HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset vs STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset scores 6.1/10 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 STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset leads on microphone.

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

The biggest difference is microphone, where the STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset 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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STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The STEALTH PANTHER is for gamers who want one wired headset across PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC and mobile. It suits people who value a proper boom mic with mute and volume controls and a comfortable fit for long sessions. It is not for anyone who wants wireless freedom or active noise cancelling.

Typically about £24.99 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	STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset
Sound	25%	6/10	6/10
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	6.1/10

Specifications

Spec	HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset	STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset
Connection	Wireless USB 2.4 GHz, USB 2.0 dongle, stereo, 48 kHz / 24-bit	Wired, 3.5mm jack
Microphone	Detachable electret condenser, bi-directional, noise-cancelling, 50 Hz–7.2 kHz, sensitivity -15 dBFS/Pa	Flexible boom mic with pop filter, integrated volume control and mic mute
Battery life	Up to 300 hours, 4.5-hour charge time (tested at 50% headphone volume)	Not applicable to wired models; LED variant is rechargeable via included USB-C cable, no battery life published
Weight	322 g headset, 335 g with microphone	0.06 kg (2.11 oz) for the Lavender variant
Works with	PC	PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series S, Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC and mobile devices

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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STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset

+ Boom mic with pop filter, volume control and mute
+ Owners report comfort in long sessions
+ Lists PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC and mobile
− Wired 3.5mm only, no Bluetooth
− No active noise cancelling
− Battery life unpublished for the LED variant

Skip it if:

Buyers who want Bluetooth or any wireless connection
Anyone who needs active noise cancelling
Players who need a published battery life for the LED variant

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