HyperX - Cloud Alpha (Wired)

Go with the Alpha S, not the old Alpha version

Go with the Alpha S, not the old Alpha version

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P for Playstation (has a blue headband). I bought and tested 5 different pairs when the Sony Pulse Elites came out (complete garbage by the way), and loved this one the most. I had previously had the HyperX Cloud Alpha wired headset for like 6 years before that which were also fantastic.

People post negative things about them if they have a problem, but if there’s a ton of negative reviews it’ll be confusing. I have the wired versions and they sound very good (I bought them today so they might go bad within weeks I’m not sure yet I’m a first-time customer to HyperX). Not sure about the wireless though. I’d say just look at reviews, the positives and negatives of it, and decide if they’re really worth the keep. Me personally I’ve seen a lot of good reviews about this headset. Look on Rtings.com for an in-depth review of the headset. I hear they’re a good website at reviewing electronics.

Now since you have the headset currently and they sound fine to you for whatever you use them for then you’re good.

I’ve had my HyperX Alpha headset for about 7ish months and boy do they feel nice and sound great! However they’re wired and I assume you aren’t really looking for wired. Why do you want to go wireless though?

Ive had my hyperx cloud alpha pro for about 4 years now. They’ve held up well and still sound alright. Were about 100$ idk what they are now

I have cloud alpha since 1 month, I like its bass and punch, with a APO equalizer and harman neutral profile sounds good (the trebles are decent but no perfect 'cause there is a 4khz drop and i listen less of detail for music with female voices or some instruments go background but that is not a great problem). At the start, feels unconfotable my head but after 1 week using headset, it got used and feels very confortable, sometimes i forget im using it. :) Ive read the 7.1 surround is bad for this type of gaming headset and it is only marketing (brand doesnt matter) so i ignored it when i buyed. For more details, watch these reviews (kinstong version review): [https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-alpha](https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-alpha) [https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-2-cloud-ii-wireless](https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-2-cloud-ii-wireless) Hp version review: [https://www.soundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-gaming-headset-review-23223/](https://www.soundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-gaming-headset-review-23223/)

I agree with this. I use hyperx cloud alphas. They are normally 99 but can catch them on sale for about 75 most of the time and they last roughly 2 years. I always have a brand new pair sitting in my closet cause I just order an extra when I catch them on sale.

Eh it's not that crazy. The only issue is the wire connection starts to act up. They still work. But you can't buy just the wire either so you replace the whole thing. Honestly for good headphones that are comfortable and last 2 years I feel like 75 isn't really that bad.

Oh for sure. Find what's comfortable for you and go with it. It's just the cable that wears out on it though. I'm sure there are better ones out there but for me they do the job.

I vouch for hyperx cloud alpha as well. I have a wired version that are great and hold up well. Normally run 99.99 where I am located but go on sale often for about $75.

I got it. First impression: what bothers me already is that I can no longer control the volume via Windows or from my keyboard, only via the headset hardware and this new "stream deck". Also it's going nuts with installing audio devices (installing 13 audio devices on windows). The warm ear pads aren't for me either. The ones from Cloud 1 are noticeably colder than the new ones, but that might be changeable with custom pads. Sticking with my Cloud Alpha 1 for now, since I can adjust volume from windows and I only have to deal with 2 audio devices in the windows settings.

hyperx cloud alpha, good sound quality(compared to other gaming headphones), well balanced tuning with slight bass boost, very good mic, comfortable for long sessions, extra points for being well built

For 200USD, with high isolation preferred, your options are relatively limited. I used to be a very firm closed-back only user. Skip the first chunk of text if you want actual recs I can't recommend *any* closed back, wired headsets. You're better off buying a separate microphone - Modmic is the most common for a true headset-like solution, but *I don't recommend that either* when you can buy an AT2005USB or ATR2100X-USB and a mic stand for less. In fact, your HyperX Cloud Alphas are arguably the best closed back wired headset in this price range. Popular picks include the new Fiio FT-1, the older AKG K361/K371, and the venerable Beyerdynamic DT770. When it comes to DT-770 variants, problems quickly arise - The DT770 with the black pleather earpads, the 770-M, has the best isolation, better than the other headphones on this list, but have *absolutely garbage bloated mid bass* with very little sub bass rumble for most people. When people talk about the DT770 they're referring to the standard DT770-32 or DT770-80 which have velour earpads. These pads are cheap, relatively soft, but provide not that much isolation... you would be better off with a different set of headphones. Oh, and one other thing... no detachable cable. You're stuck with the really heavy and long stock cable until it gives out. The Fiio FT-1 is by far the most *quality-sounding* piece of gear on the list, especially if you like bass, but the problem is that it's a bass ported set. You won't have perfect isolation, but in exchange the bass sounds great (according to other people - I haven't tried it myself.) It also comes with hybrid earpads, which is good for *comfort* but bad for *isolation*. The K361/K371 isn't without problems either. They have poor durability, it's just a poorly designed chassis. The hinges usually give out quickly. The isolation is also average at best for a closed back, and the bass is also "just okay". I wouldn't recommend these for metal because guitars sound really off unless you use something like AutoEQ's profiles, which have their own problems like really messing up the treble by default (you have to change this manually). "So, RZ, what the hell should I buy?" I got you. There are three options. The first is still the Fiio FT-1, because comfort is king over all else. It fits a wide variety of head sizes and doesn't have excessive clamping force according to most users. The second, is the Shure SRH-440A, which is a non-ported design with pleather earpads, however I have heard it can hurt the top of your head (I haven't experienced this personally). The third option, if you're comfortable with a fixed cable, would be the old MDR-7506 with Yaxi STPad2. At least it isolates better and has cleaner bass than the normal DT770... and it's not awfully expensive. Feel free to ask questions.

I’ve tried multiple gaming headsets and you want the PC38X if you’re wanting nicer sound and a decent mic. They sound very good but are open back so you need quiet surroundings. I have the Audeze Maxwells for almost double the current price of the PC38X and still thought the 38x’s were very impressive and I want a pair myself. Other gaming headsets might have deeper bass and better positional tracking for footsteps but they will lack the clarity and be double the price. Cloud headsets are great for most gamers but if you’re even considering crossing the line into premium sound they won’t make you happy. I used the original cloud Alphas for years until the earpads disintegrated and I had to replace the cables. I can’t use them now because they sound tinny and hollow after using nicer sounding headphones.

I have the regular cloud alpha wired version. Its pretty good. I can imagine the wireless one may be a bit heavier but other than that im sure its great. Its by no means exotic but it works great and im sure hell love it.

I came here to talk about my hyperx too lol beat me to it

Budget? - 300$ Country? - UAE Platform? - PC Motherboard if on pc (or other audio gear)? - ASUS B550 Requested Guide: - Wireless gaming Open back or closed back? - I only used closed back all my life so idk, but afaik wireless are only closed back anyways? Any other gear you own (if important, like headphones or headsets)? - I used a wired cloud alpha 2 before, it was great for me for playing counter strike, Im just looking for something wireless while still being able to differentiate footsteps locations

I second the alpha coud pros . Great headphones

I'm voting HyperX. I have the Cloud Alpha and it is comfortable, the sound is really good, the mic is excellent and the battery lasts FOREVER. I used to have a logitech G930 and I had to recharge that almost every day, with my HyperX I can use it for WEEKS without having to charge it. Would definitely buy again.

Brother, 7.1 surround is a gimmick. It actually makes the sound worse imo, and funnily enough I can pinpoint directions better with it off (cloud alpha S). From what I know, the driver is slightly better on cloud alpha, but it's not a drastic difference. As long as you have any good sounding headphones you'll do just fine with directions. in fact I highly recommend forgetting about "Gaming" headsets and getting good "audiophile" headphones, more often than not it'll actually be better for music AND for games I used to get called out for having wallhacks even when I was using the free Samsung buds that came with my phone, what you use doesn't matter as much as you think

Brother, 7.1 surround is a gimmick. It actually makes the sound worse imo, and funnily enough I can pinpoint directions better with it off (cloud alpha S). From what I know, the driver is slightly better on cloud alpha, but it's not a drastic difference. As long as you have any good sounding headphones you'll do just fine with directions. in fact I highly recommend forgetting about "Gaming" headsets and getting good "audiophile" headphones, more often than not it'll actually be better for music AND for games I used to get called out for having wallhacks even when I was using the free Samsung buds that came with my phone, what you use doesn't matter as much as you think

The HyperX Cloud Alpha, I've had it for almost 3 years now, good mic and good sound

[HyperX Cloud 3](https://amzn.eu/d/aO8C6jV), the HyperX Cloud Alpha Sellers didn't look legit tbh my bad for not double checking, but the HyperX Cloud 3s are just newer versions of the one I have and it's actually sold by Amazon

I would avoid Arctis Nova, as other people already said they don't last very long, go for HyperX-Cloud-Alpha, the metal beam is not going to break on you and they sound great!

If those are your only option I'd take either the Cloud Alpha or G Pro X, probably the Alpha as it is really comfortable. As other's have said though, none of these are particularly good. Unlike what others have said, there are good gamer brand headsets out there like the LucidSound LS50x, Logitech G Pro X 2, Astro A50, a few EPOS models. They're just generally overpriced. Like the G Pro X 2 is a really good $100 headphone with a $20 mic selling for $250. The LucidSounds are a bit pricy new but very cheap on the used market. The LS50x or the little brother LS35x can be found used for under $60 and $40 respectively and will beat anything on your list. Sennheiser Game One's can be found for under $60 and are another step higher, they're the headset version of the HD 598. In general, you can almost always buy a new headphone of equal or better quality + a desktop mic for a lot less money than a new headset. The main exception is the Audeze Maxwell which is frankly way better than standalone wireless headphones at its price. The PC38x is also competitively priced on sale, it's right between the HD 599 and HD 560S in quality.

It's all relative. Considering his restrictions, I'm guessing he's found a cheap thrift store and that's his selection. A HyperX Cloud Alpha or G Pro X may be bad products at $150, but at $20 they're both excellent headsets.

No problem. The G Pro X has better directional audio for shooters but the Alphas sound better overall and is extremely comfortable on my opinion. 

Hyperx cloud 2 or alpha, best quality price ratio.

Exclusively out of these options, I’d get the HyperX Cloud III wired and call it a day. Cloud Alpha is good if you want a lot of bass but I personally don’t like the bass drowning out the other frequencies, which it does from my years of using it.

Clamp in Cloud 3 is fine. The other commentor forgets that it's a new headset. Cloud 2 also had clamp pressure when I first bought it. So does every headset on the planet. You will need to loosen the headset by either using it for a few weeks or putting it over a headset holder or just some books. Overall the Cloud 3 comfort is way better than Cloud 2. Having said that, I prefer Cloud Alpha's comfort to these 2. The ear cups of the alpha are so thick and nice

I had a HyperX Cloud II Wired headset which I loved. Eventually I wanted to go wireless and swapped to another (more pricey!) brand. I had several problems with it and honestly it was much less comfortable for my head. I missed my HyperX, so I bought the Cloud Alpha hoping it was essentially a wireless Cloud II. It is exactly that. I absolutely love it. The only way I would not recommend the headset is if you have above average sized ears. They fit a little smaller than many other headsets.

I use hyperx clouds alphas they work fine for me as a casual ranked player

Hyper x cloud alpha, they range anywhere from 80 - 100 bucks but definitely the best headset I've ever had. Extremely durable (not made with just plastic that snaps from stress) and the sound is amazing you can pinpoint where sounds are coming from very easily. Plus I prefer wired for less input delay or audio delay and so I don't have to charge it.

For under 30k there is no match for hyper x alpha. Not alpha s or cloud 2 or anything. In terms of sound quality, alpha Triumph every other , razer, Corsair , steel series anything... Only I heard Philips x2hr and I think it was hugely better than alpha. For under 6k alpha is a beast. Listen to hans Zimmer mountain and on full volume ( 384khz) and you will notice the sound quality of alpha is insane. Not other headphones come close to it ( in under 30k)

Cloud Alpha is the only decent one here, the rest are meh and Razer audio products are actually awful. There are better options than these that cost far less.

Most gaming headphones are just cheap headphones sold at a higher price due to rgb or branding. Even cheap studio headphones would be far better. The old HyperX products like Cloud 2 and Alpha are based on studio headphones so they're not bad. Their new stuff is awful, though. And Razer in particular has the most overpriced headphones I've ever seen. SHP9500 would be far better than all of these and probably cheaper, too

That's just the truth. Same thing with keyboards, if someone has ever tried a good mechanical one and a membrane one, they'll know right away which is better. It's the same with headphones. This is coming from someone that has tried half the headphones on this list and only Cloud Alpha is decent, at most. A 20 dollar IEM will beat all of these, and I'm being completely serious here.

They're right. That's why I said all their new products are bad. But Cloud 2 and Alpha were made before the acquisition. Their newer iterations may be less durable and feel cheaper but they still retain the same sound. That is to say, decent overall, very good when compared to other gaming headphones. The Alpha especially.

I've had both. My usage is upwards of 15ish hours per day for work plus gaming on average. The joint for the cloud 2 where the band meets the metal doesn't last longer than 15 months. That warranty has been used too often. I just got the cloud alpha and it's much the same so far, except it's louder and I can hear a larger amount of sounds off rip without modification that helps in games where you need to hear everything like tarkov. Oh I forgot, the sound of the mic in cloud 2s seems to be better clarity if you care about that I'd still get cloud 2 if I'm needing to save cash but preferably in going to buy alphas from now on. The 300 hour battery is insane.

I hope a wired version comes out soon, I've got my Alphas currently hooked up to a mixamp pro, gives a much needed volume boost and would love to do the same with the 2s, I'd go wireless for convenience but I like things being too loud since I may be partially deaf

Tried the hyperx alphas for a few days, I like the audio quality. But I disliked the tightness on my ears and my buddy complained about the mic quality.

HyperX cloud Alpha. It's one of the best

who cares about sound quality for gaming.. i have audiphile headphone and i use it exclusivity for music. for gaming they are too big, unconfortable and the treble is fatigating. so its best to use hyperx alpha for gaming. it's lightweight, boomy bass is a plus to feel sound effects, i can wear them entire day, and its closed back so i dont hear gpu coil whine and the keyboard.

its bad cloud 2 and alphas are better (buy while u still can)

>Most of the praise seems to be for the older Kingston-made Cloud 2, but from what I can tell, only the HP-branded versions are available now. Are they the same quality? Or should I avoid the newer ones? I think they’re pretty much the same thing, but I’ve seen a lot of people in this sub trash-talking the HP-branded versions. Personally, I got a Cloud Alpha S from HP back in 2023, and I’ve had zero issues with it—so I’m not really sure what the hate’s about. As for the Cloud 3’s mic, yeah, it’s really good. But on PS5, the mic quality ends up sounding worse because you can’t adjust the hertz settings there. In my opinion, the Cloud 3 is the better choice overall—especially because of its improved mic and battery life. That said, the Cloud 2 might still have a slight edge in sound quality for FPS games, so if competitive gaming is your top priority, that’s worth considering. I dont think that the USB-A or USB-C will be a problem.

Maybe the Fifine H8? Its below 50. I had the Hyper X Cloud Alpha, until it broke from my dog chewing on the mic. Was going to buy that one, but opted-in for IEMs for convenience, since I wear glasses and for the particular sound design I preferred.

Same, but I have moved to HyperX Cloud Series and they sound fantastic.. I love it. Have Cloud II and Cloud Alpha.

Worst sounding headset I've ever owned. The Alpha's were just as bad. JBL, Sony, even Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 sound better.

Hyper x cloud alpha for 7k form techmathed or Corsair hs 60 pro for around the same price

Their open box basically their brand new but they don't have any official warranty from hyper x. The seller gives warranty like 1 week checking warranty

Talk to techmathed on Instagram they will tell all the details

It’s been over a month, before that I was using hyperx cloud alpha. Trust me the best lightweight and same excellent quality I got after alpha. And delay or stuff does not bother me in valo or any other game. It’s a good deal

I have these, but find the 3d audio straight up doesn't work

Thankyou for the advice.

Ordered cloud alpha s coz cloud alpha was not available.

Both of them are built really good. I think cloud alpha just sound abit better. Thankyou for the review

Hey thankyou for the review. I ordered cloud alpha s just waiting for delivery now.

I know my friend has that version and they sound so nice. I already ordered cloud alpha because they sound abit better than newer models.

Thankyou for the advice

I ordered cloud alpha coz i think its performs slightly better for fps games (rainbow six siege) specifically.

Thankyou for the review i ordered cloud alpha s.

I disagree, i bought hyperx stinger core in 2018/19 and i just broke 2 days ago. I ordered cloud alpha s now

I ordered cloud alpha s coz cloud alpha was not available.

Bravo, I ordered cloud alpha s.

Already ordered cloud alpha s. Thankyou for the review btw

Already ordered cloud alpha s. I tried cloud 2 btw didn’t really like them (rainbow six siege) player.

Its very hard to find Kingston version in my country. Thankyou for the review

Cloud 2 is a good headsets overall but i guess alpha performs better (rainbow six siege) specifically. Thankyou for the review.

Already ordered cloud alpha s. Thankyou for the review.

Already ordered cloud alpha. Thankyou for the advice

Thats true i ordered cloud alpha. Thankyou for the review

Didn’t really like them coz of bass i ordered cloud alpha.

Already ordered cloud alpha. Thankyou for the advice

My favorite is HyperX. The mic quality is good and so is the sound. It's comfy, durable, and both sets I own have lasted me for a really long time. I think my oldest of the two (Cloud) is from 2015 and my other one (Alpha) is about five years old now and it's used daily. I'm not a fan of Razer's headsets. A few of my friends use them and their mic quality seems to be pretty bad, especially for how much you pay for them. It would be more understandable if they were cheap. I've also heard they tend to break pretty easily. My only complaint about the Arctis is the two sets I've used (not sure of the models) made a creaking sound whenever I moved my head and it drove me nuts. One was brand new and the other was lightly used that I borrowed from someone. No idea if that was bad luck or if it's something it's known to do.

Go with the cloud Alpha for better Build quality and 3.5 jack cable or go with the cloud 2 for more features but less build quality and surround sound that’s kinda garbage

Gaming headsets need to be: -easy to drive even with controller DACs and mobile devices, both of which are very common devices when using them -durable enough to not fall apart if thrown (this happens) -inexpensive All of these requirements generally contradict absolute sound quality. There are better ones like the Audeze Maxwell but they're not cheap, though HyperX tends to have pretty good sound in my experience (if you ignore the mic quality, they're not great there).

I haven't really used a Steelseries, I've heard good thing about them but I don't use one. HyperX does sometimes do rebrands of existing headphones, like the Cloud 2 is a Takstar Pro 80 (very similar to the Beyernamic DT770 Pro) with a microphone and the Cloud Orbit is basically an Audeze Mobius without Bluetooth (the Orbit S also removes the head tracking) for less money. The Alpha and Cloud 3 are their own designs and generally also have pretty good sound quality without being expensive.

Better to get hyperx cloud alphas or clouds for better quality. My cloud 2s lasted 5 years of trashing around. Alphas just passed 5 year mark for me

The Hyper X cloud 3s or alpha have consistently been solid choices

This is the answer. After years of disappointment and breakdowns from steel series, JBLs, turtle beach, Logitech, I got a pair of hyperx cloud II as a gift and have never bought a different brand since. The sound, comfort and build quality is top notch, and the battery life on my newest cloud alphas is amazing. I'm not shit out of luck if I forget to charge them for a day.

I personally had the Corsair HS70, I went looking for a headset in the 100$ range because I was a dumbass and tried to replace the HS70 battery snapping one of the wires and just failing overall. I got the SteelSeries arctic 5 and just felt super let down for the price. They sounded worse, build quality just felt cheap. For 150 I was kinda like yea no thanks. I was going to entertain the one reviewed above but that’s $300!!!! I ended up choosing the hyper x cloud alpha purely for the runtime. I was tired of recharging my headset and loved the idea of such a long runtime without a charge. Maybe it’s just a phycological effect but I feel like they even sound better than the steelseries given they have more chamber space. Idk just my personal experience I got a cloud alpha for 100$ referb on amazon

Cloud alpha. Detachable cable + no unnecessary 7.1 gimmick. Isn't as bass bloated as the cloud 2

Out of those, Cloud Alpha should be the one to get

mainly because of comfort and build quality

Cloud alpha, especially when £50 on Amazon

What console? I have hyper x alpha for PC and love them

I’d say hyper x alpha

I’d look into a hyperx headset. Those usually are good quality and last quite a while. I haven’t found one I’m not a fan of but I’m also not an enthusiast although I currently bounce between the alpha and a Steelseries arctis headset.

I use the HyperX cloud Alpha. I've been happy with it, mic sound is clear. Sound quality is pretty good as well.

HyperX Cloud Alpha. Had a pair for like 6-7 years and just recently got a new pair. They are built like a tank

Dude late comment but i bought the hyper x cloud revolver s in 2018 when i built my pc and its the most durable amazing headset ive ever owned and they dont make it anymore and the new cloud alpha is fucking ASS.

The Alpha's feel better built than the 'newer' Cloud 2 but personally I think the Cloud 2 sounds slightly better due to the bass not bleeding into the mids as much. So I think it comes down to whether you want slightly better build quality (and more premium feel) or slightly better sound quality. The Alpha's still sound decent if you're not cranking up the volume but the cloud 2 just sound a little bit better. I will also say that even tho the cloud 2's don't feel as well built I haven't had a problem with mine.

The cloud alpha is very bass heavy, so if you want bass that is probably your best option. Otherwise, it's pretty comfortable and decently well built.

HyperX cloud 3s or wired cloud 2s are absolutely insane for an entry level headset. If you wanna go a bit more expensive, arctis 7 are alright, but I have always preferred the cloud II and then III. Extremely comfortable and last a long ass time. Cloud Alphas sound awful and I don't recommend them.

Just a quick warning though (I doubted this was true, but I just have tested it myself and sadly it is, though I haven't noticed for the 2 or 3 years I have it) - the HyperX Cloud Alpha headset is notorious for having slight crosstalk on their headphones - that basically means that the audio signal interferes with the mic's signal, which you'll experience as a slight "echo" on your mic input, except... it's not an echo in the traditional sense. You can turn the volume on your headphones all the way down (through the volume knob), but if your Xbox or computer is playing something at 100% volume, then yes, you won't hear it, but the mic will stick pick it up through signal interference and your friends will probably hear your audio unless there's some noise cancelation going on. On PC, you can get around this through AEC, probably not on Xbox though. If my explanation doesn't make much sense to you (it's... not very concise I know, English is not my main language), look up "hyperx cloud alpha crosstalk" on Google and you'll immediately see lots of complaints with much better explanations of the issue which, by the way, you won't find on headsets like the Blackshark V2 or HyperX Cloud Alpha S (I've checked). So, while I still think it's quite good for its price, it's not all sunshine and roses and this is one of the issues that reviews will often not mention or test for, sadly. btw. If you want better advice and have some more time to spend, take a look at a subreddit like r/HeadphoneAdvice , people there will probably be more knowledgeable than the people here (including me), and they'll help you choose between some great IEMs, popular options like the Blackshark V2s and Cloud Alphas (S) and other such options. Hope this helps. Have a nice day 👋

Another vote for the HyperX Cloud series. Good sound quality (for a non music aficionado like me) and actually amazing build quality compared to lots of expensive gamer headsets. No flimsy plastic but solid medal frame. My old HyperX lasted 8 years. Finally, consider going wireless. I resisted a long time but finally got the Cloud Alpha and it truly has 300 hours of battery life. I don’t need to charge it for months and I use it daily for multiple hours (also for work zoom calls so mic quality is actually good).

Another vote for the HyperX Cloud series. Good sound quality (for a non music aficionado like me) and actually amazing build quality compared to lots of expensive gamer headsets. No flimsy plastic but solid medal frame. My old HyperX lasted 8 years. Finally, consider going wireless. I resisted a long time but finally got the Cloud Alpha and it truly has 300 hours of battery life. I don’t need to charge it for months and I use it daily for multiple hours (also for work zoom calls so mic quality is actually good).

Cloud 2 is the jam, I tried the cloud alpha by them and didn’t like them. Cloud 3 wasn’t as comfortable but I didn’t try them while gaming. But fair enough if you just don’t like hyper x. Personally I liked the cloud 2s enough to already buy a back up pair for when my current years old pair dies finally. 

I had the Hyperx cloud alpha S and thei were actually quite good. They didn't lean heavily on bass and just relatively V shaped. That being said, every other gamer headphone I had when I was younger was hot shit

yeah those are two of the problems forsure

Battery life is insane. Audio is decent and not delayed. Is comfortable for people with big heads.

I launched the software once to make sure it works. Tweaked a few minor settings and never touched it again. Maybe a problem for computers with very low resources. Get the wired version if you don't want to deal with it.

Not buying one right now but looking to replace my alpha S which is starting to disintegrate literally. I am also interested if the 3.5mm jack also works on windows since it only stated that Xbox works with 3.5mm. I kinda hate wireless when I am gaming. I just want the best quality with no battery drain. Hopefully, no BS audio nerf like alpha S which gets like 30% quieter if you use the bundled USB sound card due to hearing safety regulations. 3.5mm is the only way to bypass that loudness nerf on alpha S on my PC

I've found myself with these same dilemma. I use open back headphones for music but for gaming I use a pair of hyperX cloud alphas.. for the past 4-5 years at least. I use them with a sound blaster Z soundcard. Tuning them has been a hell of a thing and even more when I upgraded the earmuds. Always wired since I rely on the surround audio from the soundcard and when I don't use headphones I do have physical 5.1. It's been a hell of a thing over the years to fine tune everything. I simply skipped on the whole "gaming" thing for years and I think I'll simply move on to open back headphones the moment the cooling noise" of my computer is fully removed from the equation.

Honestly, if you can get your hands on the pre HP Hyperx headsets you're good with most. I have the hyperx cloud revolver 7.1 and its great. Even after i think 8 years of use, the sound is better than the hyperx cloud alpha i bought recently. Only downside is that the earmuffs on the old one opened up but i saw you can buy them separate and replace them. Edit: As a person wearing glasses i do prefer Hyperx headsets because they don't press hard and have soft earmuffs. I used a logitech g423 and it does what its supposed to do but it really gives a headache with semi long sessions

I have the cloud alpha currently but it’s breaking apart but the problem with that was the microphone since it echoed but best sound quality I have ever tried.

I’ve used Cloud Alphas for 6+ years now. I replace the ear cups whenever they start to wear. I wouldn’t use any other headset they are perfect.

To this day more cs pro uses the 2 than the alpha, it doesn't matter for them as they aren't playing for millions of dollars so they cheap out on the headset

Cloud 2 for fps I have both, maybe the alpha edges the 2 in the mids but I would buy a beat up 2 used from the kingston era than this dogshit what hp sells

I just ordered the Cloud Alphas on sale at £45 on Amazon.

For the newer versions alpha’s 100%

HyperX cloud alpha with a Astro tr mixamp. I’ve been using the same headphones for about 6 years

I really liked the HyperX ones. UNTIL THEY BROKE!!! The plastic on the side shattered just by normal usage, now the right ear cup won't go back into the housing. Very unfortunate.

Steelseries is better than Corsair. In the wireless gaming headset space: Audeze Maxwell >>> Astro A50 > Fractal Design Scape > HyperX Cloud Alpha/Steelseries Nova Pro > Everything else Maybe I don't know or have overlooked some smaller brand though. Maxwell is huge and heavy and might not be that comfortable but it's just overall a very good headset. If you are willing to go wired with a mic, then after Maxwells you can squeeze in Sennheiser/EPOS pc38X and Beyerdynamic Tygr 300 R If you are willing to go no mic wired + separate mic if needed then a whole new conversation appears that outperforms any of the gaming headsets at actual gaming.

Stereo headphones are always better than Surround. Plus, Alpha are better than Cloud 2

I got a open box cloud alpha s for half the price, and thankfully it wasn't the HP varient!

My last two headsets have been Hyper X Cloud Alpha which have lasted me years. I've just needed to replace the ear pads because the plastic had started to disintegrate (after 3 years) but you can get them cheap off amazon They're about 45 quid atm

I went from HyperX Cloud Alphas to DT770 80ohms a couple of years ago and the difference was huge. The seperation of sounds and the ability to pinpoint locations of sounds is just on a different level. If you are buying new though, I would prob recommend the new DT770 Pro X (don't get the Limited Edition version, they are discontinued and tuned differently). The DT770 Pro X should sound very similar to the DT770 80ohm but are easier to drive, have a more comfortable headband, have a removeable cable, and are even easier to repair if something goes wrong in the future since the drivers are socketed in and not soldered. I will say I ended up putting Dekoni leather ear pads on my DT770's. Some people absolutely love the stock velour pads, they just weren't for me though. I have found almost any velour makes my face itch.

I like my hyperx pro alpha.

Wired Hyperx, because EVERY BT buds are waking up my Deck randomly.

I like my wired hyperx also but recently got a steel series bluetooth been using that needed a new bluetooth headset since my turtle beach headset decided to crack on both sides after about a year

Hyper x cloud. No need to install driver. Put the jack inside and you are done. Best gaming headset. I switched a lot of headset in 6 years and I’ve now returned to this. It’s my second pair

Hyper x cloud wired not wireless. No numbers after it

So in my opinion I would get the asteo A10. They are like 30 to 40 dollars and I had expensive turtle beach as a birthday gift from family that were 150 and terrible. I also had the hyperX cloud ones, black and red and still the astro A10s were so much better for hearing footsteps and comfortable. Just my opinion

hyperx is what i use, never had an issue

no not cheap look at the hyperx cloud series of headsets

yup yup! just make sure it has the proper headphone jack an should be good

Maybe I am a bit late on this topic but from what I have heard, the HyperX Cloud series and Logitech Pros are quite good. Or am I wrong and those are not worth mentioning (I am really on the search for new headphones cause the padding on my Hyperx cloud mix are dying)

I've been using Hyper X for years, I love them

Love my hyper X headset. I recently purchased their gaming earbuds bc I can’t wear a headset for long, I have a scar on my head in the shape and size of a headset basically, and the earbuds are surprisingly awesome! Sure there isn’t a ton of low end but that’s expected. For $20 they’re worth it imo.

tl;dr: Hyper X headsets check the cheap and comfy boxes and have a mic attached to them, but I don’t think most headsets would be anywhere close to what you have now. Depending on what people are looking for in a headset. If someone is insistent on a headset instead of a dedicated headset instead of separate headphones and mic, then I usually steer them towards Sennheiser PC37x or PC38x for a flat sound and build quality. Hyper X for cost, comfort, and features. And Astro for a jack of all trades, master of none kinda headphone (Not really too familiar with their QC since they were acquired by Logitech though). None of these headsets sound exceptional, which is why most users try to steer people towards dedicated mic and headphones if they can. But headsets still have a place and some people just prefer them. The only gaming headset I’ve heard with good imaging is the Sennheiser PC37X and PC38X (also known as the EPOS Game Zero and Game One), but the 490 is still vastly superior in most ways. Imaging in headphones is hard. Whether we like it or not, headphones are stereo. So in the end, it entirely depends on the game engine and devs to determine whether or not they are going to emulate surround sound for headphone users. Some do, some do not. It’s a crapshoot. So most of the time, well imaging headphones are still only accurate on the stereo axis because games don’t simulate 360 audio. One more edit: Headsets that advertise 7.1 are using software emulation too. As I mentioned above, headphones only have stereo channels (L/R). I have NEVER heard an out of engine emulation that sounded good. They all sound bad (except ATMOS, but that’s a whole different can of worms that we won’t get into). Don’t use them.

My hyper x is amazing but I also have a cheap headset for noise canceling that’s almost as good . Gaming brand stuff is often a rip off

Wish i still had my kingston hyperx, they sadly died, but are still my favourite headset I've ever had

I like Kingston HyperX ive had mine for years and the sound is really crisp - not sure the price now but mine was $130 AUD

Yeah and Ive had comments from folk in game about my mic too, they thought I had a pro setup but was just these headphones. They’re really big so they don’t squish my glasses into my head either haha

Hyper x cloud

Just bought my son his 2nd pair and I have one too. Probably tried 10 others over the years and never been as happy as hyper x

I've had the Hyper Cloud X. The plastic part holding the earphone to the base has broken 2x. The first time they reluctantly replaced the headphones after a month of arguing. The second time they wouldn't. They don't sell the little plastic piece so you have to find a 3d printer to pay for them to be made. Total waste and won't buy their product again.