Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha S and Apple AirPods Max. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 19.934 cm | 18.73 cm | |
| Width | 13.5 cm | 16.86 cm | |
| Depth | 9.23 cm | 8.34 cm | |
| Weight | 321 g | 384.8 g | HyperX Cloud Alpha S are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha S headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Headphones: 16.86 cm x 8.34 cm x 18.73 cm / 384.8 g Case: 134.5 g |
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| Colour | Blackout | Black | Green | Space grey | Silver | Sky blue | Pink | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, anodised aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette | Memory foam, mesh textile | |
| Headband Material | - | Knit mesh | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Apple AirPods Max are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 65 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet | |
| Features | - | Apple H1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 9 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume | Volume, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, answer call, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1 m | USB-C to Lightning cable - detachable | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Features | - | On-ear detection | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, position sensor, optical sensor, case-detect sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing, transparency mode, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 20 hours Continuous talk: up to 20 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Apple AirPods Max |
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| Included Accessories | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | Charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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