HyperX Cloud Alpha – Gaming Headset with In-line volume control

I picked up the HyperX Cloud Alpha headset after a lot of research and recommendations, and I have to say it’s lived up to the hype completely. Straight away out of the box, you can tell this is a premium bit of kit without the ridiculous price tag that some other “pro” gaming headsets seem to carry these days.First impressions are brilliant. The construction is proper solid — aluminium frame, thick braided cable, and nice soft leatherette earcups. They feel really durable but still light enough to wear for long sessions without feeling like you’ve strapped a brick to your head.Comfort-wise, they’re honestly spot on. The earcups are big enough to cover your ears completely without squashing them, and the padding is thick and super comfy. I’ve done a few marathon gaming sessions (6+ hours) wearing these and had no aches, no pressure hotspots, and no overheating around the ears. You could easily wear these for a full workday if you needed to.Sound quality is where the Cloud Alpha really shines. The dual-chamber drivers they brag about are no joke — the sound is super clean, with a good separation between bass, mids, and highs. Explosions in games like Call of Duty feel deep and powerful without turning into a muddy mess, and dialogue in RPGs like The Witcher comes through crystal clear.What’s brilliant is that they’re not just “bass monsters” like some gaming headsets — there’s plenty of thump when needed, but you still get all the finer details, which is brilliant for competitive gaming where hearing footsteps and little audio cues can mean the difference between winning and losing.The microphone is detachable, which is handy if you want to use them out and about. Mic quality is solid too — my mates on Discord said my voice sounded clear, loud, and natural, not muffled or robotic. It’s not “broadcast quality” but more than good enough for gaming, streaming, or Zoom calls.One really nice touch is the inline audio controls — simple volume dial and mute switch. No fumbling about with menus or keyboard shortcuts when you need to adjust something quickly.Compatibility is brilliant too — works with PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox, Switch, and even just as general headphones if you’re commuting or travelling. Just plug the 3.5mm jack in and you’re off. No messing about with drivers, software, or extra faff.Only small niggle — and it’s really tiny — is that the braided cable is detachable but feels a little stiff at first. It’s loosened up a bit after use, but worth mentioning if you’re expecting it to flop about like a regular rubber cable straight away.Also, while they’re not “active noise cancelling,” the passive noise isolation is excellent. Pop them on and a lot of background noise just naturally disappears thanks to the snug fit and thick padding.All in all, the HyperX Cloud Alpha is an absolutely brilliant headset for the price. Tough, comfy, sounds fantastic, and works with pretty much anything you’d want to plug it into. If you want a no-fuss, top-performing headset for gaming, music, and everything in between, I can’t recommend it enough.

I give these headphones 5/5, it is comfortable, the sound quality is superb and it does not fall off my head. I use these headphones for my pc and play games such as valorant, call of duty and marvel rivals etc. I can hear steps of my enemies crystal clear.HOWEVER, since i am on pc i have the advantage of using an equaliser on my headphones which makes a HUGE difference. I EQ'd my hyperX alpha to add more bass and it sounds super amazing. When equalising it makes it suitable for music and gaming.I would still highly recommend these headphones to console players as they are your average gaming headset and you will literally receive everything you expect from an ideal gaming headset.The only con i have for the hyperx alpha is that If you are getting the hyperx alpha for your console, expect the sound to be mediocre. These headphone lack bass (which is why i eq'd them), but it does come with great clarity as less bass makes sound more clear.Other than that, they are amazing. I wish these were the headphones i first brought, i returned 5 headphones and hyperx alpha was the 6th headphone i got, and now i am satisfied. 😅 I went through so much research and even thought about getting iems over the hyperx alpha. At least my mind is at ease now!(Also i didnt talk about the microphone in this review as i got them for only listening, you can see how the mic sounds easily from a quick youtube search)

Amazing quality mic is good

Short version; these are very good headphones, worth the asking price. I have been using them in PUBG and footsteps are nice and clear. I also tested them with some music and they sound very good.Long version; when choosing headphones you have to be aware of something; inside the cup is a speaker. Speakers have a magnet. The bigger the magnet, the better the bass. Ergo, heavy headphones should sound awesome, but they can hurt your head when worn for an extended period. So, you need good padding on the headband and ear cups. The headphone chassis need to be light so it doesn't add more weight, but also needs to be durable. It's all a trade-off. It seems to me that these HyperX Cloud Alpha's have drawn a good compromise between the parts needed to make some great headphones. They feel heavy, but durable, and the padding is great. I played PUBG for a while, and I can't tell any difference between the Alpha's and the Corsair HS50 Pro's I was using. When I listened to some music, I tried an eclectic selection of songs, and played at different volumes. The Alpha's coped with everything I could throw at them, even at max volume. I really like the way the Alpha's look, as the red chassis parts stand out nicely in an overall minimalistic design. I like that very much. I also like the way you receive two cables. One is a simple 3.5mm to 3.5mm. The other is a 3.5mm to individual pink mic and green headphone 3.5mm for the back of a pc. As for the mic itself, I have a separate HyperX desk top mic that I use, so I can't say if the headphone mic any good. I have given this headset 4/5, as the last star comes from reliability, and I haven't had them long enough to say how reliable they are. They're going to have to last at least 2yrs to beat my HS50 Pro's, and I only retired those because the leather on the cups is peeling off. I have kept them as spares.