In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. 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 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | 336 g | 280 g | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm | |
| Colour | Black, red | Black | - | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | Ultra-soft memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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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 | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | THX Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 12 - 28000 Hz | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 100 dB | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
| Impedance | 65 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 50 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Razer Triforce titanium | |
| Features | - | Razer HyperSpeed Wireless | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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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 | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Razer HyperClear | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. |
| Sensitivity | -43 dBV/Pascal | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1.8 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Features | - | Bendable microphone arm |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 70 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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| Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | - | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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