HyperX Cloud vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud Alpha
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.5 cm -
Width 15 cm -
Depth 9.5 cm -
Weight 337 g 336 g HyperX Cloud Alpha are lighter than HyperX Cloud headphones.
Colour - Black, red | Black
Body Material Aluminium Aluminium
Earpad Material Memory foam Memory foam
Headband Material Leatherette Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud 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.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <1% HyperX Cloud Alpha have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 98 dB HyperX Cloud Alpha have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud.
Impedance 41 Ohm 65 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 50 mm HyperX Cloud have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud Alpha
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - 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 Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -39 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 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud Alpha
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 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 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 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, volume control, dual-pin airplane adapter Detachable microphone
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Compliant Standards SGS -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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