HyperX Cloud Alpha - Should This Be Your Next Gaming Headset?

The HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset is one of our most requested products to review in 2017... Let's see how if it's worth the hype!

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[BigSpaghetti]

0:15 that is the most unsatifying shot i have ever seen

[mizzy-]

The stinger sounds like a pilot's mic 😂

[worldycloop]

I just picked up these HyperX Cloud Alpha's and they are amazing. This is the first time i am using any HyperX Headset. My previous headsets have beeen Steelseries SIberia V2 NaVi Edition. The Razer Blacksharks 2.0 and the Logitech G633's. Logitech's and Razer's have their own nice feautures but overall out of those 3 mentioned headsets i prefered the Steelseries V2 (which is pretty old by now)

HyperX Cloud Alpha's is by far. And i mean by very far. The best headset i have ever had. I got them today. I tested CS and PUBG and Music and A Movie. I mean gg... Also i like this Company. They are kinda Honset and they don't go like "Our headset is all this!" And then it's not. This headset is all of what they say and even more.

Razer advertise their products to be amazing, but ye whatever. I don't like Razer headsets. I was very very dissapointed with Logitech when i tried the G633's. I really like Logitech as a company i have a Logitech Mouse and Keyboard, so i expected their headset to be amazing. It was Good - Fine. But far from Amazing in terms of Comfort and sound quality. The fabric on the ear pads is absolute trash and i hate it.

HyperX Cloud Alpha are amazing. Best headset and i recommend them to all gamers. Also to people who say that "They don't have 7.1" To you i say: My dear friend. You have no idea that you have been brainwashed. 7.1 in a 2 driver headset is a scam. It runs through software and it is really really bad. See the thing you think you get with virtual 7.1 You already have with a good headset. Actually Virtual 7.1 gives you bad sound on top and worse directional hearing. So stay far away from it. I was a 7.1 hunter in headsets for a long while untill i actually started testing it and researched it.

[leandersiegle]

Why don't they use neutral colors😔

[exarkunn]

3.5 mm detachable cable check
Shorter cable check
Braided cable that doesn’t kink check
Pretty good sounding mic check
Don’t think you can find anything better in this price point based on features for value for money.

[EtaParseids]

I've had the Cloud II's for about 3 years now, use them as my work headphones; 8 hours a day, 5 days a week listening to podcasts, music, youtube. They sound great and are super comfy. I personally prefer the velour pads on the Cloud II's. But if the alphas are anything like their previous it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[hmoham]

As a fan of the original Cloud and Cloud II, I'm happy to see Kingston go back to that design, over their previous more gaming headset look, I would prefer a Black and Grey look but maybe later.

The biggest selling point for me is the in-line volume and mic mute, this is something I've wanted in a Cloud headset for a while, though it's a shame they no longer include the velour earpads, I'm not a big fan of leatherette earpads, as they do get uncomfortable.

[VanillaCracker]

Alpha mic sounds much much cleaner. Thanks for the review!

[MrBlackjudas]

Eber, that voice man. Everytime, just relaxing listening to :). Great job on the review. Thank you.

[stphnlou]

upgraded from stinger to alpha and love that you reviewed both. am using the alpha as I type. worth the purchase over the stinger!

[MrEditsCinema]

I have had the orginal cloud headset for 3 years and i have used it nearly every day.. the headset stills works great with no problems! I have upgraded the ear pads and the sound got even better

[ParaLux]

The mic on the HyperX Cloud Alpha is much better imho.

[roboactive]

RIP I just bought the HyperX Cloud 2's :D

[ethanstechworld]

3 years later it is still incredible! One of the best purchases I've ever made.

[orogu]

Typing with the Alphas as of now.

The sound is superb and vastly superior compared to my last 2 headsets (Sony Gold wireless and turtle beach stealth 600)....the bass is kinda high compared to other headsets, but it is not exaggerated by any means, which makes them sound way good for gaming and music. The volume can get really high. The sound isolation is one of the greatest I have experienced, I literally cannot hear myself talking or typing while gaming or listening to music. The detachable mic and plug cord will guarantee these will last years, you just exchange it and that's it.

These are PC aimed headsets, so if you buy them for PS4 or XBOX you are wasting money since the controller is not powerful enough to drive these, resulting in shitty and low sound compared to PC. Better get some those specifically made for consoles.

So guys...I am gonna clarify this ear pain issue that some people talk about.
 
The headset is indeed REALLY comfortable. The ear pads are really soft, but the thing is...they may not be thick enough if you have big ears. If you have middle sized ears like mine, you will slightly feel a part of your ears leaned against the foam layer of the drivers, which I think are thick enough. It does not feel like you ears are getting crushed against the drivers tho, just like a gentle lean. Even after hours of use, it does not feel uncomfortable by any means...

The problem is not COMFORT, but CLAMPING FORCE. To achieve the desired sound isolation, the pressure they put on you is considerable. At first you may not notice them as the discomfort is gradual, but after a couple of hours you will have to take them off, rest for 10 minutes, and continue. You even feel relieved when you take them off, which is bad imho. I hear Cloud II and Revolver S do not have this issue as much as this one. It is not as horrible as it sounds tho, for the sound they are way worth it. Some people whine too much.

If you've got big ears...you may be well f%cked. There you have 2 options, contact Hyperx customer support and ask them to send thicker ear pads (and they will), which based on the comments solves the issue, or buy the brainwavs hm5 from amazon, which will make them way more comfortable and solve the issue also, but will slightly downgrade sound quality and isolation. I have not tried this yet myself, but plan to. If I do I will edit this in the future.


TL;DR
-Get them if you have small or middle sized ears
-Buy or ask Hyperx to send thicker ear pads if you've got big ears
-Getting new ear pads will also solve clamping force

[silverado]

Thanks for the video. I have this head set and love it. I was on the fence about spending $100 on them, but after reading nothing but good reviews...I purchased them, super comfortable.

[valentinleonov]

Subbed! Amazing job sir! Great looking and informative video.

[markzleton]

Hey, so this is for someone who has NOT bought any Hyperx products like me.
I was so confused about the Cloud II and Cloud alpha. Everyone is saying 50/50 and you don't know who to believe.
I had a problem with my old headset my ears started to burn every time I put them on but Cloud Alpha covers all around your ear what is so soft and comfortable.
I was even between the Kraken 7.1 V2 Chrome (Haven't bought any Razer products too) but everyone said they break so quickly and are very uncomfortable to wear after a few hours.
I went to the store and was gonna buy Cloud 2 but for the last second I changed my mind and got the Alpha version.
I DO NOT regret this decision at all
The sound is so clear even the bass is pretty good.
I like the design too blackk&red.
I spent 90euros on this and damn I like them so much.
Finally, my ear is in heaven.


Thank you for reading this
P.S sorry for my bad English

[steevty]

Whoever says the stinger's mic is better is actually deaf af. Alpha has more clarity and detail. The mic for the Stinger is so.. blocky and muffled. For a $50 difference, theres a BIG difference. ALPHA FTW! I have the stinger myself and it works great, but i think the alpha is 10x better. Haters gonna hate, but its the truth ;)

[roxas]

I got my pair on Friday. they sound AMAZING! I've been playing a lot of battlefield, Rainbow six, The last of us, and fallout. the sound is crisp and vibrant you can hear everything and know which direction it's coming from. the only complaint I have is that it is a little lacking in bass