HyperX Cloud Alpha vs Razer Kraken X - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Cloud Alpha* and Kraken 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 2019, the Razer Kraken X is newer than the HyperX Cloud Alpha, which is from the year 2017. Which puts 2 years between the two gaming headsets.
Connection options
Let's start with the connectivity options from HyperX Cloud Alpha and Razer Kraken 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. Neither the HyperX Cloud Alpha nor the Razer Kraken X 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 only be removed on the HyperX Cloud Alpha. This is advantageous when a headset is used or transported wirelessly. The Razer Kraken X* offers more in cable length with 1,5 m. With the HyperX Cloud Alpha the cable has a length of 1,3 m. If a USB sound card is included, there may be additional cable.
Audio
With a driver size of 50 mm, the HyperX Cloud Alpha offers more at this point. The Razer Kraken 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 Kraken X the value is at 12 Hz. The end is at HyperX Cloud Alpha for the 27000 Hz and at Razer Kraken X 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 Kraken X is at a value of 32 Ω.
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. The microphone can be removed on the HyperX Cloud Alpha when it is not needed. This can be interesting in single mode. It can also be an advantage during transport.
In contrast to the Razer Kraken X, 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 Kraken X 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 Kraken X 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 Kraken 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 Kraken X.