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HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless vs Razer BlackShark V2 Pro: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless: 65% of 252 owners recommend it, vs 50% of 458 for the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

65%of 252 owners recommend
65% recommend · 11% neutral · 24% don't
Owners praise
  • Class-leading 300-hour battery life
  • Comfortable for long sessions
  • Great sound, clear for gaming footsteps
Owners complain about
  • Dongle, charging and connection failures
  • Muddy, bass-heavy sound without EQ
  • Mediocre microphone out of the box
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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro

50%of 458 owners recommend
50% recommend · 15% neutral · 35% don't
Owners praise
  • Best-in-class microphone quality
  • Very comfortable and lightweight
  • Great sound and gaming immersion
Owners complain about
  • Hinges crack, build feels cheap
  • Buggy Razer Synapse software
  • White noise or static hiss
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What HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless owners say

“I have this headset and I’m still at a loss for words about the battery life. ”300 hours, yeah right” And then I realized they weren’t actually lying”
— @allanwilsonberg9558 on YouTube
“I got it, and i completely recommend it. I charge it literally each month. Plus the mic is phenomenal. Its my Favorite headset of all times !”
— @mooonlight76 on YouTube
“tiene un bug que hace un ruido estático desde que lo fabricaron y nunca lo arreglaron, una verguenza”
— @RcDaly on YouTube

What Razer BlackShark V2 Pro owners say

“The mic upgrade is so impressive.”
— @iSpenC on YouTube
“the difference in the mic quality of the 2020 version vs the 2023 version us huuuuuuge”
— @kurtramos59 on YouTube
“The hinge on my headset just exploded yesterday good shit... The right hinge in particular”
— @marcellszabo4000 on YouTube