![]() I spent about two weeks with the headset using it anywhere from 1-3 hours a day, and the battery level only dropped about 25%. Others in this space, like the Steelseries Arctis 9 Wireless or the Audeze Penrose will only net you 15 to 20 hours in comparison. Even with that caveat, the Cloud Alpha Wireless could drop a full 100 hours and still be twice the length of its nearest competitor, the GSP 370 from Epos Audio, rated at 100 hours. While that was usually loud enough for me, you can expect the battery life to decline the louder you listen. That “or so” is important, because, like most tech companies, HyperX quotes its most optimistic figures, based on listening at 50% volume. At a “meager” three hours a day, you’ll only need to recharge once every three months or so. At twelve hours a day, that’s roughly 25 days of gaming. That extensive battery life means you could play non-stop for just shy of two weeks before needing to recharge. At 300 hours, it’s not just the longest-lasting gaming headset, it’s one of the longest-lasting wireless headphones period. The Cloud Alpha Wireless’s standout feature is its incredible battery life. What We Like Recharges are few and far between It’s a well-thought-out package that’s easy to use and shows clear lessons learned from HyperX’s years of making other wireless headsets. Each of the controls has different surfaces, too, so they’re easy to tell apart by touch, saving you from taking the headset off to see which control is where. On the right earcup is a volume roller with notches that let you feel each step. Tapping the mic button mutes it while holding it turns on a live monitor, so you can hear your voice inside the headset. On the back of the left ear cup are buttons for power and microphone mute. The shift to wireless demands onboard controls, and HyperX has an efficient arrangement that’s easy to decipher. You can’t rotate the cups to lay flat around your neck, which is a shame, but they do tilt to create a better seal and block out surrounding noise. It’s robustly built with the effective use of durable plastics and metal in the band and outer ear cups for added durability. It features a classic red and black colorway: black making up most of the headset with red accents in the stitching and aluminum headband. The Cloud Alpha Wireless is no exception. ![]() The Cloud Alpha line has always been well-made and stylish with that special kind of gamer-chic. Virtual Surround Sound: DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio.Device compatibility: PC, PlayStation 5.Drivers: 50mm dual-chamber dynamic drivers.Here’s a quick rundown of the headset’s main specs: With that flexibility in mind, it’s all the more surprising that the headset doesn’t support Bluetooth or analog audio, so PC and PlayStation 5 are all you’ll be able to swap to. Its 2.4GHz dongle also allows it to be cross-compatible between PC and PlayStation 5, easily allowing you to swap platforms to suit your mood. There’s no other headset that comes close, so if you dread running dry in the middle of a match, this is the best choice available right now. Wireless battery life is easily the star of the show with up to 300 hours per charge. The wireless model carries all of these traits through, including the dual-chamber audio system, which separates the bass from the midrange and treble to enhance clarity, and its propensity for trapping heat but otherwise being comfortable to wear across gaming sessions. ![]() The appeal of the Cloud Alpha line has historically lain with its stellar balance of great audio quality, comfort, and clear comms. Though HyperX is no stranger to wireless audio, the Cloud Alpha Wireless is the first in the series that has earned its wings and learned to fly. In 2019, the company added surround sound to the mix with the Cloud Alpha S, and proceeded to re-release both in multiple new colors ever since. ![]() The original debuted in 2017 and was widely acclaimed, including by me, for its exceptional audio quality, driven by its dual-chamber driver system. The Cloud Alpha Wireless is the third entry in HyperX’s Cloud Alpha line of gaming headsets. ![]() There’s no other headset that comes close to this level of battery life. ![]()
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