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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Sound
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
HyperX Cloud Alpha vs Razer Kraken X
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HyperX Cloud Alpha
Razer Kraken X
Tested using Methodology v1.6
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TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicYes
TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicYes
Variants
- Cloud Alpha (HX-HSCA-RD) (Black/Red)
- Kraken X (Black)
- Kraken X (Classic Black/Blue)
- Kraken X (White)
Our Verdict
HyperX Cloud Alpha
Razer Kraken X
The HyperX Cloud Alpha are better wired gaming headphones than the Razer Kraken X. The HyperX are quite a bit more comfortable and look and feel a lot more durable and well-built. Their sound profile is a lot better balanced out of the box, though both headphones are very susceptible to fit, seal, and positioning, so you may experience their sound reproduction differently. The Razer feel more stable on the head and have a better mic with much better recording quality, which can be important if you play a lot of online games.