Head to head · 2 headphones

Cloud Alpha S Blackout vs Cloud III ()

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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Cloud Alpha S Blackout
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Cloud III ()
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The short verdict

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Cloud Alpha S Blackout
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Cloud III ()
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Choose the Cloud Alpha S Blackout if
  • Cheaper today ($21.5 vs $59.99)
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Choose the Cloud III () if
  • Wired multiplatform players
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theCloud Alpha S Blackout1 win
−$38.49Cheaper today$21.5 vs $59.99
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Why pick theCloud III ()0 wins
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Sound7 differences
Driver type
5 cm
5.3 cm
Driver size
1.97 in (50 mm)
2.09 in (53 mm)
Frequency response
13 - 27000
10 - 21000
Freq. min
13
10
Freq. max
27,000
21,000
Impedance
65
64
THD
1%
2%
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
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Yes
Connectivity1 difference
USB audio
No
Yes
Microphone1 difference
Mic sensitivity
-38 dB
-42 dB
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
321 g
308 g
Colors
Black
Pink, White

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