One thing I forgot to talk about in the vid is the 7.1 sound, but you all know my opinion on 7.1 on just about all headsets, garb............same here.
@@oncerain Look he is getting like me old! The bass sound on a pair of headsets in my 20's no problem. Now in my 40's just causes the ear to ring just a bit! So this comparison is more about what you might want to hear. Good mid range with adjustment(Alpha S) or a increase in power and bass just a bit more for younger crowd(Cloud 2). This is all about how you receive Audio in the inner ear drum.
I think that is not a good thing, every product out there must have cons and he's not mentioning them! for example, both headset don't come with software, they're a bit heavy for long gaming sessions, etc...
@@AhmedAdloof huh! We have team speak works on my cellphone and can talk during games for teens at mom's and dad's house. Heavy! Doesn't matter cloud 2 isn't heaviest headsets or MVP of headsets. Clearly put it is a step up in performance. 40 extra dollars looking for performance of 200 dollar headset. Isn't going to happen. Get what you pay for! Do you speak English?
I tried the alpha s in a store today and I instantly fell in love with them. Such a light feeling on the head compared to everything else I tested! Instantly bought them.
@@makdrumz I just have bought Razer Blackshark V2, because they are software adjustable, in reviews they say it's mic is louder and also software adjustable, and here they are $25 cheaper than Alpha S
Also the sound card that comes with the Cloud Alpha S has mic monitoring. You hold down the mute button for 3 seconds and it will turn mic monitoring on. Very helpful to make sure you're not talking to loud while gaming.
You've sold me, I've had my cloud 2's for 5 years and today the audio jack snapped on me, loved the headphones literally to death and looking for new ones. Thanks for the review just order the alpha s. Happy the surgery went well!
I used HyperX Cloud (not II, no surround crap) for over 4 years before it starting to die, so bought a Cloud Alpha (not S) and yes, I felt the same of this man: I always loved Clould's audio, for me everything was very nicely balanced, but, Alpha have something better, i feel like the sound is more deep and natural on this one.
got the Alpha S months ago and it's amazing, I recommend it to everyone. I've tried on my old razer headset recently and I dont think im ever going back to anything else
You have become my go to for reviews. Your reviews have covered several questions I have had over several products I have been interested in. Keep up the great work!
This is the video that I've been waiting for because I just bought a Alpha S and I would like to know which is better. Also, I love your reviews and I love how you speaking/ how detailed and good you speaking. Iam Hungarian and you are understandable, speaking clear. Thanks for this video
i just got the alpha s and thought i'd share some points. I've not experienced any issues with this head set at all. i've done A LOT of research and looked at alternatives like hm752 and cloud 2, g pros, a bunch of them. I decided to go with this because it is the newest wired release of the hyper x sets and hyper x know what theyre doing. I would only play pc games and listen to music on these. the soundstage is amazing, i can hear so much in songs that i had never heard before, there is no distortion, and the volume sounds as it should. I've plugged the usb sound card into a usb 3 slot as i read it makes a difference vs usb 2. theyre very comfortable and i have no complaints at all. the bass sliders on the side make a noticeable difference, not a massive difference but you'd most likely have them in half or open positions. the hm752 lacks bass for gaming (its a flat sounding headset) and the alpha s has bass and there is the ear cup screw issue on the hm752 so i didnt want to take my chances with that (even if its been fixed in newer dispatches). there is no sound suppression besides the pleather pads which is the same design as the cloud 2 so there should be no difference. the mic sounds good, no cross talk or whirling sounds people have mentioned on the regular alpha (not s). i chose not to go with the cloud 2 because they were released in 2015 and again, the alpha is considered a successor to the cloud 2 in a way. i guess last thing is comfort and i find these very comfortable. i've tried clouds 2 before which are seen like a heavenly pillow for comfort and these feel just the same. oh last thing is actually the 7.1 feature, it sounds terrible but you shouldnt use it for gaming anyway.
hows your experience now man. I am really confused between mh752 and this because everyone keeps saying mh752 is better but also less durable. I also love to hear music with some bass
@@Samconery they’re still amazing. I would very much buy them again if I needed a new headset. Still no distortion, no signs of damage of any sort. Keep in mind you have the option to turn down the bass on these if you need to, so you’re not limited to the one bass setting. Most people keep their bass setting in mid or max.
Love the review no bias or anything. I like what you said on the decision makings. Love both even I don't have them in my ears but someday, so excited to have the Cloud II
I'm so glad I bought the alpha s from Amazon. the blue color was 109 and blacked out color was 129. only 10 difference so I bought the alpha s. it fits super comfortably on my big head. I'm 100% satisfied with them
I've owned 2 pairs of cloud 2's, and I use them on pc through my sound blaster z sound card. They have great sound and are very comfortable, I can wear them all day without getting a headache like most other headsets I've used. my biggest issue is the leatherette ear cups start to flake pretty quick
Yea i switched to the foam ones they offered because of that. But the leathering on the head brace flakes off as well. Besides that the headphones function just fine 4 years later, which speaks to its durability.
I've had my cloud 2s for like 3yrs and love em, def time for an upgrade thou and I just cant decide on what to get lol was gonna get the black shark v2s but think ima go with the alpha s, I know they will be good! Thanks for the review
@@drizzlydr4ke yes i did went with the alpha s and must say they are great for the price they actually sound better than the cloud2s and are way more comfortable as well! The mic is about the same as the cloud2s thou thats the only down side to this headset tbh.
@@dizzmantle9172 I've heard that the Cloud Alpha catches a lot of noise coming out of your headset, if you're talking to people in discord they can hear the sound through your mic, have you experienced that? Thats basically the only dealbreaker for me that has stopped me from buying the headset this far
I upgraded from cloud II to Alpha S (cloud II broken) and here is the differences i noticed: -On alpha S the balence game/chat volume feature is amazing, a real life changer. -There is sidetone/mic monitoring on Alpha S, i didn't know about it and it is really nice ti have. - On the alpha S i have a pressure point on my Jaw i didn't have on cloud II, it's hurting me when i play a lot I feel like Alpha S is heavier however it is in fact lighter that Cloud II. I used a little bit 7.1 on cloud II, but here is Alpha S this is garbage as shit, compared to Cloud II. Never use 7.1 anyway for competitive gaming guys
@@abdelrahmanmohamed8329 My Cloud II broke and i played with earphones for 3 months. So when i switched i didn't noticed sound quality difference because of that 3 month gap. Both really great. Everyone tends to say that is a significantly better sound quantity on Alpha thought. And i did not have any troubles locating footsteps. And i say it again, if you like to play with 7.1, on my Alpha S it is really trash compared to the Cloud II
Definitely going for the Alpha S, the detachable 3.5 cable is the biggest plus. I’ve had headsets that were a hundred dollars in the past and if you bent the aux you lose sound in one side of the headset, a 5 dollar 3.5 wire would literally ruin your 100 dollar headset. That’s why I think the s cloud is flat out better
I bought Cloud II like 5 years ago, after like two years, I stood up and the cable was under my chair wheels, completely tore the cable from the headset. Ended up getting a 3.5mm female aux connector and wired it into the headset, now I can change aux's. Now I need a new headset, glad hyperx released a pair with detachables now
Thanks for you review of this product. I bought a pair this month, of the regular cloud x headphones, and they were fantastic. One of the best purchases I've made this year. Now if I could just find a over ear wireless ear bud, that you can actually can hear while their on. That would be fantastic too. Thank you again.
Omg i stopped watching for a while because I had my entire setup and didn’t need any more suggestions but I have to give you credit you gave me all the suggestions respect for you is high hope you reach a million soon
GOAT reviews, its similar to havin a wealthy friend that owns a lot of products and is giving you a definitive answer depending on your situation. Thanks a lot!
thank you so much for explaining... last week i watch this video.. then i buy alpha s then booom much much muchh different than my old headphone this one is crazy awesome.. i suggest u guys buy hyperx alpha s
Idk how to thank you enough , I was looking for both of them since too long trying to decide which to get and now I made my mind thanks to you , you helped me a great deal ✨👍
@@tempest1212 i have the red and black or orange and black pair of the cloud 2, i play fps only and I usually hear the enemy before my team mates. The clarity is fantastic. Im also 40yrs old, so im sure someone younger may do better with them. They are also extremely comfortable
@@HardHeadMilitary Ohh Glad to hear That You are still Playing Games at that Age (don't get me wrong I am not telling you are old) I am 16 and I Want to Enter eSports and Valorant Is The game that I Am interested In So I wanted the best Headphones I could get for around that 100-130$ mark The Clouds Are Well known And one of the best Headsets Ever But Some reviewers said that The Alpha S are Significantly Better Sounding So I am really Confused I Think I will Go for the Alpha S Since some of the Current Valorant Pros use the Alpha S As their daily (Some are sponsered But I think The headset is quite good ) I am really Confused and Will make the final decision at the last minute cuz both of them are Really Good So I hooe I pick the best Thanks for Your feedback :) And also sorry for The long Reply 😅
I have an old pair of cloud's and they sound great...but the left ear stopped working after 3 years - and I wasn't abusive to the headset at all. Starting to see the value of the cables being modular on the Alpha's...if this happened again I could just replace the cable instead of messing around with trying to re-solder super tiny headset wires. Great review...helped make my decision to go with the Alphas.
I own the alpha s blue color and REALLY love them. They are almost on-par with some studio-grade heaphones (audio technica, AKG, Beyerdynamic). They are amazing. I like the bass slider all the way open and the bass isn't over-powering, instead it's natrual. Everything you say about them I 100% agree. I used to own the cloud 2's for awhile and thought they were perfect, then the alpha s just takes it to the next level. Now I'm thinking of buying the blackout version lol
If I'm going for expensive headphones ( yes these are really expensive in my country) Alpha s would be better right because all of the streamers are getting cloud 2 here so im really afraid of making the wrong choice
I have been use the Cloud alpha s for two month and let me tell you something it is the best hyperx headset i ever used and i used a lot except the orpit witch is gonna be my next upgrade .
i bought so many headset from a wide price range (like 50$ to 200$) and for real the cloud alpha s are the best so far (after the mmx 300 v2) in comfort and quality !
My cloud 2’s are still working 4 years later but the material is starting to peel off. Still functions, but maybe it’s bout time i go for the alpha s. Especially since it’d discounted by $30 right now.
@@mightymochi6320 My Cloud 2's audio still works as well as it did when I first bought it, but my microphone was making static noises so I decided to upgrade. Might've been the USB dongle but I'd rather buy a new headset because my Gaming Setup is Purple/Black now and the Red Cloud 2's didn't match. Loving my new Alpha S in Black, it's like the Cloud 2's older brother. The discount made it all the more worth it and it didn't take long to arrive!
Thank you so much! I've been sitting on the fence because I don't know which headset to buy, and on top of that, I don't know whether to go wireless or wired. I'm planning on building a cockpit to play some F1 and other racing games, so I thought about going with a wireless headset. However, they are usually more expensive and the mic isn't as good as wired headsets. I also play other genres, so now I think I'll go with the Cloud Alpha S. Do you think it's a good choice, or would you recommend another wireless model?
Alpha S and Cloud 2s are pretty much similar headsets, I’ve tried both for extended periods of time and the comfort and sound quality are very similar, wherever ( as techne said ) the mic is definitely better on the cloud 2s, the mic on the alphas wasn’t the clearest
Honest review after 3 days usage: I have been trying to get Alpha s for more than 2 yrs. Since the price was too high in my country I bought Sony xb-55ap earphone last year, hoping to buy alpha s this year 2021. I have used Sony earphones for more than 6months and alpha s for just 3 days now. I haven't changed the equalizer settings. Points- 1) hyperx had slightly more volume 2)Sony had better and more bass 3) Sony is worth the price -sony = 30$ -alpha s = 150$ 4) Both are built to last long 5) While playing Apex both were same (7.1 is nothing other than boosting the volume) I thought headphones gives really different gaming experience. That's why I bought even though it costed me 150$. But this Is a big disappointment coz 30$ earphone was on par with it Ask me if u HV any doubts *If anything different is observed I will update this*
I have owned both of these headphones and am someone who owns pretty expensive headphones and earphones and from experience i enjoyed the Musical sound of the Cloud 2's more than the alpha s, i also used both with amplifiers and it was honestly a massive difference, in my opinion the Cloud 2's are much better for music.
@@JoaopJr-ej3dn im not sure because i never used both for gaming back to back, i only tested them both for music performance, but you definitely can't go wrong with either one, the detachable cable is 100% the biggest pro of the alpha over the cloud 2, if either one is considerably cheaper you should get the cheaper one because both are great.
"You know what I mean?" haha awesome info man and thank you for the extensive review, comparison and testimonial of your experience. My wire wore out on the HyperX Clouds I have and they're not detachable so rather tan buy a soldering iron, wires and plugs to hopefully fix it, I am buying the Alpha S set and will get back to the other headphones sometime later! The game must go on, as well as the editing, remixing and music production work! Can't wait to get them on Sunday. Thanks again!
ei mano, resume o vídeo aí por favor, eu não sei qual headset pegar e eu não sei muito inglês... eu queria saber qual dos dois vale mais a pena pegar nessa black friday
@@Hackerinsidification Em qualidade de áudio os 2 são boas opções. Eu prefiro o Alpha S, pois possui uma qualidade de áudio um pouco superior (em minha opinião). Em aspectos de design do produto, eu prefiro o Alpha S também pelas cores menos chamativas e ter o cabo destacável, facilitando a manutenção caso o cabo apresente defeito.
I had Cloud II for like mny years i change to Alpha S and now bought my new fresh Cloud II again . Tbh i feel way better on Cloud II idk why but thats my choise.
Bought the cloud 2 on release, they just died a week ago, lost sound on the left side. Sad day, but looking forward to trying the alpha s. Thanks for the review
For the price range they sell at, Hyper-X are underrated headsets. Even the Cloud-I is still a good headset. Depending on the game im playing, depends whether I use my Cloud-I, Cloud-II or Revolver - Gears of War Edition (Didn't need the S as the Cloud-II comes with the 7.1 dongle). Great headsets for the price.
Thanks for letting me know the differences. I think I'll just modify my Cloud II's with a removable cable jack and re-soldier the internal wires, replace the fabric on the headband, and I'll go ahead and get rid of that rubberized coating that's on them and replace it by painting them and just get replacement pads and mic. :)
Well I was going the HyperX route and thinking about taking the Stinger for the headset. Looks like I'm going to need to wait a little bit and get those Cloud Alpha S instead... damn it haha
Haha! Just got the Alpha S's! There good but the leather cushions are eh but the fabric ones are really nice! I found that the fabric cushions fit perfect on the Audio Technica M50x's and M40x's. Thx for the review the bass really is awesome you can really boost or drain it.
Hello, the Cloud Alpha S sound good? compared to M50 and M40? since those are great Headphones. I just got an Logitech G PRO X, but i remember the regular Alphas sounding a little better... And was thinking about the Alpha S. 🤔
@@brun0silva938 I got the M40's they sound alot better. But take into consideration that you get a Mic , there alot more comfy ( stock) and they got "bass sliders" or just and 7.1 surround. You'll have to get a serpertate mic for the m40'x/ 50's and i'd recoomend some Brainwaves Oval or Ath Pads.
@@wonder2878 Thank you for fast response, you have a good point, now i just revisited The Techne comparation about Alpha S and G PRO X and he says some good things about the Logitech too, so i will keep it for a week. Maybe im just used to my olders headsets, and when we try something different, at first it sounds weird, but not necessary bad.
Hi! Can i ask what's the best base sliders setting i should use for competitive gaming or first person shooter? Low, mid or high base? In terms of sound quality for gaming
I've been following your channel for a while and your content is good, but just keep inimd that appearing in ads before CZcams videos will draw attention to some or potentially have annoyance associated with your channel. Keep up the good work but just keep that in mind.
got Alpha S yesterday, gonna return them saturday, i tried with and without soundcard, both ear pads, all the bass settings and the sound is just not there compared to Cloud II its like hollow and strange, unuseable for me sadly..
i have the cloud 2, i bought them about two months ago, they are fantastic, would love to upgrade but maybe next year, because the cloud 2s are way more than enough honestly
WARNING FOR XBOX, PS4, AND MOBILE GAMERS LOOKING FOR A HEADSET: This one comes with an extra cord that has the sound controls and you have to plug the headset into that but the end of the sound control cable is a usb and it won’t work for xbox ps4 and mobile I bought the cloud 2 s yesterday and I had to return them, there are a few other ones like these 2 so be careful I went with the steel series arctis pros
One major fact that everybody fails to point out between the two is the fact that the Cloud II's are WAY louder than the Alpha S version. I used to play Modern Warfare at around 40% master volume with the Cloud II's whilst with the Alpha S, I can max it out to a 100% without it being annoyingly loud. Alpha S is quieter in the sense that it has a much more balanced and crispier sound whilst the Cloud II's are loud and lack the sharpness of the Alpha S. You'll only notice this difference if you owned both pairs. Took me a while personally to get used to the sound. A week in, I started to think that my Alpha S's were faulty but it was not the case. Both are extremely good headphones!
the only thi9ng i dont really like about Cloud 2, is the volume control in on the inline block. They should have a volume dial ON the headset ( under the left ear phone)- It's way more convenient.
I'm using cloud ii's for bout 5 years now. The earpads were falling apart, changed them out for some brainwavz, now the headband is pretty much gone... Thinking about upgrading to the alpha s but still keeping the cloud ii as a fantastic backup set.
@@naden5847 Hi, I bought another set of cloud 2 in grey instead of the red. A few weeks later I got a great deal on a new set of Beyerdynamic MX300. That’s what im using to this day. Huuuuuge step up from the HyperX in terms of sound quality and especially in terms of the microphone. It’s not even comparable. The MX300 *almost* sounds external-mic good. If you have the money - go for it. You will not regret it.
One thing I forgot to talk about in the vid is the 7.1 sound, but you all know my opinion on 7.1 on just about all headsets, garb............same here.
Ok 👍
Wouldn’t but it for the 7.1 sounds very tinny and like your in the bathroom
we should compare the Alpha and Alpha S .. they should be very close. the Alpha don't have a removable power cord and no 7.1
You ever gonna review the jbl quantum series headsets?
Would you say the alpha s is good to listen to hip hop/rap music with bass? Or should I go with the original alphas?
Thank god the surgery went well and can you do a house tour after. Love the content keep up the great content.
Thank you. And yeah that does sound fun, they are saying 6-9 months before build is complete
Fishy boi
@@TheTechne can you do a video what is your 5 best headphones no matter the price
@@m77mmdd19 yes
Ok 👍 I just want you guys
Underrated tech reviewer. Really helps people
thank you so much
I love how this guys reviews are always so positive and he always has something good to say about each product
yeah but makes me wonder how good the cheaper products actually are
@@oncerain Look he is getting like me old! The bass sound on a pair of headsets in my 20's no problem. Now in my 40's just causes the ear to ring just a bit! So this comparison is more about what you might want to hear. Good mid range with adjustment(Alpha S) or a increase in power and bass just a bit more for younger crowd(Cloud 2). This is all about how you receive Audio in the inner ear drum.
I think that is not a good thing, every product out there must have cons and he's not mentioning them! for example, both headset don't come with software, they're a bit heavy for long gaming sessions, etc...
@@AhmedAdloof huh! We have team speak works on my cellphone and can talk during games for teens at mom's and dad's house. Heavy! Doesn't matter cloud 2 isn't heaviest headsets or MVP of headsets. Clearly put it is a step up in performance. 40 extra dollars looking for performance of 200 dollar headset. Isn't going to happen. Get what you pay for! Do you speak English?
this guy is just really great. I've told my friends to watch these videos to decide on a good headset and they are all still happy with theirs.
I’ve tried the Sound Blaster G3 with the Alpha S and man my ears were in heaven
very nice combo!!
Hi Napoli, are you Italian ?can you explain me why is better with sound blaster G3? I need a new headset and I don't know what to choose now.
I know it's an old video, but man, I had to leave a comment. This is really good.
Thanks for it!
I tried the alpha s in a store today and I instantly fell in love with them. Such a light feeling on the head compared to everything else I tested! Instantly bought them.
so don't you regret a year later?
@@user-mg1utr1p Why regret? Still going strong as the first day I bought them!
@@makdrumz just interesting how they do on distance
@@user-mg1utr1p they are perfect :) if you thought of buying them, i totally recommend them!
@@makdrumz I just have bought Razer Blackshark V2, because they are software adjustable, in reviews they say it's mic is louder and also software adjustable, and here they are $25 cheaper than Alpha S
Also the sound card that comes with the Cloud Alpha S has mic monitoring. You hold down the mute button for 3 seconds and it will turn mic monitoring on. Very helpful to make sure you're not talking to loud while gaming.
the entire time you were talking you hit all the points i needed to make my decision, thank you!
You've sold me, I've had my cloud 2's for 5 years and today the audio jack snapped on me, loved the headphones literally to death and looking for new ones. Thanks for the review just order the alpha s. Happy the surgery went well!
@Kurtis McLean So which one is better?
@Kurtis McLean Im not buying cloud 2 only because it doesn't have detachable cable and im stuck picking between alpha and alpha s
@Kurtis McLean lets say this headset is good for gaming but what about the music? I'm not audiophile hopefully it would be good for me
I used HyperX Cloud (not II, no surround crap) for over 4 years before it starting to die, so bought a Cloud Alpha (not S) and yes, I felt the same of this man: I always loved Clould's audio, for me everything was very nicely balanced, but, Alpha have something better, i feel like the sound is more deep and natural on this one.
I have the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless. I like the Alpha a lot
got the Alpha S months ago and it's amazing, I recommend it to everyone. I've tried on my old razer headset recently and I dont think im ever going back to anything else
What do you think of the 7.1
@@pointystik9881 I had the kraken 7.1 chroma, quite old but served me good. HyperX was such an amazing improvement in everything
@@siuuuuu3936 thanks for the response i may be getting one
@@pointystik9881 happy to help :)
I just got the kraken tournament edition last week for 58 on amazon should I take them back to buy hyperX?
great review, honest and articulate, i was on the fence between these two and you sold me on the alpha S
thank you!
I'll definitely thank you later, I'm ordering Alpha S finally and thanks for clearing out my confused.
How did the adveture go mate?
Ur so dedicated To your CZcams channel even through such hard times you still make videos
You have become my go to for reviews. Your reviews have covered several questions I have had over several products I have been interested in. Keep up the great work!
So excited, good timing the cloud alpha s is on-sale for $109.99 at best buy! Only the blue one tho. Awsome vid. Love seeing new videos from you!
This is the video that I've been waiting for because I just bought a Alpha S and I would like to know which is better. Also, I love your reviews and I love how you speaking/ how detailed and good you speaking. Iam Hungarian and you are understandable, speaking clear. Thanks for this video
Steven joshua Cruz yeah but you can use the control mixer
Steven joshua Cruz yeah I think its really comfortable and good for gaming
i just got the alpha s and thought i'd share some points. I've not experienced any issues with this head set at all. i've done A LOT of research and looked at alternatives like hm752 and cloud 2, g pros, a bunch of them. I decided to go with this because it is the newest wired release of the hyper x sets and hyper x know what theyre doing. I would only play pc games and listen to music on these. the soundstage is amazing, i can hear so much in songs that i had never heard before, there is no distortion, and the volume sounds as it should. I've plugged the usb sound card into a usb 3 slot as i read it makes a difference vs usb 2. theyre very comfortable and i have no complaints at all. the bass sliders on the side make a noticeable difference, not a massive difference but you'd most likely have them in half or open positions. the hm752 lacks bass for gaming (its a flat sounding headset) and the alpha s has bass and there is the ear cup screw issue on the hm752 so i didnt want to take my chances with that (even if its been fixed in newer dispatches). there is no sound suppression besides the pleather pads which is the same design as the cloud 2 so there should be no difference. the mic sounds good, no cross talk or whirling sounds people have mentioned on the regular alpha (not s). i chose not to go with the cloud 2 because they were released in 2015 and again, the alpha is considered a successor to the cloud 2 in a way. i guess last thing is comfort and i find these very comfortable. i've tried clouds 2 before which are seen like a heavenly pillow for comfort and these feel just the same. oh last thing is actually the 7.1 feature, it sounds terrible but you shouldnt use it for gaming anyway.
hows your experience now man. I am really confused between mh752 and this because everyone keeps saying mh752 is better but also less durable. I also love to hear music with some bass
@@Samconery they’re still amazing. I would very much buy them again if I needed a new headset. Still no distortion, no signs of damage of any sort. Keep in mind you have the option to turn down the bass on these if you need to, so you’re not limited to the one bass setting. Most people keep their bass setting in mid or max.
@@Monkeyz73 Thanks for the feedback man. I will decide on them I guess
Love the review no bias or anything. I like what you said on the decision makings. Love both even I don't have them in my ears but someday, so excited to have the Cloud II
I'm so glad I bought the alpha s from Amazon. the blue color was 109 and blacked out color was 129. only 10 difference so I bought the alpha s. it fits super comfortably on my big head. I'm 100% satisfied with them
I've owned 2 pairs of cloud 2's, and I use them on pc through my sound blaster z sound card. They have great sound and are very comfortable, I can wear them all day without getting a headache like most other headsets I've used. my biggest issue is the leatherette ear cups start to flake pretty quick
Yea i switched to the foam ones they offered because of that. But the leathering on the head brace flakes off as well. Besides that the headphones function just fine 4 years later, which speaks to its durability.
I've had my cloud 2s for like 3yrs and love em, def time for an upgrade thou and I just cant decide on what to get lol was gonna get the black shark v2s but think ima go with the alpha s, I know they will be good! Thanks for the review
did you buy any of them?
@@drizzlydr4ke yes i did went with the alpha s and must say they are great for the price they actually sound better than the cloud2s and are way more comfortable as well! The mic is about the same as the cloud2s thou thats the only down side to this headset tbh.
@@dizzmantle9172 I've heard that the Cloud Alpha catches a lot of noise coming out of your headset, if you're talking to people in discord they can hear the sound through your mic, have you experienced that? Thats basically the only dealbreaker for me that has stopped me from buying the headset this far
I upgraded from cloud II to Alpha S (cloud II broken) and here is the differences i noticed:
-On alpha S the balence game/chat volume feature is amazing, a real life changer.
-There is sidetone/mic monitoring on Alpha S, i didn't know about it and it is really nice ti have.
- On the alpha S i have a pressure point on my Jaw i didn't have on cloud II, it's hurting me when i play a lot
I feel like Alpha S is heavier however it is in fact lighter that Cloud II.
I used a little bit 7.1 on cloud II, but here is Alpha S this is garbage as shit, compared to Cloud II.
Never use 7.1 anyway for competitive gaming guys
is there a difference in sound quality? and what about stereo imaging differences (being able to pinpoint enemies) ?
@@abdelrahmanmohamed8329 My Cloud II broke and i played with earphones for 3 months.
So when i switched i didn't noticed sound quality difference because of that 3 month gap. Both really great.
Everyone tends to say that is a significantly better sound quantity on Alpha thought.
And i did not have any troubles locating footsteps.
And i say it again, if you like to play with 7.1, on my Alpha S it is really trash compared to the Cloud II
@@Zorcky-2C yeah i got it, thanks mate
i don't use 7.1 at all
I play fps on ps4,the cloud 2 or the alpha S ?
@@KDRYY1 i don't know, i guess there is no software on Consoles.
You can't go wrong with both, but it depends if the price really matter
Definitely going for the Alpha S, the detachable 3.5 cable is the biggest plus. I’ve had headsets that were a hundred dollars in the past and if you bent the aux you lose sound in one side of the headset, a 5 dollar 3.5 wire would literally ruin your 100 dollar headset. That’s why I think the s cloud is flat out better
good point
I bought Cloud II like 5 years ago, after like two years, I stood up and the cable was under my chair wheels, completely tore the cable from the headset. Ended up getting a 3.5mm female aux connector and wired it into the headset, now I can change aux's. Now I need a new headset, glad hyperx released a pair with detachables now
Huh. You are bipolar as fuck which one is better, cloud 2, or alpha?
@@midnigh7xhow do u do that, how do u fix it
Fantastic video! EVERYTHING was explained PERFECTLY! Keep up the good work, can see you enjoy it!
Hi bro! Thanks a lot, you've helped me buying my new headset, the Alpha S!
You've got the best videos about them.
Hugs from Brazil!
Thanks for you review of this product. I bought a pair this month, of the regular cloud x headphones, and they were fantastic. One of the best purchases I've made this year. Now if I could just find a over ear wireless ear bud, that you can actually can hear while their on. That would be fantastic too. Thank you again.
Omg i stopped watching for a while because I had my entire setup and didn’t need any more suggestions but I have to give you credit you gave me all the suggestions respect for you is high hope you reach a million soon
GOAT reviews, its similar to havin a wealthy friend that owns a lot of products and is giving you a definitive answer depending on your situation. Thanks a lot!
I love my cloud 2 but after a couple of years the cable is breaking so thanks for the awesome review
thank you so much for explaining... last week i watch this video.. then i buy alpha s then booom much much muchh different than my old headphone this one is crazy awesome.. i suggest u guys buy hyperx alpha s
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO I GOT A ALPHA S AND CANT WAIT TO USE THEM FOR MY FIRST PC BUILD
Idk how to thank you enough , I was looking for both of them since too long trying to decide which to get and now I made my mind thanks to you , you helped me a great deal ✨👍
Alpha S is great, awesome comparison bro. my Cousin have the S, I used it playing WZ it was so crispy
Better with 7.1 sound or not?
The cloud 2 is a real nice set of headphones
WHAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE?
@@stevethea5250 u can’t go wrong with them tbh
Is The Alpa S Better for Valorant Competitive if I want the best one which one should I pick?
@@tempest1212 i have the red and black or orange and black pair of the cloud 2, i play fps only and I usually hear the enemy before my team mates. The clarity is fantastic. Im also 40yrs old, so im sure someone younger may do better with them. They are also extremely comfortable
@@HardHeadMilitary Ohh Glad to hear That You are still Playing Games at that Age (don't get me wrong I am not telling you are old)
I am 16 and I Want to Enter eSports and Valorant Is The game that I Am interested In So I wanted the best Headphones I could get for around that 100-130$ mark
The Clouds Are Well known And one of the best Headsets Ever
But Some reviewers said that The Alpha S are Significantly Better Sounding So I am really Confused I Think I will Go for the Alpha S Since some of the Current Valorant Pros use the Alpha S As their daily (Some are sponsered But I think The headset is quite good )
I am really Confused and Will make the final decision at the last minute cuz both of them are Really Good So I hooe I pick the best
Thanks for Your feedback :)
And also sorry for The long Reply 😅
Keep up the good work your videos help me decide what to buy all the time
I have an old pair of cloud's and they sound great...but the left ear stopped working after 3 years - and I wasn't abusive to the headset at all. Starting to see the value of the cables being modular on the Alpha's...if this happened again I could just replace the cable instead of messing around with trying to re-solder super tiny headset wires. Great review...helped make my decision to go with the Alphas.
I own the alpha s blue color and REALLY love them. They are almost on-par with some studio-grade heaphones (audio technica, AKG, Beyerdynamic). They are amazing. I like the bass slider all the way open and the bass isn't over-powering, instead it's natrual. Everything you say about them I 100% agree.
I used to own the cloud 2's for awhile and thought they were perfect, then the alpha s just takes it to the next level.
Now I'm thinking of buying the blackout version lol
If I'm going for expensive headphones ( yes these are really expensive in my country) Alpha s would be better right because all of the streamers are getting cloud 2 here so im really afraid of making the wrong choice
I got the black ones love them!
The first great and honest review that i found about headphones. Thanks a lot, i enjoy watching this review.
Finally the video I needed
Same bruhhhhhhhh
I have been use the Cloud alpha s for two month and let me tell you something it is the best hyperx headset i ever used and i used a lot except the orpit witch is gonna be my next upgrade .
I was gonna go with stinger but now I think I should aim higher to alpha S ( or just alpha). Do you think it worth it?
i bought so many headset from a wide price range (like 50$ to 200$) and for real the cloud alpha s are the best so far (after the mmx 300 v2) in comfort and quality !
Thank you for this comparison, decided to upgrade to the Alpha S from my Cloud 2's that are coming to the end of its run after a good few years.
My cloud 2’s are still working 4 years later but the material is starting to peel off. Still functions, but maybe it’s bout time i go for the alpha s. Especially since it’d discounted by $30 right now.
@@mightymochi6320 My Cloud 2's audio still works as well as it did when I first bought it, but my microphone was making static noises so I decided to upgrade. Might've been the USB dongle but I'd rather buy a new headset because my Gaming Setup is Purple/Black now and the Red Cloud 2's didn't match. Loving my new Alpha S in Black, it's like the Cloud 2's older brother. The discount made it all the more worth it and it didn't take long to arrive!
Do you find them better than the 2s?
Thank you so much! I've been sitting on the fence because I don't know which headset to buy, and on top of that, I don't know whether to go wireless or wired. I'm planning on building a cockpit to play some F1 and other racing games, so I thought about going with a wireless headset. However, they are usually more expensive and the mic isn't as good as wired headsets. I also play other genres, so now I think I'll go with the Cloud Alpha S. Do you think it's a good choice, or would you recommend another wireless model?
I tested both and I prefer the comfort and sound of clouds 2. I think the bass is more punchy, maybe because of bigger drivers
Is it alott better are just a lil bit bc I might return these for cloud 2 idk yet tho
Alpha S and Cloud 2s are pretty much similar headsets, I’ve tried both for extended periods of time and the comfort and sound quality are very similar, wherever ( as techne said ) the mic is definitely better on the cloud 2s, the mic on the alphas wasn’t the clearest
Wow really? You would think a headphone that cost more would sound better
It’s true. Have them both. Bass slider is what made it expensive, IMHO.
Alpha S is exactly what I’m looking for cause I’m addicted to Rainbow Six rn
Hows it now
I've had the same Astro A40 headset for last like 9 years and only now they have started to die on me thanks for the review!
Thanks for the detailed comparison. I have the Cloud 2. I'm going to buy the Alpha S for some loved ones.
Hello dude so I just wanna ask since you used both which one was better in your opinion ?
Honest review after 3 days usage:
I have been trying to get Alpha s for more than 2 yrs. Since the price was too high in my country I bought Sony xb-55ap earphone last year, hoping to buy alpha s this year 2021. I have used Sony earphones for more than 6months and alpha s for just 3 days now. I haven't changed the equalizer settings.
Points-
1) hyperx had slightly more volume
2)Sony had better and more bass
3) Sony is worth the price
-sony = 30$
-alpha s = 150$
4) Both are built to last long
5) While playing Apex both were same (7.1 is nothing other than boosting the volume)
I thought headphones gives really different gaming experience. That's why I bought even though it costed me 150$. But this Is a big disappointment coz 30$ earphone was on par with it
Ask me if u HV any doubts
*If anything different is observed I will update this*
alpha S is worth it nowadays?
You were the first video to pop up looking for what’s better of these and you helped me thank you! You just got a new subscriber
I have owned both of these headphones and am someone who owns pretty expensive headphones and earphones and from experience i enjoyed the Musical sound of the Cloud 2's more than the alpha s, i also used both with amplifiers and it was honestly a massive difference, in my opinion the Cloud 2's are much better for music.
And for gaming? Which you prefer?!
@@JoaopJr-ej3dn im not sure because i never used both for gaming back to back, i only tested them both for music performance, but you definitely can't go wrong with either one, the detachable cable is 100% the biggest pro of the alpha over the cloud 2, if either one is considerably cheaper you should get the cheaper one because both are great.
@@naseralshareef3026 thanks!
@@JoaopJr-ej3dn no problem, good luck with your choice!
Thank you for detailed explanation and recommendation for Alpha S, I proceed with Cloud 2.
You dont need to apologise bro, along as we get a video, it doesn't matter how long it takes to film and upload.
Great video, keep it up👍❤
"You know what I mean?" haha awesome info man and thank you for the extensive review, comparison and testimonial of your experience. My wire wore out on the HyperX Clouds I have and they're not detachable so rather tan buy a soldering iron, wires and plugs to hopefully fix it, I am buying the Alpha S set and will get back to the other headphones sometime later! The game must go on, as well as the editing, remixing and music production work! Can't wait to get them on Sunday. Thanks again!
Watched your review and I brought the alpha s headphones for $100 a great deal
I love it when you compare products keep it up man
9:53 🤣
Your charisma is like Alpha Cloud Alpha S ... And you are right! But, thanks to you, too, I have chosen Audio-Tehnica ATH-G1. Thank you!
You're a very good reviewer! Greetings from Brazil!
thank you so much!
ei mano, resume o vídeo aí por favor, eu não sei qual headset pegar e eu não sei muito inglês... eu queria saber qual dos dois vale mais a pena pegar nessa black friday
@@Hackerinsidification Em qualidade de áudio os 2 são boas opções. Eu prefiro o Alpha S, pois possui uma qualidade de áudio um pouco superior (em minha opinião). Em aspectos de design do produto, eu prefiro o Alpha S também pelas cores menos chamativas e ter o cabo destacável, facilitando a manutenção caso o cabo apresente defeito.
@@danielcarvalho3082 obrigado amigo, ja tenho minha escolha!
Me watching this vid after getting a hyperX cloud stinger core
I was boutta get one too is it good 😂
@The Nuggie wat
@@aydinmoin706 he doesn't understand what you said and neither do I
@@Obliviontha1st oh my bad read it now lol I feel dumb
This dude is underrated
Keep up the good work ! Stay safe 😄
thank you so much
I had Cloud II for like mny years i change to Alpha S and now bought my new fresh Cloud II again . Tbh i feel way better on Cloud II idk why but thats my choise.
why tho?
I love my Cloud Alpha S. It’s paired with Creative’s Sound Blasterx G6 and Cloud Alpha headset cord so I use the mute toggle. Great setup for ps4
I have a g6 Soundblaster too.
Bought the cloud 2 on release, they just died a week ago, lost sound on the left side. Sad day, but looking forward to trying the alpha s. Thanks for the review
Thanks for the review im getting the alpha s im upgrading my iems lol! you always help me deciding what periph i should get
I got the cloud II for 55€/$ almost one year ago and I can tell that they still work great today.
For the price range they sell at, Hyper-X are underrated headsets. Even the Cloud-I is still a good headset. Depending on the game im playing, depends whether I use my Cloud-I, Cloud-II or Revolver - Gears of War Edition (Didn't need the S as the Cloud-II comes with the 7.1 dongle). Great headsets for the price.
Thanks for letting me know the differences. I think I'll just modify my Cloud II's with a removable cable jack and re-soldier the internal wires, replace the fabric on the headband, and I'll go ahead and get rid of that rubberized coating that's on them and replace it by painting them and just get replacement pads and mic. :)
Did you ever get to do this project? Lol
Lol
Well I was going the HyperX route and thinking about taking the Stinger for the headset. Looks like I'm going to need to wait a little bit and get those Cloud Alpha S instead... damn it haha
Same here.
Haha! Just got the Alpha S's! There good but the leather cushions are eh but the fabric ones are really nice! I found that the fabric cushions fit perfect on the Audio Technica M50x's and M40x's. Thx for the review the bass really is awesome you can really boost or drain it.
Hello, the Cloud Alpha S sound good? compared to M50 and M40? since those are great Headphones. I just got an Logitech G PRO X, but i remember the regular Alphas sounding a little better... And was thinking about the Alpha S. 🤔
@@brun0silva938 I got the M40's they sound alot better. But take into consideration that you get a Mic , there alot more comfy ( stock) and they got "bass sliders" or just and 7.1 surround. You'll have to get a serpertate mic for the m40'x/ 50's and i'd recoomend some Brainwaves Oval or Ath Pads.
@@wonder2878 Thank you for fast response, you have a good point, now i just revisited The Techne comparation about Alpha S and G PRO X and he says some good things about the Logitech too, so i will keep it for a week. Maybe im just used to my olders headsets, and when we try something different, at first it sounds weird, but not necessary bad.
Hi! Can i ask what's the best base sliders setting i should use for competitive gaming or first person shooter? Low, mid or high base? In terms of sound quality for gaming
You always have a positive mood keep up the good work
I've been following your channel for a while and your content is good, but just keep inimd that appearing in ads before CZcams videos will draw attention to some or potentially have annoyance associated with your channel. Keep up the good work but just keep that in mind.
BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE FOR A WHILE! GREAT
Great video I’ve been looking for a new headset keep it up 👍🏽
thank you
Really waiting for this comparison.
great video, usually they never do this much testing for a video but he put in a lot of effort in this, u got my sub
The sound on the left side of my cloud 2s just went out so might want to get the alpha s great comparison!
got Alpha S yesterday, gonna return them saturday, i tried with and without soundcard, both ear pads, all the bass settings and the sound is just not there compared to Cloud II its like hollow and strange, unuseable for me sadly..
i have the cloud 2, i bought them about two months ago, they are fantastic, would love to upgrade but maybe next year, because the cloud 2s are way more than enough honestly
Hey did u encounter mic problems on ur cloud 2 while using discord? Anf if so how did u fix it?
Love u from Egypt so happy about ur son I hope I and ur family all goes well and again u are underrated u deserve more ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💜🤗
I was waiting for this video for a long time. Thank you!
Best reviewer as always
Thank you so much!
The Techne no thank you so much for being such a great CZcamsr
WARNING FOR XBOX, PS4, AND MOBILE GAMERS LOOKING FOR A HEADSET: This one comes with an extra cord that has the sound controls and you have to plug the headset into that but the end of the sound control cable is a usb and it won’t work for xbox ps4 and mobile I bought the cloud 2 s yesterday and I had to return them, there are a few other ones like these 2 so be careful I went with the steel series arctis pros
Now you can use cloud 2 and also alpha S sound cord on your ps4, but you have to download update which you can found on their website HyperX :)
The 2 mics sound completely identical. I wouldn't be surprised if they're actually the same.
One major fact that everybody fails to point out between the two is the fact that the Cloud II's are WAY louder than the Alpha S version. I used to play Modern Warfare at around 40% master volume with the Cloud II's whilst with the Alpha S, I can max it out to a 100% without it being annoyingly loud. Alpha S is quieter in the sense that it has a much more balanced and crispier sound whilst the Cloud II's are loud and lack the sharpness of the Alpha S. You'll only notice this difference if you owned both pairs. Took me a while personally to get used to the sound. A week in, I started to think that my Alpha S's were faulty but it was not the case. Both are extremely good headphones!
my cloud 2s broke.... should I get the S or buy another cloud2?
Well, the two headsets cost exactly the same in my country, so I guess that I'll go with the Alpha S. Thanks for the review.
Same for me... Germany i ordered the cloud2 on amazon but will send it back 2 get the alpha s
@@slivspinz1665 bist du am PC oder console?
Ty alot its realy heplfull i was confusing which one i will take THANKS again 👍
Thank you for this video. I was just choosing between these two :) . Going with Alpha S o/
Logitech g pro headset beats both right? I got them after watching your review I’m highly
Satisfied with them :)
A great headset there
Alphas a bit better than g pro, with materials too
Had the g pro wireless, took them back, not terrible but I expected more.
Love the vids!
You're the reason why I have a fantastic gaming setup!
the only thi9ng i dont really like about Cloud 2, is the volume control in on the inline block. They should have a volume dial ON the headset ( under the left ear phone)- It's way more convenient.
A thoroughly enjoyable, balanced, informative vid. Thanks.
Love the videos.
Do you think you can compare the Cloud Alpha S vs. the Fnatic React and maybe even against the Logitech G pro x
Out of the Arctis 5, Arctis 1, Hyperx cloud 2, Hyperx cloud S, and the Hyperx cloud core how would you rank them from worst to best in your opinion.
i wanna know too
I would go with the hyperx cloud S
@@nadavb1983 I would say arctis 1 is the worst then arctis 5 then cloud 2 then alpha s
I'm using cloud ii's for bout 5 years now. The earpads were falling apart, changed them out for some brainwavz, now the headband is pretty much gone... Thinking about upgrading to the alpha s but still keeping the cloud ii as a fantastic backup set.
Hi sorry what did you do in the end? I have to pick between the clou2 alpha and alpha s. 2 years but maybe you ll answer xD
@@naden5847 Hi, I bought another set of cloud 2 in grey instead of the red. A few weeks later I got a great deal on a new set of Beyerdynamic MX300. That’s what im using to this day. Huuuuuge step up from the HyperX in terms of sound quality and especially in terms of the microphone. It’s not even comparable. The MX300 *almost* sounds external-mic good. If you have the money - go for it. You will not regret it.
Great review! getting my Cloud Alpha S delivered tomorrow. nice to see that you aren't always all about Steelseries lol jk.
Lol, u know I love the arctis line
Great compare man! Thank you from Brazil.
Bro i love how you measured out the earpads. Could you start doing that in every video?
I do