HyperX Cloud II vs Cloud Alpha vs Cloud Alpha S [Review and Comparison]
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The HyperX Cloud II is made with softer leatherette than the Alpha and Alpha S. The Alpha has the best mic quality, and the Alpha S is the most convenient with compatibility with NGENUITY, mic monitoring, and game-chat balance.
0:00 Intro
0:17 Overview and main differences
2:11 Headphone audio quality
5:58 Convenience
8:14 Microphone audio quality
8:24 Cloud II mic test
8:50 Cloud Alpha mic test
9:19 Cloud Alpha S mic test
11:05 Comfort and Build Quality
12:12 Verdict
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Holy how you have only this few subs and views, you present the materials in such an organized and clear way and presented them better than most of the review youtube channel out there do.
I really enjoyed your in-depth review of these headphones. I ended up getting the cloud alpha and even though I've noticed some issues with the sound going out slightly when the cable is moved, I'm pretty happy with the choice. You went through every aspect of these headphones and I've watched this several times to get all of your information. Great Job and keep it up!
Finally, a extremely unbiased comparison. This video is great, keep up the good work!
What do you recommend for ps5 via controller , by the way the cloud 2 is the most expensive one here in amazon in my country imo followed by alpha s then alpha and yes which is louder between the alpha and alpha s via controller?
Great review man 🔥 this exactly what I wanna hear! You deserve more fans so I’ll start with a sub. Keep up the good work 👊🏾
So many viewpoints and you covered everything but in short chunks. Loved it, you have a new sub 💪
Just to add something I learned from testing: the USB controller on the Cloud II did not work with the PS4 in my experience. So you'll have to adjust the volume levels in the PS4 settings. But the Alpha S controls including 7.1 worked perfectly on PS4. EDIT: Cloud II USB card works on PS4 with a firmware update.
I watched many reviews and this one was the best and most clear
I've read that you need to update the firmware on the Cloud 2 for it to work on Ps4
@@KevinS-bz6xt sick
I use my alpha s on my ps4, i just plug the 3.5 jack in to the controller.
Dude, can you download the Razer software for EQing the HyperX headphones without buying the Razer headset?
organized, clear, to the point, and focuses on important differences for making a shopping decision. more reviews should be like this
I love when someone besides me is obsessively overly specific on every little thing that is important to quality on headsets. Thank you for being so thorough! +1 sub!
Same, I returned 3 other headsets because of it
hi, ive just recently got the cloud alphas, and on discord and in gamechat, people do sometimes hear echoes and always hear static whenever the mic is in use. is it due to me having an older mobo and not using a soundcard or do you reckon its due to it being faulty?
great review man, you are by far one of the best on the platform. keep this up!
This video gave me everything I was looking for! Thanks, man!
I dont leave comments on reviews, but this one I feel needed a comment since the video is concise and straight to the point. I also liked that you put your overview of them all first and then went into minute details on what they were like.
even though im a year late, thanks for the clear and concise review, reviews like this are some of the best content on youtube, keep it coming man
A lot of useful info in a short video. Well done!
Damn man, this is one of the best reviews I've ever watched PERIOD. You cover great points clearly, give great advice and make what could've been a confusing comparison pretty easy to follow!
Hello! After watch your video, finally get the Cloud Alpha S (small price difference, more content in the box and being a revision gave me more confidence that the Crosstalk problem was solved), but i detect that when i pluging the headset directly by the 3.5 Jack i have to put the level of audio to maximum to listen as louder than my old headset (Krom Krush Zero) so... what i am doing wrong? Maybe it's because the cable doesn't have a audio control in the jack 3.5 cable? Or because i put it the sliders in middle or low...? I am only tested the headset by Xbox One controller and Smartphone And about compared with the regular Alpha... Do they sound the same to you both from 3.5 or from USB the Alpha S and from Jack 3.5 the Alpha? In that case i would try to connect the USB to Xbox and see if it detects, but apparently it's not compatible, my idea was to plug in the TV by Jack 3.5, to use it in various consoles, it's doesn't mind me really much the microphone because i doesn't play by mic as i usually like I did in the past and it doesn't seem bad to me in the S, apart from that you can hear yourself with the USB Apart from that, a specific question that maybe could you help me... I have Dolby Atmos in my Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and when i activated, some songs sound really better, but others (like Doom OST for example) sound distorted... when is it recommended to activate the Dolby Atmos exactly? Thanks in advance and great video
There are a lot of questions here, but let me try to hit as many as I can. Through 3.5 mm, both the Alpha and Alpha S get to the same volume in my experience. Both are not as loud as the Cloud II. The USB on the Alpha S doesn't seem to boost it any louder or change the audio quality. The impedence of both the Alpha and S are 65 Ohms and the Cloud II is 60 Ohms. The lower, the easier to power. Lastly, I was reading on reddit that HyperX headsets after the Cloud II are made to be quieter on purpose due to regulations, but I'm not sure how true that is. Basically, Alpha and S don't normally get super loud unless you have an amp. They're about the same volume as most of the other headsets on the market, but not as loud as the Cloud II. As for Dolby Atmos, it's really just because it's a filter. If you're listening to any stereo track (and with stereo headphones), your mileage will vary because the track wasn't really meant to go through that extra audio filter. I've used a lot of surround sound and Dolby Audio implementations, and I honestly don't like any of them.
Just the review i needed ...deserves more views
help pls 1- what do u have when u disable the amp from alpha s and compare alpha vs alpha s without sound card the same audio ?? 2 .i gonna buy one of these headsets after i watch u i think the best way now buy cloud alpha and but extra amp for it to thats way we will get the best audio and get 7.1 and chat ,mic future right ?
Amazing thorough review man. Answered all the questions I had!
absolutely amazing review, you deserve more subs and views! liked and subbed! keep it up bro!!!
Your review was by far the most helpful for someone who knows little about this. You saved me! Thank you!
My Cloud Cores recently broke down so i'm looking for a replacement/upgrade. Since i have my splitter from Core and i don't think i'll be using 7.1 (I can just use my spliter with Clouds II or Alpha s for better microphone quality right?), which one would you recommend, assuming the usage of Equalizer APO? And how does Astro A40 TR without MixAmp compare to them? Im speding a lot of time with headphones on so i was thinking about Cloud II, but i don't really play FPS. I don't really care about Bass either... I mostly talk on discord, listen to music And play single player games from time time. All 3 Clouds have similar price in my country, so i can pay a bit more for alpha s if they are worth it.
Alright considering the splitter and Equalizer APO it's pretty straightforward. Comes down to which one of these two is more important. Better sound overall: Alpha. Better comfort: Cloud II. As for the A40, I prefer it over both in terms of sound and it's close to the Cloud II in comfort. The A40 might not be necessary if you don't care about bass though.
I've had the alpha s for a long time is there any difference between the presets in the top right corner of the ngenuity? I can't find any videos about it.
The way this video was done is so good, very quick and to the point while also being descriptive and helpful!
brother i watched all your videos as soon i discovered you, just want to tell you that you are doing an amazing job with this reviews. And 1 question, it would be amazing if you shared your equalizer settings for the cloud alpha S.
Thank you man that was really helpful!!!!!
The review was the best but i am still cant decide like i cant hear the sound quality but u did so could u help me choose between these three first i dont have a budget i could buy the three and i want smthing to have a pretty good base if i want to hear some music from my phone and have a good sorrunding system and the microphone to be good because i could use it in my zoom mettings so what are the best please answer me i would be happy :)) and also my main well be on an iphone or samsung and on pc i wont use it on xbox or ps4 or Nintendo and if there smthing that have the same things as i said,that is not hyperx that would be better
Damn i like your review... It's better than any other reviews in youtube...
Brilliant thank you very much for such a great work!
Please help to decide: Steelseries Arctis Pro (wired) Or Kingston HyperX Cloud Alpha S I'll be using them for gaming but also for listening music. Also theres a lot of speculation of (both models) mic quality it doesn't bother me, what i need is max connectivity - able to connect to my smartphone, laptop and gaming pc. So max performance should be not only on USB but also on standard 3.5 mm jack. Where could i experience decent bass, lows mids and highs?
I don't have the Arctis Pro, but if like other SteelSeries headsets then it will have even less bass than the Alpha S. So I'd get the Alpha S in that case.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Initially was obsesed with Steelseries Arctis Pro - minimalastic design and "for audiophiles" perk - "that reproduce Hi-Res audio out to 40,000 Hz, nearly double what most standard headsets are capable of (22,000 Hz).". Diggin' deeper found out these have serious design - durability flaws which are real issue if you are that planet-friendly person who like to use fav product really long time - 4 - 7 year. Also these are not friendly for the big heads :) Second selection was Hyperx Cloud Alpha S. Initially thought it was a serious upgrade (from Cloud Alpha) in all aspects from sound and mic to connectivity and convenience (cause it was released after several years after Cloud Alpha). But i was wrong - the sound or design did not improve at all, furthermore they added cheap gimmick - 7.1 surround (but im not 16yo anymore and find it more like useless) but ALSO made some serious functionality FLAWS (in 3.5 mm mode you cannot control volume directly on the line like you can do it on much cheaper Cloud Alphas). So finally i ordered HyperX Cloud Alphas (not S). Happy with it! These can sit on the head for 6-7 hour and feel no discomfort, sound is crisp and clear. Dual chambers is not a marketing trick - bass is epic (compared to all the headphones i had before). They are really damn sturdy, also perfect for gaming (at the moment i play Valorant). I believe they are decent for streamers and music listeners also.
@@aphexgaming1983 Right on, yeah the Alpha is overall a good buy. Glad you enjoy it. Also the thing SteelSeries doesn't brag about is having double the frequency response of most headphones is completely useless because human hearing only goes from 20Hz to 20 kHz anyway.
Good review, very detailed and got right to the key points that are important
Man I liked the video really , but I've been through some reviews that says the cloud alpha sound is better than the cloud alpha s !! Is that true ? If I am gaming and sound editing , and I got a separate mike , which headphone is better for my case , the alpha or alpha s ? please help me. Thank you in advance .
Finally a review that is just constantly to the point and no beating around the Bush. I need to replace my Cloud 2, I was very close to getting the Alpha S, but after seeing the Alpha has a better mic which is important to me since I'm a console gamer, I think I'll go with that instead.
@Kiwami Kyuubi Corsair virtuoso has a vvv good mic too
Keep in mind though, the Alpha was connected to a dedicated sound card without the cheap and crappy sound dongle Cloud 2 and Alpha S come with. You can probably still get a good experience out of those two headsets with a seperate DAC and Amp. Also disabling or adjusting the noise cancelling effect on the mic will make it a lot better
Who cares about the microphone it's not even that important it's about sounds like footsteps randoms suck anyway only point of a mic is If I have friends to play with
My cloud alpha arrived this morning,cost £25 grade B,really impressed with the sound signature,& that's coming from a disappointing penrose x user & plenty of open back headphones,i should brought one years ago,not tried it with my amp yet.
Cloud 2 good for ps5?
appreciate the detailed comparison.
Great video!! This is the exact comparison I was looking for, thank you. I ended up getting the Cloud 2 because Amazon had them selling for only $80, wired of course. Can’t beat that deal.
Nice find on that price
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews i just got the gun metal version for 41 dollars brand new on sale from amazon
How is your headset now? I'm considering getting it because right now amazon is selling it for 56 dollars.
@@XYZ-ql1fi Still have it and it’s still great. I recommend it
@@redburn1990 Yes it's the same connection and you can use the Alpha cable with the Alpha S. In the future could you not reply to 9 month old comment threads though.
Awesome video bro! Valuable information and presented very well 👍
You deserve more subs. Excellent detailed review and I like your explanation of each. I already have the CloudII and have used it for four years, I just needed to know if the Alpha had better audio quality. The most important aspect to me is dialogue audio, I'm deaf in one ear and struggle with certain frequencies in the other. Just for clarification would you say dialogue sounds louder/clearer on the CloudII or the Alpha? You seem to be the only person who has gone into this much detail of these headsets on KZhead. You've gained a new subscriber. 👍
The Alpha is more accurate in terms of everything being the right pitch/tone but I wouldn't say clearer. They're about even there. As for volume, the Cloud II actually got a bit louder on my PC. So for dialogue specifically, I don't think it's really an upgrade. I'm going to be testing a bunch more headsets in the future, so if one stands out for dialogue better than the Cloud II, I'll cover it and let you know.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews uu
Just a comment for the splitter part. Most laptops with only one jack have what is called a combo jack that works as both a mic jack and a headphone jack, so when you plug the headset in you just use the single jack and select the headset as the default speaker and mic option in your settings and your laptop will actually pick up mic input as well as drive the headphones. On these combo jacks a splitter is not needed, for this same reason a lot of these headphones can actually be used the same way on mobile devices as both headphones and you can even use the mic for calls!
My phone (Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact) only registers my Cloud2 when the mic is attached. Without mic, my phone doesn't even know something is in the headphone jack at all. 😂 On my old phone (Samsung S4 Mini) it works with or without mic, doesn't matter. Why the fuck is the 5 year older phone better? 😐
Love your videos man, thanks
Thank you so much you are so helpful thanks again!
Hi i recently purchased a hyper x cloud, it was specifically built for PS4 after trying it out i noticed the volume of the headset is really really really low like even when its cranked to max plus there is a weird static noise when i went to the ps4 mic adjustment menu the static is present even when the mic is not plugged it. Is it same for this headsets too?
Just tested all 3 of these. The volume on all of them when plugged into the PS4 controller are decent volume. Not crazy loud, but loud enough to hurt after a while if you keep them at max volume. No static on any of them. Cloud II is a bit on the quiet side when you use it through USB, but the controls on that don't work on PS4 anyway. Alpha S gets the loudest when you use it USB mode and the 7.1 and other controls work too.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews thank you so much, i guess my headset is fine i kinda exaggerated a bit with the volume. In past i used extremely cheap headsets where the audio can get very high so i was kinda startled when i used this Hyper X pair. Regardless its reassuring to get the insight from someone who have expertise in this field.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I play more FPS games like Warzone and bought Cloud II because of your videos. I plan to use it on USB with the updated firmware and hope to get a higher volume than connected directly to the controller, have you tested it? I'll just miss the sidetone that apparently doesn't work on Cloud II and PS5, but on Alpha S it does.
hell yeah man, my cloud 2's arrive friday. Thanks for the dope review man
how do you like them so far?
@@bvdschelde best gaming headset ever
Excellent comparison video. Thanks, man.
Great video dude. I loved the depth, clarity and honesty for the review.
Wow. The cloud alpha microphone quality had a huge difference. That plus voice meter customization will sound amazing. Thank u so much for this information. I have find the headset.
I bought my cloud 2 used from Music Go Round.. of all places. Out of all the headhones I used, I really like these because they are way comfortable and sound really good. For my amp, I use the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. Once I installed Dolby Atmos (trial) on my PC it's been killing amazing. Some other headphones I used prior are the Crossfade LP2, Philips Fidelio X2hr and the old school PS3 Pulse wireless headphones. I also use my very old Astro Mixamp once in a while just for fun, but I mainly keep it simple using my Scarlett. I don't really care much for the 7.1 amp cable.. I'll keep it in case I need to travel.. I don't know haha. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I always wondered if I was missing out by using the older Cloud 2.
Thank you for the review i ordered Cloud ii yesterday❤️
@@SIDLOKI do you recommend?
@@majd148 yea the headphones are so comfy...The audio quality is clean and 🔥...I'm also not facing any physical irritations while using it like head pain or something....The wire is too long which is good...And the headphones looks cool🖤
I use Dolby Atmos with my Clouds too! What preset do you recommend?
Really amazing review!
hello, does the mic of the cloud 2 echo when the volume is loud enough? or even when im in game? Sorry for bad english...
Yo, I'm deciding between two headsets and I'm stuck between the Cloud Alpha and Cloud Core. They are both on sale right now but the core is a bit cheaper. I mainly play multiplayer games and listen to music. What is your opinion on them and which one do you think I should pick?
If i use the USB Sound Card from Cloud Alpha S with my Cloud II's i'll be able to get the sidetone (mic monitoring)? I use the Cloud II's on PS5 via USB and they sound amazing, but i really need sidetone because i can't hear myself talking. Thank you
Yes, I just tested and it works.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews thank you so much.
Hey champion your reviews are amazing and the best out there 💯👏🔥 keep it up 💪 .Also i have just one question form you, would u give me the best program to iQ the hyper x alpha ? Like the blackshark v2 usb do?
Thanks, I use Equalizer APO with PEACE. It's a clunky interface that feels straight out of the 90s, but it works.
Your reviews are super helpful. I'm leaning towards the Alphas or Blackshark V2s, but I'm noticing a lot are better for FPSs. Do you have any reviews on headphones around $100 would you recommend for immersion?
Yeah I think most gaming headsets are lacking in bass for anything outside of FPS games. So far the best I can recommend is the Alpha and using an equalizer. I'll pick up some more headphones to see if I can find some that are great for immersion right out the box.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Thanks for the help in general. U got a sub
awesome review!
Yo this was actually very helpful ….thank you
Thanks for the review.
I have a Razer Kraken 7.1 V2, the Alpha S has better audio quality? I use them to play CSGO and liten to music and I love good sound. I want to make sure I'm making a good decision. Grateful if anyone helps me (sorry if my english is bad)
I haven't seen a comparison between cloud alpha s so I just wanted to ask if it's worth it to get the cloud II wireless or cloud alpha s since im not sure if i should go wireless or not
hey badintent im just wondering on your alpha s can you bass boost it in your system sound settings in your pc settings because im really debating on getting the cloud alpha or the alpha s so if you can plz respond and tell me if you can bass boost it in your pc system sound settings plz do
This is such a good clear comparison. You deserve much more credit.
With 140k views, that's good enough credit for me!
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I've been rocking my Cloud II for a while now. Super comfortable, I totally agree you can wear them for hours and just forget you're wearing them. I've removed the boom mic and jsut use a Solocast standalone USB mic instead. Such a great set up and my audio is on point.
you had me on 'it is not good for music' part!
Thanks for helping me decide
have you done reviews Coolermaster MH752? what do you think mh752 vs 3 hyperx headset which better?
Very good review man
Amazing video man keep it up!
Hey bro, can u please help me I have 2 purchase senarios, one is a Hyperx Cloud 2 or alpha S, second is to get a Cloud stinger for gaming and something like a Skullcandy Crusher wireless or audio technica for music Both senarios add up to same total amount So please sir answer me 2 questions 1) on a scale of 1-10, please place the cloud 2, alpha s and stinger ONLY ON GAMING parameters. 2) are the Alpha S or cloud 2 any good for music
1) Gaming. Cloud II: 8.5. Cloud Alpha S: 8. Cloud Stinger 6.5. 2) Music. Both Cloud II and Alpha S are decent for music, but not really that great unless your device has good EQ software. And they still won't have that strong bass. But Alpha S is better for music than Cloud II because the sound is more accurate. Also, I used to have the Skullcandy Crusher wired version in 2014. Personally didn't like them that much. Not that clear, and the vibration effect was a bit suspect. I'm still on the search for some really good headphones for music - I'll be testing several this month.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews if i convert price from my country Stinger comes at $70 and Cloud 2 coming at nearly $190, alpha s currently out of stock but comes at $180 Should i buy stinger + a $100 music oriented headphone or Cloud 2
@@vtp349 Wow, that is a way bigger gap than in the US. I'd say get the Stinger for gaming and then some music oriented headphones. Personally, I wouldn't pay over $100 for a gaming headset here (unless it was to review it).
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews yes bro, it is because of heavy import duty, pc related peripherals are extremely expensive here in india Thank you for your help, i was also inclined towards the stinger and some music oriented headphones, just wanted an expert opinion on it, now surely i will buy it that way
Very thorough video. Well done. Thank you.
Extremely good video man!! Thank you. New sub here! One question: if you wouldn't have any, which will you pick? I'm really doubting between Cloud 2 and Alpha (alpha S seems more of the same to me right? it only adds a 7.1 card which I'll not use cause that just distorts the audio). Will the cloud 2 be the better option? they look more confortable (in videos), I don't know if the alpha sound much better and it's worth sacrifice cushier pads. And I read people complaining about crosstalk (people hearing from you mic what you're hearing) with the Alpha, IDK if you noticed it. Thanks again main. And if you think there's a better option by other brands around this prices it's welcome too.
Yeah the Alpha S doesn't have any real advantage over the Alpha except convenience. If I could pick any out of these myself, I'd get the Cloud II. I like it the best because it's the most comfortable and the loudest. With EQ, it's good for a lot of different use cases. If I could get anything around this price range at all - Astro A40. It's my main wired headset right now (though I usually just use the A50 for convenience). The A40 is often around 2x the price of the Cloud II, but during the holidays it's been on sale a lot. I like the improved bass and I like the ear cushions a lot as well. I haven't had cross talk issues with the Alpha, but I heard that when they released a revised version of the Alpha, they fixed that. Makes sense because I only got these 6 months ago.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews and talking about the sound quality (volume aside), are the Alpha better than Cloud II? Cause if i'll not use the 7.1 maybe it's smarter going for the alpha.... you said mic it's better, if sound quality is it too (plus removable cable) maybe its the way to go. IDK if that dual chamber really works or its just marketing, thats why Im asking. Both have the exact same price in my country so... that's why im so undecided. ps: a40 looks GREAT, but twice expensive here.
@@francodariotorres7671 The Alpha sound is marginally better than the Cloud II. It took me about 3-4 days of testing to be able to consistently tell the difference.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews thanks again. You're literally saving my money. I'll go for the Alpha then, cause sounds it's tiny better, removable cable and better mic... Fine for me, I never use any 7.1. Clouds 2 are the most comfortable but that doesn't mean the Alpha aren't right? Still a good and comfortable headset but not much as Cloud II.
@@francodariotorres7671 No problem. And yeah the Alpha is still comfortable - it just might take a day to get used to the padding and clamping force. But it's still lightweight and way more comfortable than most headsets on the market.
Take my sub for this epic review :)
What do you think is a better purchase. A blackshark v2 for 60, astro 10 for 50 (if you have tested it) or Hyperx cloud alpha for 71? I want the games to sound as good as possible and I don't care about mic or anything else. Also I love high quality audio on movies but that's my secondary goal for purchasing a headset. Also if you prefer another headset in general than those 3 then all recommendations are welcomed.
Haven't tried the Astro 10 yet, but I'd get the Alpha for 71. BlackShark V2 is good, but Alpha just has so much more detailed sound and it's more comfortable (imo).
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Yeah I feel like this is the best option I got at this price. Thanks for the help mate.
Great review man!
Great video man. Very useful, just bought the Alpha’s.
Awesome review!
ty, it helped me a lot!!
Your reviews are really nice, clear and straight to the point. Thank you!
Hi, I want to buy hyperx Cloud Alpha. I just don't know whether to choose Alpha or Alpha s. Now on Amazon Alpha s cost $ 80. Or is it better to take Alpha for $ 90 with an audio card from hyperx, as many say they will be quiet without an audio card. That 65 ohms is too much and the Alpha s comes with an audio card. What do you recommend?
Unfortunately, the Alpha S audio card isn't very loud itself, so it's not really that helpful. The Alpha by itself and Alpha S with the card were about the same volume in my experience. tl;dr they're both pretty quiet so might as well just get whichever is cheaper. If you want to be completely sure you'll get something loud, the Cloud II is the loudest device of all the headsets I have.
The best review. thanks
Hey there, I watched your video a few times, so I can be 1000% sure that I will pick the right headset. You are the only person who actually compared the sounds from the earpieces of the three models and I was Able to chose my perfect One. I wanted a headset that I can use differently in gaming and for music. I bought cloud alpha s (Kingston). The sound card, even though doesn't amplify the sound that great, gives you the pitch and sound of steps that you need to hear. Especially in WARZONE 2. However if I put the headset without the card into my dj console the sound is amazing.... I mean d*mn. the bass is perfect not to laud not to soft. I think that If you put the 3.5 in your phone, it wont sound that great since the headset needs a bit better sound card, to be able to show the full potential. That aside I think your video was verry helpful and very precise for about 95 percent, of facts about those 3 models. I'm impressed the way you do your videos. I'm looking forward for more. And also thank you. I bought Razor Kraken with a sound card before HyperX. It was terrible i returned them. Awful sound awful bass, big as h*ll. Don't recommend it. Keep It real, Keep it Up
Would you recommend the cloud alpha for story games? If not, are there any other suggestions? Ps: I play on Xbox
I'm interested on the Alpha to use in PS4, but I like USB connection so I thought on connecting it to my Logitech USB card from the g430 I have, using the splitter that comes with the alpha. U think it would work?
I can't say for sure since I don't have that USB card, but the Alpha works with the Razer BlackShark USB card, so it probably will.
Thanks for the review! Just ordered the Alpha from Amazon and didn’t realize there’s an S and nobody else reviewed the two , so I highly appreciate it. I’m using it with my Xbox Series S, so I don’t need all the extras and I think I made the right choice. Thanks again, man!
Hey, microphone also work on series s when you plug it with single jack cable to controller or monitor?
@@EndZee The mic plugs into the side of the headset, I don’t think it can plug directly into the controller but that would be kinda cool.
@@MadDogHoek23 its working on single jack, bought it few days ago. Sound quality is worse compared to cloud 1, thats because of these vents on side of headphones but overall yeah, not bad. Was hoping for better feeling but cant complain over it if i bought it on sale for like 35€
Great thorough review👍👍👍
My headphone jack on my laptop doesnt work anymore so ive been looking for a headset that uses usb. Just to clarify, the hyperx cloud 2 can plug in using usb?
I have a regular cloud core and black shark v2x wired, you're right!!! basically hyper x is better competitive while razer a great for story, hyper x great for foot steps and accuracy while the bass on the razer looses a little accuracy but you can feel the environment with the bass, if there is a headset that good for both and that changes eq that would be great!!! Any recommendations??
Hello, Please i have to choose between razer kraken or the Razer kraken tournament edition , i wanna something well built good mic to talk with friends and comfort ofc ! i really wanna buy just the regular one (kraken 2019 with 7.1) to save money since i will use it not as a full time-time gamer but just a university student who likes a good headset that will last with a balanced budget ,but if you convince me i can buy the Tournament Edition for That amazing EQ modifier and make the sound better ( i heard some issues with sound for non gaming purposes in the 2019 kraken like when you listen to music and stuff ) if you have some good headset you can tell me i am open for suggestions. With Regards.
i am sorry for the long comment but i really liked the good and resonnable reviews that i really trusted ! i can do what you really will tell me as a response
i didnt like blackshark v2 it is not robuste when it comes to adjustablity mechanism it can malfuction in any time not like kraken which is very still and robuste as you saw
If you have to get the Kraken or Kraken TE, you might as well get the regular one and get a free third party equalizer like SteelSeries Sonar or Equalizer APO. But I don't personally recommend the Kraken or TE. The sound just isn't very good, even with tuning. I think the HyperX Cloud Core is a better budget option. I have a budget headsets video and best headsets video if you need a list of different ones I think are worth buying.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews we dont have that in our country sadly we only have hyperx cloud stinger core
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews i dont care if it is gaming looking and stuff as i told you i wanna have one like kraken in his build quality and with good sound and quality and ofc less than 110-100 dollars
Hi, would be appreciate if you reply me. Im planning to buy either alpha or cloud 2 and i play mostly fps games. should i go for cloud 2 so i can hear the footsteps better?
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Hi! I bought the Cloud Alpha(Blackout version) instead of the Blackshark V2. If I buy an usb soundcard will it sounds better? Or it will be no difference from connecting to the motherboard?
For headphone audio, it might be a bit louder depending on the card, but the audio quality won't change. The mic is the same story. If the card has a good amp, it might get louder than 3.5 mm without you needing to boost the gain on your PC, but the quality won't improve.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Thx for the answer! Then I think its not worth that extra 20-30$ for a better usb soundcard.
wtf, this is the best review video i ever watched.. thanks bro for making this video, really enjoyed this...
So if I am using the steelseries software do I turn the bass to max for immersion or can it damage the headset somehow?
I don't think you'll damage the headset, but the sound will be distorted if the drivers can't take that much bass.
Hey BadIntent. Have ever did a test between Cloud II and Alpha S soundcards. Do these use same DAC and have same sound quality?
I haven't really done a lot of specific tests, but I can say as far as sound coming in, both the Cloud II and Alpha S DACs don't have a noticeable effect on the audio. But they both similarly make the mic quality worse. I plugged a few other headsets into the Cloud II and Alpha S DACs and the headphone audio quality was the same as normal, but the mics are always worse.
damm yo that was a nice clean summarized review, am impressed i have a question though.. i've got a gsp 300 i been using for the last 5years now.. and build quality wise... they have held up pretty well.. but i never ever rly dropped em or anything. but otherwise. the earpads leather pealed off within the first 2 years, revealing yellow sponge inside, the headband sponge came off. the clamp force weakened greatly disturbing overall audio quality and comfort. also allowing more outside noise to enter due to weakened clamp force and deteriorated earpads, so noise isolation took a dump. and that sucked balls as after my latest pc upgrade my gpu gets so freaking loud around 3200rpm during heavy loads i might as well shot myself in the head. comfort wise its not as comfortable anymore with that exposed sponge and earpad rubbing against my head, gives me headaches and the already distant drivers felt even more distant cuz they were lifted further away from my ears, everything felt far away the audio is still darn great even after all that though and the headset works without a hitch, using it for music has been a great experience, for gaming however, though it did get the job done i feel it could've been better.. i feel it wasn't as proficient in detecting footsteps. and what not... maybe it was the soundstage? idk. but hey its sennheiser after all. if i could i'd buy replacement earpads but they r costly to order online where i live. about the clamp force though.. best i could do was leave it overnight in the box it came in it's tad tighter for the first 2 hours i wear it , but. it just gos back to being loose. as usual. well its plastic :c anyway. when i initially got the headset i noticed how sharp the highs were overall the clarity was great but i felt it was such a treble oriented headset i had to eq it to ''vocal'' mode with my default realtek driver software to soften it up for some music. at first i just shoved in some cotton into the earpads lmao before i realized i can eq em.. the bass was very lacking but i appreciated the high's so the eq balanced it out prettttttttttty well. i believe the sennheisers don't come eq'ed out of the box huh? which is why its so clear with almost no bass expect for music with prominent bass focus, some music do sound noisy and lost/cluttered though. idk probably the poor audio on the music itself. but yeah this headset is not perfect the mic though was very very nice, i never rly had other stuff to test out. but this mic was astounding for the price point i brought em for back then [90usd] without noise suppression ticked on, it sounded great. the only issue was the hiss.. which i balanced out by reducing input to around 80 and bringing the mic closer manually for those times when i had more chill vc sessions with a free hand. in time though doing that caused the plastic to crack and it turned into a adjustable mic lmao the hiss still turns up in recordings though and it kinda earrapes.. never had a problem with discord or what not complaining of ''hiss/static. so fine on there . just the recordings. never had any echo leak. either. with noise suppression ticked while it wasn't bad i still preferred without it.. i never actually used noise suppression throughout all these years either. but ya the hiss is pretty loud without it, since its not a standalone mic to begin with, the mic IS pretty quiet though. though am soft spoken in general on a side note. i guess its kind of hilarious that am not using the mic as intended with the noise suppression disabled lmao anyway back to my question.. i been meaning to upgrade/get new headset.. and i been trying to decide between the local options, cloud alpha/ cloud 2/cloud revolver S and logitech gpro, i also thought of going for something like a philips/Audio-Technica , with a external mic. like a blue yeti but they ain't a option locally and covid has spiked shipping [though i discovered recently they have free shipping recently] but there's the boya by-mm1 which IS an option locally, i thought about.. eh anyway what's your opinion? since the hyper x alpha is probably not an definitive upgrade from my gsp 300... :c i'd pretty much be using it for multipurpose. and i want it to actually feel like a upgrade i hear the Revolver S has a very wide SoundStage and a slightly better mic but a muddy boosted bass? . while the alpha is more clear but no bass? even though am pretty sure it would have more bass than gsp300 as advertised gpro is said to be sharper almost like the gsp300. but a better mic, with blue voice enabled with logitech software? while the cloud 2/gpro is said to have better sound isolation clamp force. am concerned about sound isolation [cuz noisy pc] and mic quality [i like hearing my own voice lul] i know am being picky since i still want audio better than the gsp300. i don't mind a higher budget if it can serve my purpose for another 5years[probably] so that sends me back to my original thought of finding a replacement something like a philips 9500 [edit][ i later realized its an open back.... nvm] is there something that can solve my purpose music/game/isolation outside of the ones i mentioned? headphones/headset etc mic aside assuming i get a external like the boya mm1 xD my budget would fall around 150usd but will headphones be inadequate for gaming? i researched about imaging and soundstage and what not my biggest issue is local availability p.s my mbo is x570 gaming plus ALC1220 codec do i need a dac?. while alc1220 is probably sufficient. will a 100usd dac make a worthwhile difference
Whew that's a lot but let me see what I can work with... So there are several specific models in there I haven't tried yet (including the GSP 300 and the Cloud Revolver), so I can't compare these directly to those. But I can compare them to the other headsets I have and the ones I've used in tournaments. When it comes to clarity, the Cloud Alpha (and Alpha S) is definitely the clearest of any gaming headset that I've used thusfar and the most accurate. Hearing all the little details in a game I didn't realize were there was really nice. They're a bit less harsh on highs than the Cloud II also. But again for footsteps, Cloud II are gonna be the best. When it comes to sound isolation, these are all passable but not great - they really don't block out sound and they do leak sound. I also have a loud PC fan and I can hear it, but with the game volume on it's not noticeable. The mic cuts out background noise pretty well though, including sound coming out the earcups so echo won't be a problem. The Alpha also has a pretty good mic because it doesn't have to go through the DAC. So basically I think if you get the Alpha, you'll be satisfied with it and be able to use it for several years. There are still a lot more headsets and headphones that I'm going to be testing over the next few months, but so far I think the Alpha is the best for multiple use cases. Hopefully that helped, I wasn't quite sure where to start with this one!
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews aw sorry about that, i didn't exactly proof read my own wall of text. i just typed that on the go probably sounded quite confusing, lemme fix that nevertheless i appreciate the reply xD thx man i see, if they r only passable then it's not enough as i rather not turn up my volume to counter outside noise. the mic suppression aside. am probably gonna use it raw again xD. assuming it will sound just as good raw against my gsp300... idk how that works though do generally all headsets have a great default mic. its just with the noise suppression enabled is it considered the 'advertised mic'?
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews btw i looked into the razer blackshark v2 and it said to have even better sound isolation by how much in ur experience? how noticeable [quote] '''''The Razer BlackShark V2 excels in attenuating sounds at 1kHz and higher. This means that noises such as computer fans, surrounding chatter, and even some light traffic are unlikely to interfere with your listening experience. If you want block out your environment, these are the headphones for you.''''''[/quote] also if i were to eq hyperx alpha with my default realtek software would it not be as good as the dedicated eq software that comes with the blacksharkv2? since u mentioned the hypers have better builtdrivers also if u were to compare the bluesharkv2 mic to alpha [after tweaking/eq'ing voice with synapss] which at that point would sound better? the alpha or bluesharkv2, i heard the bluesharkv2 doesn't sound as good raw [quote]'''''''' Low and midrange notes below 700Hz are de-emphasized, which means that virtually all voices will sound slightly inaccurate. In layman’s terms, it may be described as “distant.” This is particularly apparent for those with low voices, and may be noticeable to your friends in the chatroom.'''''''''''[/quote] also how good a choice would the snowball ice be as a standalone mic if u compare it to these headsets? do you think its pointless to get the hyper or bluesharkv2, if i had a snowball? in that case which would u suggest? something along the lines of a audio technica/philips/sennheiser ? p.s the razer blackshark v2 is 140usd where i live
@@crimsontrigger3632 Sound isolation on BlackShark V2 and Alpha are similar in my experience. When audio is playing, you can't hear outside noise, but by themselves they don't block out my PC fan at all really. Mic is better on the Alpha because the V2 mic has to go through the Razer USB sound card which compresses the audio. Synapse can't help the mic really. As for built in equalizers I can't say for sure. My desktop PC doesn't have one built in. But if it works for your other headsets then the Alpha should be no different. As for the Snowball, I think it's a useable mic but for a similar price you can get one with better background noise rejection like the Samson Q2U (best) or Razer Seiren Mini. I don't think the Alpha is pointless with a USB mic though. Personally, if I streamed I wouldn't use a headset mic. But the headphone quality from the Alpha is quite good so it's worth it for that.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews the snowball is the cheapest [quality wise] option over here. cuz its recently got free shipping dunno if its recent or not but it says free on their website. for 50usd. the razer mini is 80usd so i thought why not pick the snowball xD u can checkout the realteak eq software its free and have variants on microsoft store or google drivers and yeah the only reason i was set on the hyper is due to it being so popular and has a mic. but i feel it wouldn't rly be a noticeable upgrade from a gsp 300 i rly just want the best possible music audio that's also good enough for gaming for a Affordable price point. i don't gots the budget for that kinda routine upgrade. so i decided to not get either of those and find a good studio headphones what do you think about the MH50X? gos for around 150usd here that and a snowball/razer mini total would come around to 200~220usd ah but again comes sound isolation issue p.s am around asia btw xd
What it better for me can you help ? 50% music 50% gaming Alpha or Cloud 2 ?
Alpha is better for music, but only slightly. If you play FPS games, Cloud II. If you play mostly other stuff, then Alpha.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Thanks i buy me cloud 2 i think is ok
What a video!! Usually i never ever hit a comment but wow! exactly the video I was looking for. Appreciate the honesty!! Right now I have the HyperX cloud Alpha, which is a really good headset, just bought the HyperX cloud 2 because of the comfort and they cost me 59 dollars. You say that you hear the footsteps more clear wtih cloud 2, is it with 7.1 surround sound you hear them best or can you also hear the footsteps clear without 7.1? you mentioned that the bass goes low with 7.1 does it affect the footsteps? or do you hear the footsteps even better? because I want a headset for FPS Games and i think the cloud is to go for cloud 2??
I always keep the surround sound off. Footsteps stand out more in the Cloud II to me just because of the frequency response - unrelated to the virtual surround sound effect.
hey,i would like to ask about the ear cup dimension between alpha and alpha s ,is it there any diffrence?
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Yo bro, im really confused... Can you tell me which is better option? I wonder between HyperX Cloud II or Logitech g435! Thank you in advance!😃
Nice review bro ❤
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What gaming mic would you recommend brother? I use ath m50x headphones at the moment.
Well the Samson Q2U isn't a gaming mic specifically, but I highly recommend it. It doesn't pick up keyboard, PC fan, and controller sounds nearly as much as the more popular mics like the Blue Yeti. Durable, great sound, and usually inexpensive.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Thank you my man 🙌