HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs Razer Blackshark V2 Pro - Where are the differences?

Brand
HyperX
Razer
Product name
Cloud Alpha S
Blackshark V2 Pro
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Only differences
Audio
Driver
Driver
50 mm
Driver
50 mm
Frequency, min
Frequency, min
13 Hz
Frequency, min
12 Hz
Frequency, max
Frequency, max
27000 Hz
Frequency, max
28000 Hz
Impedance
Impedance
65 Ω
Impedance
32 Ω
7.1 Surround Sound
7.1 Surround Sound
Yes
7.1 Surround Sound
No
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
No
Dolby Atmos
No
Microphone
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Noise reduction
Noise reduction
Yes
Noise reduction
No
Frequency, min
Frequency, min
50 Hz
Frequency, min
100 Hz
Frequency, max
Frequency, max
18000 Hz
Frequency, max
10000 Hz
Adjustable
Adjustable
Yes
Adjustable
Yes
Removable
Removable
Yes
Removable
Yes
Retractable
Retractable
No
Retractable
No
Connection
Wireless
Wireless
No
Wireless
Yes
Wired
Wired
Yes
Wired
Yes
Battery
Built-in
Built-in
No
Built-in
Yes
Battery life
Battery life
-
Battery life
16,0 hours
Specifications
Weight
Weight
321 g
Weight
320 g
Cable length
Cable length
1,0 m
Cable length
1,3 m
Cable removable
Cable removable
Yes
Cable removable
Yes
Functions
Volume control
Volume control
Yes
Volume control
Yes
Mute
Mute
Yes
Mute
Yes
Control per
Control per
Cable
Control per
Auricle
Equipment
Lighting
Lighting
No
Lighting
No

Where are the differences?

Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Cloud Alpha S* and Blackshark V2 Pro* 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. There is no difference in this comparison. Both gaming headsets, the HyperX Cloud Alpha S and the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro, are from the year 2020. Thus, the technical starting point is not very different.

Connection options

Let's start with the connectivity options from HyperX Cloud Alpha S and Razer Blackshark V2 Pro. 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. Only with the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro* do you get the option to connect wirelessly. This is not possible with 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 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro has an integrated battery. The Razer Blackshark V2 Pro has a battery life of up to 16,0 hours.

The cable can be removed from both headsets. This is convenient for transport or when used wirelessly. The Razer Blackshark V2 Pro* offers more in cable length with 1,3 m. With the HyperX Cloud Alpha S the cable has a length of 1,0 m. If a USB sound card is included, there may be additional cable.

Audio

Both gaming headsets have a driver of 50 mm and thus do not differ. The bigger the driver, the better and louder low frequencies can be reproduced. However, it depends on more factors and can therefore only be taken as a small benchmark.

For the HyperX Cloud Alpha S the frequency range starts at 13 Hz. For the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro the value is at 12 Hz. The end is at HyperX Cloud Alpha S for the 27000 Hz and at Razer Blackshark V2 Pro for the 28000 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 32 Ω the HyperX Cloud Alpha S* performs better here. The impedance of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro is at a value of 32 Ω.

Only the HyperX Cloud Alpha S offers the possibility 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 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro. If no microphone is needed or the headset is to be transported, this can be an advantage.

In contrast to the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro, the HyperX Cloud Alpha S has a noise suppression. Especially clicks and keyboard strokes are supposed to be suppressed.

The microphone frequency range of the HyperX Cloud Alpha S starts at 13 Hz. The microphone of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro starts at 12 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 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro ends at 28000 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 HyperX Cloud Alpha S is operated via Cable. With the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro the control runs per Auricle.

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 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro.

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