Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and HyperX Cloud 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 336 g | 308 g | HyperX Cloud 3 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones. |
| Colour | Black, red | Black | Black, red | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | Leatherette, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Leatherette | Aluminium | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, phone, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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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 | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | DTS Headphone:X | |
| Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 10 - 21000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | <2% | HyperX Cloud Alpha have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 100 dB | HyperX Cloud 3 have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
| Impedance | 65 Ohm | 64 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 53 mm | HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Connectivity Technology | - | Wired | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 50 - 17000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3. |
| Sensitivity | -43 dBV/Pascal | -42 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, mute button |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
Headset cable - 1.2 m USB cable - 1.3 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Features | - | Mute LED indicator |
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| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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