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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Razer Barracuda X |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Razer Barracuda X |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m | |
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Cable Length | 1 m | 1.5 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Razer Barracuda X |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery | |
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Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Razer Barracuda X |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Razer Barracuda X |
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Included Accessories | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |