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Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha

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Price: $90

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Chosen by our editors as one of the best products in its category, enter here to learn more.
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Based on 22 expert reviews
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    16
  • Good:
    5
  • Average:
    1
  • Bad:
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8.0

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Based on 818 reviews
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It may look more like an evolution on the original Cloud design than something fresh and new, but the HyperX Cloud Alpha’s dual-chamber design delivers an unprecedented level of audio fidelity, and tonal separation, at a genuinely impressive price.

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Last revision on November 19, 2018

Editors Liked

  • Improved looks and comfort
  • Fully removable cabling and smarter inline control placement
  • Solid build quality
  • Excellent audio quality

Editors Didn't Like

  • Muddled lows
  • Small dips and peaks in frequency curve
  • More expensive than the original Cloud, with fewer accessories
  • Not foldable, which can make travelling a bit of a hassle

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Expert reviews and ratings

By Pokde on August 02, 2018 90

The HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset is arguably one of, if not the best analogue gaming headset around and its performance is only limited by the device that you are connecting it to.

By GadgetsNow on May 22, 2018 80

The Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha professional gaming headset is a great all-round headset built for serious gaming. For a price of under Rs 9000, the HyperX Cloud Alpha is a good choice for someone looking to buy a professional analogue gaming headset.

By TomsHardware on May 16, 2018 90

Although we don't expect perfection from a $100 gaming headset, the HyperX Cloud Alpha's sound quality comes close. Moreover, Kingston uses reasonably high-quality materials put together in a solid way. Our award is well-deserved.

By NLT on April 16, 2018 84

A truly magnificent headset for both gaming and music. Needs either rotatable or foldable earcups design and a hard shell case to truly be a portable headset that I can stuff in my bag and carry around. Overall, great comfort and great sound quality, comes with a decent detachable microphone too.

By TheStraitsTimes on April 11, 2018 80

The HyperX Cloud Alpha is probably the best value-for-money gaming headset in the market now.

By Digit on March 21, 2018 70

Good gaming headsets are the ones that deliver an immersive gaming experience without compromising on build quality and comfort. The Cloud Alpha manages to tick everything off the list becoming a great choice for hardcore gamers looking for a gaming headset.

By PCGamesN on March 11, 2018 90

It may look more like an evolution on the original Cloud design than something fresh and new, but the HyperX Cloud Alpha’s dual-chamber design delivers an unprecedented level of audio fidelity, and tonal separation, at a genuinely impressive price.

By ThinkComputers on January 31, 2018 90

So I have been using the HyperX Cloud Alpha for about 3 weeks now. As I mentioned this headset had big shoes to fill as I had been using the HyperX Cloud II since it came out and I had yet to find a headset that was as comfortable. So when it first put...

By TechAeris on January 29, 2018 94

HyperX has been doing some great things in the gaming hardware business, and the Cloud Alpha headphones are no exception. They sound great, are priced right, and are one of the most comfortable pairs of headphones I’ve ever worn.

By techPowerUp! on November 21, 2017 95

The HyperX Cloud Alpha is available online for $100. It comes with a two-year warranty. Fantastic sound quality, both for games and music Good microphone quality Excellent build quality and comfort Amazing value for money Long, braided, and...

By PCWorld on November 16, 2017 90

HyperX has released a half-dozen headsets since 2014's original and acclaimed Cloud design, but the Alpha is the first to match—and even surpass—its predecessor.

By Good Gear Guide on October 06, 2017 85

HyperX's Cloud Alpha gaming headset feels like it might be their best effort yet. Even if it is also their most...

By PCWorld New Zealand on October 06, 2017 85

HyperX's Cloud Alpha gaming headset feels like it might be their best effort yet. Even if it is also their most...

By Tom's Guide on October 03, 2017 80

The HyperX Cloud Alpha feels remarkably premium for a $99 headset, offering great sound and supremely comfortable ear cups within an attractive, sturdy design. While its microphone could be better, the Alpha's overall great performance makes it one of...

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