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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer Kraken X |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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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 | 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 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Mute, volume control |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer Kraken X |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
Headset cable - 1.3 m | |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | Razer Kraken 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 | Razer Kraken X |
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Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | - | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years |