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Cloud Alpha S (Black, 4P5L2AA) vs Cloud III (Black, 727A8AA)

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Cloud Alpha S (Black, 4P5L2AA)
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Cloud Alpha S (Black, 4P5L2AA)
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Cloud III (Black, 727A8AA)
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Cloud Alpha S (Black, 4P5L2AA)
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      At a glance

      Key differences

      Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
      Sound8 differences
      Type
      Headphones
      Headset
      Driver type
      5 cm
      5.3 cm
      Driver size
      1.97 in (50 mm)
      2.09 in (53 mm)
      Frequency response
      10 - 2300
      10 - 21000
      Freq. max
      2300
      21,000
      Impedance
      65
      64
      Sensitivity
      99 dB
      100 dB
      THD
      1%
      2%
      Microphone1 difference
      Mic sensitivity
      -38 dB
      -42 dB
      Controls & Software1 difference
      Compatibility
      PC, PS5™, PS4™
      PC · PS5 · PS4
      Comfort & Build2 differences
      Weight
      310 g
      308 g
      Cable length
      1 m
      1.3 m
      Launch1 difference
      In the box
      Gaming Headset · Detachable Headset Cable · Detachable Mic
      Gaming Headset · Detachable Microphone · USB Dongle
      Performance1 difference
      Virtual surround technology
      Virtual 7.1 surround sound
      DTS Headphone:X 2.0
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