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Cloud Alpha S (Black/Blue, 4P5L3AA) vs Cloud III S (White)

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Cloud Alpha S (Black/Blue, 4P5L3AA)
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Cloud III S (White)
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The short verdict

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Cloud Alpha S (Black/Blue, 4P5L3AA)
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Cloud III S (White)
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Choose the Cloud Alpha S (Black/Blue, 4P5L3AA) if
  • Lighter in the hand (310 vs 340 g)
  • Cheaper today ($74.99 vs $180)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

    Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
    Why pick theCloud Alpha S (Black/Blue, 4P5L3AA)2 wins
    −30 gLighter in the hand310 vs 340 g
    −$105Cheaper today$74.99 vs $180
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    Why pick theCloud III S (White)0 wins
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    Sound9 differences
    Type
    Headphones
    Headset
    Driver type
    5 cm
    5.3 cm
    Driver size
    1.97 in (50 mm)
    2.09 in (53 mm)
    Frequency response
    10 - 2300
    20 - 20000
    Freq. min
    10
    20
    Freq. max
    2300
    20,000
    Impedance
    65
    64
    Sensitivity
    99 dB
    111.94 dB
    THD
    1%
    2%
    Noise Control1 difference
    ANC
    Yes
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    Connectivity1 difference
    Connection
    Wired
    Wireless
    Microphone2 differences
    Microphone
    Boom
    Boom/Built-in microphone
    Mic sensitivity
    -38 dB
    -42 dB
    Controls & Software1 difference
    Compatibility
    PC, PS5™, PS4™
    PC · Mac · PS5
    Comfort & Build2 differences
    Weight
    310 g
    340 g
    Colors
    Black, Blue
    White
    Launch1 difference
    In the box
    Gaming Headset · Detachable Headset Cable · Detachable Mic
    Wireless Gaming Headset · Detachable Microphone · Wireless Dongle

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