HyperX Cloud Alpha vs Razer Blackshark V2 Pro - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Cloud Alpha* 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. With the year of publication 2020, the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 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 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. 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. In terms of cable length, both models are on par with 1,3 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.
For the HyperX Cloud Alpha 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 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* performs better here. The impedance of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro is at a value of 32 Ω.
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 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 has a noise suppression. Especially clicks and keyboard strokes are supposed to be suppressed.
The microphone frequency range of the HyperX Cloud Alpha starts at 13 Hz. The microphone of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro starts at 12 Hz. The microphone of the HyperX Cloud Alpha 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 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 and Razer Blackshark V2 Pro.