HyperX Cloud Alpha S Blackout vs HyperX Cloud MIX

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Cloud Alpha S Blackout

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Cloud MIX

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Choose the Cloud Alpha S Blackout if

Larger drivers (50 vs 40 mm)
Cheaper today ($21.5 vs $281)

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Choose the Cloud MIX if

Gamers who want one headset for play and travel.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

Why pick theCloud Alpha S Blackout2 wins

+25%Larger drivers50 vs 40 mm

−$259Cheaper today$21.5 vs $281

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Why pick theCloud MIX2 wins

−61 gLighter in the hand260 vs 321 g

+-38%Easier to drive40 vs 65 ohm

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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Sound7 differences

Driver type

5 cm

4 cm

Driver size

1.97 in (50 mm)

1.57 in (40 mm)

Frequency response

13 - 27000

10 - 40000

Freq. min

Freq. max

27,000

40,000

Impedance

THD

Noise Control1 difference

Active noise cancelling

65 Ω

40 Ω

Connectivity3 differences

Connection

Wired

Wireless

Bluetooth

USB audio

Yes

Microphone3 differences

Microphone

Boom

Boom/Built-in microphone

Mic pattern

Bidirectional microphone

Omnidirectional

Mic sensitivity

-38 dB

-42 dB

Comfort & Build2 differences

Weight

321 g

260 g

Colors

Black

Black, Grey

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Cloud Alpha S Blackout vs Cloud MIX

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Key differences

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