Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. 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 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 336 g | 310 g | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT 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 | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 15 - 28000 Hz | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 99 dB/mW | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
Impedance | 65 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 45 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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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 | - | |
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 | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
Plated Connector | - | Gold |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | - | 40 hour(s) | |
Charging Time | - | 7 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Audio-Technica ATH M50XBT |
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Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | Protective pouch | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |