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General

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Series

HS801Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Product family name HS80 MAX WIRELESS. The maker blog places it with the HS80 and HS80 RGB headsets.

Cloud Alpha1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The page links the wired Cloud Alpha as the related product. RTINGS calls this model the wireless variant of the Cloud Alpha.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CA-9011295-NA, CA-9011296-NA, RDA00471Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Steel Gray is CA-9011295-NA. The White swatch on the same page links to CA-9011296-NA. RDA0047 is the headset model in the quick start guide.2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Headset model RDA0047. RDA0048 is the receiver and is excluded.

4P5D4AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026US store SKU 4P5D4AA, Black-Red.

GTIN / EAN

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1961880460361Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Barcode 196188046036 on the store's Black-Red variant (Shopify product JSON).

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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4 January 20223Press releasebusinesswire.com/news/home/20220104005035/en/HyperX-Unveils-Worlds-First-300-Hour-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-at-CES-2022Read 23 October 2026Dated Jan 4, 2022, CES 2022 announcement by HyperX.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026On sale at $149.99 on the US store. The launch price is stored separately.

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026In stock on the maker US store.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

CORSAIR HS80 v2 MAX Wireless14Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-vs-hs80-max-whats-the-differenceRead 23 October 2026Corsair's comparison page calls the HS80 v2 MAX the next step in the HS80 MAX line and calls the HS80 MAX its predecessor.

HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless12Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware calls the Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless a solid successor to the original Cloud Alpha Wireless.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$179.995Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-hs80max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026MSRP $179.99 at the time of review.6Reviewguru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-headset-review,1.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review published 2023-08-11: MSRP set at 179.99 USD7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Price $179.99 / GBP 169.99 / AU$299 at review.13Press articlekitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/corsair-launches-new-hs80-max-wireless-headset-with-soundidRead 10 October 2026The HS80 MAX has an MSRP of GBP 169.99 and USD 179.99.

$199.993Press releasebusinesswire.com/news/home/20220104005035/en/HyperX-Unveils-Worlds-First-300-Hour-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-at-CES-2022Read 23 October 2026Pricing and expected availability in February at $199.99 through the HyperX US network. US dollars, tax treatment not stated.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€189.996Reviewguru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-headset-review,1.htmlRead 10 October 2026Same sentence gives 189.99 EUR. The review does not state the tax treatment or region.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Steel Gray, White1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Steel Gray and White swatches.

Black-Red1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Colour: Black-Red, the only variant.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Differences section: one colour variant, Black/Red.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Sold in the maker Gaming Headsets category and described as a multi-platform gaming headset.

Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Product type Gaming Headsets, titled Wireless Gaming Headset.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear12Reviewhwbusters.com/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Type: Over-ear

Over-ear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Form factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed6Reviewguru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-headset-review,1.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text mentions closed ear cups.12Reviewhwbusters.com/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Technical specifications: Enclosure Closed Back

Closed1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Form factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Over-ear headset with a floating headband.

Headband7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Soft headband with red stitching that extends in about 8 increments over an aluminum frame.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat9Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026The 90 degree rotation lets the ear cups rest flat on the neck. The headset does not fold inward.

None6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Foldable: No.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes9Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026The ear cups attach through a pivot that rotates 90 degrees.10Reviewimpulsegamer.com/corsair-hs80-max-rgb-premiumwireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer says the sides swivel.

No9Reviewblog.bestbuy.ca/tv-audio-home-theatre/headphones/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review dated June 6, 2022: ear cups are fixed and non-swiveling. Dexerto says the ear cups cannot lay flat. Tom's Hardware describes only vertical tilt on a swivel joint, which does not count as swivel here.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026

No6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RGB lighting: No.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Lighting None. Verdict: No RGB.

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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07Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Lighting None. The HyperX logo on the ear cups is not illuminated.

Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic12Reviewhwbusters.com/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Technical specifications: Transducer Dynamic

Dynamic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

50mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Headphone Drivers 50mm. Overview names precisely tuned 50mm high-density neodymium drivers.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Audio Driver: Custom 50mm Neodymium

50mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets. The page names HyperX Dual Chamber Drivers.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

16Reviewguru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-headset-review,1.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review says the headset has only two drivers, which are two 50 mm neodymium drivers. This is one per ear cup.

16Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Driver: Dynamic, 50 mm, 1 driver.

Diaphragm material

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Magnet

Neodymium1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Overview: 50mm high-density neodymium drivers.

Neodymium1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Headphone Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

Min15 HzMax21 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Frequency response: 15 Hz - 21 kHz.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Impedance: 32 Ohms @ 1kHz. The product page text says 32k Ohms, which is a typo.

62Ω2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Battery and Power: Impedance 62 ohm. The press release, Tom's Hardware and HotHardware give the same value. The store page leaves it out.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

119dB1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Headphone Sensitivity 119dB (+/-3dB). The page gives no power or voltage reference, so no reference is stored. A launch press kit quoted 116 dB and 20 Hz to 40 kHz. The maker page and maker blog give 119 dB and 20 kHz.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

103dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Sensitivity: 103 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Published as dBSPL/mW, so per 1 mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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2%1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026T.H.D: less than or equal to 2 %. Stored as the upper bound.

Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

96kHz10Reviewimpulsegamer.com/corsair-hs80-max-rgb-premiumwireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: Audio Resolution Up to 24bit/96kHz Wireless. This list also has a few values that differ from the shipping maker spec, such as 116 dB sensitivity, so only the audio resolution is used.11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2023/12/20/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the headset delivers 24bit/96kHz sound with the USB dongle on PC, Mac and PlayStation.

48kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sampling rates: 48 kHz. Wireless USB audio, stereo.

Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits10Reviewimpulsegamer.com/corsair-hs80-max-rgb-premiumwireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same line: 24bit/96kHz Wireless.11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2023/12/20/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same sentence.

24bits1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Bit-Depth: 24 bit. USB 2.0, through the wireless adapter.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Bit-depth: 24 bit.

DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Sonarworks SoundID technology creates a personal sound profile.2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026SoundID requires the USB wireless receiver and is not available with Bluetooth.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-vs-hs80-maxRead 10 October 2026Maker comparison page: SoundID sound personalization is new on the MAX.7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Sonarworks SoundID creates a personal sound profile in a five-minute test.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

107Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: there is a ten-band EQ in iCUE.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026iCUE equalizer page has a 10 band EQ with a range of 12 dB up or down.

105Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026NGENUITY has several EQ presets and a 10-band custom EQ.

EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Audio: Dolby Atmos. Overview names Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio. The iCUE blurb also mentions Dolby Audio 7.1 surround, but Tom's Hardware says the headset has no 5.1 or 7.1 virtual surround, so only Dolby Atmos is stored.

DTS Headphone:X3Press releasebusinesswire.com/news/home/20220104005035/en/HyperX-Unveils-Worlds-First-300-Hour-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-at-CES-2022Read 23 October 2026Specifications: Included virtual surround sound DTS Headphone:X. It runs in NGENUITY on Windows.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Yes3Press releasebusinesswire.com/news/home/20220104005035/en/HyperX-Unveils-Worlds-First-300-Hour-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-at-CES-2022Read 23 October 2026Specifications: Included virtual surround sound DTS Headphone:X.

Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No12Reviewhwbusters.com/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Active Noise Cancelation: No

No11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public header: Noise Cancelling No, wireless, closed-back, dynamic, mic yes. Reviewed 2022-05-09. The measured results are member-only and were not used.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Close to the SoundGuys house target curve, with the boosted low end typical of gaming headsets. Sound up to about 200 Hz is roughly 5 dB louder than the reviewers prefer.5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026Review published 2022-09-16 and updated 2025-01-21. Compared with the SoundGuys house target curve. The graph loads dynamically, so the summary follows the written findings.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Detachable and loud but not the clearest. Speech stays intelligible and the reviewer does not recommend it for podcast recording.5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026Mic score 5.0. Detachable and loud, but not the clearest. Speech intelligibility is not a problem. Not suited to podcast recording.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ACORSAIR HS80 MAX Wireless

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	50

Source6Reviewguru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-headset-review,1.htmlRead 10 October 2026Reviewer writes it got about 50 hours on the 2.4 GHz connection against the claimed 65. Volume, RGB state and test method are not stated, so lighting stays omitted.

BHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	327.45

Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026327 hours 27 minutes of continuous playback of real music peaking at 75 dB(SPL). The page does not name the connection. The headset has only a 2.4 GHz connection. ANC and lighting do not exist and are left out.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

50h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

327.45h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Fixed boom1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Detachable Microphone: No. The boom flips up. Listed as fixed because it is permanently attached.

Detachable boom1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Detachable noise-cancelling microphone with LED status indicator.

Microphone element

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Electret condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Microphone element: Electret condenser microphone.

Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Omnidirectional1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Microphone Type: Omni-directional3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

Bidirectional1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Polar pattern: Bi-directional, noise-cancelling. Stored as bidirectional. Noise-cancelling is the maker's label and is not a processing claim.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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16Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Microphone: detachable boom, bidirectional, 1 mic.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Microphone Frequency Response 100Hz to 10kHz3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

Min50Max7,200Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Frequency response (microphone): 50 Hz - 7.2 kHz.

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-38dB1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Microphone Sensitivity -38 dB (+/-3dB). Reference and frequency are not stated.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

-15dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Microphone sensitivity: -15 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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Flip to mute

Yes2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Flip-up microphone to mute. Flip-down to unmute.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

No6Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Flip-to-mute: No.

Mute button

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Yes4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Mic mute button: press to toggle mute.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

LED on mic2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Lists a microphone status LED on the headset.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026A translucent section on the mic boom lights red when the microphone is muted.

LED on mic4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Mic mute button: LED on means muted, LED off means active. Tom's Hardware and HotHardware describe the LED ring at the microphone.

Sidetone

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026The iCUE panel lists Sidetone Control.

Yes4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Mic mute button: hold 3 seconds to toggle mic monitoring.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Volume and sidetone adjustments are available in iCUE.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026iCUE page controls microphone volume and sidetone.

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The box lists a pop filter and the maker photo shows a foam cover on the microphone.

Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Interface: USB wireless receiver. Overview: 2.4GHz wireless or Bluetooth.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-vs-hs80-maxRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth added over the HS80. 2.4GHz dongle for desktop.

2.4 GHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Wireless: 2.4 GHz via USB wireless adapter. Audio connection: Wireless USB. No other audio connection is listed.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

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0.5m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Cable length 0.5 m, cable type USB charge cable.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-hs80max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026The headset has a USB-C port on the left ear cup and ships with a six-foot USB-C cable.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C charging port on the left ear cup.

USB-C4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026USB-C charge port on the headset.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

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No7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Reasons to avoid: no Bluetooth or wired connectivity. The USB-C port is for charging.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

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No7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026No wired connectivity. The 3.5 mm port carries only the detachable microphone.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 20262Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026

Included1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Box includes a USB wireless adapter.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

USB-A2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026RF wireless mode: connect the wireless USB transmitter to any USB (type-A) port.

USB-A7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026A 2.4 GHz USB Type-A dongle.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

15.24m1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Wireless Range: Up to 50ft. The quick start guide gives 15.24 m.2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Designed to operate at up to 50 feet (15.24 m) from the transmitter.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 202650ft/15m 2.4GHz range

20m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Wireless range: up to 20 meters. The press release adds that range varies with environmental conditions.

Bluetooth

5.29Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth 5.2. Profiles A2DP, HFP, HSP. No codecs are named.10Reviewimpulsegamer.com/corsair-hs80-max-rgb-premiumwireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth Radio Version Bluetooth 5.2, Bluetooth range up to 30 feet.

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Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

No7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says it does not have multipoint connectivity.12Reviewhwbusters.com/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Multi-device connection: No

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

No2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026The power button toggles between RF wireless and Bluetooth modes. In RF mode with a phone paired over Bluetooth, the headset only accepts and receives phone calls, not Bluetooth audio. The Xbox edition behaves differently.

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Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Platform: PC, MAC, PS4/5, Switch, Mbl. Mobile is stored as Android and iOS. The page does not list Xbox.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-hs80max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Works with PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Switch, iOS and Android. Xbox is left out.

Windows, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Setup sections cover PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The maker's compatibility statement says PC.5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026Works with PC, PlayStation consoles and a docked Nintendo Switch. Not Xbox or phones.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026The dongle works with PlayStation consoles, PC and a docked Nintendo Switch.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ACORSAIR HS80 MAX Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026PC and PS4 or PS5: connect the wireless USB transmitter to a USB port. Bluetooth is for phones and other Bluetooth devices.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-hs80max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026The 2.4GHz dongle works with PS5 and Bluetooth covers iOS, Android and Switch.

BHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS5	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS4	2.4 GHz	Yes
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available

Source4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026PC, PS4 and PS5 setup: plug in the USB adapter and set the HyperX headset as both the audio output and the microphone input.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Wireless over the 2.4 GHz dongle on PlayStation, PC and a docked Switch. The 3.5 mm port on the earcup is for the microphone only, and playback over it did not work on a PS4 controller, an undocked Switch or an Xbox One controller.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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1,500mAh9Reviewblog.bestbuy.ca/tv-audio-home-theatre/headphones/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review states a 1500 mAh (5.55 Wh) battery, which matches 3.7 V. The maker publishes no capacity. unbox.ph (2022-01-07) gives the same 1500 mAh with no source.10Press articleunbox.ph/news/the-new-hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-boasts-300-hour-battery-lifeRead 23 October 2026News article dated January 7, 2022 says the headset runs on a 1,500 mAh battery. It cites no source for the figure.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ACORSAIR HS80 MAX Wireless

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	65
2.4 GHz	No	Yes	24
Bluetooth	No	No	130

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Up to: 24 hours (with RGB), 65 hours (w/o RGB), 130 hours (Bluetooth). The page does not name the connection for the first two rows. The maker blog says 2.4GHz for both. KitGuru and ImpulseGamer state the Bluetooth figure is with RGB off.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Lasts up to 65 hours on 2.4GHz and up to 130 hours on Bluetooth. About 24 hours with the lighting on in 2.4GHz mode.10Reviewimpulsegamer.com/corsair-hs80-max-rgb-premiumwireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: up to 65 hours with RGB off, up to 24 hours with RGB on, up to 130 hours on Bluetooth with RGB off.13Press articlekitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/corsair-launches-new-hs80-max-wireless-headset-with-soundidRead 10 October 2026Launch coverage: up to 130 hours over Bluetooth with RGB off, or 65 hours with the 2.4GHz dongle.

BHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	300

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Battery life: up to 300 hours, tested at 50 % headphone volume. ANC is absent. Decorative lighting is not stated.

Battery life (claimed, max)

130h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

300h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

130h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

300h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Describes charging with the USB charging cable at the headset charging port. Lanoc and Tom's Hardware identify USB-C.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C charging port on the left ear cup.

USB-C4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Overview names a USB-C charge port and a USB-C charge cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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270min1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Charge time: 4.5 hours.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

15min1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Overview: 15 min of charge = 6 hours of play.

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Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

6h1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Overview: 15 min of charge = 6 hours of play. Connection, charger power and volume are not stated.

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Use while charging

Yes9Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Review says the headset can be used while charging.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Power button, Bluetooth multi-function button, volume wheel.

Buttons, Volume wheel4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Power button, mic mute button and volume wheel.

Volume control

Wheel2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026The volume control and EQ select wheel adjusts volume. Pressing the wheel cycles four EQ presets.

Wheel4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026Volume wheel: scroll up or down to adjust volume.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Scroll Press can be mapped to commands. This is a volume wheel press.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026The scroll press can be reprogrammed in iCUE.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Suspension strap1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Cloud-like comfort with a floating headband design.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Floating headband with an elasticated band under the rigid band.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-vs-hs80-maxRead 10 October 2026Floating headband design kept from the HS80.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Elastic suspension headband.

Padded5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026Memory foam ear pads and headband cushion covered in leatherette.

Headband material

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Memory foam covered in leatherette7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Soft pebblestone leatherette headband with red stitching. The ear cups use memory foam.

Frame material

Aluminum-reinforced frame1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Overview: aluminum-reinforced frame.7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Headband and ear cup yokes are reinforced with aluminium. The rest is hard plastic.

Aluminum1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Frame Type: Aluminum.

Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

Memory foam with a breathable cloth cover1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Overview: plush memory foam ear pads and soft breathable cloth.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Memory foam earcups.

Memory foam and premium leatherette1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Ear Cushions: Memory foam and premium leatherette.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Corsair offers replacement pads and headbands in several colours. The headband strap is easy to swap.

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Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads, Headband strap8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Replacement pads and headbands are offered by Corsair.

Detachable microphone1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Detachable microphone (the page does not describe replaceable ear cushions).

Software

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Companion app

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026CORSAIR iCUE software.

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Compatible with HyperX NGENUITY software.

App platforms

Windows, macOS2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026iCUE runs on Windows 10 or later, or on macOS.

Windows8Reviewbgr.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review dated April 11, 2022: tuning is done in NGENUITY, which is available only on Windows. HotHardware also says macOS and Linux are not supported.

User firmware updates

Yes8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026On first setup iCUE found firmware updates for the receiver and the headset. The headset is plugged in with the charging cable to update.

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-review-69164Read 23 October 2026NGENUITY offers firmware updates.7Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026NGENUITY updated the headset firmware to v4.1.0.2 during the review.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

352g(12.4 oz)3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Maker spec list: Weight 352g/12.41oz. Other sources list 325 g or 354 g. Maker wins.7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review also lists 352 g.

322g(11.4 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Weight: 322 g. The press release gives 322 g for the headset and 335 g with the microphone. The store page rounds to 0.7 lb. The datasheet lists product and package dimensions as the same 11.6 x 21.4 x 23 cm, so no dimensions are stored.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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Discord, TeamSpeak1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The detachable microphone is Discord and TeamSpeak certified.

FCC ID

2AAFM-RDA00472Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026FCC ID 2AAFMRDA0047 (Headset), 2AAFMRDA0048 (Receiver). Stored with a hyphen after the 2AAFM grantee code, like the other CORSAIR entries. Model RDA0047 headset, RDA0048 receiver. The RDA0056 and RDA0057 IDs belong to the Xbox edition.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

HS80 MAX Wireless, USB wireless transmitter, USB charging cable, 1.8m, Warranty Card1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Package Contents list on the product page.

Wireless gaming headset, USB wireless adapter, USB charge cable, Detachable mic, Pop filter, Quick start guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026What's included in the box: Wireless Gaming Headset, USB Wireless Adapter, USB Charge Cable, Detachable Mic, Pop Filter, Quick Start Guide.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ACORSAIR HS80 MAX Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB charging cable (USB-C to USB-A)	1.8	1

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026USB charging cable, 1.8m. Lanoc describes a USB-C to USB-A cable.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026USB charging cable with Type-C on one end and Type-A on the other.

BHyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB charge cable	0.5	1

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026Cable length 0.5 m, cable type USB charge cable.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

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None1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026The box contents list has no case or pouch.

Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.corsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-know3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

www.tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdbaltic.ee/leaflets/HYPERX/4P5D4AA.pdfRead 23 October 2026HP datasheet for 4P5D4AA, September 2026 edition, hosted by a distributor.

Manual

qsg.corsair.com/ca-90112952Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026

www.manualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.html4Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/en-gb/guide/60028/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wireless-4p5d4aa-manual.htmlRead 23 October 2026ManualsLib copy of the maker's Quick Start Guide for the 4P5D4AA, document 4402218B. It is a copy, not a maker-hosted file.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Warranty: 2 years

2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-wirelessRead 23 October 2026US store: Warranty 2 years.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.