Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha S and Meze Empyrean. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Meze Empyrean |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - wired | |
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Height | 19.934 cm | - | |
Width | 13.5 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.23 cm | - | |
Weight | 321 g | 430 g | HyperX Cloud Alpha S are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha S headphones. |
Colour | Blackout | Black | Black copper | |
Body Material | Aluminium | Fibreglass-reinforced ABS | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | - |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Meze Empyrean |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Ear Cups Type | Closed | Open | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 4 - 110000 Hz | Meze Empyrean offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha S. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | <0.1% | Meze Empyrean have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Alpha S. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 65 Ohm | 31.6 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Meze Empyrean |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Meze Empyrean |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume | - |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Meze Empyrean |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1 m | - | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Meze Empyrean |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Meze Empyrean |
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Included Accessories | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | - | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |