Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 800 S and HyperX Cloud Alpha. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 800 S vs. HyperX Cloud Alpha Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S HyperX Cloud Alpha
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 330 g 336 g Sennheiser HD 800 S are lighter than Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones.
Colour Black Black, red | Black
Body Material - Aluminium
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material Metal, plastic Leatherette
Recommended Use - Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 800 S HyperX Cloud Alpha
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 51000 Hz 13 - 27000 Hz Sennheiser HD 800 S offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02% <1% Sennheiser HD 800 S have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 800 S.
Sensitivity - 98 dB
Impedance 300 Ohm 65 Ohm
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 800 S HyperX Cloud Alpha
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
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 Sennheiser HD 800 S HyperX Cloud Alpha
Controls - Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 800 S HyperX Cloud Alpha
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m
Audio cable
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 800 S HyperX Cloud Alpha
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 800 S HyperX Cloud Alpha
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth Detachable microphone
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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