HyperX Cloud Alpha – Gaming Headset with In-line volume control

I've been getting back into gaming recently and have found using headphones a must for FPS where hearing footsteps or voice comms is essential. Up until now, I've been using a pair of Sony MDRs with the phone mic to talk to squadmates. They've worked well but when a squaddie, who was standing next to me in-game, said he could hear footsteps and I couldn't I realised I might be missing out on a tactical advantage. We both had the same audio settings and did some tests. Playing back the video clips revealed that my headphones just weren't relaying sounds effectively. Time for a new headset. I looked at reviews for AGES and kept jumping from brand to brand. One brand that consistently got good reviews was HyperX. Eventually, I decided these were the brand for me but I still couldn't decide between the Cloud Alphas or the ones made for PS4. My reasoning was the Cloud Alphas apparently had an audio drop when used via a PS4 controller. In the end, I went with the Cloud Alphas anyway. And boy am I glad I did. They are super comfy and I'm able to wear them for several hours without issue. They are just as comfy as the Sony MDRs they replaced but the MDRs to have angled speaker grills which help with ear clearance a little. It's not a problem for me but if you have larger than average ears, you may experience contact between the speaker grill and your ear. The mic is awesome. It is so clear that everyone I game with regularly has noticed the difference. They reckon it sounds like I'm in the same room as them. I've tested it while streaming, too, and it sounds just as good as a dedicated mic. It offers great noise cancellation, too, which I have tested with two kids playing in the same room while chatting to squadmates. They couldn't hear them at all. The sound is great. The headphones pick up so much more sounds and I can hear footsteps in-game from quite far away. I can even hear hostiles re-plating or reloading in Warzone, which has given me a huge advantage. The audio is also very loud with plenty of adjustment to suit anyone's hearing. I mean you can turn it down so low you can't hear a thing or crank it up 'till your ears bleed. I don't know what other users have been doing to say their audio was quiet while using them on a PS4. One criticism on the sound is the bass. I noticed a slight difference in the lack of punchy bass tones compared to the MDRs. This is most notable with explosions and getting hit markers when shooting. They are not as crisp or deep but rather a little bit muddy. However, you do still get those sounds and you eventually get used to it. All the other sounds are so much better and precise it becomes a very small trade-off. I've also tested the headphones for music and they are pretty good but due to that lack of clear bass tone, the MDRs have the edge while listening to tunes. Finally, I did a phone test with them, too. Although they would qualify as a very elaborate handsfree kit, they do a very good job, with possibly the best phone call audio I've ever experienced. People on the other end of the call have commented on my clear audio back to them, which just adds another confirmation as to how good the mic is. Do I recommend them? Hell yeah! Don't hesitate. Buy them!

Professional Review After extensive research into wired headphones for my PC, I decided to upgrade from my Razer Carcharias, which have served me well for over a decade but are now showing their age. I tested several alternatives, yet none delivered the same impactful sound quality when paired with my Creative Katana v2 Soundbar. Wireless and USB models, in particular, tended to sound artificial to my ears. Ultimately, I chose the Alpha headphones, and the experience has been outstanding. The audio is exceptionally well-balanced, with punchy bass, crisp treble, and clear mids. Directional sound is precise, allowing me to easily identify the origin of in-game effects such as footsteps, gunfire, or missiles—significantly enhancing immersion. Feedback from teammates has also been positive; the microphone delivers clear voice transmission with minimal background noise, outperforming my previous setup. While some reviews suggest the bass is lacking, this appears to be more a limitation of onboard soundcards found in certain motherboards. In my own testing, the difference was clear: when connected to a PC with basic onboard audio, the bass impact was noticeably reduced compared to the richness achieved with my soundbar. Comfort and build quality are equally impressive. The headphones are lightweight, and the cushioned ear cups provide a snug fit that blocks a substantial amount of ambient noise, though they are not fully noise-cancelling. The detachable microphone is flexible and easy to position, while the included 3.5mm cable and extension ensure straightforward plug-and-play connectivity. Durability also seems promising; the construction feels solid and should withstand long-term use with proper care. For users with a capable PC soundcard—whether onboard or dedicated—the Alpha headphones are an excellent choice that deliver immersive audio performance and reliable communication. Highly recommended.

I give these headphones 5/5, it is comfortable, the sound quality is superb and it does not fall off my head. I use these headphones for my pc and play games such as valorant, call of duty and marvel rivals etc. I can hear steps of my enemies crystal clear. HOWEVER, since i am on pc i have the advantage of using an equaliser on my headphones which makes a HUGE difference. I EQ'd my hyperX alpha to add more bass and it sounds super amazing. When equalising it makes it suitable for music and gaming. I would still highly recommend these headphones to console players as they are your average gaming headset and you will literally receive everything you expect from an ideal gaming headset. The only con i have for the hyperx alpha is that If you are getting the hyperx alpha for your console, expect the sound to be mediocre. These headphone lack bass (which is why i eq'd them), but it does come with great clarity as less bass makes sound more clear. Other than that, they are amazing. I wish these were the headphones i first brought, i returned 5 headphones and hyperx alpha was the 6th headphone i got, and now i am satisfied. 😅 I went through so much research and even thought about getting iems over the hyperx alpha. At least my mind is at ease now! (Also i didnt talk about the microphone in this review as i got them for only listening, you can see how the mic sounds easily from a quick youtube search)

Short version; these are very good headphones, worth the asking price. I have been using them in PUBG and footsteps are nice and clear. I also tested them with some music and they sound very good. Long version; when choosing headphones you have to be aware of something; inside the cup is a speaker. Speakers have a magnet. The bigger the magnet, the better the bass. Ergo, heavy headphones should sound awesome, but they can hurt your head when worn for an extended period. So, you need good padding on the headband and ear cups. The headphone chassis need to be light so it doesn't add more weight, but also needs to be durable. It's all a trade-off. It seems to me that these HyperX Cloud Alpha's have drawn a good compromise between the parts needed to make some great headphones. They feel heavy, but durable, and the padding is great. I played PUBG for a while, and I can't tell any difference between the Alpha's and the Corsair HS50 Pro's I was using. When I listened to some music, I tried an eclectic selection of songs, and played at different volumes. The Alpha's coped with everything I could throw at them, even at max volume. I really like the way the Alpha's look, as the red chassis parts stand out nicely in an overall minimalistic design. I like that very much. I also like the way you receive two cables. One is a simple 3.5mm to 3.5mm. The other is a 3.5mm to individual pink mic and green headphone 3.5mm for the back of a pc. As for the mic itself, I have a separate HyperX desk top mic that I use, so I can't say if the headphone mic any good. I have given this headset 4/5, as the last star comes from reliability, and I haven't had them long enough to say how reliable they are. They're going to have to last at least 2yrs to beat my HS50 Pro's, and I only retired those because the leather on the cups is peeling off. I have kept them as spares.

Really good sound. 3d audio on Playstation works pretty well and I like the braided cable and removable mic. Just note this is not the bluetooth version and needs plugged in to the device/controller. Seem very sturdy and durable too.

Before trying this, I'd done a lot of searching and bought and returned some other headphones/headsets. This might be because I was quite specific in what I desired: I wanted good, well balanced sound (not too heavy on the bass or anything!), a cabled connection ideally with in-line controls, comfort and ideally a microphone that could be positioned and kept out of the way when not in use. Seems simple? It wasn't until I found these! I'd typically aimed to pay around the £40-£50 range - and feel I was really lucky to get this quality at the price I paid (around £45 at the time - might have been on offer) - especially since others I'd tried at that sort of price hadn't been good or lasted, and I was gearing up for the £60 - £80 range if these didn't work out. I love the sound quality and the surround effect - it feels very natural and clear, the bass doesn't dominate. The microphone is both bendable and removable - so a lot of the time I just use these as headphones without the microphone attached (ideal, in my mind, as it reduces any stressing on cables etc from bending). When I do use the microphone voice is clear. The inline controls on the cable offer mute microphone (very handy for when doing zoom calls and wanting to be certain your not going to accidentally speak - though it's important to remember its there! Few times when they were new I was like "Is the microphone not working? Ah, no - just the mute on!"). and a wheel to control the volume of sound - much better than an up/down volume button in my mind. I only wish there was the option to pause/play/move forward/move back when listening to music, allowing you to stow the device away and control it from the cable - but it hasn't, so best way around this is to get an additional little add on cable if this is something you like to do too. (It seems very hard to find headphones/headsets that tick all the boxes, and sound quality I think trumps inline controls) Biggest thing I love is that almost a year on from buying is they still work! So often there's fatigue around the cable joints and that becomes the weak point. The fabric covered cable doesn't tangle - but I have found it gets sort of permanent kinks/bends in it that can't straighten? It's a problem with other fabric covered cables too - so just life I think - but main thing is it's still working without a problem! AND - this was a big selling point to me - the fact the cable can be removed means it could be replaced: no more replacing entire sets of headphones/headsets just because the cable's stopped working! They also come with a nice bag - ideal for storing them, cables or detached microphone in when not in use - and an extra cable for connecting to devices with a port each for microphone and headphones. Other than the solid bends in the cable and lack of play/pause controls the main downside is that they're a bit bulky. Not great for resting the head to the side when travelling or resting with them on, and a bit bulky for travelling with - but that's just how they are. I absolutely love them and am so relieved to have a headset that works so well and so long already compared to others I've tried - and with no problems in sight and the reassurance that I should be able to replace the cable if there are problems, I highly recommend these!

Im a fan of HyperX since 2014. First time i bought their heafset i bought 2 at once as an investment for future. I have made a smart move. 2018 bought a cloud II version with usb connection and 7.1 suround sound switch. Here i am 2020 and i bought them again over dozens of headphones i looked at. Whats improved? Well designers clearly were listening for consumer reviews, i assume. The flimsy big controller is finaly compact and sturdy, plug connections moved from it further back onto cable. My old headsets took a lot of damage on this part, like stepping on it, sitting on it or acidentally jolting on cable damaging that plastic controller case. Braded cable is now fully braded and has a softer plastic cable inside, old ones used to get very stiff inside and eventually snap. All 3 headsets i had suffered same fate - stif cable snaped inside and was only held by a braded coating, eventually small cabled getting twisted and snapping. All sets had a weakspot where cable meets a speaker casing. Now this spot is replaced with a plug! Briliant. Cable is a bit shorter now to. Old boxes used to be packed in a hard box with all contents fitted in a masive peace of foam. Was screaming quality. Now its in a partialy soft shell with contents fitted in a see-through plastic mold. Not a problem, you open the box once, i get it. I never was a fan of "unboxing experience" but it certainly maid an impression first time i opened. They kept design of speakers same, by the looks of it. I dont know about tech details inside, but the sound quality is still exelent and i think 7.1 is built in now ? Very deep base. Theres websites dedicated to tone generation, you can test headphones yourself and be amazed. They allso removed a spare set of earpads. Used to be soft leather and soft textile in the box. Over all, soft leather over time begins to flake off and theres a lot of it on headset. Despite many reviewers complaining about bad earpads that headset comes with i can assure you, they must have elf ears. I used their headsets at home, in public, at work all day round. Never i sufered any disscomfort. Mic - still same, with a slightly modified slot shape. Never had problems with it. At the end of a day, this is exelent headset. 53mm drivers deliver amazing range of sound and sound cancelation is impecable. Buy these, you wont regret. Solid build that will last at least 2 years. I know it.

When I first got the HyperX Cloud Alpha headset I was very sceptic. I have had been using my Sennheiser PC3 headset for 5 or 6 years at that stage and it satisfied my gaming and all other needs. But I had the money I decided to try something new. So when I first wore the Cloud Alpha I wasn't entirely satisfied. It was much heavier too what I was used to and wasn't entirely comfortable while wearing glasses. But I kept on using it for the next few days and I was blown away. The quality of the sound is just outstanding. I wouldn't call it "Best" as I'm sure there are better headsets out there but for this price, the sound was so much better than my worn out and quite dated Sennheiser's. However, I was worried, as much as I like to listen to music and watch movies I am a gamer at heart. But just after a few gaming sessions I knew that this headset is perfect truly a gamer's ultimate accessory, it just takes time getting used to it, there's no 7.1 or any other fancy features, which for me as a csgo player is actually a preference. Nonetheless, the positional audio is rich in detail and more importantly accurate. The build quality is simply put... superior to any other headset I have ever owned. It is one of those things that you just have to hold to fully appreciate the detail and forethought that was put into this masterpiece. Upon playing some loud music, while not wearing the headset, I noticed that it gets quite loud but when I had my dear sister wear it, on the full volume, of course, there was almost no sound leakage. The thick padding on the earpieces works miracles. I highly recommend this headset and I think that for this price point you, the buyer, won't be disappointed.

Ho seclto questa cuffia da abbinare a un acheda audio per le suie ottime caratteristiche e con un ottimo prezzo, qualitativamente veramente ben fatte e leggere. Packaging La confezione si presenta in un ottimo scatola fi cartone ben fatta e robusta. Tutti gli accessori conservati in una scatoletta al interno del scatola principale insieme alle cuffie inseritene blistre trasparente. Prima sensazione. Alla prima impressione i materiali restituiscono un ottima sensazione si la morbidita de archetto, i padiglioni dei soffici cuscinetti morbidissimi e l'archetto e fatto dello stesso materiale altrettanto morbido. I supporti in alluminio anodizzato color oro e un tocco di classe e garantisce una eleganza a tutta la cuffia. L'archetto e regolabile e si adatta a tutte le teste in testa non stringe molto e i padiglioni in ecopelle avolgono bene le orecchie garantendo un ottimo isolamento.i cavi forniti sono due uno da 1.5m sleevato con jeck 3,5 quadripolari e il secondo e uno sdoppiatore jeck femmina 3,5 quadri polare e vanno in 2 jeck maschi tripolari che permettono di collegarla al pannello frontale del pc o di altri dispositivi che non hanno il jeck quadripolare. E sacchetto in microfibra per poterle trasportare in giro. Come suonano: Il suono e veramente impressionante per il prezzo ovviamente chiarisco e un giudizio dato per il prezzo e la qualità offerta, i bass, medi e alti sono ben separati grazie a un sistema di camere separate al interno del padiglione.che dire di altro ottime per gioco ma anche per guardare film e ascoltare musica garantiscono un ottimo isolamento, abbinandole a una scheca audio a un DEC hanno una resa maggiore. Conclusione. Nel complesso al prezzo a cui vengono offerte e per i materiali e la qualita costruttiva e del materiali e senza trascurare il suo pregio migliore il suono di ottima qualità sono cuffie validissime. Unica pecca che posso trovargli e la mancanza di padiglioni non in ecopelle ma magari in spugna per l'astate che quelli in ecopelle sono molto caldi d'estate o in sessioni di utilizzo lunge. I padiglioni sono removibili e lavabili comodita da non trascurare.

Donc j'imagine qu'il est très bien. Acheté il y a quelques mois il a l'air de tenir la durée

En verdad son unos grandes audífonos para su precio. En confort son perfectos. Audio es muy bueno sin ser de alta definición. Yo los ocupo para reuniones y escuchar música y cumplen con creces. Reunión tras reunión y entre ellas escuchando música y jamás te cansan.

愛用していた謎の中華製ヘッドセットが壊れたので、買い換えることにしました。 カッコ良いのがいいな、と9割方見た目を重視して探していたところ、 ゴールドVerに一目惚れし、選んだ次第です。 実際に使用したところ、大満足の性能でした。 コールオブデューティをプレイすると、今まで聞こえづらかった足音がしっかりと聞こえ、 どの方向から敵が近づいているのかが分かりやすいです。 ゲーミング以外の用途としてはどうなのかな、と思い音楽を聴いたりもしてみましたが、 そこまでこだわらない方であれば十分使えるレベルかと思います。 低音は弱いですが、ボーカルは聴きやすい感じです。 マイクの音質についても、 友人とボイスチャットした際に「音がクリアになったね！」と言われたので、 悪くは無いのかな、と思います。 7000円代でこのクオリティだったので、満足しています。

Por R$622 com tudo que ele entrega eu não vi fone melhor. Para jogos FPS ele está entre um dos melhores fones da HyperX. A facilidade que você tem de ouvir passos em jogos como Rainbow Six, COD Warzone e CS:GO é unica, fora os efeitos sonoros que ele proporciona graças a separação dos graves, médios e agudos. Você pode passar horas com o fone que ele não vai cair de sua cabeça e também não vai dar a sensação de pressão. O design é muito bom, e tem materiais de qualidade. Achei muito legal a HyperX ter mandado uma pequeno saco para guardar o fone depois do uso. Entretanto como qualquer fone, tem seus pontos negativos: 1.Preço: é um fone que tem um público alvo, então se você quer apenas para o básico, não joga ou prefere pagar mais barato , fuja dele. 2.Almofadas: se você mora em regiões de clima quente (o que é meu caso) vai perceber que a almofada VAI SIM se desgastar. A higiene do usuário após o uso entra aqui justamente para ampliar a vida útil das almofadas. O bom disso é que SE a almofada descascar você pode acionar a garantia da HyperX que é de dois anos. 3.Fios do fone (acima das almofadas): ainda não entendo o motivo da HyperX deixar fios relativamente finos (mesmo com cabo trançado) pra fora do Headset. Assim como eu, você pode ter a sensação de que qualquer pegada errada e forte pode acabar rompendo o(s) fio(s). No geral, é um fone que atende bem, seja pra jogos ou até mesmo música e conforto. Você não vai "precisar se preocupar" tanto com os os fios, pois a maioria é destacável, o que evita perder um fone inteiro por mal uso ou falha desse componente. Só espero que se for preciso acionar a garantia, a HyperX cumpra seu papel como sempre preza.