HyperX Cloud Core vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and HyperX Cloud 3. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Core vs. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 294 g 308 g HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones.
Colour Black | Black, red Black, red
Body Material Leatherette -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium Aluminium
Design Games Games
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, phone, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 20 m -
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 99 dB 100 dB HyperX Cloud 3 have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Core.
Impedance 60 Ohm 64 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 53 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud 3
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 12000 Hz 50 - 17000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -42 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud 3
Controls - Volume, mute button
CABLE HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type USB charge cable - 50 cm Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1 m -
FEATURES HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud 3
Battery Type Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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