HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs. Razer Barracuda X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha S and Razer Barracuda X. 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. Razer Barracuda X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha S Razer Barracuda X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series - Gaming
Height 19.934 cm -
Width 13.5 cm -
Depth 9.23 cm -
Weight 321 g 250 g Razer Barracuda X are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha S headphones.
Colour Blackout | Black Quartz | Black | Mercury
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette FlowKnit memory foam
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Alpha S Razer Barracuda X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Barracuda X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 13 - 27000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW HyperX Cloud Alpha S have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda X.
Impedance 65 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Barracuda X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Alpha S Razer Barracuda X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer Barracuda X.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Alpha S Razer Barracuda X
Controls Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha S Razer Barracuda X
Cable Type Headset cable - 1 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1 m 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Alpha S Razer Barracuda X
Battery Type - Headset battery
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha S Razer Barracuda X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha S Razer Barracuda X
Included Accessories Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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