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

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)

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've been getting back into gaming recently and have found using headphones a must for FPS where hearing footsteps or voice comms is essential. Up until now, I've been using a pair of Sony MDRs with the phone mic to talk to squadmates. They've worked well but when a squaddie, who was standing next to me in-game, said he could hear footsteps and I couldn't I realised I might be missing out on a tactical advantage. We both had the same audio settings and did some tests. Playing back the video clips revealed that my headphones just weren't relaying sounds effectively. Time for a new headset.I looked at reviews for AGES and kept jumping from brand to brand. One brand that consistently got good reviews was HyperX. Eventually, I decided these were the brand for me but I still couldn't decide between the Cloud Alphas or the ones made for PS4. My reasoning was the Cloud Alphas apparently had an audio drop when used via a PS4 controller.In the end, I went with the Cloud Alphas anyway. And boy am I glad I did.They are super comfy and I'm able to wear them for several hours without issue. They are just as comfy as the Sony MDRs they replaced but the MDRs to have angled speaker grills which help with ear clearance a little. It's not a problem for me but if you have larger than average ears, you may experience contact between the speaker grill and your ear.The mic is awesome. It is so clear that everyone I game with regularly has noticed the difference. They reckon it sounds like I'm in the same room as them. I've tested it while streaming, too, and it sounds just as good as a dedicated mic. It offers great noise cancellation, too, which I have tested with two kids playing in the same room while chatting to squadmates. They couldn't hear them at all.The sound is great. The headphones pick up so much more sounds and I can hear footsteps in-game from quite far away. I can even hear hostiles re-plating or reloading in Warzone, which has given me a huge advantage. The audio is also very loud with plenty of adjustment to suit anyone's hearing. I mean you can turn it down so low you can't hear a thing or crank it up 'till your ears bleed. I don't know what other users have been doing to say their audio was quiet while using them on a PS4.One criticism on the sound is the bass. I noticed a slight difference in the lack of punchy bass tones compared to the MDRs. This is most notable with explosions and getting hit markers when shooting. They are not as crisp or deep but rather a little bit muddy. However, you do still get those sounds and you eventually get used to it. All the other sounds are so much better and precise it becomes a very small trade-off.I've also tested the headphones for music and they are pretty good but due to that lack of clear bass tone, the MDRs have the edge while listening to tunes.Finally, I did a phone test with them, too. Although they would qualify as a very elaborate handsfree kit, they do a very good job, with possibly the best phone call audio I've ever experienced. People on the other end of the call have commented on my clear audio back to them, which just adds another confirmation as to how good the mic is.Do I recommend them? Hell yeah! Don't hesitate. Buy them!