HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. Razer Kraken X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and Razer Kraken 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 vs. Razer Kraken X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha Razer Kraken X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 336 g 250 g Razer Kraken X are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones.
Colour Black, red | Black Mercury | Classic black | Console
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Alpha Razer Kraken X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Kraken X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 13 - 27000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer Kraken X offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB Razer Kraken X have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Impedance 65 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium magnet
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Alpha Razer Kraken X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
Noise Cancelling Yes - HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer Kraken X.
Sensitivity -43 dBV/Pascal -45 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Alpha Razer Kraken X
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Mute, volume control
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha Razer Kraken X
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha Razer Kraken X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha Razer Kraken X
Included Accessories Detachable microphone -
Compatibility Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years
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