Cloud Alpha 2
HyperXReleased Nov 2017
Wireless gaming headset with 250-hour battery, comfortable for long sessions, base station, dual 2.4GHz/Bluetooth, and high-quality audio. The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 scores 82/100 based on 15 professional critic reviews in the gaming headsets category. Coverage includes reviews from Lordsofgaming, Pcgamer, Windowscentral, and Tomsguide.
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Pros
- 250-hour battery life(11)
- Comfortable design for long gaming sessions(9)
- Convenient base station(8)
- Dual 2.4ghz and bluetooth connectivity(5)
- Superb audio quality(4)
Cons
- Expensive(5)
- Software still in beta(3)
- So-so mic quality(3)
- No anc(3)
- Average microphone performance(2)
15 Critic Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless delivers immersive, rich sound thanks to dual-chamber drivers and offers versatile connectivity across devices.
HyperX makes great-looking product boxes, and the one the Cloud Alpha comes in is no exception.
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.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless is an excellent gaming headset with only minor areas for improvement.
HyperX's new flagship wireless headset features 53mm drivers and dual connectivity for $299.99 this August.
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...
The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless is a gaming headset designed around stamina, comfort, and convenience rather than pure audio excellence.
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.
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.
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.
