HyperX Cloud Alpha

amazon HyperX Cloud Alpha reviews

Did you know that little beauty you have in your hand when you open the box? That was the first feeling when I had Alpha Cloud in my hand, so I opened it. The finish, quality, and materials used in the headphones are extremely high quality.

Undoubtedly the best headset ever produced by HyperX. This is a headset that is considered an intermediary in the world of peripherals, especially in the competitive price range, however, it is precisely because it takes more into account when they consider the Cloud Alpha as a cost-benefit good in the market.

Specifications

Frequency response: 13Hz-27,000Hz

Impedance: 65

Sound pressure level: 98dBSPL/mW at 1kHz

Conductor: 50 mm with neodymium magnet

Type: Circumaural, closed

Cable type and length: Detachable headphone cable (1.3 m) + PC extension cable (2 m)

Weight with microphone and cable: 336 g

Detachable microphone

Connections: detachable headphone cable – 3.5 mm plug (4 pins) + PC extension cable – 3.5 mm stereo and microphone plugs.

Element: Microphone condenser microphone

Polar pattern: Noise cancellation

Frequency response: 50Hz-18,000Hz

Sensitivity: -43dBV (0dB = 1V/Pa, 1kHz)

Design

The headset is built and designed with FPS games in mind. It is very similar to Cloud II. As for the construction, we can say that it is resistant, mainly due to the material chosen in the structure, a lightweight and heavy-duty aluminum alloy that adheres to the plastic material of the plug.

Highlights of HyperX Cloud Alpha

It is rigid, but the soft pads, with memory foam «grip», feel good when wearing it «dressing». Even for everyday glasses users, the Cloud Alpha is comfortable.

HyperX Cloud Alpha Mattress

You can expect good durability in the assembly, especially when parts that wear out, such as gaskets and cables, are removable and can be replaced. The microphone, the pads, and even the headphone connection cable are separated. I like this function of things. After all, even if you’re a peripheral lover, you know that it’s not every day that we have $599 to buy headphones. The ability to “restore it” by purchasing new parts is a good solution to keep equipment running for a long time.

The microphone, as noted, connects to the base of the headset, in the P2 connector, located to the left of the headset. As a flexible material, it can be adjusted. The closer you get to the mouth, the lower the gain or volume you need at the entrance. And the lower the input volume, the less wheezing will be. I talk more about consumption below. It is important to note that there is a click filter surrounding the microphone, to avoid the sound of the microphone blowing in, it helps a lot.

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Microphone

Well, it comes with two cables, but you can’t choose between using one or the other. There is the main one, which connects the phone to the computer or any other player, including a smartphone since the main cable has three electrical poles. This way you can fire up Cloud Alpha on your smartphone and use it as a headset and microphone, or even on a laptop that no longer has separate headphone and microphone inputs.

HyperX Cloud Alpha – cables

There is still another cable that separates the microphone from the headset, precisely to admire the player, if not the whole, but mostly, the player’s PC. On PCs, sound cards or even cabinet expanders have separate inputs. The auxiliary cable does not replace the main cable but expands and divides the connectors.

The main cable is 1.3 m long and the extension (section, badum ts) is longer than 2 m.

The earphones are also made of aluminum alloy, encased in a synthetic material, similar to leather. Where the headrests, foam makes it comfortable to use.

HyperX Cloud

I spent a few hours in the game with the headset, I can say that even when I picked it up to try it, I didn’t feel any discomfort or pain after using it.

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Sound Quality

Well, it makes no sense to feel comfortable if the sound quality doesn’t help, which is not the case with HyperX headsets. This is where Cloud shows its value. No matter if you’re going to listen to music on Spotify, watch a video on YouTube, or watch Miramar run on PUBG, Cloud Alpha will never stop providing clear and balanced sound.

The technology developed by HyperX, called Dual Chamber, or dual camera, works to separate the bass from the media and the treble. Why separate audio frequencies? Well, normally in traditional headphones, the bass overlaps the mid and high frequencies, making the sound mixed. When separated, the bass remains in a single layer, while the mid and high frequencies are sent separately.

HyperX Cloud Alpha Dual Camera

Next, I leave behind a video produced by HyperX itself, illustrating exactly how this technology called Double Camera works. Remember that videos by brands are always commercial, so don’t stick to phrases like this, this is the best technology or better. But paying attention to the workings of that technology is very interesting.

Ok, I understand, but does it work? Well, to confirm it I would need a frequency analyzer, but ear, I can guarantee that the sound is pretty clean. In the FPS games I tried, BF1, BF4, PUBG, and also Overwatch, I noticed a good increase in sound detection close to the character. Is this technology enough to buy a headset? I do not think so. Compared to other phones in the price range and even some more expensive phones, you won’t notice much of a difference, but yes, we can consider the HyperX one of the best in the range.

But does it sound good? Yes, it is clean, and even without taking into account the internal processor, it is capable of generating large volumes.

The microphone is the worst part of a headset. Not that it’s bad, but it’s not as good as other aspects of it. I found noise in the recordings I tried, especially when the headphones weren’t close to my mouth. Since the holding power of the headset is very flexible, to get the best quality of medicine you need to be as close to your mouth as possible. No jam, leaving 2cm of clearance, so you can reduce the shooting gain a bit, in addition to reducing the input noise.

Conclusion

The HyperX Cloud Alpha verdict begins with the following finding. This headset is one of the best sound quality in its price range. Its sound quality completes the headset’s suite of benefits, which also includes comfort, design, and construction.

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