HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset vs Turtle Beach Recon 70

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The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the Turtle Beach Recon 70 at 5.2/10.

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

The Turtle Beach Recon 70 leads on microphone and noise cancelling and value.

The biggest difference is comfort, where the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset scores 7/10 to the Turtle Beach Recon 70'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 Recon 70

5.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Recon 70 is for console players who want a simple wired headset with a mic that plugs straight into a controller. It also suits anyone who wants a basic 3.5mm headset for a phone or tablet. Buyers who want strong bass, wireless freedom or a PC-first setup should look at the limits below.

Typically about £19.71 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 Recon 70
Sound	25%	6/10	5/10
Microphone	20%	4/10	6/10
Comfort	20%	7/10	4/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	7/10	5/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	5/10	6/10
Overall		5.9/10	5.2/10

Specifications

Spec	HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset	Turtle Beach Recon 70
Connection	Wireless USB 2.4 GHz, USB 2.0 dongle, stereo, 48 kHz / 24-bit	3.5mm wired analogue audio connection, 1.2m cable (Blue Camo variant)
Noise cancelling	not listed	Not offered; ear cushions provide passive noise isolation only
Microphone	Detachable electret condenser, bi-directional, noise-cancelling, 50 Hz–7.2 kHz, sensitivity -15 dBFS/Pa	not listed
Battery life	Up to 300 hours, 4.5-hour charge time (tested at 50% headphone volume)	Not applicable; passive headset with no battery
Weight	322 g headset, 335 g with microphone	not listed
Works with	PC	Xbox Series X\|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4/PS4 Pro and mobile devices via 3.5mm; PC on the Multiplatform configuration with a splitter cable

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 Recon 70

+ Reviewers praise its value for the price
+ Flip-to-mute mic is clear for its price
+ Works across Xbox, PlayStation and mobile via 3.5mm
− Reviewers report weak bass
− Headband pressure and limited padding reported
− PC use needs a splitter cable

Skip it if:

Listeners who want strong bass for music or action games
Players who want a wireless or Bluetooth headset
PC-first users who don't want to use a splitter cable

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