HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs Cloud II - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's compare the two HyperX branded gaming headsets and take a closer look at the differences between the Cloud Alpha S* and Cloud II*.
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. The HyperX Cloud Alpha S is from the year 2020 and thus newer than the HyperX Cloud II. This one is from the year 2015. Which puts 5 years between the two gaming headsets.
Connection options
Let's start with the connectivity options from HyperX Cloud Alpha S and HyperX Cloud II. 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. Neither the HyperX Cloud Alpha S nor the HyperX Cloud II can be connected wirelessly. So a wireless connection is not possible. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.
Cable
The cable can only be removed on the HyperX Cloud Alpha S. This is advantageous when a headset is used or transported wirelessly. In terms of cable length, both models are on par with 1,0 m. With a USB sound card, additional cable can be added.
Audio
The driver size is larger for the HyperX Cloud II with 53 mm. With a larger driver, especially low frequencies can be reproduced more easily and louder. However, other factors play a role here, of course.
For the HyperX Cloud Alpha S the frequency range starts at 13 Hz. For the HyperX Cloud II the value is at 15 Hz. The end is at HyperX Cloud Alpha S for the 27000 Hz and at HyperX Cloud II for the 25000 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.
The higher the impedance, the more power a speaker can produce. Also the sound becomes clearer. With a value of 60 Ω the HyperX Cloud Alpha S* performs better here. The impedance of the HyperX Cloud II is at a value of 60 Ω.
Both gaming headsets have the option for 7.1 surround sound.
Microphone
Of course, both headsets have a microphone built in, which is also adjustable. Additionally, the microphone can be detached for both the HyperX Cloud Alpha S and the HyperX Cloud II. If no microphone is needed or the headset is to be transported, this can be an advantage.
A noise suppression is integrated in both. This is especially interesting for minimizing click and keyboard noise.
The microphone frequency range of the HyperX Cloud Alpha S starts at 13 Hz. The microphone of the HyperX Cloud II starts at 15 Hz. The microphone of the HyperX Cloud Alpha S ends at a frequency range of 27000 Hz. The frequency range from the microphone of the HyperX Cloud II ends at 25000 Hz.
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 operation is done for the HyperX Cloud Alpha S and HyperX Cloud II by 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 HyperX Cloud Alpha S and HyperX Cloud II.
