HyperX Cloud Alpha vs Logitech G435 Lightspeed - Where are the differences?

Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Cloud Alpha* and G435 Lightspeed* 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 2021, the Logitech G435 Lightspeed is newer than the HyperX Cloud Alpha, which is from the year 2017. Which puts 4 years between the two gaming headsets.

Connection options

Let's start with the connectivity options from HyperX Cloud Alpha and Logitech G435 Lightspeed. Unlike the Logitech G435 Lightspeed, the HyperX Cloud Alpha* can 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 Logitech G435 Lightspeed* do you get the option to connect wirelessly. This is not possible with the HyperX Cloud Alpha. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.

Cable and battery

In this comparison, only the Logitech G435 Lightspeed has an integrated battery. The Logitech G435 Lightspeed has a battery life of up to 18,0 hours.

Audio

With a driver size of 50 mm, the HyperX Cloud Alpha offers more at this point. The Logitech G435 Lightspeed has a driver size of 40 mm. A larger driver helps reproduce especially low frequencies better and louder. However, it is only one of several factors.

For the HyperX Cloud Alpha the frequency range starts at 13 Hz. For the Logitech G435 Lightspeed the value is at 20 Hz. The end is at HyperX Cloud Alpha for the 27000 Hz and at Logitech G435 Lightspeed for the 20000 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 45 Ω the HyperX Cloud Alpha* performs better here. The impedance of the Logitech G435 Lightspeed is at a value of 45 Ω.

Dolby Atmos is a special feature of the Logitech G435 Lightspeed*. The system is not to be confused with 7.1 surround sound. Dolby Atmos is the next generation, which can additionally provide sound effects from above. As a rule, a driver or adapter is necessary for this.

Microphone

The microphone frequency range of the HyperX Cloud Alpha starts at 13 Hz. The microphone of the Logitech G435 Lightspeed starts at 20 Hz. The microphone of the HyperX Cloud Alpha ends at a frequency range of 27000 Hz. The frequency range from the microphone of the Logitech G435 Lightspeed ends at 20000 Hz.

Volume control and mute

Almost every gaming headset offers the possibility of volume control and mute. So it is also in this case.

Which headset has more features?

Finally, let's take a look at the equipment. Here, some models have lighting.

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 Logitech G435 Lightspeed.