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Cloud Alpha S Blackout vs Cloud III (DF7F0AA)

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Cloud Alpha S Blackout
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Cloud III (DF7F0AA)
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The short verdict

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Cloud Alpha S Blackout
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Cloud III (DF7F0AA)
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Choose the Cloud Alpha S Blackout if
  • Larger drivers (50 vs 5.3 mm)
  • Cheaper today ($21.5 vs $154)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

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    Why pick theCloud Alpha S Blackout2 wins
    +843%Larger drivers50 vs 5.3 mm
    −$133Cheaper today$21.5 vs $154
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    Why pick theCloud III (DF7F0AA)0 wins
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    Full specs

    Side-by-side specifications

    Sound5 differences
    Wear style
    Head-band
    Circumaural
    Driver type
    5 cm
    5.3 cm
    Frequency response
    13 - 27000 Hz
    10 - 21000 Hz
    Impedance
    65
    64 Ω
    THD
    1%
    2%
    Noise Control1 difference
    ANC
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    Yes
    Connectivity2 differences
    Bluetooth
    N
    No
    USB audio
    No
    Yes
    Microphone2 differences
    Mic pattern
    Bidirectional microphone
    Unidirectional
    Mic sensitivity
    -38 dB
    -42 dB
    Comfort & Build3 differences
    Weight
    321 g
    320 g
    Colors
    Black
    Black, Lavender
    Cable length
    1 m
    1.3 m
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