HyperX

Cloud Alpha S (4P5L3AA, 4P5L2AA, 4P5L1AA, HX-HSCA-RD/AS, etc.)

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Reddit IconWaytogo33
4 months ago

My headphones' left side doesn't work, unless when used with a audio to USB C adaptor with my phone. For whatever reason, it doesn't work with the split headset/microphone one, combined ones, or USB to headset/microphone adaptor. HyperX model number MSIP REM K98 CR I don't remember the regular name. HyperX Cloud Series S or something like that.

Reddit IconLRCM
4 months ago

I work from home--my go to is the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless. I wear glasses and work \~12 hours per day and am in and out of meetings all day. They are about $125 on amazon, sound good enough for me, and have very long battery life. (i typically charge them once or twice per month and listen to music between calls) Depending on your preferences, you may or may not like something about this headphone, but taste is very personal. I like my high end Audeze cans, but I usually opt for my hyperx or shokz due to comfort and convenience. I am in the camp of "the best headphones are the ones you use, that don't need after market parts, and don't require software." /// There are other options that have all of the features you are asking for, but they can get pricey. Check out the Beyerdynamic MMX line, the new Audeze Maxwell, the new HyperX Cloud Alpha 2, Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless, etc. Also, have you considered a wireless broadcast headset? They are easy enough to find in most countries, durable, comfortable, and able to be repaired. (they don't look as pretty as normal consumer equipment and sometimes have non-standard connections--check em out, but feel free to pass as well.)

Reddit IconPablusties
2 months ago

if you want the best headset for FPS get Hyper X Cloud Alpha 2. Plug and play EQ tbh.

2 months ago

just got the cloud alpha 2 and its a huge improvement for fps over the astros. the astros feel more hi fi; however, the alphas feel more open, and i can hear enemies exactly where they are.

Reddit Iconpetecd77
2 months ago

I have the Cloud Alpha 2 now and they are noticeably softer than my Razer Nari Ultimates and all of my Logitech G533, 735, 935’s. I’m at 100% and it’s no where loud enough.

Reddit IconPuzzleheaded-Step259
2 months ago

After using Pulse Elite for 2 years, i bought the Hyper X Cloud Alpha 2. The sound was already better out of the box. But with some EQ tweaks with the PC app Ngenuity Beta, it's way better than the Pulse Elite. Same goes for comfort. Going to the Pulse Elite after using a Hyperx Cloud Flight was a little downgrade in terms of comfort. Now with the Alpha 2, comfort is excellent and sound is another level. Battery is insane : one month without charging (using it every day).

Reddit IconSeemss_Legit
2 months ago

HyperX is by far the sturdiest hinges and build quality. They have it figured out. I have the cloud alpha wireless and it feels like nothing I do could break them. They also just released the new cloud alpha 2 this year and has 250 hours battery (although not for Xbox).

Reddit Iconulla2wild
3 months ago

I have the g pro. And the left ear there is a peep sound whenever I lift the headset. It's kinda annoying. And the battery capacity is a joke. For 90€ on sale it's OK but I switched to the hyper x alpha 2 with 250 hours battery life.

Reddit Iconadipaval
2 months ago

I don't know about the blackshark but I can tell you my experience switching from cloud alpha to 560s. At first the 560s seem to have a lot less bass because of the neutral tuning and open instead of closed back build. The bass punchiness is missing. The sound profile is bright, similar to cloud alpha so I enjoyed the sound from the beginning. It was just perfect, no eq needed  The detail retrieval of the 560s, imaging and soundstage were much better. After using them for about 2 weeks they seem to have more bass. The brain tunes in to the new sound. But I still loved the alphas so after a year of 560s I bought a new pair of alphas (I gave the old one away). But... they did not sound as I remembered :)) Bass was muddy, details were missing, treble was further away. You don't notice so much the upgrade as you notice the downgrade after using the 560s for a while. The 560s are excellent headphones. They have superior soundstage, great detail, great imaging, you hear everything from footsteps to whispers. They are audiophile headphones. People refer to them as mid range probably because they have mid range build quality. But for sound I think they can be considered high end. They can trade blows with the hd600 which are high end. 560s has a wider soundstage and an extended bass response.  Music sounds very good. Voices like Enya, or ballades from Roxette sound divine. I really tried to find a difference between 560s and 600 but apart from soundstage they sounded identically. Same voice, same tonality, same dynamics etc. The velour earpads and open back don't cause much heating. The earpads are bigger than usual, they are lighter than most headphones and are really comfortable. They run just fine on a good motherboard audio or a good usb dongle. No separate dac/amp needed. Beside them getting louder you won't notice a quality or sound difference. I also tested hd599, hd600, meze 99, meze 105aer, beyerdynamics dt770, ananda nano and some I can't remember. In the end the 560s for me is the best pair. With a little bit of desire to also get the 105aer. The reason I gave up my alphas was that the earpad's fake leather broke down and I could not find original replacements. Any other earpad alters the sound dramatically because of different sizes. But the 560s share the same earpad with many other sennheiser models so replacements should be easier to find. Also velour should be more durable than pleather. So yes, at 120 eur they are a best buy. I don't think you could get anything better. 

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