Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | - | 18.1 cm | |
Width | - | 17.7 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.2 cm | |
Weight | 336 g | 215 g | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones. |
Colour | Black, red | Black | Black | Black, green, green-grey | Black, green | |
Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | Memory foam | |
Headband Material | Leatherette | Leatherette | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 20 m |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | 2% | HyperX Cloud Alpha have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Alpha. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98.5 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
Impedance | 65 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 99 dB | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Swivel-to-mute microphone | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | Yes |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -43 dBV/Pascal | -41.5 dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, microphone on/off |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
Headset cable - 1.3 m | |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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Battery Type | - | Rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | USB wireless receiver, voice chat mixer | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |