HyperX Cloud Alpha Wired Gaming Headset
The HyperX Cloud Alpha headset boasts Dual Chamber drivers
for more distinction and less distortion of sound. Their signature comfort,
compatibility across just about everything, a durable light weight frame and
something that is a bonus for me, removable cable with inline controls and
removable microphone.
First impressions out of the box were these are light weight
yet a strong and well-made headset befitting the price point in the market. The
band and forks are metal with solid joints to the thickly padded ear cups. The
overall design feels a little small for those of us with bigger heads yet the
pull-out adjusters give enough movement for it to still feel comfortable when
on. Time will tell if my head size hurts them at all. The way in which the
cable runs to the ear cup is a little concerning as it looks a little flimsy
yet after testing it works and takes some of the pressure off those connections
which I have had troubles with other headsets breaking.
Performance
I have been testing it out over the last couple of days on
the PS5, Xbox and PC for gaming and some movies along with online meetings via
discord and zoom. The Hyper X Cloud Alpha is one of the most comfortable
headsets I have used in some time. They are lightweight and have a good seal to
stop outside noise leaking in. My wife was not a fan of this feature but works
well for me….
Sound quality is well balanced across the range. I played a
lot of Returnal with the headset on where as I usually only have the TV
speakers to go by. Deep sounds are booming without rattling your head and leave
crisply without distortion. Alternatively, you can hear those mid-range levels
well, generally where footsteps reside so can hear things sneaking up behind
you. Even with the mayhem of Shadow Warrior 3 on PC where there is so much
going on there was good definition without the sounds blending together.
Switching it over to music or work use voices are crisp and
clear without the need for it to be turned up overly loud. The microphone is
more than sufficient, it tries its best to cut out back ground noise but a loud
car or kids yelling in the background get picked up reasonably easy.
Summary
I hear what you’re asking. Is the HyperX Cloud Alpha worth
it for you? In a word. Yes. HyperX have once again shown that they make a good
product with a good technical range and build quality. I still hold concerns
for the size and possibility of them stretching and breaking over time but that
is a me and fellow big headers problem. One thing to note, if you play in a
warmer area or are looking to use outdoors the ear cups don’t offer a lot of
air flow which helps to seal in the gaming sounds and seal out the outside
world, but after longer sessions they can get a little warm.
The dual chamber drivers certainly live up to their claim of
more distinction and less distortion, even when you crank the volumes up.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha headset is available now, do your
research and you’ll probably pick up a decent deal on them too.