HyperX
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC
A top-tier gaming headset for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 300 hours.
91/100
300 hoursOver-earAluminiumDual ChamberDTS Headphone:XPC
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Why we rate it
- Wireless
- Replaceable earpads
- Surround sound
- Above-average driver size
- No active noise cancelling
Score profile
Scored against the gaming headsets classWhere the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight322 g
WirelessYes
Form factorOver-ear
Frame materialAluminium
Replaceable earpadsYes
Sound
Driver typeDual Chamber
Driver size50 mm
Surround soundYes
Surround formatDTS Headphone:X
Spatial audioYes
Microphone
Detachable micYes
Noise-cancelling micYes
Battery and power
Battery life300 hours
Connectivity
2.4 GHz wirelessYes
PlatformsPC
PC compatibleYes
More specs
TypeClosed-Back
ConnectionWireless
MicrophoneDetachable
Noise cancellingNo
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC vs Picun Picun G2 Wireless Gaming Headset
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset for PCPicun G2 Wireless Gaming Headset
| HyperXHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset for PCThis page | PicunPicun G2 Wireless Gaming Headset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 91 /100Better | 68 /100 |
| Battery hours | 300 hoursBetter | 100 hours |
| Weight | 322 g | — |
| Driver | 50 mmBetter | 40 mm |
| Wireless 2 4ghz | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Surround | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC right for you?
Buy it if
Made for keen listeners
Listeners who care how it sounds who want a gaming headset that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier gaming headset is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
excellent
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 91/100 against other gaming headsets, a top-tier result where the class average is around 55.
What stands out on the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC?
Its wireless stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Clear MG?
The Clear MG scores 50/100 versus this one at 91/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.
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