Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and HyperX Cloud Orbit 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 | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Weight | 336 g | 368 g | HyperX Cloud Alpha are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones. |
| Colour | Black, red | Black | Gun metal black | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Planar magnetic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Waves Nx 3D audio | |
| Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 10 - 50000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Orbit S offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | <0.1% | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 65 Ohm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 120 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 100 mm | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-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 | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
Headset cable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m USB-C cable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Battery Life | - | 10 hours | |
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| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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