HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. RIG 500 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and RIG 500 PRO. 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. RIG 500 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha RIG 500 PRO
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 336 g 323 g RIG 500 PRO are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones.
Colour Black, red | Black -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Leatherette Metal
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Alpha RIG 500 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes RIG 500 PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Frequency Response 13 - 27000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than RIG 500 PRO.
Max Input Power - 40 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 111 dB RIG 500 PRO have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Impedance 65 Ohm 33 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Alpha RIG 500 PRO
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
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.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than RIG 500 PRO.
Sensitivity -43 dBV/Pascal -45 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 42 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Alpha RIG 500 PRO
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Microphone on/mute
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha RIG 500 PRO
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Audio cable
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha RIG 500 PRO
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha RIG 500 PRO
Included Accessories Detachable microphone -
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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