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General

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Series

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.

OpenRun1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Maker lists OpenRun beside OpenRun Pro 2 and OpenMove in its sports headphone range.

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

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

S803, S803-ST-BK-US, S803-ST-GY-US, S803-ST-BL-US, S803-ST-RD-US, S803-ST-PR-US-3262Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrun.jsRead 23 October 2026US store variant list. The Standard magnetic SKUs S803-ST-BK-US, -GY-US, -BL-US, -RD-US and -PR-US-326 are stored. The Mini S803-MN, and the USB-C editions S805 and S806, are left out because charging port and band size differ.

GTIN / EAN

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

850033806182, 850033806229, 850033806212, 850033806199, 8101606668512Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrun.jsRead 23 October 2026Variant barcodes from the store feed for each stored SKU.

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

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.

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Status

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

Available1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026US store variants of the Standard magnetic edition are in stock. The Mini and the USB-C editions S805 and S806 are not stored.

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.

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.

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

$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.

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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.

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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

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.

Black, Grey, Blue, Red, Purple2Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrun.jsRead 23 October 2026Black, Grey, Blue, Red and Purple, as named in the store feed.

Segment

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

Sport1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Maker sells it as sports headphones.

Design

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Form factor

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

Open-ear1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Open-ear design powered by bone conduction. Maker calls the fit open-ear.

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

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

Open7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-bone-conductionRead 23 October 2026Public summary row: Enclosure Open-Back. Bone conduction headphones with an unsealed fit. Test result cells are members only and are not used.

Wearing style

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.

Neckband3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Guide: bring the headphones behind the back of the base of the neck. The transducers rest in front of the ears.

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

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

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

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.

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RGB lighting

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.

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

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

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

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

Bone conduction1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Compare table: 8th Generation Bone Conduction Technology with PremiumPitch 2.0+.

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

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

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

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

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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

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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.

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Frequency Response 20Hz~20KHz. No test standard given. UK page, which lists a USB-C charging cable. Other values on it match the US page.

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.

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.

8.5Ω5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/shokz-openrun-wireless-bone-conduction-open-ear-bluetooth-endurance-headphones-red/J3R8WS6R5VRead 23 October 2026Spec list for S803-ST-RD-US: Impedance 8.5 ohms. Shokz Spain's refurbished-unit page also lists 8.5 with a mistyped unit. Best Buy also lists 1 connected device, which the user guide contradicts.

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.

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

105dB4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Sensitivity 105 ± 3dB. No reference level given, so no sensitivity reference is stored.

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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EQ presets

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Standard, Vocal Booster3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Guide lists Standard Mode and Vocal Booster Mode. Switch by holding both volume buttons during playback.

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.

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.

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

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.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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.

No7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-bone-conductionRead 23 October 2026Public summary row: Noise Cancelling No.

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

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.

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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

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.

SoundGuys recorded a non-standardised microphone demonstration. Speech is acceptable in a quiet room, and the mic passes a lot of background noise on a windy day.6Reviewsoundguys.com/shokz-openrun-review-71111Read 23 October 2026Review of 27 August 2024. Non-standardised microphone demo. Also notes SBC only, multipoint, 160 mAh battery, and no app support for this model. Its stated 31 August 2021 release date is not used.

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.

AHyperX 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.

BShokz OpenRun

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

327.45h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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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.

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

Built-in4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Microphone Type Dual noise-canceling mic. The mics are in the headset body. There is no boom or in-line remote.

Microphone element

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

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

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.

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

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

24Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Microphone Type Dual noise-canceling mic. Two microphones.

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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24Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Dual mics. No other microphones are listed.

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

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

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

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

-38dB4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Microphone Sensitivity -38dB ± 3dB. Reference not stated.

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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DSP4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Page says dual mics and a CVC algorithm separate the voice from background noise. CVC is a DSP algorithm.

Flip to mute

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

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Mute button

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

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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 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.

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Sidetone

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.

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Adjustable sidetone

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

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.

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Connectivity

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

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.

Bluetooth1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Wireless Bluetooth headphones. The magnetic port only charges.

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.

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

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

None1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026No receiver or dongle in the box.

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

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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.

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.

10m4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Wireless Range 33 ft (10m).

Bluetooth

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5.11Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026FAQ: OpenRun features Bluetooth v5.1.

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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SBC4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Compatible Codecs SBC.

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.

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Yes3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Guide has a multipoint pairing procedure for two devices.

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

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23Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pair Two Devices. The guide connects the headphones to two devices at once.

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.

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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, 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.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026FAQ: compatible with iPhone and Android, and with PC and Mac computers that have Bluetooth.

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.

AHyperX 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.

BShokz OpenRun

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth to phones and Bluetooth-capable PC and Mac per the FAQ.

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.

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.

160mAh4Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Full specs: Battery Capacity 160 mAh. Matches the Australian page, SoundGuys and Best Buy. Shokz Spain's refurbished-unit page lists 145 mAh and 2 hours charge time, which are not used.

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.

AHyperX 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.

BShokz OpenRun

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	SBC	8

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 20268 hours. Maker footnotes give the test as continuous playback after a full charge on an iPhone with iOS 14 at 75 to 80 percent volume and the standard EQ mode. One footnote names ACC encoded audio and the other a Hi-Res WAV file. OpenRun supports only SBC over Bluetooth, so SBC is stored as the link codec. Real use varies.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

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.

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

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

90min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Compare table: Charge Time 1.5 Hours. Stored as 90 minutes. Maker states no starting percentage.

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

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10min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 202610-minute Quick Charge for up to 1.5 hours of battery life.

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

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1.5h1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Same footnote and test conditions as the 8 hour claim.

Use while charging

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No3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Guide: the headset will automatically shut down when charging.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

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.

Buttons3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Power/Volume +, Volume - and multifunction buttons.

Volume control

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.

Buttons3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Volume + and Volume - buttons.

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.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Paired device voice assistant3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026Press and hold the multifunction button for 2 seconds on standby to activate the voice assistant of the paired device.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

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

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Headband material

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.

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Frame material

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

Nickel-titanium alloy with silicone1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Compare table: Silicone, Plastic, Nickel-titanium alloy. The UK page says full titanium. The US materials list names silicone headband and ear hooks.

Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

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

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Replaceable ear pads

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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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IP671Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026IP67 Waterproof, not for swimming.

User-replaceable parts

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

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Software

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Companion app

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

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App platforms

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.

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User firmware updates

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.

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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.

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.

26.4g(0.9 oz)1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Compare table on the US page: 26.4 g for the Standard size. The UK and Australian pages round to 26 g. Mini size not 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

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

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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.

OpenRun headphones, Carrying bag, Magnetic charging cable, User guide, Legal statement1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Magnetic edition list: OpenRun headphones, carrying bag and magnetic charging cable. The user guide adds the guide and the legal statement.

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

AHyperX 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.

BShokz OpenRun

Type	Count
Magnetic charging cable	1

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Magnetic charging cable. The cable length is not stated.

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

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

Soft1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Carrying bag. SoundGuys calls it a drawstring pouch.

Links

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Product page

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

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Spec sheet

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.

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Manual

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.

userguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdf3Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240415/b94bc6da14987b098610a617f4b66775.pdfRead 23 October 2026English user guide for S803, PDF dated February 2024.

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.

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

2years1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunRead 23 October 2026Two-year warranty with purchases from Shokz.com in the US.

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