(TL;DR at bottom)
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***I've used this headset for 4 months now at the time of this initial post***
For comparison:
-I've tried many headsets from razer and turtle beach
-Last headset was: Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
What I wanted in a headset:
-Good sound quality
-Durable
-Wireless
-Comfort for long duration
-Extensive battery per charge (main focus)
-Isn't overly priced
I work as a developer and use it to listen to music for the greater part of my day then bring them home for entertainment usage like gaming. It was an absolute pain if I just so happened to forget to charge the night before or forget the charging cord between places.
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-In all honesty, the sound quality felt pretty typical for a gaming headset and is what you'd expect it to be.
-This does NOT mean it is bad in any way. It is pretty good, but it's standard and nothing too crazy; certainly isn't music production level quality.
-In comparison to the razer, it does feel slightly sharper/more pronounced but the difference is negligible. The only time I can notice the difference is probably swapping headsets between an extended time of use.
-----------------------------------durability------------------------------------------
-It is very durable in comparison to headsets I've used in the past and this exceeded my expectations greatly.
-On numerous occasions as I'm holding it or taking it somewhere, I'd clumsily drop it on pavement as I'm walking or accidentally scrape it a bit against a surface. Still no marks to this day.
-It is also very flexible so extensively bending it outwards when putting it on does it no harm.
-The last turtle beach headset I ever used did not last even a year under even tamer conditions as I wasn't using it as much as I do now. It was hard plastic and the left ear piece literally snapped and was just a wire keeping it dangling.
-The prior razer headset was far better than any of the turtle beaches, but on the occasions where I clumsily dropped it against a pavement or a rigid surface, it will leave a mark quite easily.
-----------------------------------comfortability------------------------------------------
-As I said, it is quite flexible and the ear pieces are cushioned well with foam.
-This effectively means it wont feel like a freakin' clamp on your head when wearing it for a long duration where the headset is constantly trying to curl back into place.
-The cushion on the ear pieces and above the head passes standard comfortability and is nothing mind-blowing.
-The last turtle beach headset was a clamp. It's plastic material wasn't flexible (which contributed to why it snapped) and was always uncomfortable after wearing for only a few consecutive hours.
-The razer was more comfortable but the compromises that build design brought far outweighed what this hyperx has to offer. By compromises, I'm primarily referring to noise cancellation as sound would just go come through the foam quite easily for the raze; the hyperx greatly avoids this issue. Regardless, the hyperx is still comfortable enough to where I can enjoy it for just as long.
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-It's wireless functionality works over a further distance away than any of the prior headsets I've used. I can go from room to room on the same floor or a floor down/up and it'd still work perfectly fine. Anything further than that will progressively lose connection and cutout more and more which is understandable.
-In terms of close connection, I've NEVER lost connection at my desk as long as it had battery.
-All of my older headsets that are wireless could barely go from room to room. The most prior modern headset I had, the razer, would entirely lose connection a floor above or below and experience constant cutouts going out of my room to just across the hall. Either hyperx is just ahead of the game or these others are settling on a budget.
-----------------------------------300 hr battery life--------------------------------------------------
-This perk alone probably made the purchase for me.
-I have NOT tested this to the full duration extent because I normally just charge it when it hits around 10-20%, but the longevity is no gimmick.
-From experience, at the very least, it has lasted over 3 weeks over average daily use of around 10-12 hrs.
-Needless to say, even if it isn't hitting the full 300hrs and is certainly a hell of a lot better than needing to remember to charge a headset every single night. It brought me great convenience and far surpassed my expectations.
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-The material of the earpiece/foam is contained by an outer layering and this layering covers the ears very well for decent noise cancellation.
-Also because it has this outer layering, cleaning/wiping it is a painless process.
-The mic when you mute via headset (there a button under the left ear) will turn on a red led on the mic piece to indicate and let you know you're muted.
-The volume adjuster is a scroll wheel under the right ear which makes the design more sleek without having a random knob sticking out of the side.
-When you hold the power button to turn on the headset, it will tell you your battery percentage
-When your headset is already turned on, you can just click the power button once and it will also tell you the battery percentage.
-When no audio is played even if you're at your desk and online, it will turn off by itself to conserve battery.
-When you go way too far from connection, it will think you're offline and do the same to conserve battery.
Aside from the noise cancellation and automatic turn off for some of my older headsets, the other benefits I just listed weren't available which just adds to the worth for buying this headset for me.
-----------------------------------cons----------------------------------------------------
-Only three cons to date that didn't really matter much to me, but should be made aware.
1) ***VERY RARELY*** when I go too far away from connection, the headset will glitch blaring the same sound loudly. It's tough to explain the issue but you can just turn off and then turn the headset back on to fix it.
-Nothing like this ever happened to me while at my desk though.
-And out of the numerous times I walk a bit far from connection it normally will turn off by itself to conserve battery thinking you're offline, but only around 2-3 times so far that I can remember has this issue occurred.
2) This 2nd issue may be more of a deal breaker to some, and I don't know if it's a common issue. The audio scroll on my headset doesn't really work sometimes (it is inconsistent). I personally didn't really care because I set audio levels through my settings, pc, and individual website instead of adjusting them all through the scroll.
3) Although it does read the battery percentage to you, it does so only in 10s (i.e. "Battery level is 40%" or "Battery level is 50%"); no in between.
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-I bought this when it was at $119.99 around black friday - cyber monday time, so it was even more worth it in my opinion. I don't remember the original pricing before the sale, so can't really compare that price to where it's gone right now.
-The rounded price of the razer right now is $130 and this hyperx is $170. The greater convenience and benefits this hyperx provides in comparison far outweighs the difference of $40 for me. Unless there some other brand doing what hyperx is doing with same-better quality and pricing that I've not kept up with, I can't recommend this one enough.
-----------------------------------TL:DR--------------------------------------------------
-SOUND QUALITY is as expected and is of standard for a gaming type headset. (nothing mind-blowing)
-DURABILITY is very good in comparison. Numerous drops or light scrapes often don't even leave a mark from my experience using it.
-COMFORTABILITY: above standard but not the best I've had. The headset's frame is quite flexible while remaining durable so it won't feel like a clamp wearing it for long periods of time as some headsets I've had always try to squeeze back to place given their less flexible material.
-WIRELESS over way longer distances compared to past purchases. Room to room, floor above, or floor below all remain stable in connection. Anything further gradually loses connection.
-300HR BATTERY LIFE: While untested to the full extent, from experience. I can confirm I've gone uncharged for over 3 weeks of daily 10-12hr usage. Far more convenient than any other headset I've used.
OTHER QUIRKS/BENEFITS:
1) Foam for earpieces and above head have outer layer, making it easier to clean and provides decent noise cancellation.
2) Mic piece lights up red when you click the mute button on headset as a convenient indication.
3) Volume adjuster (scroll) under right ear piece instead of a knob makes headset more sleek.
4) Turning on headset or clicking power button while on will read you a rough estimate of the battery percentage left.
5) When too far from connection or no audio is played for a period of time(even if you're within connection), it turns off automatically to reserve battery.
CONS:
1) When too far away, normally it turns off by itself, but in the 4 months I've used it, around only 2-3 times it glitches and blares a non-ending long sound.
2) Although it reads you the battery percent, it only does so by 10s and no in between.
3) The audio scroll on the headset is inconsistent (sometimes it doesn't work); doesn't really affect you if you adjust volume through pc settings.
-PRICING: out of all the headsets I've used so far, this has to be the best I've had thus far. Even if I splurge a bit more than other headsets on the market right now, the battery life and comfort alone wins me over.
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***WOULD I BUY THIS AGAIN / RECOMMEND IT?***
-Absolutely, yes. I can't recommend this enough.
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Hope this review helped, and happy shopping! :)
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Up to 300 hours wireless
Play knowing you’ll get weeks of gaming out of a single charge. Fast 2.4GHz connection provides wireless freedom without sacrificing audio quality.
DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio
DTS Spatial Audio will help amp up your audio advantage and immersion with its precise sound localization and virtual 3D sound stage.
HyperX Dual Chamber Drivers
Dual chamber driver system in the Cloud Alpha Wireless tunes the mids and highs separately from the bass-heavy lows to deliver incredibly clear audio.
Signature HyperX comfort
With plush signature HyperX memory foam, breathable leatherette, this lightweight, comfortable headset will help you game for hours.
Durable aluminum frame
The tough aluminum frame helps ensure that your headset can go the distance; game after game, week after week, year after year.
Detachable mic
The microphone has an LED indicator, so you’ll know at a glance if you’re muted, or broadcasting your crystal-clear callouts.
Onboard audio controls
Convenient onboard audio controls for volume, mic mute, and mic monitoring.
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Extremely long battery life, comfortable, good audio/mic, terrible software
PROs:+ Extremely long battery life (300+ hours; incomparable to anything else out there in gaming headsets)+ Comfortable and solid construction, heavy but not uncomfortably so+ Looks good, even in a professional environment+ Good audio from both cans and microphone+ Wind/pop screen for mic included+ Detachable and flexible microphone arm+ Good for PC and Playstation gamersCONs:- Flip-to-mute is not a feature; mute button is hard to find and it's easy to forget if you are muted or not- Mic LED is dim and hard to see- Mic volume seems underpowered- NGenuity software is mostly awful- EQ doesn't come with preset options, no way to save or load EQ settings- Won't work over USB when charging- No Bluetooth or 3.5mm for connecting, uses a 2.4Ghz receiver which will take up a USB port- Somewhat overpriced given the lack of features other headsets provide- No Xbox compatability- Rather heavy (although not uncomfortably so)Summary:The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless only comes in one color at the time of this review, but it is a solid black with red accents. It is a very visually appealing headset, but the real star of this show is the battery life. At 300+ hours of use, there's almost no other gaming headset in the ballpark of comparison. As a result, this has become my de facto workhorse for communications at the office. I could use these at the office every day for over a month before needing to charge it. If you find yourself not wanting to charge yet another device, but still want a wireless headset, this one is for you.The earpads are comfortable and circumaural (surround your ear instead of sitting on your ear) with a nice plush feel. However, I imagine the material will eventually start aging and flaking off. I've seen this occur with prior headphones with similar earpads. However, I believe HyperX has made them replaceable, so if they do start showing their age, you can purchase replacements.Some of the issues I have are primarily with the software. The drivers are cumbersome to install, requiring a reboot of your system. And even after that, the DTS:X and EQ don't seem to function. This sort of makes the entire NGenuity software pointless to use. NOTE: I do believe that in order to use the EQ, you must disable any Windows "spatial sound" software like Dolby Atmos or Windows Sonic for Headphones. That is also the case for my Corsair headset, so I would reckon the same issue affects these.One feature missing is the flip-to-mute that other headsets have. It's a great feature that is sorely missed when you don't have it. The mute button is sometimes hard to find by feel, and the LED is hard to see to know whether or not you are muted. A flipped up microphone is a much easier solution.However, the microphone is flexible and detachable, both excellent inclusions here. The audio seems to be very clear to listeners, and the audio from the cans is a neutral sound. You won't get heavy bass from these (maybe if the EQ worked?) but I didn't expect that anyway. One of the main issues seems to be that the mic is a bit underpowered. I'm not sure I would recommend these for podcasts, but certainly fine for Zoom calls and game chat.Unlike my Corsair headset, you cannot use these over the provided USB charging cable. Not entirely a big issue given the long battery life, but it is worth noting. You also cannot use these to connect to your phone or to a second device, which is a little preposterous given that even basic earbuds can do these things.Overall, I like a lot of what this headset offers. It's not flashy, it's got a professional look, and the battery life is phenomenal. I think HyperX needs to work on their software to improve its functionality, and there are features on other headsets that this one lacks. But I'm still impressed enough to give it 4 out of 5 stars.
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Excelente
Reviewed in Brazil on July 31, 2023Style: WirelessVerified Purchase
Max
Da miedo la bateria, compra 1000% (si.. mil..) recomendada!
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Max
Reviewed in Mexico on March 28, 2023
La calidad del producto es excelente, mucho mejor de lo que esperaba. Vengo de unos Corsair HS70 que eran excelentes pero la batería no duro mucho y 2 años después llegue a un punto en que la reparación era necesaria. Encontré opciones, pero me salía más caro que el producto, así que decidí ir por el cambio a los HyperX.
Me informe bastante para esta compra y muchas recomendaciones de diferentes foros y comunidades me hicieron decidirme por estos.
Comparado con los HS70, a estos HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless les hace falta un poco de punch en los bajos. Me tomo menos de un día acostumbrarme al audio y después de unas 80 horas puedo decir que suenan muy bien y ahora hasta fuerte se me hace el sonido. No he tenido problemas en gaming y el spatial sound funciona bastante bien. Son cómodos al utilizarlos, puedo estar más de 8 horas diarias sin problema. Se compensa mucho cualquier falta de bajo con la forma en que controla el sonido externo (que no es noise cancellation per se pero logra filtrar muy bien), no diría que filtra todo el sonido pero al menos para platicar tengo que quitarmelos. Uso lentes y la diadema o los cojines no me afectan o cansan para nada. El peso no es tanto, así que no es cansado utilizarlos todo el día.
En cuanto al micrófono no puedo decir mucho y es que no es una característica que buscaba. De acuerdo con las comunidades y foros que encontré este es uno de los pocos puntos negativos que tiene el headset y es que su micrófono al parecer queda corto. No puedo opinar sobre esto por que no lo utilizo, para fines de micrófono tengo un QuadcastS, también de HyperX, que cumple más que bien estas funciones.
Aquí lo que me asusta es la batería.. No los he cargado desde que los recibi y no les miento cundo digo que tengo quizás 80 horas de uso y de 80% que estaba la carga ando en 40% hoy. No ha sido necesaria la carga y en verdad me impresiona cuánto dura. Solo por este punto podría decir que es la mejor compra en cuanto a tiempo de vida que he hecho. Actualizare cuando realice la primera carga del headset, pero en verdad es impresionante y no dudo para nada que si pueda cumplir con esas 300 horas con una sola carga que prometen.
Update 1 - A casi 2 meses de uso y un promedio de 40-45 hrs de uso a la semana con la carga inicial con la que llegaron puedo confirmar que son una maravilla. Casi las 300 horas de uso solo con la carga en que llegaron.
Update 2 - Problemas a la hora de conectarlo, simplemente dejaron de funcionar en cuanto se conectaron para cargar. Amazon respondio y ya estoy pidiendo el segundo par. Al parecer mala suerte con los que me llegaron ya que no veo que sea un problema comun. Sigue siendo compra recomendada!!
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Unbelievable battery life
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