Logitech G Pro X vs HyperX Cloud II and Cloud Alpha
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Overview and Connectivity
Headphone Audio Quality
Microphone Audio Quality
Comfort and Build Quality
Verdict
Note: This article refers specifically to the Logitech G Pro X headset. The normal Logitech G Pro headset (no X) does not have the same software enhancements as this one.
Overview and Connectivity
Left to right: Logitech G Pro X, HyperX Cloud II, HyperX Cloud Alpha.
The Logitech G Pro X, HyperX Cloud II, and HyperX Cloud Alpha are all wired headsets with detachable mics. They all come with 3.5 mm cables. The Cloud Alpha and Pro X cables are detachable, but not the Cloud II.
As for connection, these all work on PS4 with the mic and headphones just by plugging the 3.5 mm jack plug into the controller, but the Cloud II and Pro X have additional connection options listed below.
I bought my Logitech G Pro X for $130, HyperX Cloud II for $92, and HyperX Cloud Alpha for $85. Click the Amazon links to see their current pricing.
HyperX Cloud II
The Cloud II also has a USB sound controller to adjust the headphone volume, mic volume, mute the micm and enable virtual surround sound. This works on PC and it will work on PS4 if you apply the firmware update.
HyperX Cloud Alpha
The Cloud Alpha's wire has in-line controls to adjust the gain of the headphones and mute the mic. It has a splitter cable in the box.
If you’re interested in the Cloud Alpha, but want USB connection (which is useful for laptop users), consider the Cloud Alpha S.
Logitech G Pro X
The Logitech G Pro X is the most convenient of these headsets. It has a 3.5 mm cable for most devices, but also one specifically for phones with a button for answering calls and a mic on the wire.
There is labeling on the wires so you don't get them confused. The main cable has a mic mute switch and a headphone gain slider on the in-line controls.
You can connect this to your computer multiple ways:
You can use the normal 3.5 cable alone or plug that cable into the USB DAC (digital to audio converter). This gives you maximum functionality with the Logitech G Hub software and Blue VO!CE. Lastly, you can use the the splitter cable included in the box.
Headphone Audio Quality
The best headphone audio goes to the Cloud Alpha, followed by the Cloud 2, both of which are way better than the Logitech G Pro X.
Logitech G Pro X
Call of Duty: Warzone with the Logitech G Pro X.
Starting with Logitech. This thing sounds very hollow and distant. It also has extremely weak bass out the box. There's not a whole lot of detail either when compared to the Cloud II or Cloud Alpha.
On PC, you can adjust the sound with Logitech G Hub. I'll get into the surround sound later, but there's a basic EQ to work with. You can improve the bass with these to get close to the Cloud II, but you can't really EQ in detail and clarity.
Logitech G Hub settings with the Pro X.
I know some people like this type of tinny sound, so if you do then go for it. But it's definitely not my recommendation. In my opinion, it's not good for music, immersive games, or pinpointing opponents in FPS games.
HyperX Cloud II
Winning a Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War game with the Cloud II.
The Cloud II is my main headset for Call of Duty. The bass is still on the weak side out the box, but the detail is pretty good. The sound signature with peaks in the upper mids and highs really help give a heads up on enemies. Hearing footsteps is great with these, especially because of how loud they get.
HyperX Cloud Alpha
The Cloud Alpha is tuned more towards a natural sound with a bit more bass and slightly less harsh highs (but still a bit grating). Unlike the Cloud II, there are no wild bumps in the upper mids.
For music and non-FPS games, I use the Cloud Alpha and EQ it with Equalizer APO. I'd much rather native software with a modern interface like Logitech provides, but HyperX doesn't have any yet.
Need for Speed Payback using the Cloud Alpha.
So as I've said in several previous articles, for general use, I'd go with the Cloud Alpha. For FPS games specifically, the Cloud II. I’d pass on the Pro X if you're interested in good headphone audio quality.
The G Hub software is actually quite good for tuning the sound, but unless you insist on having official EQ software, you can accomplish most of the same goals on the Cloud II and Alpha with free equalizers. And they have way better drivers.
Virtual Surround Sound
Now this is normally the part where I talk trash about how much virtual surround sound in stereo headphones is a gimmick.
But I will say, I kinda like the idea Logitech was going for with this.
When you enable surround sound in the Logitech G app, it completely kills music and ruins any immersion in games. It makes things sound muffled and a lot of the ambient sounds are almost completely muted like rain falling, wind blowing, and random nature sounds.
I'm actually pretty curious to what EQ curve they're using and how the filter actually works. Mainly because one of the few sounds that are left are footsteps. Those stand out amongst everything else really well. But that might be because every other frequency has been gutted…
You can only hear half the game with the Pro X “surround sound”.
So this is the first "surround sound" that I actually kind of get the goal.
Unfortunately, that's a lot of audio sacrifice just to do what the Cloud II already accomplishes. That headset just boosts the upper mids and highs and calls it a day without ruining everything else.
So I don't recommend using the surround sound on the Pro X, but it’s a cool idea.
The Cloud II doesn’t get off easy though. It has tinny, echoey surround sound itself. It’s completely useless.
Microphone Audio Quality
The settings I used in the following recording.
The Logitech G Pro X has the best mic, the Cloud Alpha is second, and the Cloud II is last by a lot.
The Cloud II's mic audio really just gets destroyed by the USB sound controller. With a splitter (which is not included), it’s decent.
The Alpha's issue is it's only going to sound as your sound card. So if your motherboard adds a lot of feedback to your mic like mine, then you'll have to deal with that.
This thing carries the Pro X mic.
The DAC that comes with the Pro X has a good amp like the Arctis 5. It adds very little noise. The overall tone and clarity of the mic itself is very similar to the Cloud Alpha, but with a low noise floor.
What puts its audio way above the Alpha is not the mic itself. The mic is whatever. It's the software. Activating Blue VO!CE gives you access to an equalizer and a ton of filters.
You'll never be able to make this thing sound "good" like a legit USB mic. But it makes a huge difference.
There are a ton of presets to pick from, but you can fully customize them yourself.
The EQ can tame a bit of that nasally sound common with headset mics. I think I went overboard with the bass boosting, but I wanted to push its limits.
The de-esser is amazing. This mic is very sibilant like most headset mics and S's and soft C sounds are really sharp. But this tones that down a lot.
The limiter prevents peaking and distortion when speaking too loud. To be fair, I didn't have to mess with that much because the volume input and output controls Blue VO!CE gives you with a peaking indicators are great.
The noise reduction filter and high pass filter didn't really do a lot in my case, but the inherent background noise rejection of this mic is still decent.
Holding the Pro X and the DAC.
I don't generally have good things to say about a headset mic, and honestly I still don't. But the Blue Voice software is legit.
As an aside, the best mic I've heard on a headset so far is the Corsair HS80. From the samples I’ve heard, it sound like a real microphone.
Comfort and Build Quality
This is a close one. I like the comfort and build of all three of these. They all have fake leather padding and metal adjustment frames. Very sturdy builds. These are all in my top 3 comfortable headsets at the moment.
I give the win to the Cloud II because the ear cushions are the softest and it has the least clamping force.
Pro X.
Cloud II.
The Cloud Alpha clamps harder and the ear cups are stiffer.
The Pro X is in the middle. Medium clamping force and medium softness. This comes down to personal preference, and I love the comfort of the Cloud II.
Verdict
In order: Cloud II, Cloud Alpha, Pro X.
Just like in my previous comparisons, I still recommend the Cloud II for FPS games and the Cloud Alpha for basically everything else.
I do not recommend the Logitech G Pro X, because I think the other two sound straight up better. But if you’re into headsets with minimal bass and with excellent audio customization options for the headphones and mic, you might enjoy the Pro X.
Amazon Listings
HyperX Cloud II: https://amzn.to/3xvVKN0
HyperX Cloud Alpha: https://amzn.to/3wIAzY0
Logitech G Pro X: https://amzn.to/3ts5WW2
