Head to head · 2 headphones

Cloud Alpha S Blackout vs Cloud Core

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 Core
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The short verdict

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Cloud Alpha S Blackout
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Cloud Core
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Choose the Cloud Alpha S Blackout if
  • Cheaper today ($21.5 vs $74.99)
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Choose the Cloud Core if
  • Lighter in the hand (281 vs 321 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theCloud Alpha S Blackout1 win
−$53.49Cheaper today$21.5 vs $74.99
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Why pick theCloud Core1 win
−40 gLighter in the hand281 vs 321 g
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Sound8 differences
Type
Headset
Headphones
Driver type
Dynamic
Neodymium
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
60
THD
1%
2%
Noise Control1 difference
Active noise cancelling
65 Ω
60 Ω
Connectivity2 differences
Connection
Wired
Wireless
USB audio
No
Yes
Microphone2 differences
Microphone
Boom microphone
44
Mic sensitivity
-38 dB
44 dB
Controls & Software1 difference
Compatibility
Gaming
Music
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
321 g
281 g
Cable length
1 m
0.5 m

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