The extra $50 is coming from the battery life. They are proud of that. Which, I mean it is amazing. But like you said, just throw them on the charger every now and then and 30 hours of battery is still really good.

been here since you started out. every time I'm shopping for any tech I go straight to your reviews

Thanks good review, I'd go with the Cloud 2 I'm looking for another headset so might be on my list.

Thanks for the video Techne! Commenting to help any potential conflicted buyers out. If the battery life is your concern with the cloud 2 wireless dont let it be. The battery life is amazing and I can charge the headset for 2 hours and play for about 13 hours without them dying. Coming from a cloud 2 wired I highly recommend them.

I was a bit torn between these two. Coming from the Cloud II wired I wanted something that sounded the same, and felt the same on my head. I bought both, and I'm quite glad I did because I did go into testing both expecting to prefer the Cloud II Wireless, especially after this review. However, not only does the Cloud II Wireless sound significantly worse (just emptier, flatter) than the Cloud II wired, it also isn't as comfortable - they've changed the size of the earcups (which can easily be tested by trying to put a Cloud II earpad on the Cloud II wireless, they slide around freely because they're larger. This means for me personally, my ear end up being squashed up a little and it's not as comfortable. Everything else would be fine, feature wise the Cloud II Wireless and Cloud Alpha Wireless are basically the same anyway. Onto the Cloud Alpha Wireless though, that thing feels identical to the Cloud II wired on my head honestly. Same level of padding, same size of earpads, more adjustability but I can get it in the same place as my Cloud II wired so I have the same fit basically. It also sounds WAY better to me, better than both the wired and wireless Cloud II variants, so hearing them both I'm surprised that to you the one that's more fun to listen to is the Cloud II Wireless, because I think it's totally the opposite haha. Out of the box with no EQ, everything is just so clear, bass has more impact, but it doesn't drown out the mids or highs, and they're all quite distinct where they just feels to blend together more on the Cloud II wireless. In terms of sound from best to worst I'd say Cloud Alpha Wireless > Cloud II > Cloud II Wireless. Cloud Alpha of course has it's share of issues with software, but it seems like they can be avoided by not installing the HyperX drivers (still install Ngenuity so that battery % works though). There are other options for the features you miss out on without installing the HyperX drivers, so just use some other software for spatial audio or an EQ if you want them. So to me, the Cloud Alpha has better sound, way better battery life, is more comfortable, and I actually think it looks better too haha, but I realise that 3 of those 4 points are subjective so YMMV.

i have both, definitely prefer the cloud ii as it's lighter on the head and the clamping force is lesser on the cloud 2.

The cloud II uses 16 bit audio and the Alphas are 32 bit i believe. According to rtings graphs the sound frequencies are better with the alphas. Using 32 bit sound instead of 16 bit might be the reason for the higher price. It's better quality audio. At least on paper.

Thanks for your reviews, ordered through your link! God bless.

So glad I found this review! I have the wired clouds and been wanting a wireless between these two so thanks for this review

Thx. i have the cloud 2 wireless and was considering to get the alpha wireless because it looked better on paper but thx to you i know that my headset is equal so i dont have to.

Hello Techne! Hope you're well!! I've been drowning in nursing school but I'm looking forward to binge watching your recent vids during the summer break🥳

I have the cloud 2 wired and the only bad thing is the 7.1 dongle that comes with it. Hook it up to a good sound device and they're amazing!. Although I used to have Cloud 2's with the virtual dongle and they I'm sure sounded better. On windows 11 maybe it degrades the dongle.

Remember that these two headphones have the one press power button option that turns on and off 7.1 surround sound

I did own the wired hyperx cloud 2s a couple of years back and they were great! I'm now convinced to buy the wireless one xD

"The drivers are almost kinda similar." That's so fucking helpful man.

Loved my Alphas wired when they were main headset and became my backup pair that I leave at my ladies place. Unfortunately the mic port went out but if I ever need a back up after my backups now (TB Stealth 700 gen 2)I'd definitely do alphas again or clouds I always tell people they're my favorite mid tier headset for a balance of sound and Durability but that's just me

Having had a pair of Alphas for 2 months now and only having to charge them once in all that time I know where the extra cash went, It went into the battery and power management and to me that's worth every penny because i wear them practically all day.

Hey Techne loved the review. I'm torn between the cloud II wireless and Blackshark V2 pro since you recommended both often and I saw your comparison video. Which one would you say is better for FPS games like valorant where footsteps are my priority? I actually had the cloud alpha wireless and I did like the sound but they were really uncomfortable for me. Thanks!

I have the hyperx cloud 2 for 3 years now and I am not disappointed

Hey first of all very cool review thanks :D can it be that the Cloud 2 Wireless are still from Kingston and the Cloud Alphas are from HP? In your video it looked like that, at least from the branding inside the frame? Many people don't like the HP products, I personally can't judge that, but for me it would definitely be a reason to buy the Cloud 2 Wireless if they were really still made by Kingston, because I love the old original Cloud 2 from them :D

I just recently bought the Cloud 2 wireless, not knowing the Alpha wireless were coming out. I was so bummed when I found out the Alphas had released, thinking I made a bad purchase. Now after seeing this video, I'm much more happy about apparently making the right purchase. I got it at a Great discount too, at around $100. So thanks for this video!

What's your go-to headset recommendation right now for wireless in the 150-300 range prioritizing both comfort for big heads (xl hat size) and sound quality.

I have had an Alpha S headset for over 3 years and have never had any issues with the headset frame and the connection to the actual speakers.

I got the cloud 2 wireless with some gel cooled wicked cushions and they are the best headset I've worn and listened to highly recommend

30 hours will definitely get you through gaming but yeah that 300 is pretty sick. I'm with you though I mostly just throw em on the charger and I'm good. I like what hyper x is putting out there.

Bought Could Alpha 3 weeks ago. Using the headset for work and gaming (8-14h a day). Yesterday was the first time charging since buying. Also, the sound is amazing and the price was somewhat similar.

Would it be possible to do a comparison between all hyper x wireless headsets. Hyper x stinger wireless, hyper x cloud flight, hyper x clpud alpha wireless, hyperx cloud 2 wireless. That woulda be awesome!

had the wired cloud 2 then got cloud alpha wireless. biggest thing i noticed was the increase in bass especially sub bass. also a boost to the highs and i wwas fine with it for footsteps in gaming but i mostly have the reduce treble EQ set from the NGENUITY software. i mostly play fps games and dont notice much of a delay when using an EQ through the software. So if you arent actively trying to look for the latency you wont notice it. comfort wise its less comfy because its brand new so the clamping force is greater but the headband is larger which is good for me as i have a bigger head and the cloud 2 never quite fit me just right. also the ear cushions are a little softer. i really like listening to music with these. im not a "basshead" and mostly like a flatter EQ but these make listening to song i frequently listen to sound "fresh" again and fun in a way. if you turn the volume up to like 70 it feels like a mini personal disco party lol. thats the only way i can really describe it. mic sounds great too especially if you tune it with voicemeeter to drop the pitch a little and boost the volume since hyperx m mics are quiter by default (even at max) than some other brands. so using software to boost it i find is quite important for comms in fps games to be heard well. battery life is amazing. bought it a week ago and charged it to 70% its still about 60% after a week of daily 6-8 hr use

Doesn't seem that there is a big enough change to justify the huge price between the Cloud 2's. I use the Cloud 2's for both work and play, so thats pretty much 11 hours a day its is constant use, and I have had no issues of it running out of juice during the day cause every night I simply just plug it in till the morning, and doing that I haven't seen any degradation in the performance of the battery either

Great video! Hey I have a question; I just got the. Mh5630s thanks to a video of yours, but my buddy says there’s a really bad echo. Any idea on how to fix? I’m on ps5; he’s on ps4.

It’s considering that the Cloud 2 Wireless has 7.1 built-in but not the Alpha. Again, great video as usual. P/s: does anyone notice the shirt he wore, soooo cool

I got the cloud flight they are pretty nice, can use them wire or wireless, a nice sound quality and I got them for a good price

He’s back with another amazing video and I hope your family doing amazing like your video’s 😊😊

Having 300 hours of battery life means that the overall longevity is longer because even if the batter is at 90% degradation you still get 30 hours of battery life!

Just to add to how subjective sound is…as someone who agrees with you that the Penrose take the cake for phenomenal audio and loves his LCD-1s and the such….I tried the cloud 2 once and hated it so much I never thought of buying Hyper X again. I just bought the alphas and while they’re no Penrose? I actually like them. As someone who wanted 300 hour battery life due to wanting 1 pair to bring with my laptop daily and come home and hook them up to the desktop,

Is the wireless range the same on both? I bought the hyperx cloud 2 wireless for it's range because it actually reaches downstairs in my house compared to my razer wireless back shark V2 pro.

I have been using Hyperx for years now and am currently using the Cloud 2 wireless.I’m thinking about getting an “upgrade” but I’m scared to get the wrong headset.What headset would you recommend that is considered an upgrade from the Cloud 2 wireless

direto do Brasil eu escolho o Cloud II. obrigado pelo ótimo video.

Do these wireless headset have a background white noise on all the time? Is that the norm for wireless headsets?

Just because this video I have subscribe! I like Honest opinions and you made my choice easier!

I have/had many gaming headsets. I recently picked this one up and was not happy with it, at first, but after downloading equalizer apo I tuned them and they sound great, night and day difference. Just be aware that they will need a little software tuning to sound how they should sound. Great battery life on both. Long game sessions can hurt my ears with these, but you can buy large ear pads to help.

Great review as always, I am torn between the hyper x cloud 2 wireless and the logitech g733, I have the hyper x cloud alpha and to me it has a great sound stage and is excellent for competitive gaming but I have had it for a few years now and I am looking to upgrade , which one would you go with for competitive gaming and over quality & comfort ?

I moved from wired Cloud II to the wireless ones and I'm very pleased with them, It's exactly the same but wireless. One thing that needs to be said is that no official EQ and the sound is VERY flat, so I used Equalizer APO for that and now the sound is really great! The mic is the same as on the wired version, my friends online didn't even notice the difference.

I got a factory refurbished pair of Alphas for 129€. I can't wait for them to arrive.

Literally just bought the Cloud 2 today, they are charging as I type this now. The "extra" you get with the Alpha is worth maybe $5 if that lol. Hands down better in every way is the Cloud II, have a pair of corded Hyper X's that still work great but I want a cordless option and you can't beat em! Not a paid advertisement by any means but the headphone pads that come with it are good, but they do wear down after time like anything does . Wicked Cushions (google a promo code) make bad ass replacement ear pads, I can't speak on other companies but I've loved them and ordered another pair for these Cloud II's because I like the cloth on my head not the leather stuff (personal preference) pads that come with it.

Got the cloud 2 wireless for $120 at Best Buy, no regrets

I'm slightly hard of hearing I rewatched the mic test and my opinion is that the 2's are a little more louder but sounds more like a Zoom call and loudness doesn't help when you have a hard time hearing certain syllables. I feel like the 3's bass is key for that and also sounds more like a person and not like you're calling in heavy artillery. Then again I'm not a professional I just know what I like. I'm curious to know how they work on DayZ since that's the game I'm playing. I have a hard time hearing footsteps but I have a 3-4 year old pair of Cloud Flights and the battery life has become a problem due to overuse.

Heads up. As of writing this 4/19/22 at 1200 est, Amazon has the Cloud 2 Wireless for 99$. Edit: 120$ now

Thanks man i bought the cloud 2 😁

if you plaw warzone and need a good headset that is wireless to hear the footsteps, what headset do you recommend?

Hey Techne, I have now tried 3 sets of hyper x cloud II wireless thoroughly, they all suffer from white noise, do you have this issue with either the Alpha or Cloud II wireless? I'd really appreciate your feedback!

the extra $50 comes from battery and what most forget the dts-x license thats shown on the box!

Still waiting for the cloud 2 wireless in gunmetal

I ordered the alphas yesterday, seems like i did the right choice!

Hi Teche! Appreciate the comparison video! Question: would you choose the Cloud 2 Wireless or the Virtuoso XT? Not taking price or Bluetooth into account, just looking at sound/comfort.

I ended up snapping the band of the Cloud 2 by just pulling one of the ear cups away from my ear when I wanted to hear someone talking to me. I have had them for like 2 years now, was very sad that they just up and snapped on me T_T

Loved the video! I got the cloud 2 :) but it making my jaw sore, I feel it. Worse when I have my glasses, it presses on a nerve above my ear which triggers my neck pain, unfortunate for glasses user as always 🤣

When you reviewing the hyperx cloud pro versions?

Does the wireless alpha still bleed? like the wired one? help please!

I think what I like abt the alphas is the smaller form factor dongle I wish hyper x would do like razer and make a small type c dongle with the port on the side (not the middle steel series🙄)

Which Corsair HS80 or HyperX Alpha wireless is better ? This issues was made my all day as confused 😢

i'd pay 50 bucks extra for the battery life. sure you can charge every night, but i forget all the time and its a pain in the ass. alpha for the win for me. ... and to be fair after a couple of years of solid use the the plastic covering off the padded sections chipping off is gunna be the reason you wannt upgrade. happened the last two sets for me. I could put up with it but I like to buy stuff :)

What are the major differences between the Alpha and Cloud Flight?

I originally returned my Cloud 2 wireless because I felt they weren't loud enough like the Flight S. In your opinion is the cloud 2 as loud as the alpha?

Sorry this might be a little late to ask, which one is the better wired headset to pinpoint footsteps and gun shots in FPS game, is it cloud 2 or cloud alpha? Most review said cloud 2 is better, but is it much different?

can they release the gunmetal versions already? really looking to go wirelees from my cloud 2s but I can't stand the red accents.

As long as it isnt the cloud cores!! Goodness terrible. The fit!!!!! Way uncomfy too small. Id recommend cloud 2 wireless. Great work Techne! You helped sway me to the wireless cloud 2!!

I didn’t see one but do either of these headsets have a mixer dial?

fun thing, i am looking for a gaming headset and today, hypers alpha wireless is same price vs cloud 2 wireless. but even with same price, everybody says : take cloud 2

He’s definitely not sponsored by them. He loves the cloud 2s so much he went and bought hyper x merch!!!

Wich ones are larger? I've been struggling to find a confi pair of headphones. I've tried: Corsair hs80 (Best sounding overall but the headband is a bit small and the elastic band is useless) G Pro (Small on the headband) Arctis 7 (almost perfect the largest ive tried and very confi but smacs the ears) Barracuda x (Small on the headband) Still trying to find a set that is big enough for my head and has airy ear cups. Next I'm gonna try are the razer nary ultimate and black shark v2, might also consider the corsair virtuoso but I think its a bit expensive... Can you give me a help on this topic? Consider doing a video comparing the largest wireless headphones for big heads... Thanks for sharing

Please help me choose which of them I often play story and sound quality is very important to me and I never play fps games please help me in choosing hyperx cloud alpha wireless or hyperx cloud 2 or hyperx cloud flight

You are the best reviewer out there 🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳

Hey Techne I got the hyper x cloud alphas for 160 should I have gotten something else or is this better than the cloud 2?

can you review the rig 800 pro hx? came out in february so its pretty new

Trust me! I’ve had both and the cloud 2 are the best pair hands down! Cloud 2 guys!

On a side note. This is just an ad to push people to try the cloud 2s. Cause the mic for sure sounded better on alphas.

hi wich one would you pick the new astro a30 or the cloud alpha wireless?

The corded version of the alphas are so much cheaper I was always a wireless person but I’m gonna prolly go wired

Sir you ever test the battery which one of them is longer?.....

Anyone know the difference between the alpha and the alpha pro? Can’t Find anything online comparing the two

42 mins ago!?!? no way im this early while trying to decide what to buy. NICE DUDE!

I want to buy the cloud II, but im worried if it has any whitenoise?

When can we expect the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max review?

I still prefer the commodity of the cloud flith i dont fell good with tha alphas upper band.

hyperx could give these two headsets an aux cable input. so we could use them both wireless and wired..

Actually I heard different I can't compliment on the sound so I'm gonna have to go with what you said but on the mic sound. The alpha sounded more louder and clearer than cloud 2 to be honest they both have horrible mic audio they both sound like you are talking on the mic from across the room and they both sound muffled but the alpha just sounded more louder as if you're still talking from across the room but closer lol. I'm curious though cause both mics are detachable if you are able to switch mics to customize it better.

Hello. I’m looking for a new headset, and would appreciate some reccomendation. I’m a Norwegian living in Greece, and the prices are a little different here. These 3 are the ones I’m looking at: -Hyper X cloud core wireless (120euros) -Hyper X cloud core 2 wireless (169 euros) -Hyper X cloud alpha wireless (169 euros, on a discount from 219 euros) Out of these, considering the price, which would you recommend? I will mainly use them for console (ps4 and ps5). Thank you, and I love your vids! You have a new subscriber :)

I cant chose between alpha wireless or cloud ll wireless witch one is better in sound quallity?

Help me, cloud 2 wireless or Steel series Artic pro wireless in regards to the sound quality

Warning to everybody who wants to buy Cloud 2's had 2 of them from amazon and the both had WHITE NOISE, when there's no sound playing you hear it for me it was the worst in tense moments in Valorant , I would have loved to keep it but it's such a big thing that messed it up and of course I returned them.

does the alpha has the same wired alpha issue with its mic ? crosstalk

I was considering Alpha because of battery life but then I realised that Im more than ok with 25 hours on my Arctis 7 :D but maybe because of that battery life its more expensive

I always love HyperX

Judging from the comments sounds like I need to return my Cloud II and get some other headphones lol. I have the wired and they are really great! So i figured I’d get the wireless to have the same set for my xbox and pc but they don’t work on Xbox. Now im looking into the Stealth 700 gen 2 headphones mainly bc it’s for xbox and pc . What are other good options

Techne first of all thanks for taking time and creating this comparison. On the other note, I have one simple question. Would you choose Blackshark V2 Pro or Alpha wireless based PURELY on sound quality alone? That's my biggest dilemma on which one is going back to the store.

What’s better sound quality wise cloud alpha s or alpha wireless

The cloud 2 wireless might sound good but they have a bad connection issue with small electrical studders every minute and a constant white noise in the background. Too bad

HyperX headsets are by far the best headset in terms of balance, sound come out just perfectly balanced not too loud or too low, never a staticy feeling you get from wearing them or in the sound output, comfy to wear, just perfect, its a balanced headset made for balanced people. a lot of sound junkie will think HyperX sound output is boring, BUT TO ME thats exactly what i want, a very realistic sound output. and to my surprise their seperate mic quadcast also the same quality, voice come out balanced, no static sound in the mic, and it sound exactly like you would do in real life. i wouldnt worry about spending money on 1 or 2 of these headsets.

the extra 50 dollars is 300Hours battery in hyper x cloud alpha and 30hours on hyper x cloud 2