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
The HyperX Cloud Alpha offers a winning mix of affordability, comfort, and outstanding audio quality. The dual-chamber driver design produces superior sound, but I do wish Kingston didn’t do away with the 7.1 surround sound found on the Cloud II. Also on my wishlist is for Kingston to develop a wireless version of the headset. Still, you’d be hard pressed to find a better sounding, more comfortable headset than the Cloud Alpha for the price. Unless, of course, you opt for the HyperX Cloud II and its convincing 7.1 virtual surround sound.
As reviewed by IGN