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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs HyperX Cloud III

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

HyperX Cloud Alpha S
HyperX Cloud III

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Jan 10, 2025 04:24 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.6

Updated Apr 01, 2025 02:25 PM

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HyperX Cloud Alpha S Picture
HyperX Cloud III Picture
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. HyperX
  3. Gaming Under $100
  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Budget And Cheap Gaming
  3. HyperX

Variants

  • HyperX Cloud Alpha S (Blackout)
  • HyperX Cloud Alpha S (Blue)
  • Cloud III (Black)
  • Cloud III (Black/Red)

Our Verdict

HyperX Cloud Alpha S

HyperX Cloud III

The HyperX Cloud III are a bit better than the HyperX Cloud Alpha S. The Cloud III have a better overall mic performance and offer sound customization features via their companion software. However, the Alpha S' sound profile delivers more bass, which can help make gameplay more immersive and bring out sound effects.

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