HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset vs Turtle Beach Atlas 200

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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 Turtle Beach Atlas 200 at 5.5/10.

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

The Turtle Beach Atlas 200 leads on microphone.

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

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset scores 7/10 to the Turtle Beach Atlas 200'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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Turtle Beach Atlas 200

5.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Atlas 200 is for gamers who want a simple wired headset for PC, Xbox or consoles with a 3.5mm connection. It suits people who put comfort and light weight ahead of wireless freedom. It is less suited to anyone who wants a detachable cable, wide adjustment or noise cancelling.

Typically about £49.99 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	Turtle Beach Atlas 200
Sound	25%	6/10	6/10
Microphone	20%	4/10	5/10
Comfort	20%	7/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	7/10	4/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	5/10	5/10
Overall		5.9/10	5.5/10

Specifications

Spec	HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset	Turtle Beach Atlas 200
Connection	Wireless USB 2.4 GHz, USB 2.0 dongle, stereo, 48 kHz / 24-bit	3.5mm wired, 3.5mm 4-pole cable, 1.2m
Microphone	Detachable electret condenser, bi-directional, noise-cancelling, 50 Hz–7.2 kHz, sensitivity -15 dBFS/Pa	Uni-Directional, Flip-to-Mute
Battery life	Up to 300 hours, 4.5-hour charge time (tested at 50% headphone volume)	N/A (wired, no battery)
Weight	322 g headset, 335 g with microphone	Approximately 280g
Works with	PC	PC, Xbox, mobile devices with 3.5mm connection; gaming consoles

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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Turtle Beach Atlas 200

+ Light at about 280g, with comfort praised by owners
+ Sound for the price praised by owners
+ Plain wired 3.5mm connection with nothing to charge
− Cable is fixed and owners dislike it
− Owners report a cheap feel
− Limited headband adjustment reported by owners

Skip it if:

Buyers who want wireless or Bluetooth connection
Anyone who needs a detachable cable
People who want confirmed active noise cancelling

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