HyperX Cloud Alpha
HyperX
59 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Sennheiser
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Gaming
Calls
Specifications
| HyperX Cloud Alpha | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam and soft leatherette | silicone-lined |
| Headband | Aluminum frame | silicone-lined |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 37 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 13 Hz | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 27 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 65 Ω | 95 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, CVSD, mSBC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Noise Cancelling - Quick-Charge Feature, 50-Hr Battery Playtime, Adaptive Hybrid ANC, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones for Traveling, School, White |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 800 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Unidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Smart Control |
| 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
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
HyperX Cloud Alpha0.044score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus0.033score per dollar
HyperX Cloud Alpha offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 42 specs.
