Name: HyperX Cloud Alpha
Brand: Kingston
SKU: 488430
Rating: 4.0 (63 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

build and material quality are quite good
sound
comfort

the levels drop off sharply below ~100 Hz
There is no better way to tune the sound
a metal bracket than a hinged plastic headband

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

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha - Pros & Cons

build and material quality are quite good
sound
comfort
and value
durable construction and comfortable fit
Everything blends together nicely
range sounds coherent and natural
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
Cloud Alpha sounds natural and relatively neutral
Detailed playback ensures a convincing performance
well-organized sound stage is satisfying to listen to
the resolution is also good for this price range
Large bass drum impacts are sufficiently crisp and level stability is surprisingly good
the aluminum frame holding each ear cup feels incredibly strong and resilient
Durable aluminium frame and nice leather finish
very easy and a quick process
cleaner
smoother sound
the Cloud design is one of the best around
the audio quality on these are terrific
It is always better to be safe than sorry
excellent build quality and strong audio performance
improved
nice and clean
great sound and excellent durability make
with durability and comfort in mind
NGenuity software is good for more than just battery readouts
great sound and excellent durability
high durability
good sound quality
and extreme value
It sounds great and provides really good isolation from the world around you
Very well-built and comfortable design
very durable and well-built
Decently well-balanced sound profile
HyperX are more comfortable and feel more durable
Cloud Alpha feel very well-built and durable
coupled with the really comfortable fit
sound quality of this set is excellent
voice sounded crisp and clear
impressive functionality and comfortable design
very flexible and lightweight
for high accuracy are desired by competitive gamers
improves accuracy and reduces distortion
s very smooth and crisp
this design is extremely impressive

the levels drop off sharply below ~100 Hz
There is no better way to tune the sound
a metal bracket than a hinged plastic headband
blow-out noises are decidedly not the lesser of two evils
its very expensive
the field has definitely grown more crowded
headset not being completely compatible with spatial audio
ends up sounding a bit flat
Extensions are not very comfortable if they are put around your neck for too long as they are tight
atmosphere effects in your games to sound a little off
The microphone is a little wonky
ear pads this deep and soft are an unfortunate rarity
two-pronged airplane adapter
headset-unimpressive inline controls
poor mic
Cloud Alpha does not support virtual surround sound
Alpha model ships with fewer accessories than the original Cloud
Higher registers are a bit less precise
lacks a bit of airiness
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giving out too much info can fall in the wrong hands
only on The websites and it would be sensible to shop online
no means a cheap gaming headset
Cloud Alpha is getting a limited edition gold run
Logitech have a slight edge
don't have a dedicated app
lacks a bit of treble finesse
bulky design and large ear cups
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
nothing too overbearing
headset alive and kicking on the desks of
exactly the new kid on the block
these wireless newcomers are twice as expensive as the wired version
you ve landed on an unexplored planet
the mic quality is nothing special
the ear cups look a little bulky
the HyperX Cloud Alpha S lack in is the microphone
nothing too flashy
headset over another model
lack detail
high end stereo equipment is often pretty large in size
The sound signature is a little more flat and boring
it s not just the braces and mechanisms that are aluminum

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha - 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	298 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Kingston - Video Reviews (1)

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset Review

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha - Full Specifications

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

Weight	10.51 oz

Microphone type	Boom microphone
Microphone sensitivity	-43.0 dB
Microphone frequency	50 - 18000

Noise-canceling	yes

Colour of product	Black Black,Gold Black,Red Gold Purple,White
Body material	Aluminium

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

Cable length	1.3
USB	no
Detachable cable	yes

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Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha Kingston - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.4

Based on 12 reviews

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha Review

PCMAG

Published: 05.03.2018

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha Review

4.0

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

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset review

SoundGuys

Published: 11.07.2022

HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset review

If you're looking for the king of value gaming headsets, look no further than the HyperX Cloud Alpha. At $100, it's a steal.

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha (2022) review

TechRadar

Published: 24.02.2022

HyperX Cloud Alpha (2022) review

4.5

The classic headset is back and better than ever

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 30.06.2020

HyperX Cloud Alpha Review

3.8

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...

gamesradar

Published: 05.11.2020

HyperX Cloud Alpha review

4.5

The HyperX Cloud Alpha isn’t exactly the new kid on the block. You could even say they’re a veteran amongst the best gaming headsets, being released back in 2017. Retailing for $100

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha Headset Review: Near-Perfect At $100

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 14.05.2018

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha Headset Review: Near-Perfect At $100

4.5

With its HyperX Cloud Alpha, Kingston wants to build on the success of its predecessors. Can a $100 gaming headset garner mass appeal with better-than-expected performance and solid build quality?

Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro Gaming Headset Review - Nerd Techy

nerdtechy.com

Published: 13.09.2017

HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro Gaming Headset Review - Nerd Techy

High end gaming headsets are becoming a popular commodity. Just like high end headphones designed for music, once you try a pair out it’s extremely hard to go back. High end audio equipment provides incredible resolution, pristine detail, and a whole new level of clarity that you never thought possible. In competitive gaming, these effects are even more pronounced. The sound of enemies approaching, shots being fired in the distance, and even a stealthily hidden opponent reloading his weapon in the distance can all be the cues you need to take action. If you’ve already got a high end graphics

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

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 16.11.2017

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

4.5

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.

pcgamer

Published: 23.08.2018

HyperX Cloud Alpha review

4.5

There’s no better gaming headset around.

techbuzzireland

Published: 10.06.2019

Review - The HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro Gaming Headset. #Gaming #Headphones #Tech - techbuzzireland

The first glance of the box for the HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro Gaming Headset has a concise layout giving clear prominence of compatible devices for this headset. The logo and the name of the brand on the box was clearly laid out with a brief description on the side of the contents in the box […]