Today’s Best Deals: HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless, Google Chromecast, and more

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s another Dealmaster time. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web includes a new low on HyperX’s Cloud Alpha wireless gaming headset, which is currently up and running. Down to $140 on Amazon With coupon on the page. While this is still not accurate Cheap For a pair of gaming headsets, it’s $60 MSRP from HyperX and $20 less than the previous best price we’ve seen.

I’ve had Cloud Alpha Wireless on hand for the past several weeks. As with most gaming headphones, it’s a bit overpriced compared to standard headphones only in terms of sound quality, as the “V-shaped” signature here raises the bass and, to a slightly lesser degree, trebles at the expense of some detail and Focus on mid-range frequencies. But what’s here is still good, especially alongside other gaming headphones, giving bass songs and in-game blasts a good feel for the effect. (It is possible to customize the sound of the Cloud Alpha Wireless through a companion app as well, although this is only available on Windows PCs.) For competitive gaming, it’s also a good idea to precisely locate sounds such as footsteps.

Like a wired alpha cloud — which We have also recommendedThis is a very comfortable headphone to wear for hours at a time. There is plush padding on the ear flaps and headband, and the entire structure isn’t too tight on the ears. Just note that it can let in a little more outside noise than some closed-back headphones in especially noisy environments. The included boom mic is well suited for casual gaming conversations too, although a dedicated USB mic will still sound more complete. It’s also worth noting that these headphones can only be connected via the included USB dongle, not Bluetooth or a 3.5mm cable. This won’t be a problem if you’re using it with a PC or PlayStation console (or Switch dock), but for mobile devices or Xbox consoles (which require special wireless technology to work), it’s a no-go.

The main reason to override any of the Cloud Alpha Wireless’s shortcomings, though, is the frankly ridiculous battery life. HyperX rates it a whopping 300 hours, based on our tests and that of else Reviews, this claim is not far-fetched. I kept a record of my own headphone usage for the past two months, and after about 150 hours of listening time spread across music, games, and podcasts, I didn’t have to charge the headphone once. Meanwhile, the HyperX app says there is still approximately 40 percent of battery left. As always, exactly how much battery you get will depend on how loud the volume is, but either way, you don’t have to worry about whether you need to charge the headphones battery for weeks, if not months, at a time which is an important feature. Few, if any, other headphones can provide it.

For what it’s worth, iFixit shredded From the headset That performance is largely due to a larger-than-usual battery and higher-efficiency chips, plus the lack of battery-draining extras like RGB lighting or active noise cancellation. In any case, its longevity helps make Cloud Alpha Wireless an outstanding choice among wireless gaming headsets.

If you’re more than happy with your current headphones, our deals roundup has plenty of other good prices for devices and gear we love, including Google Chromecast And the Pixel 6a phoneXbox Series S, latest MacBook AirAnd well-reviewed SSDs from SK Hynix, Samsung microSD cards, and more. You can check out our full curated list below.

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Today’s special deals

• HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless gaming headset for $140 ($190) in Amazon (Cut $20 coupon)
• Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K Media Streaming Device for $40 ($45) in AmazonAnd the targetingAnd the best buy
• Google Pixel 6a (128 GB) Smartphone $399 ($445) in AmazonAnd the targeting (From $199 w/ activation at Best Buy)
• Xbox $100 Gift Card for $90 ($100 dollars) in New (use the code: SSBV2423)
• Microsoft Xbox Series S Game console + 1 digital game selected for $290 (350 dollars) in MicrosoftAnd the NewAnd the targeting (Discount in cart; offer also available for 300 dollars in amazonAnd the best buyAnd the Jim Stop)
• take two (computer) for $12 ($25) in epic (also on Game Pass Ultimate)
• Metal Gear Solid: Base Walker HD (Xbox BC) for 5 dollars ($15) in X-Box
• Dune (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital) for 14 dollars ($22) in AmazonAnd the best buy
• her wings board game $40 ($47) in AmazonAnd the Walmart
• Amazon Fire HD 10 (32 GB) 10.1 inch Tablet for $100 dollars ($140) in AmazonAnd the targetingAnd the best buy

Electronics Deals

• Google Pixel 6a (128 GB) Smartphone $399 ($445) in AmazonAnd the targeting (From $199 w/ activation at Best Buy)
• Motorola Moto G Styles (2022, 128 GB) for smartphones $ 200 ($260) in MotorolaAnd the AmazonAnd the best buy
• Google Pixel 6 (128 GB) Smartphone $499 ($580) in AmazonAnd the targetingAnd the best buy (256 GB for $599)
• Google Pixel 6 Pro (128 GB) Smartphone $649 ($855) in AmazonAnd the targetingAnd the best buy
• Amazon Fire HD 10 (32 GB) 10.1 inch Tablet for $100 dollars ($140) in AmazonAnd the targetingAnd the best buy
• iRobot Roomba i3 Evo robot vacuum for $249 ($285) in AmazonAnd the targetingAnd the best buy
• iRobot Roomba j7 + Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Self Emptying Dock + Smart Speaker Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation) for $599 ($745) in Amazon
• Google Nest Hub 7-inch smart screen for $55 ($85) in targetingAnd the best buy
• Google Nest Hub Max 10 inch smart screen for $174 ($220) in targetingAnd the best buy
• Amazon Echo Show 5 5.5 inch smart screen $40 ($60) in AmazonAnd the best buyAnd the targeting

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Laptop and Desktop Deals

• Lenovo Yoga 6 (Gen 7) 2-in-1 Laptop (Ryzen 5 5500U, 13.3-inch 1920 x 1200, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) 610 bucks ($750) in Lenovo (use the code: yugadialAnd the Ryzen 7 5700U for 700 dollars)
• Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 12.4-Inch Laptop (Core i5-1135G7, 1536×1024, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD HDD) 600 dollars ($685) in MicrosoftAnd the AmazonAnd the best buy
• Apple MacBook Air (2022, Starlight) 13.6-inch Laptop (M2, 2560 x 1664, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) $1099 (1199 USD) in B&H
• Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13″ Tablet PC (Core i5-1135G7, 2880×1920, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) + Surface Pro Keyboard for 1000 dollars (1200 dollars) in best buy
• SK Hynix Gold P31 (1 TB) PCIe 3.0 SSD for $92 (106 dollars) in Amazon (15% clip coupon, 2 TB for $169)
• SK Hynix Platinum P41 (1 TB) PCIe 4.0 SSD for $120 ($150) in Amazon (2 TB for 208 USD)
• Crucial MX500 (500GB) 2.5 inch SATA SSD for $47 ($56) in AmazonAnd the B&H (1 TB for $76)
• Pirate’s Revenge DDR5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 5600MHz RAM for FILES $190 ($225) in Amazon

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