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The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless has still not been topped for its massive battery life. Sure, fellow best gaming headsets alum like SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has hot-swappable battery tech, but you still won't find another wireless headset that manages to provide up to 300 hours of playback.
That comes with at a $199.99 premium during a normal day, but today's not a normal day. Today's the start of Amazon's Spring Sale, which means you can now get that unrivaled battery power for $119.99 (Amazon) instead. That saves you $80 to save for a rainy day, and gets you access to not just one of the best headsets with the best battery life, but a wireless pair that's equipped with 2.4GHz, spatial audio, and compatibility with everything from the PS5 to the PC.
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In our HyperX Alpha Cloud Wireless review, we noted that the battery "is powered by magic, witchcraft, and the mysteries of the universe" and so far no other headset has managed to rival it. You can grab the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless instead, which has hot-swappable batteries, but you'll still have to remember to switch them out after around 22 hours.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha is a better pick for those who hate remembering to charge their tech and just want to get on gaming. While it's a wireless headset, it doesn't have any Bluetooth support, which is a bit of a bummer. It's fine for use with the PC or PS5, and you just need to pop in the 2.4GHz wireless dongle, and you're good to go. However, if you're looking for a headset for your Nintendo Switch 2, you will need to use this in docked mode or have an adapter at hand.
It's a bit unusual for wireless headsets to have 2.4GHz wireless support and not Bluetooth in tow, but it's easy to look past that when you remember its shockingly good battery life. The pair also sounds fantastic, which is what really matters. In our review, Rob Dwiar noted that the pair "excelled" no matter what was being played and that " every detail was presented beautifully." That's likely thanks to its HyperX Dual Chamber audio drivers, which keep the low, mid, and high frequencies tuned separately to avoid any distortion or warbling.
If you're after a great-sounding wireless headset, only need 2.4GHz, and absolutely hate remembering to charge your tech, this HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless deal is worth grabbing. Just remember, you have until March 31 before it and the rest of Amazon's Spring Sale deals disappear for good.
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Check out our guides to the best PS5 headset, the best Xbox Series X headset, and the best Nintendo Switch 2 headset if the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless doesn't sound like the right pick for you.
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