chip.com.my Updated:
2019-12-02 06:51:31
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha is one of the latest headsets from the famed peripheral brand and we were eager to test it out! It has been a long while since our last HyperX product, but look forward to the Cloud Alpha review below.Unboxing the Cloud Alpha was...
Build, Transportable...
For a headset that is modestly priced, you will be getting a mic with clear audio, a good listening experience and the clamping force is not too much, making it a pretty comfortable fit for longer hours.(previously published in issue September 2018)...
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We took one of the most sought after gaming headsets, the HyperX Cloud Alpha, for a spin. Could this actually be the best value gaming headset around?It's no secret that HyperX makes some really good gaming headsets. Their older Cloud headsets were cr...
Great value at a very reasonable price, Good sound reproduction with bass that isn't overpowering, Above average microphone quality, Detachable cable and microphone, Multi-platform compatibility (PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Smartphone), Comfortable for long...
Not foldable, which can make travelling a bit of a hassle, No surround sound, Audio quality highly dependent on connected device / DAC...
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...
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Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha is intended to round out the company's portfolio with a higher-end headset offering priced at $100. Similar to Logitech's G Pro, this headset employs something called dual-chamber technology. In short, it places the drivers res...
Neutral sound quality, Solid build quality, Good material choice, Comfortable fit...
High price, Somewhat heavy, Small dips and peaks in frequency curve...
While a $100 price point is higher than most gamers want to spend on a headset, it's not prohibitively expensive. We do, however, expect a lot from a premium gaming headset when it comes to materials, build quality, and acoustic performance.Those discipli...
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gadgetscentral.co.uk Updated:
2019-12-02 06:51:32
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha is simply the best analogue headset I've ever tested and that's no boast.Priced under £100 you're getting a lot of headset for your money, as it's put together exceedingly well, remarkably comfortable to wear, and sounds absolutel...
The HyperX Cloud Alpha is the perfect headset for anyone in the market for an analogue gaming headset under £100. The design flexibility makes it ideal for consoles, mobiles and PCs, and the audio quality is far superior to the other headsets I've tested...
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha is arguably the best analogue headset I've ever tested. Priced under £100 you're getting a lot of headset for your money, as it's put together exceedingly well, remarkably comfortable to wear, and sounds absolutely incredible. Ther...
Class leading audio, Fantastic build quality, Top notch microphone, Extremely comfortable...
Audio quality is DAC dependant, No surround sound, Only one colour choice, Spare earpads aren't included...
The best analogue gaming headset you can buy under £100...
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As I write this review, the other half of the screen is dedicated to Counter-Strike. Teams from across the world are converging at DreamHack Marseille to compete for their share of the $250,000 prize pool.As well as practising for hours each day, these el...
The Cloud Alpha makes a strong case for itself as one of the best gaming headsets for under £100.The distinctive design and rugged build quality set these headphones apart immediately, eschewing trends like 7.1 surround sound and RGB lighting for somethin...
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In terms of difference, the HyperX Cloud Alpha is actually the most basic of the bunch when compared to other headsets in the Cloud family. It only uses audio jacks, and there are no DSP or USB DAC included. However, HyperX did not compromise when it come...
In the end, the HyperX Cloud Alpha is a gaming headset that is actually great for both music and gaming. With the inclusion of a detachable microphone and a drawstring pouch, you can actually use the Cloud Alpha as your everyday headphone when you're out...
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After a short demo with an early HyperX Cloud Alpha headset at Gamescom last year I was ready to call it the new king of gaming headphones. So, just how wrong was I? Turns out, not at all. The Cloud Alpha delivers incredible game audio at a price that's a...
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pcpowerplay.com.au Updated:
2019-12-02 06:51:35
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HyperX, formerly the peripheral arm of memory maker Kingston, keeps knocking it out of the park with each successive headset. The Cloud Alpha has more in common with the excellent Revolver headsets than it does with the Cloud II, as it is strictly a stere...
Extremely comfortable, Excellent sound quality, Looks good...
• Average mic...
Another day, another excellent HyperX headset...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2019-12-02 06:51:35
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The Cloud Alpha is another in the line of stereo headsets from HyperX, but rather than the steel headband and sprung head strap design used in the Revolver and Revolver S headsets, the Alpha is instead modelled more like the excellent Cloud and Cloud 2 he...
"Even in the busiest gaming environments and music there was no discernible distortion or muddying of sounds."...
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSHeadphoneMicrophoneBesides gaming, the HyperX Cloud Alpha can be used on any device which uses a 3.5mm audio connection and for online games, it comes with a removable microphone. The headset also comes with a very long 3.5mm cable...
The HyperX Cloud Alpha is an all-round quality gaming headphone that is quite affordably priced...
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HyperX has been a victim of its own success. The brand burst onto the scene in 2014 with the HyperX Cloud, a sub-$100 headset that was not only as comfortable as its namesake, but sounded as good or better than most of its higher-priced competition.The C...
All that said, the Cloud Alpha is one of the best headsets for the money and a proper successor to the original Cloud. It's just as comfortable, just as durable, with ever-so-slightly-better audio fidelity and significantly better cabling. My complaints a...
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HyperX has been a victim of its own success. The brand burst onto the scene in 2014 with the HyperX Cloud, a sub-$100 headset that was not only as comfortable as its namesake, but sounded as good or better than most of its higher-priced competition.The C...
All that said, the Cloud Alpha is one of the best headsets for the money and a proper successor to the original Cloud. It's just as comfortable, just as durable, with ever-so-slightly-better audio fidelity and significantly better cabling. My complaints a...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2019-12-02 06:51:36
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The Best Gaming Headphones Under $100?Subscribe! HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro Gaming Headset Check out the Kingston Site for more info! Try Amazon Prime FREE for 30 Days & Support Tech of Tomorrow! Don't forget to check out the website! Check us out on Facebook...
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US: $HyperX have been creating big waves in gaming audio with their Cloud series of headsets, and the Alpha comes as the next evolution The Cloud headset refined and improved the availability the Q-PAD QH- headset, and then HyperX continued to refine th...
High quality construction, Attractive finish, High quality, precise audio, Comfortable, Fully modular cables/removable microphone, Includes carry/storage bag...
Price, No spare ear-pads, Only available in black/red, Ear pads could be larger...
The Cloud Alpha solidifies HyperX's position as the go-to brand for high-quality gaming audio. This headset pretty much knocks that out the park. We love that this headset is now fully modular, and every aspect of this headset reaches a very high standard...
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Damn, these cans are so comfortable.HyperX's Cloud Alpha pro gaming headset is the latest addition to Kingston's branded gaming peripherals and retails for $169.95. The tag line the company is running with is “You Spoke, We Listened” and for all intents a...
There's a lot of reasons why you should and very few why you shouldn't. At $50 more expensive than its predecessor, the $119 Cloud II, the Alpha provides exceptional build quality and a great improvement to overall sound quality thanks to its dual chamber...
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The gaming accessory market is nothing if not crowded. However, over the last few years, Kingston's gaming brand HyperX has made solid headway within it. Despite big, well-established competition, they've quickly distinguished themselves as a brand that d...
Extra comfy, Dual chamber design...
Very similar design if you've already own a HyperX headset, Only 2.1-channel stereo sound...
HyperX's Cloud Alpha gaming headset feels like it might be their best effort yet. Even if it is also their most expensive...
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The gaming accessory market is nothing if not crowded. However, over the last few years, Kingston's gaming brand HyperX has made solid headway within it. Despite big, well-established competition, they've quickly distinguished themselves as a brand that d...
Extra comfy, Dual chamber design...
Very similar design if you've already own a HyperX headset, Only 2.1-channel stereo sound...
HyperX's Cloud Alpha gaming headset feels like it might be their best effort yet. Even if it is also their most expensive...
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In the last few months, we've seen an explosion in affordable gaming headsets, with products like the $99 (£109, AU$169) Logitech G433, $79 (£54, AU$99) Astro A10 and $99 (£84, AU$159) SteelSeries Arctis 5. Though HyperX already introduced the Cloud Sting...
Improved looks and comfort, Defined mid-tones, Booming bass...
Muddled lows...
The HyperX Cloud Alpha isn't the one-all-be-all headset its competitors are trying to sell. Instead, it's a well-conceived gaming headset that makes subtle, but significant improvements over its predecessor. For $99 (£99, AU$169), you won't find a better...
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I am always on the lookout for a gaming headset that not only provides an excellent sound experience, is also easier on the wallet, and I can use it for tasks other than just gaming. Earlier, I checked out the HyperX Cloud Stinger, which is a good option...
Over the past few weeks, I have highly enjoyed using the HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset. I have other sets in my arsenal I could be using, but the comfort and audio experience of the Cloud Alpha has kept it in use. I have had to get used to the in-line...
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If you're in the world of PC gaming, there's a relatively high chance you've seen people talking about the HyperX Cloud Alpha on forums or other sites. That's for good reason: it's a rockstar of a headset under $100. But how good is it?At home in front of...
Excellent sound quality, Excellent isolation, Excellent durability, Remote...
Not very portable, No extra features...
If you're looking for a gaming headset, the HyperX Cloud Alpha is a community favorite—for good reason. The combination of great sound and excellent durability make for a killer combination...
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hardocp.com Updated:
2019-12-02 06:51:31
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro Gaming Headset was introduced in September of 2017. It currently still carries its original $100 price tag. Should the red and black of the Cloud Alpha not fit with your personal aesthetic desires, HyperX does sell a gold and b...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2019-12-02 06:51:32
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Courtesy Kingston Technology:HyperX Cloud Alpha's groundbreaking Dual Chamber Drivers design will give your audio more distinction and clarity by reducing the distortion. The dual chambers separate the bass from the mids and highs, allowing optimal tuning...
High-quality 4mm braided cord, Extremely comfortable headband/ear cup padding, Good sound separation from dual-chamber design, Modular detachable components, Unique ‘gold' color scheme, CTIA cross-platform support...
Lacks clip to attach cord/controls to clothing, No spatial sound tuning or virtual surround software, Small in-line control module...
The first area we rate is performance, which compares how well the HyperX Cloud Alpha Gold Edition gaming headset stacks up against the competition. In my testing, the specified 13Hz low frequency limit was exceeded, allowing me to hear frequencies down t...
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Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha is intended to round out the company's portfolio with a higher-end headset offering priced at $100. Similar to Logitech's G Pro, this headset employs something called dual-chamber technology. In short, it places the drivers res...
Neutral sound quality, Solid build quality, Good material choice, Comfortable fit...
High price, Somewhat heavy, Small dips and peaks in frequency curve...
While a $100 price point is higher than most gamers want to spend on a headset, it's not prohibitively expensive. We do, however, expect a lot from a premium gaming headset when it comes to materials, build quality, and acoustic performance.Those...
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FOR AS LONG as humankind has been able to pass an electrical current through a circuit board, we've been singing the praises of Kingston's HyperX Cloud headset in its various forms. It began with QPad's QH-90 in 2013, taking its cues from aviation headset...
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HyperX has plenty of options for gaming headsets, and its latest offering is the Cloud Alpha. It is available now for $100, and it acts as the followup to HyperX's Cloud II.The big upgrade here is dual-chamber system for its sound drivers that enables th...
For gaming headsets, I care about two things above all else: comfort and sound quality. HyperX has nailed both of these since its original HyperX Cloud, and the Alpha continues that tradition. It is easy to wear for long periods of time, and it delivers r...
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The Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger impressed us last year with very strong performance and a solid design for a modest $50. The Cloud Alpha is the company's higher-end wired gaming headset. It's twice as expensive at $99.99, but features a nicer build, mor...
Comfortable, solid design, Good audio quality, Includes two cables and a carrying bag...
Lacks high-end finesse...
Kingston's HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset couples good build quality with strong audio performance...
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Two years ago, I reviewed HyperX's Cloud Revolver, a newly-designed headset that branched out from the company's famous Cloud. In that review, I mentioned that I'd briefly tried out the Cloud II, the refreshed edition of HyperX's original. Unfortunately f...
The HyperX Cloud Alpha shows what a company can do when it sticks with a design and continues to improve on it, rather than trying to create the next best thing from the ground up. Admittedly, HyperX started out with a great design with its Cloud in the...
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Back in 2014 HyperX released their original Cloud Headset. It was a headset that offered incredible performance at a great price, at the time it was the undisputed best gaming headset under $100. Then in 2015 the HyperX Cloud II came out, again we were b...
Incredible comfort, Great sound, Can be used on PC, mobile, and consoles, Great build quality, Price...
No USB 7.1 adapter like the Cloud II had, 1 2 3, Tags:Cloud AlphaGamingGaming HeadsetHeadsetHyperXPC GamingReview...
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 th...
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Sound is most definitely a very important aspect of gaming. Depending on what you're playing, it can be the difference between winning and losing. The HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset is one of the newest options available from the gaming peripheral comp...
Solid design, Quality construction, Incredibly comfortable, Great sound, Easy to use on multiple systems...
Would love to see a USB audio option with this headset...
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.*We were sent a review sam...
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha is the spiritual successor to the well-known and well-liked HyperX Cloud Gaming, an excellent gaming headset that offers a mindboggling combination of affordable price and terrific performance, both in terms of sound and microphone...
Fantastic sound quality, both for games and music, Good microphone quality, Excellent build quality and comfort, Amazing value for money, Long, braided, and completely removable cables, Replaceable ear cushions...
Microphone mute switch and volume dial would be better off on the ear cups instead of on the in-line remote control, Aggressive gaming aesthetics won't be to everyone's liking...
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 completely...
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HyperX has been a victim of its own success. The brand burst onto the scene in 2014 with the HyperX Cloud, a sub-$100 headset that was not only as comfortable as its namesake, but sounded as good or better than most of its higher-priced competition.The C...
Fully removable cabling and smarter inline control placement, Comfortable, Excellent audio quality, for the price...
More expensive than the original Cloud, with fewer accessories, Upper audio range can be a bit muddled...
All that said, the Cloud Alpha is one of the best headsets for the money and a proper successor to the original Cloud. It's just as comfortable, just as durable, with ever-so-slightly-better audio fidelity and significantly better cabling. My complaints a...
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Today we will present HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset. You could say it's one more HyperX headset and I agree as HyperX is releasing many headsets. However every new HyperX product has additional improvements. It's one of the brands which is still learn...
Great sound, Comfortable, High quality...
Nothing worth to mention...
The HyperX Cloud Alpha is one of the best headsets on the market. It's clear we are recommending it to all gamers and not only. With so good sound quality even those who only listen to music can be interested in this headset. Additionally it's comfortable...
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When it comes to gaming peripherals for the PC platform, there are a number of great manufacturers and companies that can come to mind. HyperX is one of those companies that have proven credibility with both casual and professional gamers. With that said...
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha is fittingly named, as it's quite possibly the best headset in HyperX's already extensive lineup. This $99 set of cans takes everything that was great about the Cloud II and makes it better, sporting a sturdy and attractive aluminum...
Slee, premium desig, Soft and cushy ear cup, Impressive audio qualit, Versatile cables...
Ear cups can feel snu, Microphone picks up some noise...
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 the...
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When it comes down to it, for any PC or console gamer who is interested in playing multiplayer games, a headset of some type is not just recommended, it borders on a necessity. Communication with your team will be ruined if a proper headphone and mic comb...
Going back to the drawing board and improving upon a popular design that has helped define your brand in a particular market is tough for any company. With their original Cloud, HyperX simply made some tweaks to a proven headset that was designed for the...
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If you're into gaming on PCs or consoles, there's a pretty good chance you've heard about the HyperX Cloud Alpha. Half the streamers on Twitch wear it, and for good reason: it's a rockstar of a headset under $100. But how good is it really? Ah, that clas...
Durable, Great isolation, In-line controls, Accurate audio quality...
No extra features...
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The Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger impressed us last year with very strong performance and a solid design for a modest $50. The Cloud Alpha is the company's higher-end wired gaming headset. It's twice as expensive at $99.99, but features a nicer build, mor...
Comfortable, solid design, Good audio quality, Includes two cables and a carrying bag...
Lacks high-end finesse...
Kingston's HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset couples good build quality with strong audio performance...
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