Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and Razer Barracuda X. 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 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Series | - | Gaming | |
| Weight | 336 g | 250 g | Razer Barracuda X are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones. |
| Colour | Black, red | Black | Quartz | Black | Mercury | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | FlowKnit memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer Barracuda X are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 96 dB/mW | HyperX Cloud Alpha have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Impedance | 65 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Razer Triforce titanium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Cardioid (uni-directional) | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Sensitivity | -43 dBV/Pascal | -42 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1.5 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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