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HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless vs Apple AirPods Max 2

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

4P5D4AA · Black-Red · 2.4 GHz wireless

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Exact model & source notes

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless (SKU 4P5D4AA, black and red) is a closed-back, over-ear 2.4 GHz wireless gaming headset with 50 mm dual-chamber drivers, an aluminium frame, onboard volume, mic-mute and mic-monitoring controls and a detachable Discord and TeamSpeak-certified noise-cancelling microphone. HyperX NGENUITY software checks battery life and adjusts the equalizer, and HyperX rates the battery at up to 300 hours at 50% volume.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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WHAT DIFFERS

322 gWeight386.2 g

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THE CONTENDER

Apple AirPods Max 2

Midnight

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AirPods Max 2 in Midnight (UK part MHWK4ZM/A, US part MHWK4AM/A) are Apple's over-ear noise-cancelling headphones, with an H2 chip in each ear cup and nine microphones. Apple lists Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking and Adaptive EQ among their audio features. They connect over Bluetooth 5.3, and a wired USB-C connection adds Lossless and ultra-low-latency audio. Apple rates them at up to 20 hours with noise cancellation on.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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01 / 06

Open-back design

Open-back earcups are not sealed. Start here if your listening space is quiet; this construction is not a sound-quality rating.

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessNot verified

Closed-back, dual-chamber driver design. Manufacturer specification

Source 1

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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7 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless2.4 GHz wireless via the supplied USB wireless adapter; USB cable for charging

Apple AirPods Max 2Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists no Bluetooth and no analogue input; the supplied cable is described as a charge cable.

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · No analogue input is listed on the specifications page; only the USB-C charge cable is in the box.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessUp to 300 hours; about 4.5 hours to charge

Apple AirPods Max 2Up to 20 hours of listening on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation on; 5 minutes of charging gives around 1.5 hours

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification · HyperX's test condition: 50% headphone volume. The charge time appears on the US page only. Manufacturer footnote [2] describes a fully charged headset plugged via USB to a system, with system and media-player volume at 50%; it does not clearly identify whether that USB wording refers to the headset or its wireless adapter. Retain the rated battery claim, but the exact test connection remains unresolved.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Each figure has its own Apple test: the 20-hour figure is from testing in January and February 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 Pro Max units; the 5-minute charge figure is from testing in March 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 15 Pro Max units. Both used pre-release software, volume at 50%, Active Noise Cancellation enabled and Spatial Audio set to fixed. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Driver construction

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessDynamic, 50 mm with neodymium magnets, dual-chamber

Apple AirPods Max 2Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple does not publish the driver diameter on the specifications page.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Wearing style

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless gaming headset with aluminium frame

Apple AirPods Max 2Over-ear wireless headphones

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple does not describe the ear cups as open or closed-back on the pages read.

Apple Store UK — Buy AirPods Max 2 (colour part numbers)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

In the box

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessHeadset, USB wireless adapter, USB charge cable, detachable microphone, pop filter, quick start guide

Apple AirPods Max 2AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable, documentation

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Spatial audio

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessDTS Headphone:X spatial audio

Apple AirPods Max 2Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification · HyperX's official US product-page gallery for the Black-Red 4P5D4AA includes an image (03, file hyperx_cloud_alpha_wireless_red_annotated_2_dts_en.jpg) captioned 'DTS® Headphone:X® Spatial Audio', and the UK product page carries a DTS and Headphone:X trademark footnote. Neither page's text describes how it is enabled or on which platforms it works.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps; not all content is available in Dolby Atmos.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Weight

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless322 g

Apple AirPods Max 2386.2 g

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification · HyperX does not state whether the microphone is included. The US page lists 0.7 lb.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Headphones including cushions; the Smart Case adds 134.5 g. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (18)

Acoustic design

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessClosed-back, dual-chamber driver design

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Active noise cancellation

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessNot verified

Apple AirPods Max 2Yes

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation presence or absence for listening. Preserve separately documented microphone noise reduction, closed construction or passive attenuation; none negates active ANC. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Also offers Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Impedance

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless62 ohm

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Listed on the UK page; the US page omits impedance.

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Software controls

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessHyperX NGENUITY software: battery-life check, equalizer and further customisation

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Listed audio technology

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessNot verified

Apple AirPods Max 2Apple-designed dynamic driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier; Active Noise Cancellation; Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalised Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; studio-quality audio recording; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C; Live Translation

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification · Apple's footnotes tie several of these features to compatible Apple devices running the latest software; Lossless and ultra-low latency audio need a wired USB-C connection and compatible content.

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessNot verified

Apple AirPods Max 2USB-C

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Chip

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessNot verified

Apple AirPods Max 2Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Controls

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessOnboard audio controls for volume, mic mute and mic monitoring

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated total harmonic distortion

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless≤ 2%

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Driver size

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless50 mm

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ear cushions

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessMemory foam with premium leatherette

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated frequency response

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless15 Hz – 21 kHz

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Microphone

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessDetachable electret condenser, bi-directional, noise-cancelling; −15 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes the detachable microphone as Discord and TeamSpeak-certified.

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Compatibility

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessConflicting evidence

Apple AirPods Max 2Full feature set with current Apple devices; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices with possibly limited functionality

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

HyperX's UK and US pages list 'Compatibility: PC' in the specification summary, but the same pages' key-feature list advertises 'Multi-platform compatibility' without naming the platforms. Check the listing for console or mobile support. · Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated sensitivity

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless103 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification · dB/mW reference.

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB audio

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessUSB 2.0, 24-bit

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless range

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessUp to 20 m

Apple AirPods Max 2Not verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Manufacturer specification · HyperX notes range may vary with environmental conditions.

HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Apple AirPods Max 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions

HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessNot verified

Apple AirPods Max 2168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions

Sources

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Apple AirPods Max 2

Manufacturer specification

Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Apple AirPods Max 2

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

What it brings

HyperX rates the battery at up to 300 hours (tested at 50% headphone volume), with a full charge taking about 4.5 hours according to the US page.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The detachable microphone has an LED status indicator, and HyperX lists a wireless range of up to 20 m.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The specification summary names PC, while a feature bullet claims multi-platform compatibility without naming platforms. The documented audio connection uses the 2.4 GHz USB adapter; other input support is not explicitly established.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The manufacturer’s “noise-cancelling” description applies to the microphone. The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation for listening.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Apple AirPods Max 2

What it brings

USB-C does more than charge: Apple lists wired Lossless and ultra-low-latency audio over it, with compatible content from supported apps and services.
Manufacturer source
Apple lists nine microphones in total, eight for noise cancellation and three for voice pickup, two of them shared. There is an Apple H2 chip in each ear cup.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Apple states 386.2 g including cushions, a figure worth weighing up for long listening sessions, and the Smart Case adds another 134.5 g when carried.
Manufacturer source
Many features rely on Apple devices with current software. Apple notes that functionality may be limited on non-Apple devices, and no analogue input or cable is listed in the box.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless and Apple AirPods Max 2
Specification	HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless	Apple AirPods Max 2

Wearing styleDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple does not describe the ear cups as open or closed-back on the pages read. Apple Store UK — Buy AirPods Max 2 (colour part numbers)	Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless gaming headset with aluminium frame	Over-ear wireless headphones
WeightDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification · HyperX does not state whether the microphone is included. The US page lists 0.7 lb. HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Headphones including cushions; the Smart Case adds 134.5 g. Apple notes that weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	322 g	386.2 g
Acoustic design Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Closed-back, dual-chamber driver design	Not provided
Ear cushions Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Memory foam with premium leatherette	Not provided
Dimensions Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless No source recorded. Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Not provided	168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm including cushions

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists no Bluetooth and no analogue input; the supplied cable is described as a charge cable. HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · No analogue input is listed on the specifications page; only the USB-C charge cable is in the box. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	2.4 GHz wireless via the supplied USB wireless adapter; USB cable for charging	Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C for charging and wired Lossless / ultra-low-latency audio
Battery lifeDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification · HyperX's test condition: 50% headphone volume. The charge time appears on the US page only. Manufacturer footnote [2] describes a fully charged headset plugged via USB to a system, with system and media-player volume at 50%; it does not clearly identify whether that USB wording refers to the headset or its wireless adapter. Retain the rated battery claim, but the exact test connection remains unresolved. HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Each figure has its own Apple test: the 20-hour figure is from testing in January and February 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 17 Pro Max units; the 5-minute charge figure is from testing in March 2026 with pre-production AirPods Max 2 paired with production iPhone 15 Pro Max units. Both used pre-release software, volume at 50%, Active Noise Cancellation enabled and Spatial Audio set to fixed. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Up to 300 hours; about 4.5 hours to charge	Up to 20 hours of listening on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation on; 5 minutes of charging gives around 1.5 hours
Wireless range Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification · HyperX notes range may vary with environmental conditions. HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Up to 20 m	Not provided
USB audio Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	USB 2.0, 24-bit	Not provided
Compatibility Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless HyperX's UK and US pages list 'Compatibility: PC' in the specification summary, but the same pages' key-feature list advertises 'Multi-platform compatibility' without naming the platforms. Check the listing for console or mobile support. · Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Conflicting sources	Full feature set with current Apple devices; works as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices with possibly limited functionality
Charging Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless No source recorded. Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Not provided	USB-C

Driver constructionDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple does not publish the driver diameter on the specifications page. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Dynamic, 50 mm with neodymium magnets, dual-chamber	Apple-designed dynamic driver with custom high-dynamic-range amplifier
Driver size Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	50 mm	Not provided
Rated frequency response Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	15 Hz – 21 kHz	Not provided
Impedance Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification · Listed on the UK page; the US page omits impedance. HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	62 ohm	Not provided
Rated sensitivity Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification · dB/mW reference. HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	103 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz	Not provided
Rated total harmonic distortion Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	≤ 2%	Not provided
Spatial audioDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification · HyperX's official US product-page gallery for the Black-Red 4P5D4AA includes an image (03, file hyperx_cloud_alpha_wireless_red_annotated_2_dts_en.jpg) captioned 'DTS® Headphone:X® Spatial Audio', and the UK product page carries a DTS and Headphone:X trademark footnote. Neither page's text describes how it is enabled or on which platforms it works. HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple: compatible hardware and software required; works with compatible content in supported apps; not all content is available in Dolby Atmos. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	DTS Headphone:X spatial audio	Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Listed audio technology Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless No source recorded. Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Apple's footnotes tie several of these features to compatible Apple devices running the latest software; Lossless and ultra-low latency audio need a wired USB-C connection and compatible content. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Not provided	Apple-designed dynamic driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier; Active Noise Cancellation; Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalised Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; studio-quality audio recording; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency audio via USB-C; Live Translation
Chip Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless No source recorded. Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Not provided	Apple H2 headphone chip in each ear cup

Microphone Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification · Detachable bi-directional, noise-cancelling microphone with LED status indicator; pop filter supplied. HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Nine microphones in total; three pick up voice, two of which are shared with noise cancellation. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation presence or absence for listening. Preserve separately documented microphone noise reduction, closed construction or passive attenuation; none negates active ANC. · Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification · Also offers Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode. Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	Yes
Microphone Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification · HyperX describes the detachable microphone as Discord and TeamSpeak-certified. HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Detachable electret condenser, bi-directional, noise-cancelling; −15 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz	Not provided

Controls Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	Onboard audio controls for volume, mic mute and mic monitoring	Not provided
Software controls Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 No source recorded.	HyperX NGENUITY software: battery-life check, equalizer and further customisation	Not provided

In the boxDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications HyperX Cloud Alpha – Wireless Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications Apple AirPods Max 2 Manufacturer specification Apple AirPods Max 2 — official UK technical specifications	Headset, USB wireless adapter, USB charge cable, detachable microphone, pop filter, quick start guide	AirPods Max 2, Smart Case, USB-C charge cable, documentation

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Impedance: 65 Ω
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Wired / wireless connections: Wired 3.5 mm via a detachable braided cable with in-line controls; PC extension cable supplied

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Wired / wireless connections: Bluetooth 5.3 with positively listed SBC and AAC codec support

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Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.