HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and HyperX Cloud Alpha S. 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

HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.934 cm
Width - 13.5 cm
Depth - 9.23 cm
Weight 336 g 321 g HyperX Cloud Alpha S are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones.
Colour Black, red | Black Blackout | Black
Body Material Aluminium Aluminium
Earpad Material Memory foam Leatherette
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 13 - 27000 Hz 13 - 27000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% <1% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 65 Ohm 65 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 50 - 18000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -43 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Headset cable - 1 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Included Accessories Detachable microphone Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box
Compatibility Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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