HyperX Cloud Silver vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Silver and HyperX Cloud Alpha. 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 Silver vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g 336 g HyperX Cloud Silver are lighter than HyperX Cloud Silver headphones.
Colour Silver Black, red | Black
Body Material Aluminium Aluminium
Earpad Material Memory foam Memory foam
Headband Material Leatherette Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 25000 Hz 13 - 27000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Silver.
Max Input Power 300 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <1% HyperX Cloud Alpha have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Silver.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 60 Ohm 65 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 50 mm HyperX Cloud Silver have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 50 - 18000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz -
Sensitivity -39 dB -43 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha
Included Accessories Detachable microphone Detachable microphone
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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