Latest Hyperx Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless Review

A long‑running HyperX favourite evolves with huge battery life, clean sound, and seamless dual wireless—though the pricey base station isn't for everyone.

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I've spent the past two weeks with HyperX's new Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless, and the pitch is simple: Take a fan‑favorite PC gaming headset, bump the drivers, add simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth, and bundle it with a flashy RGB base station that promises to handle every device you own. Then charge $299 (AUD $499). It's a confident swing in a space dominated by Razer, SteelSeries, and Logitech, and for the most part, the Cloud Alpha 2 connects—if you actually need that base station.

Battery life remains the headline. HyperX's previous Cloud Alpha Wireless—a long‑standing PC Gamer favorite for best wireless gaming headset until Razer took top honors— pulls a ludicrous 300 hours. The Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless, however, dials that back to a quoted 250. On paper it's a downgrade, but in real use it still feels like witchcraft.

I gamed nightly, took Teams calls, and ran music on Bluetooth without ever thinking about the HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless' battery. Even with both radios active, it never died. I still haven't charged it since unboxing. "Charge it once a month and forget about it" still applies, and it keeps HyperX well ahead of rivals tapping out after around 40–70 hours.

The new 53mm dual‑chamber drivers are the other marquee change. HyperX claims reduced distortion, and the Alpha 2 delivers a cleaner, tighter sound than I expected at this price, despite the downgrade in frequency response. In The Outer Worlds 2, ambience is rich without turning to mush, and combat cues snap cleanly from the mix. Battlefield 6 footsteps cut through chaos without harshness. Bass is full and controlled—never the sloppy, mid‑eating kind—while mids stay articulate.

Detachable noise-cancelling mic, multi-function RGB Base station

✅ You want long battery life: It might not match the original Cloud Alpha Wireless, but if you want a headset that lasts for weeks between charges without thinking about it, this is it.✅ You have a multi‑device workflow: The new Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless will give you seamless switching between PC and Bluetooth devices with zero friction.

❌ You have high‑end mic needs: Should you require broadcast‑q

Source: PC Gamer