HyperX Cloud Alpha
HyperX
59 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
81 Overall Score
Scores
Work
Gaming
Budget
Calls
Commute
Music
Studio
Specifications
| HyperX Cloud Alpha | Jabra Evolve3 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam and soft leatherette | memory foam |
| Headband | Aluminum frame | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 6★ |
| Freq Min | 13 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 27 kHz★ | 15 kHz |
| Impedance | 65 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 108.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Jabra Advanced ANC |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | — |
| Range | — | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Unidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
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
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Jabra Evolve3 85
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 40 specs.