Black-Red · wired 3.5 mm · HyperX part 4P5L1AM#ABB
The HyperX Cloud Alpha (UK SKU 4P5L1AM#ABB, US SKU 4P5L1AA#ABL, black and red) is a closed-back, over-ear wired gaming headset with 50 mm dual-chamber drivers, an aluminium frame, a detachable Discord and TeamSpeak certified microphone and a detachable braided cable with in-line controls.
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Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
The nearest checked headphones by key specifications, with what differs from the HyperX Cloud Alpha. The first matches the Compare button above.
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless4P5D4AA · Black-Red · 2.4 GHz wireless
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Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect506898 · HD 300 PROtect (with ActiveGard) · wiredHyperX's dual-chamber drivers separate the bass from the mids and highs, which it says is intended to reduce distortion.
Both the cable and microphone detach, the cable carries volume and mute controls, and a PC extension cable is included.
The documented audio connection uses a 3.5 mm cable; a PC extension cable is included.
The manufacturer’s “noise-cancelling” description applies to the microphone. The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation for listening.
Exact configuration: Black-Red · wired 3.5 mm
18 specifications in 5 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
HyperX does not state whether the microphone or cable is included. The US page lists 0.65 lb.
No wireless connection. The Cloud Alpha Wireless is a separate model.
The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or a whole-device no-battery operating requirement. A wired connection, omitted charger or Battery included N does not establish not-required.
SourceHyperX lists imperial lengths only.
Listed on the UK page; the US page omits impedance.
SourcedB/mW reference.
SourceHyperX does not state the test frequency or level for this figure.
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.
SourceDetachable bi-directional, noise-cancelling electret condenser microphone.
SourceHyperX advertises the headset as Discord and TeamSpeak™ Certified for voice communication.
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