# SteelSeries Arctis 5 RGB Illuminated Gaming Wired Headset 

- Category: Headphone
- Brand: HyperX
- Model: Cloud Alpha
- Part number: HX-HSCA-RD/AM
- Price (US): $63.00
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 4.5/5 from 6427 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 2 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/headphone/hyperx-cloud-alpha-hx-hsca-rd-am/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | HyperX |
| Model | Cloud Alpha |
| Type | Wired |
| Color | Red / Black |
| Frequency | 13 Hz - 27 kHz |

## Key Features

- Exclusive ClearCast mic delivers studio-quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation
- Detachable USB soundcard with ChatMix allows you to adjust the balance between game and chat volume on the fly
- S1 speaker drivers and DTS Headphone:X 71 surround sound on PC (stereo audio available on Mac, PS4, Xbox One, VR, Switch, and Mobile)
- Arctis headsets feature athletics-inspired performance fabric AirWeave ear cushions and a ski goggle suspension headband for lasting comfort
- Arctis headsets won the Red Dot Product Design award, Tom's Guide "Best Overall Gaming Headset," PC Magazine Editors' Choice and Nerd Reactor says, "the best headset I have ever used for gaming"

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