The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headphones weigh slightly heavy (0.72 lbs) and feel uncomfortably warm with extended use, but the padding is ultra-soft, and the clamping force is perfect.
There’s no ANC, and mediocre noise isolation poorly blocks bass-range sounds like traffic. However, they’re relatively effective at reducing ambient chatter and high-pitched hums.
Their aluminum frame is sturdy, and the enhanced treble and bass offer dynamic sound, but vocals and instruments lack crispness. EQ controls are absent, but the headphones feature a volume wheel, power, and mic mute button.
Sounds leak at high volumes, and despite the slight lag, the USB-A dongle enables seamless non-Bluetooth wireless connection. EDM listeners will appreciate the somewhat emphasized bass accuracy, and charging with the USB-C cable gives users a 300-hour playback time.
