In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | - | 18.22 cm | |
| Width | - | 8.84 cm | |
| Depth | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Weight | 336 g | 380 g | HyperX Cloud Alpha are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones. |
| Colour | Black, red | Black | - | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
| Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 15 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | <1% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 65 Ohm | 48 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 118 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -43 dBV/Pascal | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 15 hour(s) | |
| Standby Time | - | 20 months |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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| Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | Base station | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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