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Cloud Alpha S Blackout vs Cloud Buds

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Cloud Alpha S Blackout
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The short verdict

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Cloud Alpha S Blackout
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Cloud Buds
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Choose the Cloud Alpha S Blackout if
  • Larger drivers (50 vs 14 mm)
  • Cheaper today ($21.5 vs $109)
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Choose the Cloud Buds if
  • Lighter in the hand (28 vs 321 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theCloud Alpha S Blackout2 wins
+257%Larger drivers50 vs 14 mm
−$87.5Cheaper today$21.5 vs $109
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Why pick theCloud Buds1 win
−293 gLighter in the hand28 vs 321 g
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Sound7 differences
Wear style
Circumaural
Intraaural
Driver type
5 cm
1.4 cm
Driver size
1.97 in (50 mm)
0.55 in (14 mm)
Frequency response
13 - 27000
20 - 20000
Freq. min
13
20
Freq. max
27,000
20,000
Impedance
65
65.2
Noise Control1 difference
Active noise cancelling
65 Ω
65.2 Ω
Connectivity2 differences
Connection
Wired
Wireless
Bluetooth
N
Y
Microphone1 difference
Mic sensitivity
-38 dB
-16.5 dB
Controls & Software1 difference
Compatibility
Gaming
Calls/Music
Comfort & Build3 differences
Weight
321 g
28 g
Colors
Black
Black, Red
Cable length
1 m
0.2 m
Where to buy
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