HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset vs HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset scores 6.0/10 overall, ahead of the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset at 5.9/10.

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset leads on connectivity and battery.

The HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset leads on microphone, comfort and noise cancelling and value.

They score the same on sound.

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless suits PC gamers who want a wireless headset that rarely needs charging. Its battery life and comfort draw the most praise from reviewers. It is a weaker fit for anyone who relies on the microphone, wants Bluetooth, or uses a console.

Typically about £91.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The HyperX Cloud II is for gamers who want a wired, closed-back headset that works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile. It suits people who value comfort and a build owners describe as durable. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants wireless freedom, active noise cancelling or strong bass.

Typically about £68.85 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset	HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset
Sound	25%	6/10	6/10
Microphone	20%	4/10	5/10
Comfort	20%	7/10	8/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	7/10	5/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	5/10	6/10
Overall		5.9/10	6.0/10

Specifications

Spec	HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset	HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset
Connection	Wireless USB 2.4 GHz, USB 2.0 dongle, stereo, 48 kHz / 24-bit	Wired: 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) headset cable, 1m; USB audio control box (USB 2.0, 16-bit, up to 48kHz), 2m USB mixer cable
Noise cancelling	not listed	No active noise cancelling found; noise-cancelling mic only
Microphone	Detachable electret condenser, bi-directional, noise-cancelling, 50 Hz–7.2 kHz, sensitivity -15 dBFS/Pa	Electret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, detachable, sensitivity -42dBV; output -39±3dB, boom 150mm, 6mm capsule
Battery life	Up to 300 hours, 4.5-hour charge time (tested at 50% headphone volume)	Not applicable (wired, no battery listed)
Weight	322 g headset, 335 g with microphone	320g headset, 330g with mic
Works with	PC	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile

Strengths and weaknesses

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset

+ Battery rated at up to 300 hours
+ Comfort praised by Tom's Guide and HotHardware
+ 2.4 GHz wireless with DTS Headphone:X included
− Microphone described as lacklustre or crackly by reviewers
− PC is the only listed platform
− Software criticised as convoluted and limited

Skip it if:

Buyers who need a headset for calls or streaming and care about microphone quality
Console or phone users, since PC is the only listed platform
Anyone wanting Bluetooth or multi-device connection, as only a 2.4 GHz dongle is listed

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HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

+ Owners praise comfort
+ Build and durability praised by owners
+ Wide platform support, with both 3.5mm and USB
− Wired only, with no wireless option
− Owners report limited bass
− Owner feedback on the mic is mixed

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a wireless or Bluetooth headset with a battery.
Anyone who wants active noise cancelling for travel or noisy rooms.
Listeners who want strong, bass-heavy sound.

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