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Though simple in design and feature set, the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless delivers on all fronts for a great wireless gaming headset.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:56 Design overview
1:38 comfort
2:35 How do they sound?
3:35 HyperX app
4:14 Mic
4:19 Mic test
5:28 Final thoughts
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im so glad someone else is finally competing with EPOS for battery life, i use the EPOS GSP 370 which has about 100 hours of battery life and while its sound and battery life is amazing it has some downsides to it like build quality (its mostly plastic) and its just tremendously huge and has like a big unremoveable microphone, while i think its amazing ive been waiting so long for a competitor to replace them with that has comparable or better battery life, i find it really suprising that more companies arent putting a bigger battery into their headphones, especially the super premium priced ones, like you can drop like 300$(aud)+ on a super nice headphone with all these bells and whistles, but the battery dies in like 2 days
I currently have Sennheiser (EPOS) wired headphones and i love them. Comfortable, sound good, and good mic quality. I am taking a long flight from USA to Australia and i really want a wireless headset for my laptop while on vacation, and battery life is definitely going to be important. Im stuck between these HyperX or the EPOS GSP 370.
@@boatingboy1011 ok, well i havent tried the HyperXs yet but assuming they still use good quality drivers in their headphones i think the hyperx would be the best bet for international travel, cause while i do love the epos 370 they are massive, they sit so incredibly wide on your head, and stuff like the permanently attached microphone and the near entire plastic contruction seems like it would make travel insane, so if you could get over the Red on the HyperX i think its the better choice, it has a smaller footprint, seemingly better overall build quality which when travelling is important, and its got roughly triple the battery life, so i would go with the hyperx personally, but please take that reccomendation with a grain of salt, as i just said ive never tried them personally so going solely off the few reviews ive seen of them but i urge you to do you're own research to be safe incase theres something else about them you dont like
Does it do voice prompt when you switch to spatial sound?
Any chance of comparing this mic against Antlions Wireless modmic? It's weird that there's no other wireless mic available today that can compete with the almost 4 year old wireless modmic.
Does anyone know how much the usb receiver is to replace??
I need help with the mic volume on the ps5 it’s not loud enough
I got it, and i completely recommend it. I charge it literally each month. Plus the mic is phenomenal. Its my Favorite headset of all times !
Can you remove the mic from the headset ?
@@DJamz-xp7dc yes it’s removable, just grab it out
i read that a lot of people complain bc of multiple problems like delay. Did you experience any noticeable delay while gaming? or any other problems?
mic sounded like doodoo tho in video
disagree on the mic sounding good. It sounds pretty damn bad, the only thing thats real nice here is the 300hr batterylife
do you know if they are compatible with xbox
any update on new colors coming out soon?
Is the sound diff from the wired version
My friends say it sounds bad is there anything to do ??
Is it good on ps4 on call of duty warzone fps?
What’s it compatible with
anyone know what kinda chair that is??
I lost the Bluetooth receiver what can I do
Does anyone know if these work with Xbox Series X?
Dose it have side tone
So I heard that this was had more bass than the HyperX Cloud 2. I currently am using the Corsair Void Pro for my wireless headset and I have the wired HyperX Cloud 2 for when it's charging and it's just a wired solution that just works when I need a headset and I don't have to worry about battery life. With hearing it has more bass than the HyperX Cloud 2, does that mean it comes closer in audio to the Corsair Void Pro or the HyperX Cloud 2 looking to replace both headsets and right now it's between the HyperX Cloud 3 and the HyperX Cloud Alpha. If it helps at all, it will only be worn around in a small apartment.
Anyone had any delay problems with it?
Can you use it with the ps5??
I've had a original Kingston HyperX headset for over 12 year now, iirc, and it's time for an upgrade, as this one's fabric is just now starting to come undone among other issues.
I had a tough time finding a headset I like, and HyperX has some good headsets from what I've found. They are not as bulky as say, Razer... but in the end, it was between the Mando version of the Logitech A30 or this one, and I ended up going with this one because the mic sounded way better and it would save me $50! Thank you for the informative video! You're awesome!
I just recently had my original hyperx cloud start to die after 6+years of heavy use. I thought, oh, I'll get the next Gen, oh wow there's a Gen 3! Come to find out they sound worse than my Gen 1 Kingston's. About to upgrade to some arctis nova pro wired. Sounds amazing for $180
Wondering if my headset is messed up, whenever I turn my ps5 off and start it back up my hyper X cloud alphas sound volume resets and is back to real quiet. Have to reset my sound every time.
I think it’s a safety measure
who is the producer Audeze from Florida ?
You didn't touch on the surround sound quality at all in this review.
link plsto download the app of hyperx
Do these work with ps5
But how’s the range?
what is the tech spec for this one? same as wired, like.... Frequency Response: 10Hz-23kHz ?
15Hz - 21kHz on this one
all I've ever wanted in a headset is a battery life that doesn't suck. I'm sold
sound quality for these headphones suck. i can hear enemy much farther away with my hyperX cloud 2 wired headset then these and returning them next day and getting something else
mine sound amazing. literally cannot tell the difference between these and my studio headphones and I'm super happy with only having to charge them once every 6 months
@@wildkatsage then i guess mine was defective because while music sounded ok the bass was muddy sounding and when my friends would talk through discord it would sound muddy bass intercom kinda sounding and i did change my EQ settings and downloaded their HyperX NGENUITY software and that didnt help much. and i noticed if i had the volume at 75% or higher get a slight hissing sound which i use to experience on a pair of old logitech wireless headset.
the biggest draw back i had was when playing escape from tarkov i barely could hear people running or walking around 5-25ft from me or running around above or the floor below me where with my hyperX cloud 2 wired headset i can easily hear them and pin point where they are exactly.
i might give Sennheiser a try but not their gaming lineup headphones id go for their audiophile ones like the HD650 and a modmic and dac/amp.
Are these compatible with Xbox yet?
when I first read 300 hour battery life, I for sure thought that it was 30 mistyped but after looking into it I'm blown away. Remains to see how long it really is but I think I got a bargain getting a refurbished pair for 130€.
I have the airpods max which are all aluminum, and I wish they'd make a gaming headset that wasn't 100% plastic cans. My last headset, the Arctis 7, cracked in both hold joints after 2.5 years.
Does the sound change with the app? I found the initial out of box sound kind of muddy, like 300-500 hz is a bit strong, or maybe not enough highs, the low bass is good, but it's sounding muddy. Haven't downloaded the app yet so not sure if there is any change when you do.
Any news? 👀 I’m bout to buy em
Do these work on Xbox?
my pc cant find the headset do i need the app for it ???
Ngenuity
I got hyperx cloud alpha Wireless and used it for 2 days and have sparkling sound/crackling noise every 10 minutes for 1 second and can be enoying its probably becuze of software driver problems but I return it to store and 2 days later price drop from 2000 Swedish SEK to 1400SEK so I oder new one and will wait for software fix becuze of good deal of good headsets. It was almost good as my old hyperx cloud mix thqt have hifi with cable and was surprised that new ones could compare with cable headsets.
were the new ones better?
If they went with a cloth headband I'd definitely go for this, but I just know it will crack and peel quickly like myu Cloud Alpha S did
Hello there!
Can someone tell me, if this headset still has a white/static noise running in the background when nothing is playing?
Yeah, that's the one and only reason I refunded Cloud 2 Wireless last year. It's really annoying and I don't understand that nobody actually mentioning it in their reviews. Is it possible that they don't hear that noise? It's pretty noticible tho.
I listened for it on this one and didn’t hear any. I’m in my mid-30s and have spent time in metal bands and riding motorcycles so I have a bit of tinnitus, but I couldn’t hear any noise.
@@9to5toys Well, guess I have to just buy them and try it on my own. Problem is that in my country they cost 240$ with taxes. I'm not sure if it's even worth for that price.
@@seifertak you need to see doctor for a treatment
This problem is not headset problem. Ngeunity is making this problems. Dont use that program until they fix it.
this or Sony Wh-1000XM4?
i got the sony at 219 pounds...best choice plz?
really bad choice imo, you can't use it wireless on PC because bluetooth limitation. Also using a inline mic or something like that also sucks. I would go for the Hyperx its cheaper and better. The only plusside sony has is its sound quality and the fact that it doesnt look like a gamer headset
How are they on the ps4?
Great! Sound quality is awesome and battery life is one charge per month
Great review, I purchased mine around 2 months ago for my PC, I would have loved it to have Bluetooth to pair with my mobile phone which is a slight letdown for what you pay for the price. The battery life seems to go on forever, I haven't measured the time as stated, however, all I can say it is superb.
Do you use for competitive gaming? Sound quality good?
@@alanaherne6278 I use it for gaming a lot but not as a competitive gamer as such. I use it also for Deezer, TH-cam and Discord. The sound quality is superb, especially if you install the HyperX Ngenuity software to enable DTS spacial sound and custom configue the equalizer.
Also shop around, I purchased my headset for £100 brand new on eBay.
200$ is a lot sure. But 10/10 comfort, amazing sound quality, decent mic and to top it all... 300 hrs battery life. I mean, that's something.
Does it work on xbox series x?
Sadly, no.
I just picked this headset up for $119 new at micro center price match 🥳🥳
Man I really wish it had Bluetooth, and for that price I'm scared of going for an other brand and risk getting a headset that is not as comfortable as this one or my current cloud II.
Some recommendations would be appreciated.
You have the steelseries arctis nova 7X
which is, great, but to be honest, for someone who has large ears
I had to return the thing because it wasnt deep enough for my ears
but if you have "normal" sized ears, you should be good
build quality is ok, it can be used as a wired headset
Good battery, great sound, EXCELLENT software support and great controls on the headset
like i said, if you dont have big ears, go for it
Does it work well with the PS5? Can you mute the headset via the DualSense (controller)? Thanks. Btw: Great review 😀👍
Thanks! It does work with PS5/4, not sure about muting from the controller, though.
@@9to5toys This gem is finally available. I'm not sure if you've had a chance to test Cloud 2 wireless on PS5 or PS4. But if yes, would you say Alpha wireless is the same at max volume or louder? That's always been my biggest gripe due to 60 ohms. You got a sub.
@@9to5toys Can you try it out? Please, please please? If you would, I'm buying one today! Big thanks! 😃
@@BeJutiFul I would if I had a PS5!
Does it have noise cancellation
I know you can mute mic
I didn't like how the mic sounded on this video sounded very muffled and cheap than other mics that have a in your face clarity.
Is it ps5 compatible?
On other sites that sell it, it says it is but when I go to the hyper x site, it doesn't mention its compatible with anything else just says pc.
Omfg 300 hour battery life? Wow
what? the design is dated? no no no no.. i disagree..
exactly why fix something that isn't broken
Looks kinda outdated compared to something like the astros
@@slambamcam Astro?! Astros are over priced and over hyped. Only thing Astros have decent is there mix amp.
@@1hons1 I was specifically talking about the design
Just picked up a pair bestbuy had issues with Razer
Do these work on ps4?
Yes 4 & 5
hi, this one or JBL quantum 910 ?
this
which one did u end up getting
@@sondahh the quantum 910, but i should have bought the 810 instead, exact same specs and the same really good sound but without the head tracking system wich is pointless in my opinion.
@@cobalt8421 i just got the 810 and was thinking of returning it and getting the 910 i guess i dont need to then
@@sondahh You better keep it, the 910 doesn't add anything to the mix, the 810 with Dolby Atmos is a blast 👍
What is the difference with cloud 2 wireless?
30 vs 300
300 battery, eq, dts x, double chamber
Better mic, better battery
I got both, the alphas sound better too
Can someone please tell me if this works on ps4 and ps5 ???
Works on PS5 but not 4.
@@eldarshakmarov4462it works on ps4 too
I heard good sound and BATTERY LIFE. Take my money.
My headset keeps making a faint helicopter like noise idk why though overall it's really comfortable and sounds great when playing games or listening to music
I appreciate the review but it missed a few things like the weight (does it feel too heavy after a long period of time), temperature (does it get hot on your ears) etc
I previously owned the wired Alpha's, currently running the Cloud II wireless, with big interest in the Alpha wireless here. I never had an issue with the Alpha wired set (except the wire was starting to go after a couple years) and the Cloud II and Alphas are super comfortable even after a 6 hour gaming run. Sometimes I do get a little warm with the headset but that is more so because the room I play in gets hot with my PC heating the room up. I don't know the weight but they're very lightweight for me (I hated testing out the Corsair Virtuoso Pro SE's and Razer BlackShark V2 wireless for weight/comfort issues).
Personally super excited for the Alpha wireless because I do like the cups on the Alphas a bit more than the Cloud II's, and despite not complaining on the 30 or so hours I get on the Cloud II, the huge battery increase in the Alpha sounds sick.
Hope this is helpful!
Thanks, yes I did miss the weight in the review. Comes in around 317g and thanks to the padding, it doesn't feel heavy even after long periods of use. I did mention that the earcups get warm due to lack breathability at around 1:56.
ive had them for about 2 weeks now. I have always swapped out the standard ear cups with brainwavz ones just because i prefer the extra cushion and better seal you get. They arent heavy or get annoying after awhile like i experienced with the virtuosos. Im waiting for someone to produce a good EQ. Im not knowledgeable in that area so heres to patiently waiting.
@@jonnygold4032 What's lacking with out of the box tuning? I have the wired Alpha and finds them very well tuned.
@@9to5toys Thank you very much for your response and the time you took to make this video.
Which one would you pick between Corsair HS80 vs HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless ?
I would mostly use it for VR and Sim Racing, so comfort over a long time would be beneficial, but battery life is also a important factor.
I mean hs80 will last only 20 hours while these cloud alpha wireless will last 300 hours
Trust me on comfortability stand point, I would prefer the 300 hour battery life anyday over a marginally better sounding headset
Idk anything abotu VR or anything btu Alpha do sound realllly good, idk about hs80 tho
But for me, personally 300 hourss batetry with a superior build quality is a no brainer
Not to step on anyone's toes but no,they don't last 300 hrs like the other comment here says..at full charge and full volume they last between 19 to 23 hrs.. depending on what game your playing I'm guessing..like on the division 2 it's around 19.. which is way longer than my usual sitting..if you like bass I'd pick the alpha's over the Corsair hs80..the bass on the alpha is cleaner and punchier..on the alpha's you know where your money went! The hs80 is good but it's on the level of the stingers..I'd spend 50 bucks less and go with the razer Kiara pros..sound better than both! Or the arctis 9..thoses are nice too.. hope this helps friend!
@@USMC-es4yy i read and watched enough reviews, it lasts 300 hours, maybe a little bit under, but not 19-23. IFixit some others also tested them, they are pretty reliable regarding this sort of information.
@@AnnoyingPenny the hyperX cloud 2 wired headset has better audio quality and has louder driver/speakers then the wireless headset
@@USMC-es4yy you probably mistaken em with cloud II wireless, they look quite the same.
Couldn’t really hear the keyboard clicks cause you we’re talking over it the whole time so that wasn’t helpful
Should i buy this or Cloud 2 wireless?
alpha wireless the best
Man I really wish HyperX or other companies would pony up the money and make Xbox versions of these wireless headsets. I have the CloudX Flight and love it but have always wanted one of their metal framed models to work wirelessly. They now have the Alpha, Cloud 2 and Cloud Core in wireless versions but the Xbox gets no love.
I thought the dongle that comes with it works in both Xbox and PlayStation?!
@@callumdean6474 if it does then absolutely no one has mentioned it in a review.
@@clawson32104 the dongle from the cloud flight already works in my ps5, so id guess these will also work at least in playstation
@@sunork ...I'm aware these will work on a PlayStation. My thread is about Xbox support as these do not support the Xbox consoles. HyperX makes wireless Xbox headsets with the XFlights and Stinger but I want them to make one of their metal framed models work. They have the Alpha, Cloud 2 and Cloud Core all for PC and PlayStation. Shouldn't take that much to make one of them compatible. It's only a matter of money to pay for the Xbox chat protocol.
@@clawson32104 yeah I’ve not seen anything that says specific compatibility for Xbox or PlayStation and even PC which is why i think its supported on all as its just the dongle that seems to be needed to be plugged in! Would definitely be ideal to get someone to review and confirm this though!
I'm not quite sure Dts X actually does anything, literally no noticeable difference when toggling the setting on or off. Updated drivers too, so idk. damn good headset though so far
Does it actually last 300 hours? I have a pair of Corsair Virtuosos, but the battery only lasts about 20 hours with RGB off, so if these HyperX actually last 300 hours I might change my Virtuosos.
A battery life of 12 days and 18 hours, why??
nah i like the simple look even if its outdated, if anything more different color choices would be a nice touch thought.. not a huge fanof the black n red
@withopen its been yhe same look since the firs the hyperx and even qpad that was same design as the original design i dont even remember the headphone name of cuz they so damn old
@withopen some ppl may think its outdated,i see it more as timeless but yeah the design, not the model
Design out dated ???? Come one man surely you heard it before but if it aint broken DONT FIX IT. Aha also put some wicked cushions on these and there just sooo damn comffyy 😊
I have since August 2023 I use on a $5000 PC so I like good quality, and that's actually what hyperX is from parts to sound in games movies too battery outstanding
Aesthetics are outdated o.O Me who loves the design. I understand black and red might not be for everyone. But I like the simple, yet elegant design with a colour combination that I love.
Am I the only one who thinks these are extremely quiet?
im planning to buy this tomorrow ^^
And?
Got mine brand new and they wont even cut on 😂😂
Why in gods name is not one single review I've found testing this 300 hours battery life marketing claim?!
I'm buying it and I'll test it out
My buddy says he's used it for about 100 hours and still hasn't charged it a single time in 2-3 weeks.
@@Vaelyhn yeah i still haven't charge mine and i never charged it ever since i bought it
Returned this headset. For this month not worth. Even a latency issue when you use the supporting software
Dude barely mentioned anything regarding battery, wtf
Just don't lose the dongle... Wont sell replacements and it bricks the headset - wasted loads of cash on this - really disappointed
This headset would be perfect, if only it had bluetooth...
bluetooth causes a lot of delay…
@@kingvegeta4527 well, I would like to use this headset with my phone because it sounds incredible with music. A 300 hr wireless headset that you can use with pretty much any device would be untouchable.
@@RR-lb6mr It'll still work with your phone if you have a usb adapter
How do I use it on Xbox
"It's a great sounding microphone!" - sounds like absolute trash
bro playing 2042 💀
All this talk and not a single talk about battery life lmao
HyperX Cloud 2 worth every cent, trust me
source trust me bro
Jesus Loves all of you guys
30 hour battery..that's what mine says.. Amazon's title reads 300..that's,well...no!! I can drain them at full volume in 19 hrs..they advertise 30 hrs at mid volume..great set though..but the Kiara pro at 50 bucks cheaper out performs the alpha's..so do the arctis 9 after you EQ it up.
Did you get the Cloud Alpha or the Cloud II/Flight? Alpha is 300, Cloud II/Flight are both 30.
Learn to read.
You bought the cloud ii wireless by mistake then. Its the cloud alpha wireless that has 300+ hrs
@@drakenone4063 well they no longer work now anyways .lol
Why no Bluetooth NOOOOOOOO
Very disappointing it doesn't have bluetooth
@@Sevaz826 yeah and they don't even sell dongle replacements! Tf!
Terrorists
These headphones are very good. But my god, that HyperX STILL haven't made their newer headphones compatible with V-Moda Boom Pro or Antlion ModMic just baffles my mind. The mic that comes with these headphones is so insanely bad that they can't have invested more than 15 cents at most into it's components. And imo, that very fact that they went ahead and released such a utterly garbage mic to go with this headset should drag the overall product rating down drastically! These companies don't deserve a pass on trash mics when they advertise their product as being premium. This is not a premium mic! And if the mic isn't premium then neither is the product as a whole!
I rate this product package a 2.5/5.. I give minus points for trash mic (Mic gets 1 of 5 stars for working) and for the headset having zero compatibility with 3rd party mics like V-Moda Boom Pro and Antlion ModMic. Not impressed.
Why is every reviewer mentioning no bluetooth as a negative, I can personally say that I would not even consider this headset if it had bluetooth. That shit is dangerous and it should be limited, I get easy headaches from bluetooth. A female friend got cancer around her neck/ear area where she used a bluetooth handsfree at work a lot. I mean enough with promoting shit technology that we should use way less of so good on HyperX not using that seriously. I will get this headset for that reason and the battery life.
Thank you for your review.
Why the fuck is this Black and Red like 2008 gaming products? Come on...
Personally I think the headset looks boring, looks like you would find it at a grandmas car boot sale
Who’s looking at a headset while you use it?
U mad because u dont have money??
HyperX cloud Alpha Wireless is comfy to wear and has that nice 300 hour battery life but they SUCK when it comes to audio and even if i had my EQ raised up to try to get more volume and punch n stuff.
in shooter games like counterstrike or escape from tarkov i had a much harder time hearing players/Ai walking around even with my EQ settings changed and my volume well above the 70% range and it no where near as loud as my hyperX cloud 2 wired headset and that wired headset allow me to hear players from a good distance compared to the HyperX cloud Alpha wireless headset.
did u manage to find another wireless headset on par with the cloud2's?
@@jazzy782008 because of that problem and the lack of volume when trying to hear footsteps i rather just spend the extra money and get studio quality headphones with a DAC/usb powered amp with a mod mic attached to it. im fine with wires but at least i will get what im looking for from that vs wireless headphones