HyperX · Updated July 2026
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless: price, specs & release date
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless, released 2022-04. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: hyperx.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is listed at $199.99 on hyperx.com as of 2026-07-25, #8 cheapest of 13 gaming headsets (median $189.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 49/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 16 in class.
Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless a good buy?
At $200, the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is #8 cheapest of the 13 gaming headsets we track, where the median is $199.99. On the spec sheet, its battery hours of 300 is the highest of the 14, its release of 2022 is the lowest of the 11, and its weight of 322 g is below the median of the 16.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $199.99 $199.99 US MSRP stated verbatim on the HyperX press release ("The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset is available in the U.S. for $199.99 MSRP") and shown as "$199.99 MSRP" on the official HyperX product page. |
|---|---|
| Brand | HyperX |
| Released | 2022-04 |
| Connection | wireless |
| Driver (mm) | 50 |
| Battery hours | 300 |
| Surround sound | Yes |
| Mic type | detachable |
| Weight (g) | 322 |
| Rgb | No |
Source: hyperx.com (verified 2026-07-07) · corroborated by amazon.com. Verified against re-fetched sources. The official HyperX (HP Inc.) press release confirms the Cloud Alpha Wireless began shipping April 11, 2022 at $199.99 US MSRP, with a spec table listing "Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets", "Audio connection: Wireless USB" / "Type: 2.4 GHz", "Battery life: up to 300 hours", "Included virtual surround sound: DTS Headphone:X", a detachable noise-cancelling electret mic, and "Weight 322g" (335g with microphone). The Amazon retail listing (ASIN B09TRW57WB, Model Number 4P5D4AA, Manufacturer HP Inc.) corroborates this exact model at retail: item weight "322 Grams", 300-hour battery, DTS Headphone:X spatial audio, 50mm Dual Chamber drivers, detachable noise-cancelling mic, durable aluminum frame, wireless 2.4GHz. Not a sibling (Cloud Alpha 2 / Alpha S / Cloud III are listed as separate products). No RGB lighting (the mic has only a red mute-status LED); rgb=false per catalog convention for non-RGB models. All 8 spec keys, priceUsd, and releaseDate survive verification.
Is the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless worth it vs cheaper gaming headsets?
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless against its closest cheaper and pricier gaming headsets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked
| Product | Price | Connection | Driver (mm) | Battery hours | Surround sound | Mic type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless this | $199.99 | wireless | 50 | 300 | Yes | detachable |
| Corsair HS80 Max Wireless | $189.99 | wireless | 50 | 65 | Yes | boom |
| Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed | $249 | wireless | 50 | 50 | Yes | detachable |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless cost?
The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless has a US price of $199.99 ($199.99 US MSRP stated verbatim on the HyperX press release ("The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset is available in the U.S. for $199.99 MSRP") and shown as "$199.99 MSRP" on the official HyperX product page.), as of 2026-07-07.
How does the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless compare on price?
At $200, the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is #8 cheapest of the 13 gaming headsets we track, where the median is $199.99.
When was the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless released?
The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless was released 2022-04.
What are the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless's key specs?
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless (HyperX): connection wireless, driver mm 50, battery hours 300, surround sound Yes, mic type detachable. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-07.
Price of record: $199.99 at hyperx.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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