Razer Kraken vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Kraken 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

Razer Kraken vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g 336 g Razer Kraken are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green Black, red | Black
Body Material Aluminium Aluminium
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth Memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 13 - 27000 Hz Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 109 dB 98 dB Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Impedance 32 Ohm 65 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 50 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 18000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer Kraken.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -45 dB -43 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE Razer Kraken 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 Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha
Included Accessories USB audio controller Detachable microphone
Compatibility Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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