Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Skullcandy HESH 3 and HyperX Cloud Alpha. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Skullcandy HESH 3 vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 200 g 336 g Skullcandy HESH 3 are lighter than Skullcandy HESH 3 headphones.
Colour Red | Blue | Black | Grey | White/crimson | Psycho tropical Black, red | Black
Body Material - Aluminium
Earpad Material Memory foam Memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Skullcandy HESH 3 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Noise Isolating Yes - Skullcandy HESH 3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 13 - 27000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH 3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <1%
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 65 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy HESH 3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Skullcandy HESH 3 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 18000 Hz
Sensitivity - -43 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Skullcandy HESH 3 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Controls Volume control, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE Skullcandy HESH 3 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
Micro-USB to USB power cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Skullcandy HESH 3 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Battery Type Headphone battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 22 hours -
CONNECTIONS Skullcandy HESH 3 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Skullcandy HESH 3 HyperX Cloud Alpha
Included Accessories - Detachable microphone
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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