HyperX Cloud Alpha vs Cloud Alpha S - 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* and Cloud Alpha S*.
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 HyperX Cloud Alpha, which is from the year 2017. Which puts 3 years between the two gaming headsets.
Connection options
Let's start with the connectivity options from HyperX Cloud Alpha 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. Neither the HyperX Cloud Alpha nor the HyperX Cloud Alpha S 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 be removed from both headsets. This is convenient for transport or when used wirelessly. With a length of 1,3 m the HyperX Cloud Alpha* 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
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.
The frequency range starts at 13 Hz for both models. The end is at 27000 Hz for both. 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 65 Ω both models are equal here.
7.1 surround sound is offered by the two gaming headsets from the comparison.
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 and the HyperX Cloud Alpha S. 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.
Both microphones have a frequency range which starts at 13 Hz. The end of both microphones is at 27000 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 and HyperX Cloud Alpha S 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 and HyperX Cloud Alpha S.
