HyperX Cloud Alpha vs SteelSeries Arctis 7
HyperX Cloud Alpha
Wired · 50 mm · 2017SteelSeries Arctis 7
Wireless · 40 mm · 2017HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis 7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- SteelSeries Arctis 7 is wireless; HyperX Cloud Alpha is wired.
- Driver: HyperX Cloud Alpha leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
HyperX Cloud Alpha
If you care most about driver.
SteelSeries Arctis 7
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| 50 mm | Driver | 40 mm |
| Detachable | Microphone | Fixed |
| 2017 | Release year | 2017 |
| ≈ $70 | Estimated price | — |
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.
Which one adds more to your setup?
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FAQ
Is HyperX Cloud Alpha or SteelSeries Arctis 7 better?
HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis 7 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. SteelSeries Arctis 7 is wireless; HyperX Cloud Alpha is wired. Driver: HyperX Cloud Alpha leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Which one is wireless?
SteelSeries Arctis 7 is wireless; HyperX Cloud Alpha is wired.