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HyperX Releases Cloud Alpha Air Open-Back Gaming Headset for $149.99
Key points
- HyperX released the Cloud Alpha Air gaming headset.
- It is an open-back, wired headset priced at $149.99.
- Features 40mm drivers and a lightweight design (272g without mic).
- Designed for comfort with ultrasuede earcups and memory foam.
HyperX Enters Open-Back Headset Market
HyperX has introduced the Cloud Alpha Air, its first open-back gaming headset. This new model is positioned as a budget-friendly option in the open-back category, retailing for $149.99. Other open-back headsets in the market include the Corsair Virtuoso Pro ($200) and Turtle Beach Atlas Air ($180).
Design and Specifications
The Cloud Alpha Air is a wired, over-ear headset equipped with dynamic 40mm drivers, offering a frequency response range of 20 - 20,000 Hz. It incorporates a "HyperX Bass Tube" to maintain low-end presence within its open-back design. The headset also features a detachable boom microphone.
Comfort and Build
Weighing approximately 272g (9.6 ounces) without the boom mic, the Cloud Alpha Air is designed for comfort during extended use. It features large, oval-shaped earcups with thick memory foam padding covered in ultrasuede material. The headset utilizes a steel headband with leatherette padding and metal-reinforced yokes for durability.
Software Compatibility and Minor Issues
The Cloud Alpha Air does not currently work with HyperX's Ngenuity software. Reviewers noted a loud blip when pressing the mute button and an extension system of wires that is not ideal. Despite these points, the headset is described as sturdy and offering good sound quality.
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HyperX launched the Cloud Alpha Air, a new open-back gaming headset priced at $149.99. This headset features a lightweight design, 40mm drivers, and an open-back acoustic design, aiming to offer comfort and sound quality in the budget-friendly open-back market.