HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
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
Controls Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Cable Type Headset cable - 1 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES HyperX Cloud Alpha S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Cortana
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Alpha S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2
Included Accessories Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box Carrying case
Compatibility Mac, Windows iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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