This behavior was surprising to us, as we’ve never observed similar behavior with the Cloud Flight over years of use, other than when standing near an active microwave. HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless ConnectivityWe initially had some trouble with the Cloud Alpha Wireless, where the audio would intermittently cut out for very short periods. Furthermore, the headset grips tight enough not to fall or slide off, but doesn’t apply an uncomfortable amount pressure. Additionally, the points where the aluminum band meets the earphones rotate so the earphones can move to stay flat against the side of the wearer’s head regardless of one’s head size. The headband can also extend with eleven steps of adjustability on both sides of the headset. The flexibility of the headband helps with comfort too, as the headband can easily stretch to accommodate different head sizes. The Cloud Alpha Wireless feels just as comfortable on the head as the wired version and doesn’t feel heavy after many hours of continued use. While exchanging a cable for batteries moves a bit of weight up into the earphones where it can’t be supported by a desk, lap, or chair, the difference is negligible. Presumably, the batteries in the wireless headset weigh about as much as the cable of the wired version. The Cloud Alpha Wireless weighs a total of 336 grams (0.74 lbs.) with the microphone attached, which is one gram heavier than the wired Cloud Alpha with its cable attached. The leatherette doesn’t feel cheap either and is well cushioned. The plastic composite feels pleasantly smooth and soft to the touch, but also feels solid, rather than chintzy. All the non-metal materials feel premium as well. Picking up the headset or stretching the headband doesn’t illicit a creaking sound or the feeling that the headset might break if not handled with care, which can’t be said for some other headsets. The aluminum band is highly flexible, being able to bend and twist in a manner that would seem abusive for most headsets, yet it always returns to its intended form. The solid feel of the partially exposed aluminum band and the aluminum plates on the outside of each earphone inspire confidence in a way that plastic construction does not. HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Design, Specs, And Featuresīeyond looks, the Cloud Alpha Wireless has the same high build quality as the wired version. The same premium bones are there, but we’ll have to assess whether the implementation of wireless connectivity justifies doubling the price of the original Cloud Alpha. We’re going to take a look at the new HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless in order to see whether this gaming headset holds up without the cord. However, now in 2022, the HyperX Cloud Alpha is taking flight and going wireless. ![]() The Cloud Flight also marked a step backwards in driver and microphone quality, compared to the Cloud Alpha, but carried a higher price tag. Sadly, while the Cloud Flight was a good wireless gaming headset in its own right, it deviated from the recognizable Cloud design, opting for a plastic outer construction over the leatherette-wrapped aluminum band of the Cloud Alpha and others before it. Then in 2018, the company put forward its first ever wireless headset: the Cloud Flight. ![]() In 2017, HyperX released what was then the ultimate iteration of the Cloud design in the form of the Cloud Alpha, which featured refreshed looks, better drivers, and a significantly improved microphone. ![]() Since then, the company has steadily improved upon the Cloud formula while mostly staying true to form. The HyperX Cloud looked like a regular pair of headphones with a detachable microphone and attractive red accents. Fortunately, HyperX has a history of offering gaming headsets with more restrained, classier designs, going back to the original Cloud, which launched in 2014. However, this styling trend can put off some gamers who have more subdued tastes or simply don’t like the stealth-fighter-Christmas-tree look. Gaming headsets, in an effort to stand out from regular headphones, often sport flamboyant designs with harsh angles, polygonal shapes, and RGB LEDs.
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