Sony WH-CH730N vs HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA
Sony WH-CH730N
Sony
90 Overall Score
vs
HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA
HyperX
37 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony WH-CH730N
No customer feedback yet
HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The HyperX headset receives mostly positive feedback for its sound quality, comfort, and affordability. However, a few users report issues with durability, such as audio failure after a month or a cracked headband, and the ear cushions can get warm over long sessions. The microphone is praised for clarity, and the overall value is considered excellent for gaming, though music reproduction is more neutral.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable and lightweight
- Good microphone clarity
- Affordable price
- Noise isolation
Cons
- Durability issues (audio failure, cracked headband)
- Ear cushions get warm over time
- Short cable length
- Tight fit for larger heads
- Flat sound for music
Sound quality 8
Comfort 5
Durability 3
Microphone quality 4
Value for money 5
Cable length 2
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Specifications
| Sony WH-CH730N | HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Thermo-foamed, wrinkle-free | memory foam |
| Headband | Plastic | aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 30 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 100 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | HyperX Cloud - Gaming Headset, Memory Foam Comfort, Noise-Cancelling mic, Durable Aluminum Frame. |
| Surround | 360 Reality Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Dual Noise Sensor | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3-min quick charging gives you up to 1 hour of playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google, Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-CH730N
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA
- Strong mic (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average connectivity (32nd percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony WH-CH730N0.654score per dollar
vs
HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA0.818score per dollar
HyperX Cloud A3RL9AA offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-CH730N
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
