HyperX Cloud Core vs. HyperX Cloud II Gaming

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and HyperX Cloud II Gaming. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Core vs. HyperX Cloud II Gaming Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 294 g 318 g HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones.
Colour Black | Black, red White, pink
Body Material Leatherette Aluminium frame
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium Leatherette
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 20 m -
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud II Gaming
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 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 10 - 23000 Hz HyperX Cloud II Gaming offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 99 dB 98 dB HyperX Cloud Core have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud II Gaming.
Impedance 60 Ohm -
Diaphragm 53 mm 53 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
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 100 - 12000 Hz -
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 II Gaming
Controls - Volume
CABLE HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Cable Type USB charge cable - 50 cm Headset cable - 1 m
Audio / control cable
Cable Length 1 m 1 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Battery Type Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud II Gaming
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone External USB control box, detachable microphone, 1 pairs of velour ear cushions
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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