Product Comparison: HyperX Cloud Alpha vs HyperX Cloud II

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HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset - White/Purple - Limited Edition for PC, PS4 & Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset PC/PS4/Mac/Mobile, Red

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General Specifications

Brand

HyperX

Model

Cloud Alpha

Cloud II

Origin

China

About the Product

HyperX™ Cloud Alpha’s groundbreaking Dual Chamber Drivers design will give your audio more distinction and clarity by reducing the distortion. The dual chambers separate the bass from the mids and highs, allowing optimal tuning for cleaner, smoother sound.

HyperX Cloud II features a redesigned USB sound card audio control box that amplifies audio and voice for an optimal Hi-Fi gaming experience, so you can hear what you’ve been missing. Open up a world of detail other gamers will never know — the rustle of a camper’s boot, the scuttle in a distant vent. Its independent audio and microphone volume control lets you adjust not only sound volume but also mic volume and easily toggle Surround Sound 7.1 or the mic sound on and off.

Key Specs

Noise Canceling

Yes

Adjustable Headband

Yes

Detachable Microphone

Yes

What customers say about "Key Specs"

HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset - White/Purple - Limited Edition for PC, PS4 & Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

The cushioning is great on these headphones-- really comfortable and ergonomic.
I am a huge fan of this headset. It is very comfortable and doesn't get hot even after hours of gaming.
They are also super comfortable! They are padded with nice pleather, and the rubber coating the cords seemed like it would hold up very well to daily wear and tear.
The earcups and cushions felt good even after being around my ears (yes, they are over-ear) and didn't make my ears feel sweaty.
I cannot wear them for long periods of time without feeling extreme discomfort. After a while the drivers basically rub against your ears causing pain.

HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset PC/PS4/Mac/Mobile, Red

Noise cancelling for noisy work and study areas (not to mention airplanes), great for gaming, and great for music. sound quality is outstanding.
Given the nature of the full-sized cups and conforming pads, surrounding passive noise cancellation is exactly what you'd expect: very good.
The noise cancelling is superb, can't hear a damn thing outside once I turn on the headphones.
Anti-noise - it has the best passive noise canceling of any headset I've used
The quality, the fit, the feel it has when it rests on my head is by far the most comforting and relaxing ever...the noise canceling blocks out sound that I don't want to hear while I'm listening to music, watching amazon video, netflix, hulu gaming on the xbox or computer.

Size & Weight

Height

9.2 in.

4.72 in.

Width

8.2 in.

6.69 in.

Depth

4.7 in.

2.76 in.

Weight

11.8 oz.

11.29 oz.

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Headset

Ear Cushion Material

Memory foam & Leather

Velour

Min. Frequency Response

13 Hz

15 Hz

Max. Frequency Response

27 KHz

25 KHz

Sensitivity

98 dB

Impedance

65 Ω

60 Ω

Headphone Driver

50 mm.

53 mm.

Operating Principle

Closed

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What customers say about "Headset"

HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset - White/Purple - Limited Edition for PC, PS4 & Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

I primarily used these in a racing game and was impressed by the depth and clarity of sound that came through. The sound stage felt omni-directional and the bass was GOOD.
Very crisp and clear sound and it is insulating enough that it partially blocks out noise from the outside.
The sound quality is great, gun shots and footsteps are crisp and clear, and the bass is strong without being overpowering.
The headphones are incredible crisp making it easier to hear things like foot steps, making it easier to know where other players are.
I absolutely love these things! They have a great sound quality, seriously, playing a racing game with these on makes you feel like you are actually at a racetrack.

HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset PC/PS4/Mac/Mobile, Red

The foam pad on the head of the mic is removable, I guess for replacement or simply for those so inclined to do so. When the mic is detached, the headset is great for music without the boom in the way.
All the sounds are clear and you can hear everything. The high frequencies on these Are simply beautiful. All in all these are legit the best and would highly recommend to everyone
These were a huge upgrade to my old headset in terms of sound quality - especially with the 7.1 option. They do a great job capturing all frequencies of sound and playing them back.
If you need in game sensitivity these are the ones
I find these head phones have a fairly flat frequency response with dips in the higher frequencies. The bass and mid sound levels are fairly even in terms of loudness which some may dislike if they are looking for bass heavy headphones
Sometimes the sensitivity on the mic is way too high bit the volume adjuster also has a mic sensitivity adjuster so just fix it yourself.

Microphone

Capsule Diameter

6 mm.

Microphone Output Sensitivity

-43 dB

-39 dB

Nominal Impedance

2.2 kΩ

Frequency Response

50–18000 Hz

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What customers say about "Microphone"

HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset - White/Purple - Limited Edition for PC, PS4 & Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

The microphone is also much clearer, so I don't have to yell into it just to be heard anymore.
The microphone works really well, and I really appreciate the feature that allows you to mute and change the volume of the headphones without touching your device.
Microphone is good with good noise reduction.
Excellent headphones, great sound quality, perfect Mic.
The voice chat is crystal clear. I can hear my friends clearly and they can hear me.

HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset PC/PS4/Mac/Mobile, Red

The detachable mic is nifty. It plugs in securely on the left side with a 3.5mm jack and features an infinitely bendable but stable stalk to position it exactly where you want it.
The sound is good enough and the mic boom sounds fine for my casual gaming sessions. For competitive matches in CS GO or Overwatch, I do switch over to the G4ME Ones just for the convenience of the mechanical mic mute function for discord.
Mic Quality: Superb! I use a LOT of VOIP. Skype, Hangouts, all of it sounds a million times better with this than that old desk mic I was using. I've never had a complaint.
I do like the option for the detachable mic, but again, it lacks the ability to adjust voice quality, and sounds like you are talking on an old phone. I have yet to try other drivers for this.
My mic has also suddenly stopped functioning effectively. It's now recording my output sound. In other words, whatever I hear on my PC, is what my mic is picking up. I do not have Stereo Mix enabled or anything of that sort. I've gone ahead and reinstalled my audio drivers as well, to no avail

Features

Connector Size

3.5

Cord Length

3.3 feet

Controls

Mute button, Headphones volume control, Volume roller

Headphones volume control, Microphone volume control

Compatible Platform(s)

PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S, VR Systems

Extras

HyperX Dual Chamber Drivers for more distinction and less distortion, Signature Award-Winning HyperX comfort, Detachable noise cancellation microphone, Multi-platform compatibility — dominate on PC or console

Advanced USB audio control box with built-in DSP sound card, 7.1 Virtual surround sound, Digitally enhanced noise-cancelling microphone

Cord Length

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What customers say about "Features"

HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset - White/Purple - Limited Edition for PC, PS4 & Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

The sound is clear, the headset is comfortable, and the whole unit has a really impressive build quality.
These are also perfect for use with any gaming system or phone, as they are compatible with all of the common gaming consoles, gaming laptops.
The materials are great. They definelty seem better made then my turtle beach or other headphones. They were more comfortable to wear then any other headphones I own.
Volume and mute can be easily switched/controlled from the cable of the headset.

HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset PC/PS4/Mac/Mobile, Red

Sound quality is excellent, the mic is flexible and detachable, the cable is nice and long, it comes with velvet ear pads or leather ear pads and a carrying case.
The "remote" built into the cord is easy to use and just adds to allure of the headset itself.
Listening to a Blu-ray movie on my PC it was great to hear every background sound using the 7.1 feature. Thought it was a gimmick until I tried it and I now believe.
Comfort 10/10 This is by far the best feature of this headset. The comfort is like no other headset I've had before. Very comfortable even after all day use. Sometimes I even forget I'm wearing them lol
Short cord if using just audio jack

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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