HyperX Cloud Alpha
HyperX
59 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-CH720N
Sony
91 Overall Score
Scores
Studio
Work
Gaming
Music
Budget
Calls
Commute
Specifications
| HyperX Cloud Alpha | Sony WH-CH720N | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam and soft leatherette | Silicone |
| Headband | Aluminum frame | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 13 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 27 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 65 Ω | 325 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Dual Noise Sensor technology |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 35 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | USB Type-C quick charging gives up to 60 mins of play back from 3 minutes of charge. |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Unidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
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-CH720N
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
HyperX Cloud Alpha
Sony WH-CH720N
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH720N
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 43 specs.
