HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset vs Razer BlackShark V2 X

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the Razer BlackShark V2 X at 5.8/10.

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

The Razer BlackShark V2 X leads on microphone.

They score the same on comfort and noise cancelling and value.

The biggest difference is microphone, where the Razer BlackShark V2 X scores 7/10 to the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset's 4/10.

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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Razer BlackShark V2 X

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer BlackShark V2 X is for gamers who want a light, wired headset with a dedicated mic. It suits anyone who can plug into a 3.5 mm jack on PC, console or phone and doesn't need wireless or noise cancelling. It is a poorer fit for people who care most about balanced sound or want a detachable cable.

Typically about £59.99 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	Razer BlackShark V2 X
Sound	25%	6/10	5/10
Microphone	20%	4/10	7/10
Comfort	20%	7/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	7/10	5/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	5/10	5/10
Overall		5.9/10	5.8/10

Specifications

Spec	HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset	Razer BlackShark V2 X
Connection	Wireless USB 2.4 GHz, USB 2.0 dongle, stereo, 48 kHz / 24-bit	Analog 3.5 mm, 1.3 m cable
Noise cancelling	not listed	None; passive isolation only, no active noise cancelling
Microphone	Detachable electret condenser, bi-directional, noise-cancelling, 50 Hz–7.2 kHz, sensitivity -15 dBFS/Pa	HyperClear cardioid, unidirectional, 100 Hz to 10 kHz, 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio, click-to-mute
Battery life	Up to 300 hours, 4.5-hour charge time (tested at 50% headphone volume)	not listed
Weight	322 g headset, 335 g with microphone	240 g
Works with	PC	PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile (with 3.5mm connector)

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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Razer BlackShark V2 X

+ Light at 240 g; owners praise long-session comfort
+ Owners praise the cardioid microphone
+ 3.5 mm connection works across many platforms
− Owners report muffled, flat sound with 7.1 on
− Cable is fixed and can snag
− No wireless connection or active noise cancelling

Skip it if:

Buyers who want Bluetooth, a wireless dongle or multipoint
Anyone who needs active noise cancelling for noisy rooms or commuting
Listeners who care most about balanced sound for music or surround

Read the full Razer BlackShark V2 X review ›

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