HyperX Cloud Silver vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Silver and HyperX Cloud Alpha S. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Silver vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.934 cm
Width - 13.5 cm
Depth - 9.23 cm
Weight 322 g 321 g HyperX Cloud Alpha S are lighter than HyperX Cloud Silver headphones.
Colour Silver Blackout | Black
Body Material Aluminium Aluminium
Earpad Material Memory foam Leatherette
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 15 - 25000 Hz 13 - 27000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Silver.
Max Input Power 300 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <1% HyperX Cloud Alpha S 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 S.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
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 -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume
CABLE HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Headset cable - 1 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Silver HyperX Cloud Alpha S
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 S
Included Accessories Detachable microphone Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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