HyperX Cloud Alpha vs Razer Barracuda X - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Cloud Alpha* and Barracuda X* 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 Razer Barracuda X 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 Razer Barracuda X. 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 Barracuda X* 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 Razer Barracuda X has an integrated battery. The Razer Barracuda X has a battery life of up to 20,0 hours.
The cable can be removed from both headsets. This is convenient for transport or when used wirelessly.
Audio
With a driver size of 50 mm, the HyperX Cloud Alpha offers more at this point. The Razer Barracuda X 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 Razer Barracuda X the value is at 20 Hz. The end is at HyperX Cloud Alpha for the 27000 Hz and at Razer Barracuda X 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 32 Ω the HyperX Cloud Alpha* performs better here. The impedance of the Razer Barracuda X is at a value of 32 Ω.
7.1 surround sound is offered by the two gaming headsets from the comparison.
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 is operated via Cable. With the Razer Barracuda X 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 and Razer Barracuda X.