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HiFiMan Susvara — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Susvara

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 14
HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black) — Gaming · 2017 · Black
HyperX

HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)

Gaming · 2017 · Black

82
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HiFiMan Susvara lands at 96 and HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black) at 82. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

HiFiMan Susvara

Tuning, detail, and staging

HiFiMan Susvara leads on sound (96 vs 82).

Noise cancelling

HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)

ANC strength for commute and travel

HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

HiFiMan Susvara

Long-session wearability

HiFiMan Susvara leads on comfort (88 vs 80).

Value for money

HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black) more score per dollar ($99 vs $5,999).

HiFiMan Susvara 96
vs
82 HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)

Score breakdown

HiFiMan Susvara
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)
82
anc 70
sound 82
comfort 80
battery 86
features 82

Specs side-by-side

HiFiMan Susvara versus HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec HiFiMan Susvara HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)
Type
Planar magnetic
Gaming headset
Variant
—
Black
Release year
—
2017

HiFiMan Susvara

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

FAQ: HiFiMan Susvara vs HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)

Which is better, HiFiMan Susvara or HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)? +

HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +

At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Is HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black) worth the price? +

At $99, HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Does HiFiMan Susvara or HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, HiFiMan Susvara or HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)? +

HiFiMan Susvara — leads on sound (96 vs 82). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, HiFiMan Susvara or HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black)? +

HyperX Cloud Alpha (Black) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.