Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and HyperX Cloud Alpha. 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 Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 294 g | 336 g | HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black, red | Black, red | Black | |
| Body Material | Leatherette | Aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette, memory foam | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Aluminium | Leatherette | |
| Design | Games | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 20 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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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 | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X | - | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 21000 Hz | 13 - 27000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <2% | <1% | HyperX Cloud Alpha have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Core. |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 98 dB | HyperX Cloud Core have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
| Impedance | 60 Ohm | 65 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 53 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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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 | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 12000 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core. |
| Audio Input Details | Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 2% | - | |
| Sensitivity | -44 dBV/Pascal | -43 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 105 dB | - | |
| Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) | 2 V | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/off |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 50 cm | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.3 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Battery Type | Lithium polymer | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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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 Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone | Detachable microphone | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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