HyperX Cloud Alpha - Gaming Headset, Dual Chamber Drivers, Legendary Comfort, Aluminum Frame, Detachable Microphone, Works on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One/ Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Mobile – Red

I will start by explaining that I've never reviewed a product on Amazon before. I just feel highly compelled to share my incredibly positive experience with anyone shopping for a high-quality headset. I have used a variety of different headsets, either for gaming, or music listening. I have spent anywhere between $60 and $300 on headsets, with the ultimate goal of finding something exceptional. Before I ordered this headset, I had settled for something mediocre (Turtle Beach XO Seven). I decided to give this headset a try, and I cannot begin to describe how pleased I am with this purchase. Comfortability: 5/5 This headset is without a doubt the most comfortable headset I've ever worn. The ear cups sit lightly but snuggly against your head. You can even wear them with glasses for extended periods of time without any discomfort at all! This is important to me, as I often am required to wear glasses while playing video games, which is the primary function of this headset for me. These ear cups are also ventilated somehow, as my ears do not get hot at all while gaming. With other headsets, I found my ears becoming hot during long gaming sessions, not the case at all with these. Sound: 5/5 This is arguably the most important aspect of any headset, and it's an area in which this headset blows away. This headset is so crisp with its sounds, it's almost unnerving. I play competitive first-person shooter games, and it's of extreme importance to distinguish sounds clearly, and directionally. I am able to pinpoint exactly where each individual sound is coming from while wearing this headset. Not only can I hear where they are locationally, but I can even tell what surface my opponents are walking on due to the clarity of sound. *This headset provides stunning bass, that's deep and full, without sounding muddy. I figured I'd mention that as well because that's nearly impossible to find in headsets. Durability: 5/5 I believe this headset is made from aluminum. It is certainly metal, and extremely durable, despite how lightweight it is. My children knock my headsets off my desk it seems 3 times a day. This headset is still rock-solid, despite the abuse my children throw at it. I also highly appreciate the braided cable, I have mistakenly rolled over the cable with my chair before realizing it had been knocked off my desk again; luckily, it still remains in excellent shape. Quality: 5/5 Everything about this headset is top-notch. From the packaging to the little things like the tightness of the microphone (it's removable). I like how I can plug it into my Xbox controller and play, plug it into my phone and have a conversation, or listen to music. Then I can turn around, swap out the cables (takes 2 seconds), plug it into my computer, and I'm good to go on the PC. Final thoughts: I am extremely pleased with this product, Kingston truly knocked it out of the park with this one. I have bragged about this thing to all of my friends, whom now are dying to purchase one for themselves. I must say that this headset is a must-have for anyone that values quality. This headset will surpass all expectations from the casual gamer all the way up to the professional. Enough good things cannot be said about this product. IF THIS PRODUCT BECOME BROKEN OR LOST, WOULD I GO OUT AND PURCHASE A NEW ONE TODAY? Absolutely!

Short of plugging these into a HyperX Quadcast mic, I doubt you'll find a much better setup for gaming....especially at this price point. The sound quality is amazing for headphones in any context and the earcups are very very comfy. The built-in mic sounds very good for a headset mic, but I digress... I started off with the Cloud I's first and absolutely loved them, but the volume pot started getting scratchy and I worried about damage to the attached cable becoming an issue. So I figured I'd stick with HyperX and give these Cloud Alpha's a try, since the cable does detach. I love the Cloud I's, so I'll just stick to comparing the two of those as they are both phenomenal headsets and would both be a good buy. -Build and Comfort- HyperX is just KILLING it on the comfort front IMO. The earcups are basically like tempurpedic memory foam and are a joy to wear. Where the Alpha differs from the Cloud I's is how they feel out of the box. The Alphas still super comfy, but firmer than the Cloud I's. After some wear-in, they soften up, but I can imagine the Alphas lasting longer because of this. Still comfy, just not quite as squishy. Some people may prefer a firmer feel, YMMV. Both headphones feel very solid and have a good weight to them. Could use some more padding in the headband, but I don't really feel much discomfort after wearing them. This is about the only comfort area I could see them needing improvement on. Not sure if it really amounts to build quality, but the previously mentioned attached cable on the Cloud I's has become an issue for me (the volume pot is really scratchy), but the Alphas have a removable cord and the volume pot feels much more sturdy as well. -Sound Quality- Holy crap, I have literally returned $500 Shure headphones in favor of these. And to all assuming I have unrefined, plebian ears...16 years as a guitarist/bassist, audio engineering work for 6 of those years, running PA boards at a few venues, and a gig as a backing bassist for a solo artist (using in-ears) would put me a cut above the typical dude listening to Spotify on his iPhone. I know a good pair when I hear it. Now the Shures were not flat response for mixing or monitoring, they were listening headphones, but while there is a slight EQ curve and some "signature" enhancements on the Alphas, they are surprisingly flat in a good way...albeit with some extended bass and very smooth highs. The difference is the Cloud I's seemed to have more bass due to an EQ bump in the low-end response along with the seal being tighter on your ears with their squishier earcups. The Alphas are firmer and so the seal isn't quite as tight on my head, making for less perceived bass at first, but if you squish them on your ears you catch a bit more of the low-end. I will also say the low-end on the Alphas is much cleaner than on the Cloud I's, which may not be caught by some listeners. When you hear explosions, rumbling, or are listening to bassy music you won't hear these buzzing or bottoming out like the Cloud I's can. I use an external Sound Blaster card with one of my PCs and my custom EQ curve for music listening is handled beautifully by these Alphas. This by no means is an insult to the Cloud I's, they are easily contenders with most $100-$250 listening headsets out there, but in comparison to the Alphas, these are the differences you'll experience. -Noise Isolation- The Alphas are, again, not as tight a seal as the Cloud I's but that could change in time. FWIW, these cut out a noticeable amount of noise...with only really rumbly or booming sounds getting through. A neighbor firing up a giant truck or thunder outside will catch my attention, but high pitched sounds get drowned out when you are listening to music or playing a game. I'm sure with wear they'll get even better, but for a passive headset they do a fine job. -Mic Quality- The mic is perfectly fine and right in line with most $100+ gaming headset mics. Don't expect something on-par with a dedicated mic like the HyperX Quadcast or a Razer Siren, this is a totally different league of mic, but does a respectable job. Most people use these for Discord or Zoom calls, or want to cut down on background noise as opposed to using an external mic. -Connectors- The core cable has the headphone/mic conductors built into one 3.5mm plug, the same as old iPhone headsets and many other gaming headsets do. There is an extender cable that splits it out to a headphone and mic plug separately. One thing I found weird, is my Cloud I's were the same, but when I plugged the single 3.5mm combo jack into my HyperX Quadcast they flat out would not work. HOWEVER, the Alphas DO work for some reason. Not sure why, seems like basically the same cable. Either way, the cable is long enough for most folks' rigs so no worries on that. -Overall- If you want a gaming headset, or even just a headset for listening to music at your computer comfortably, this is an amazing headset. If you're fine with over-ear headphones for listening on the go, there's no reason not to use these IMO. If you're a streamer and want to save money and still get great performance...BUY THESE!! Some people might scoff at these and not consider them good since they aren't "Pro Level" gear, but honestly for monitoring and even music listening I would put these up against nearly any sub-$600 headset. I don't abuse the hell out of my headphones, but they definitely get put to use for hours on end every day and I've still had no issues. The Cloud I's (non-USB) are great too, but for a bit more the Alphas are just plain amazing. The only thing you need to worry about these is if they discontinue them!

I've owned these for 5 years going on 6. Coming from astro headsets, audio quality and build was night and day for half the price. Dual driver's make a massive difference in sound quality. Didn't realize it's been nearly 6 years with this robust headset. The only headset I've considered upgrading to is the cloud alpha 2. These are amazing for music and movies, more so for gaming. They fall somewhat short for 7.1 surround sound. I can't ask for much given the headset goes for 100 or under most of the time. A gold standard for gaming headsets in my opinion.

The HyperX Cloud Alpha is a solid headset, especially for the price point. The sound quality is excellent — crisp highs, solid mids, and the kind of bass you’d expect from something in this tier. The mic quality is also surprisingly good for a non-premium headset — my friends on voice chat have never had any complaints. That said, I’ll be honest — I’m a bit spoiled by Astro headsets, and in direct comparison, the Cloud Alpha just doesn’t hit the same in terms of comfort. I usually game in 3+ hour sessions, and with these, I find myself constantly adjusting them on my head. They’re not unbearable by any means, but they’re definitely not as comfortable as I’d like for extended use. Build quality overall is very solid. The headset feels durable and well-made — nothing about it feels cheap. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly headset with great audio and a decent mic, this is a strong choice. But if comfort during long gaming sessions is a priority for you, you may want to spend a little more. 4 out of 5 stars from me — mostly for the sound, mic, and build quality.

Last a long time, noise is cancelled completely. Easy to use and quite comfortable. Good price. Function well!

Have had this headset for 6 months . and before that the Cloud II's for 3 years the headset is great quality and the fact that all cables are removable makes sure that it will last a long time. the sound quality is great, the inline remote is very helpful for quick adjustment and mic mutes and the build quality is great as ever.

Estos auriculares son para mu hermano que es el que juega a los vídeojuegos., tienen buena calidad de sonido. Son muy cómodos y presentan buena resistencia los materiales. El micrófono suena de la leche, es de lo mejor. Para juegos y películas suena con una calidad excelente. Mi hermano se pasa horas jugando y no le molestan para nada, son bastante ligeros.

Amazing headphone for gaming

Son los segundos audífonos para gaming que adquiero, los primeros fueron uno gold headset de sony, y debo decir que los HyperX Cloud Alpha son excepcionales en comparación aparte de ser mucho mas durables por su estructura de alumnio, el sonido es claro y nítido, donde al jugar podemos escuchar claramente donde provienen los sonidos, los probe con Forza 7 y con Doom, en Forza el audio te ayuda a envolverte mas en la experiencia de conducción, ya que puedes como dije, escuchar la fuente del sonido, por ejemplo al poner la cámara de la perspectiva del conductor, claramente puedes escuchar como el sonido de frenado y derrape de las llantas provienen de abajo, como si realmente estuvieras manejando dentro de un automóvil de carreras, en Doom que puedo decir, simplemente el sonido de la atmósfera te hace mas sentir la emoción al jugar, y mas cuando acabas con los demonios con los rugidos de tus armas. Los audífonos aíslan muy bien el ruido exterior, para que nada te saque de la inmersión de tus juegos, y uno de los puntos mas fuertes, es que son super cómodos, con lo cual puedes jugar horas y horas sin que te cansen o te lastimen las orejas como otras que hay en el mercado de menor calidad. Ahora hablando del micrófono también es bueno, es claro, evita que tus amigos escuchen ruidos, cumple con su cometido a esa hora de hacer las salas de juego y platicar y divertirte con tus amigos, ademas que es removible lo cual los hace muy prácticos. Son unos audífonos geniales que no puedo mas que recomendarlos totalmente, por su calidad, por su precio, los convierten en una compra de la cual no te arrepentirás. Les dejo un vídeo y unas fotos que realice de los audífonos para que las puedan apreciar.

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