HyperX Cloud Alpha
HyperX
59 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
100 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Budget
Commute
Gaming
Studio
Calls
Music
Specifications
| HyperX Cloud Alpha | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam and soft leatherette | synthetic leather |
| Headband | Aluminum frame | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 13 Hz | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 27 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 65 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio, 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Unidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
HyperX Cloud Alpha
- Strong mic (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
HyperX Cloud Alpha0.133score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.042score per dollar
HyperX Cloud Alpha offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 42 specs.
