Cloud Alpha 2
HyperXReleased Nov 1, 2017 · Analysis updated Aug 7, 2026
Enjoy immersive gaming with long-lasting comfort, superior sound, and a convenient base station. The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 scores 82/100 based on 17 expert reviews in the gaming headsets category. Coverage includes reviews from Gamehype, Lordsofgaming, Tomsguide, and Howtogeek.
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Pros
- Long battery life(14)
- Great sound quality(12)
- Comfortable fit(10)
- Useful base station(8)
- Premium build quality(7)
Cons
- Limited features(19)
- High price(9)
- Connection issues(3)
- Poor microphone quality(3)
- Bulky design(2)
17 Publication Reviews
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless is an absolute beast of a headset, delivering perfect audio and a premium feel that justifies its high price tag.
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless Headset excels in audio performance, comfort, and battery longevity, making it a solid choice despite its high price and software issues.
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 is a premium gaming headset that costs a premium, boasting audiophile-quality in-game sound thanks to dual 53mm drivers and a massive battery that lasts up to 250 hours.
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless delivers immersive, rich sound thanks to dual-chamber drivers and offers versatile connectivity across devices.
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless gaming headset offers excellent audio and comes with an RGB Base Station, making it a great choice for audiophiles.
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A long-running HyperX favourite evolves with huge battery life, clean sound, and seamless dual wireless—though the pricey base station isn't for everyone.
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HP has introduced the HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 wireless gaming headset with up to 250 hours of battery life, an RGB Base Station, and multiple connectivity options.
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HyperX makes great-looking product boxes, and the one the Cloud Alpha comes in is no exception.
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless is an excellent gaming headset with only minor areas for improvement.
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless offers exceptional 300-hour battery life, excellent sound quality, and great comfort, making it a standout gaming headset despite lacking premium features like ANC.
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HyperX's new flagship wireless headset features 53mm drivers and dual connectivity for $299.99 this August.
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The Cloud Alpha 2 is a very good successor to the Cloud Alpha — it still has excellent battery life (even if it's no longer quite as far ahead of the competition), is comfortable, and it has simultane...
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless is a gaming headset designed around stamina, comfort, and convenience rather than pure audio excellence.
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The Cloud Alpha 2 wins against the Nova Pro Wireless in many ways, which explains why I still use the Cloud Alpha 2 as my main headset today.
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 offers excellent comfort and impressive battery life, but its high price and stationary design limit its appeal despite solid audio performance.
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless offers superb audio and exceptional battery life but is severely let down by a disappointing microphone, making it difficult to recommend for multiplayer gaming.
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 might be worth its $300 launch price eventually, but definitely not right now due to the software being in very early beta with minimal functionality.
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