Headsets / Comparison

HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs HyperX Cloud MIX

Headset · HyperX

HyperX Cloud Alpha S

Wired · 50 mm · 2019
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver84
Microphone92
Recency47
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Headset · HyperX

HyperX Cloud MIX

Wireless · 40 mm · 2018
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver62
Microphone92
Recency40
Verdict

HyperX Cloud Alpha S and HyperX Cloud MIX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 75.

  • HyperX Cloud MIX is wireless; HyperX Cloud Alpha S is wired.
  • Driver: HyperX Cloud Alpha S leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

HyperX Cloud Alpha S

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

HyperX Cloud MIX

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HyperX Cloud Alpha SHyperX Cloud MIX
73Gear score75
WiredConnectionWireless
50 mmDriver40 mm
DetachableMicrophoneDetachable
2019Release year2018

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is HyperX Cloud Alpha S or HyperX Cloud MIX better?

HyperX Cloud Alpha S and HyperX Cloud MIX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 75. HyperX Cloud MIX is wireless; HyperX Cloud Alpha S is wired. Driver: HyperX Cloud Alpha S leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

HyperX Cloud MIX is wireless; HyperX Cloud Alpha S is wired.