Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and HyperX Cloud Alpha S. 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 Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 19.934 cm | |
| Width | - | 13.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9.23 cm | |
| Weight | 294 g | 321 g | HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black, red | Blackout | Black | |
| Body Material | Leatherette | Aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette, memory foam | Leatherette | |
| Headband Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Design | Games | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 20 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 21000 Hz | 13 - 27000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <2% | <1% | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Core. |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 98 dB | HyperX Cloud Core have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha S. |
| Impedance | 60 Ohm | 65 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 53 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud Alpha S. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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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 | - | HyperX Cloud Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 12000 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S 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 | -38 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 S |
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| Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 50 cm | Headset cable - 1 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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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 S |
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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 S |
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| Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | |
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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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