HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset vs HyperX Cloud Core

The short verdict

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Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset

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Cloud Core

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Choose the Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset if

PC gamers who hate charging and want a proven, comfortable frame

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Choose the Cloud Core if

Lighter in the hand (281 vs 335 g)
Cheaper today ($74.99 vs $200)

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Why pick theCloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset1 win

+1400%Longer listening time300 vs 20 h

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Why pick theCloud Core2 wins

−54 gLighter in the hand281 vs 335 g

−$125Cheaper today$74.99 vs $200

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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Sound6 differences

Type

Headset

Headphones

Driver type

Dynamic

Neodymium

Driver size

1.97 in (50 mm)

2.09 in (53 mm)

Frequency response

15 Hz - 21000 Hz

10 - 21000

Impedance

Sensitivity

95 dB

99 dB

Noise Control1 difference

Active noise cancelling

41 Ω

60 Ω

Battery2 differences

Battery life

300 h

20 h

Battery type

300 mAh

20 mAh

Connectivity2 differences

Connection

Wired

Wireless

USB audio

Yes

Microphone2 differences

Microphone

Yes

Mic sensitivity

-39 dB

44 dB

Controls & Software1 difference

Compatibility

Gaming

Music

Comfort & Build3 differences

Weight

335 g

281 g

Colors

Black, Blue

Black

Cable length

1.3 m

0.5 m

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Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset vs Cloud Core

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Key differences

Side-by-side specifications

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