Razer Kraken vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken 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

Razer Kraken vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken 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 Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green Blackout | Black
Body Material Aluminium Aluminium
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth Leatherette
Headband Material Aluminium -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband 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 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 13 - 27000 Hz Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha S.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity 109 dB 98 dB Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha S.
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 -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 18000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer Kraken.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -45 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume
CABLE Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - 1 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken 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 Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Included Accessories USB audio controller Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box
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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