HyperX Cloud Alpha

114 reviews

Dec, 2024

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sound (27)
comfort (20)
design (13)
durability (8)
portability (6)

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reliability (4)
price (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 114 reviews of HyperX Cloud Alpha. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the usability and durability. The design and comfort also get good opinions. There are mixed opinions on the bass quality and treble quality, and some have doubts about the price and reliability.

sound, comfort, design, durability, usability

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the HyperX Cloud Alpha is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Jacob Roach (digitaltrends.com)

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless review: 300 hours of audio bliss

HyperX's Cloud Alpha Wireless boasts a massive 300 hours of battery life, which is backed up by the best comfort and sound quality in the industry.

Incredible sound quality 300 hours of battery life All-day comfort Rigid design DTS:X spatial audio support

No Bluetooth A little expensive

“The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is the best headset for PC gamers, no question.”

Apr, 2022

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Review

Powerful, crisp sound ; Excellent mic ; DTS Headphone:X simulated surround works well

Primarily for PC, with no wired connections ; Scooped sound signature requires using EQ presets to get the best performance

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is an excellent wireless gaming headset. It excels where it counts, in audio quality, but don't try to use it with anything besides a PC.

Apr, 2022

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha

Kingston's HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset couples good build quality with strong audio performance.

Comfortable, solid design. Good audio quality. Includes two cables and a carrying bag.

Lacks high-end finesse.

The Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha is a very good wired gaming headset. It doesn't do anything fancy, but its excellent build quality and strong audio performance make it a compelling purchase. It's a strong pick if your budget hovers around $100, but the...

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : Daniel Van Boom (cnet.com)

HyperX's Cloud Alpha is as comfy as gaming headsets get

Dual-chamber audio, an affordable price and comfortable earmuffs? HyperX's Cloud Alpha is a nifty deal.

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : Hayden Dingman (pcworld.com)

HyperX Cloud Alpha review: One of the best gaming headsets for the money

HyperX has released a half-dozen headsets since 2014's original and acclaimed Cloud design, but the Alpha is the first to match—and even surpass—its predecessor.

Fully removable cabling and smarter inline control placement ; Comfortable ; Excellent audio quality, for the price

More expensive than the original Cloud, with fewer accessories ; Upper audio range can be a bit muddled

All that said, the Cloud Alpha is one of the best headsets for the money and a proper successor to the original Cloud. It’s just as comfortable, just as durable, with ever-so-slightly-better audio fidelity and significantly better cabling. My...

Nov, 2017

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei (rtings.com)

HyperX Cloud Alpha Review

The HyperX Cloud Alpha are good wired gaming headphones. They have a fairly well-balanced sound profile, though they're quite susceptible to fit, seal, and posit...

Decently well-balanced sound profile. Good microphone with great noise handling. Detachable boom mic. Very well-built and comfortable design.

Slightly bulky. Limited control scheme. Not the most stable; only suitable for light jogs or runs. Poor noise isolation. Bass delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.

The HyperX Cloud Alpha are decent headphones for neutral sound listening. Their sound profile is fairly well-balanced, though their recessed low/mid-treble ranges cause some sounds to be dull, lispy, and lacking in detail. Like with most bulky over-ear...

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset

Kinston introduces new Cloud Alpha Headset at Gamescom : HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, unveiled its next generation premium gaming headset - HyperX Cloud Alpha. The first gaming headset to feature revolutionary dual chamber...

Gamescom is the world’s largest gaming developer event, and HyperX is proud to sponsor its first major PUBG eSports Tournament. HyperX offers a complete portfolio of gear used by pro gamers across the globe for competitive gameplay and its full lineup...

Aug, 2017

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Expert review by : Justin Jelinek (techaeris.com)

HyperX Cloud Alpha review: A supremely comfortable gaming headset with big sound

The HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset is one of the newest options available from the company. Keep reading to see how it performs in this full review.

Solid design ; Quality construction ; Incredibly comfortable ; Great sound ; Easy to use on multiple systems

Would love to see a USB audio option with this headset

HyperX has been doing some great things in the gaming hardware business, and the Cloud Alpha headphones are no exception. They sound great, are priced right, and are one of the most comfortable pairs of headphones I’ve ever worn.

Jan, 2018

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Expert review by : Sam Moore (androidauthority.com)

HyperX Cloud Alpha Review: Nailing the fundamentals

The HyperX Cloud Alpha is one of the great workhorses of the gaming headset market. It may seem a little bare-bones, but it nails the important stuff. The HyperX Cloud Alpha is one of the great workhorses of the gaming headset market. It may seem a...

Durable ; Great isolation ; In-line controls ; Accurate audio quality

No extra features

Apr, 2020

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Expert review by : Michael Andronico (tomsguide.com)

HyperX Cloud Alpha Review: An Excellent Sub-$100 Gaming Headset

The HyperX Cloud Alpha feels remarkably premium for a $99 headset, offering great sound and supremely comfortable ear cups within an attractive, sturdy design. While its microphone could be better, the Alpha's overall great performance makes it one of...

Sleek, premium design ; Soft and cushy ear cups ; Impressive audio quality ; Versatile cables

Ear cups can feel snug ; Microphone picks up some noise

The HyperX Cloud Alpha offers cozy ear cups, a premium-looking design and impressive sound quality in an affordable $99 package.

Oct, 2017