The versatile mic is easy to set up and just as simple to use, and its three-capsule microphone can capture clear, warm sound that should be appeal to both amateur podcasters and anyone wanting a more professional setup | In a game like The Outer Worlds, you can hear conversations going on around you as you walk by, and everything comes through crystal clear |
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5mm jack, but the USB controller is what enables most of the new features, and why HyperX recommends the Cloud Alpha S specifically for PC | Where the Cloud Alpha was stripped back, this headset is fully featured |
However, there are new things too.
2The bass vents are little more up to you—maybe you want to the bass to be a little quieter in game, and therefore keep them closed, it makes more of a noticeable difference in isolation than sound | Playing games like Overwatch and Dauntless on PC, the feature worked well |
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If you're looking buy one or the other, probably the Cloud Alpha S is your best bet, but if you're looking for an upgrade from the Cloud Alpha, buying that USB dongle will get you most of the way for a lot less | Both feature a plastic construction, but despite the material, neither headset feels cheap |
1 sound cards HyperX makes are compatible with most of the company's 3.
29Also, as you might expect, it has volume controls and a mic mute button | This is pretty much the most accurate setting for the headset |
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The Cloud Alpha is an incredibly comfortable and clear-sounding piece of audio gear, and the Cloud Alpha S follows suit | I played through almost the entirety of Final Fantasy VII: Remake on Playstation 4 using this, and it handled the sweeping orchestral score and chaotic sounds of battle exceedingly well |
The faux leather covering on the top-band and stitching along the sides are also blue this time.