Name: HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Brand: Kingston
SKU: 489967
Rating: 3.8 (59 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

very flexible and lightweight
impressive functionality and comfortable design
great sound and really nice microphone

nothing too flashy
the HyperX Cloud Alpha S lack in is the microphone
it s unmistakably a Cloud Alpha

Channels: 7.1
Impedance: 65 Ω
Frequency range: 13, 27000 Hz
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha S - Pros & Cons

very flexible and lightweight
impressive functionality and comfortable design
great sound and really nice microphone
pretty straightforward
Cloud Alpha S sounds great with clear audio and punchy bass
great sound and microphone quality
excellent wearing comfort
and
typical controls and the appreciated addition of game-chat balance
The design worked well
lightweight fit and handy inline controls
Alpha S is comfortable to wear for long sessions and produces a crisp sound
better-built and are compatible with HyperX
Alpha S are more comfortable and better-built
They feel well-built and durable
slightly better-performing microphone and feel better built
detachable boom microphone performs slightly better
The mic is also detachable
which is nice
HyperX are much more well-built and comfortable
balanced and accurate mid-range
Alpha S produce better in-game audio and have a better microphone
the padding is
of course
superb
The buttons are nice and large
making
surround sound and powerful bass
Customizable sound
killer build
great value
the rich and detailed soundstage
Alpha s detachable mic also works quite well
Sounds were rich and the overall immersion was quite impressive
these cans easy to position and adjust
superior quality
sound
features
and controls
excellent spatial awareness and easy-to-track positional
killer build that feels durable and is beautifully light and comfortable
it handles those two things very well
Comfortable for long sessions Sounds great Attractive design Mixer
The audio quality of the Cloud Alpha S is impressive
sound quality and comfort
Dialogue sounded crisp and clean in GreedFall
quality stereo sound
attractive design and pleasant fit

nothing too flashy
the HyperX Cloud Alpha S lack in is the microphone
it s unmistakably a Cloud Alpha
bass out put is severely diminished relative to our house curve
Keeping ports closed is bad for bass
Not having surround sound on console is a bit of a letdown
it s more expensive
the mic quality is nothing special
the ear cups look a little bulky
additions fall short to justify the increased price
virtual surround sound doesn't play well with mids and high tones
no new features are available
high-bass sounds muddy and boomy
both headphones have inconsistent bass and treble delivery
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
no chat / game balance or mic monitoring
rain in the background of a conversation without turning on surround sound
the bass sliders are almost forgettable with a barely noticeable impact
its bass adjustment sliders are forgettable
and makes the setup look outdated and a chunky
The treble range is also inconsistent
artificial surround sound is slightly gimmicky
unnecessarily long cable is questionable at best
the headset never feels too heavy or uncomfortable
stereo sound on the Cloud Alpha S is nothing short of outstanding
get jumbled up like they tend to do in other headsets
doomed to live in its predecessor's shadow
The surround sound of the Alpha S felt a bit lackluster
the Alpha S come across at first glance
features like this are a bit gimmicky
Poor surround sound
difficult to use with systems like
crackle of flames in the hearth
lacking in the farther reaches of the frequency range
distort even at maximum volume levels
lacking much power in the lows or delicate subtlety in
The opening guitar riffs sound slightly underpowered
lack of high-end presence comes through in The Crystal Method's
the tech also distorts almost every noise
mixer is how far it hangs below the headphones
never have time to play
audio sound a little too shrill
it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm
Alameda took huge losses when Luna went down
and sloppy accounting
PINOCCHIO is now playing in select theaters
bass performance all around
surround sound feels distant and metallic
tetchy mixer
subpar surround sound and lack of bass
quiet
pickup and a tendency to broadcast background noise
the price is a little hard to stomach

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha S - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	50 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	65 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	310 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha S - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Magnet material	Neodymium

Width	7.83 in
Depth	5.31 in
Height	3.62 in
Weight	10.93 oz

Microphone type	Boom microphone
Microphone sensitivity	-38.0 dB
Microphone frequency	50 - 18000
Microphone direction type	Bidirectional microphone

Noise-canceling	yes

Colour of product	Black Black,Blue
Control type	Buttons
Body material	Aluminium

Channels	7.1
Impedance	65.0 Ω
Frequency range	13 - 27000
Driver size	1.97 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	1.0 %

Cable length	1
USB	yes
Detachable cable	yes

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Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha S Kingston - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.8

Based on 10 reviews

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SoundGuys

Published: 10.05.2022

HyperX Cloud Alpha S review

The HyperX Cloud Alpha S updates a classic with features and a new color scheme. Is it worth the money, or just more for the sake of more?

www.themasterswitch.com

Published: 23.01.2020

HyperX Cloud Alpha S Review

3.8

See our in-depth review of the HyperX Cloud Alpha S, with our analysis of the design, comfort and fit, sound quality, accessories, and more.

Tom's Guide

Published: 02.10.2019

HyperX Cloud Alpha S Review

3.0

A solid (but frustrating) headset that is easy to wear and functional for gaming

TechRadar

Published: 23.06.2020

HyperX Cloud Alpha S review

3.0

HyperX Cloud Alpha S is priced at Rs 13,999 in India

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha S HyperX Cloud Alpha S review: the dark mode of PC gaming headsets

The Verge

Published: 25.03.2020

HyperX Cloud Alpha S review: the dark mode of PC gaming headsets

4.0

It’s a suitable choice for gamers who like dark mode

RTINGS.com

Published: 05.06.2020

HyperX Cloud Alpha S Review

3.8

The HyperX Cloud Alpha S are the next generation of the HyperX Cloud Alpha. These wired gaming headphones maintain a similarly great build quality and are just a...

PCMAG

Published: 07.04.2020

HyperX Cloud Alpha S Review

3.5

The HyperX Cloud Alpha S includes adjustable bass and simulated surround sound in a capable but unimpressive gaming headset.

TechPowerUp

Published: 30.12.2019

HyperX Cloud Alpha S Review

5.0

Building upon the success of the analog HyperX Cloud Alpha, the Cloud Alpha S keeps everything that was great with the original, but adds an USB sound card to the mix, which makes it slightly more expensive. We take a thorough look to see if the extra features are worth the added cost!