2 cm | |
Depth | 9.23 cm | 8.3 cm | |
Weight | 321 g | 268 g | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha S headphones. |
Colour | Blackout | Black | - | |
Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than MSI Immerse GH40 ENC. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 95 dB | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have higher sensitivity than MSI Immerse GH40 ENC. |
Impedance | 65 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than MSI Immerse GH40 ENC. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than MSI Immerse GH40 ENC. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -42 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2.2 kOhm |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume | Volume, microphone on/off, play/pause |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1 m | - | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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Included Accessories | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | - | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |