Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and HyperX CloudX Stinger. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 336 g | 275 g | HyperX CloudX Stinger are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones. |
Colour | Black, red | Black | - | |
Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 18 - 23000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than HyperX CloudX Stinger. |
Max Input Power | - | 500 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | <2% | HyperX Cloud Alpha have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 65 Ohm | 30 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 102 dB | |
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 CloudX Stinger |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | 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 | 50 - 18000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -43 dBV/Pascal | -40 dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, microphone on/off |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | - | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |