Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha S and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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Height | 19.934 cm | 20.4 cm | |
Width | 13.5 cm | 19.5 cm | |
Depth | 9.23 cm | 4.8 cm | |
Weight | 321 g | 290.3 g | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha S headphones. |
Colour | Blackout | Black | Light grey | Matte black | |
Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | - |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 65 Ohm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 115 dB | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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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 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Cortana |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 |
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Included Accessories | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | Carrying case | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |