I’ve been using the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless headphones for about a year now, and I’m wondering if this isn’t magic. I don’t know how it lasts for months and months on a charge – I think I’ve only plugged the thing in twice since I bought it. HyperX puts the battery at 300 hours, and as far as I can tell, they’re not lying. Normally $200, the Cloud Alpha Wireless is $50 off Amazon Prime Day.
The headset uses a sleek design with a sleek red-on-black aluminum frame, with large ear cups, comfortable for hours of use. Physical volume controls and a dedicated mute button are all you get on the headset itself, but the boom mic is removable if you’re not socializing. Connectivity is 2.4GHz, USB dongle only – no wireless or Bluetooth. This is probably part of the magic of saving batteries.
The Cloud Alpha Wireless is compatible with DTS Headphone X audio, but as a standard stereo with 50mm drivers, it should have any 3D audio system your PC can handle. It is also compatible with PS5, but not Xbox. There’s a reason this one has been an instant hit with the gaming community, so if you’ve been waiting, grab one when it goes on sale.