EPOS GSP 370 vs HyperX Cloud Alpha S - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take a closer look at the differences between the GSP 370* and Cloud Alpha S* gaming headsets.
What year are the headsets from?
The release year is of course important when comparing two headsets. After all, the release date has an influence on the state of the art and usually also affects the price. With the year of publication 2020, the HyperX Cloud Alpha S is newer than the EPOS GSP 370, which is from the year 2019. Which puts about a year between the two models.
Connection options
Let's start with the connectivity options from EPOS GSP 370 and HyperX Cloud Alpha S. Both give you the option to be wired. A wired connection reduces connection problems and interference, which is an advantage. In return, the cable can possibly interfere.
Radio offers the disadvantage that there can be interference in the verdinbung. In addition, with radio you are usually dependent on a battery, which can also go flat during use. There is one more difference in the connection. The EPOS GSP 370* can be connected wirelessly, unlike the HyperX Cloud Alpha S. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.
Cable and battery
In this comparison, only the EPOS GSP 370 has a built-in battery. The battery life is up to EPOS GSP 370.
The cable can be removed from both headsets. This is convenient for transport or when used wirelessly. With a length of 1,5 m the EPOS GSP 370* has a longer cable. The cable length of the HyperX Cloud Alpha S is 1,0 m. With a USB sound card additional cable can be added.
Audio
For the EPOS GSP 370 the frequency range starts at 20 Hz. For the HyperX Cloud Alpha S the value is at 13 Hz. The end is at EPOS GSP 370 for the 20000 Hz and at HyperX Cloud Alpha S for the 27000 Hz. What is really important here is the range between 50 Hz and 10,000 Hz, which is covered by just about every headset nowadays.
Both gaming headsets have the option for 7.1 surround sound.
Volume control and mute
Almost every gaming headset offers the possibility of volume control and mute. So it is also in this case.
Both models offer the option of muting. The EPOS GSP 370 is operated via Auricle. With the HyperX Cloud Alpha S the control runs per Cable.
Which headset has more features?
Finally, let's take a look at the equipment. Here, some models have lighting. These two headsets don't have that, but it doesn't affect the performance negatively. After all, the illumination is just a matter of taste.
Furthermore, some headsets have freely programmable buttons, as is also known from gaming mice or keyboards. But you have to do without this for the EPOS GSP 370 and HyperX Cloud Alpha S.
