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- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Sound
- Isolation
- Microphone
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs Turtle Beach Recon 500
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Turtle Beach Recon 500
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TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicYes
TypeOver-ear
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessNo
TransducerDynamic
Noise CancellingNo
MicYes
Variants
- HyperX Cloud Alpha S (Blackout)
- HyperX Cloud Alpha S (Blue)
- Recon 500 (Arctic Camo)
- Recon 500 (Black)
Our Verdict
HyperX Cloud Alpha S
Turtle Beach Recon 500
The HyperX Cloud Alpha S are better wired gaming headphones than the Turtle Beach Recon 500. The HyperX are more comfortable, have better controls, and feel significantly better built. They also have a virtual soundstage feature, and can be used via wired USB. However, the Turtle Beach's mic has a better recording quality.