HyperX Cloud Core vs. HyperX Cloud Orbit S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and HyperX Cloud Orbit S. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Core vs. HyperX Cloud Orbit S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight 294 g 368 g HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones.
Colour Black | Black, red Gun metal black | Black
Body Material Leatherette -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium -
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 20 m -
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X Waves Nx 3D audio
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 10 - 50000 Hz HyperX Cloud Orbit S offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <0.1% HyperX Cloud Orbit S have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Core.
Sensitivity 99 dB -
Impedance 60 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm 53 mm 100 mm HyperX Cloud Orbit S have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud Core.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Orbit S
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 - HyperX Cloud Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 12000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz Uni-directional
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -44 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 Orbit S
Controls - Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off
CABLE HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Cable Type USB charge cable - 50 cm Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m
USB-C cable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Sensors - Head tracking sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Battery Type Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 10 hours HyperX Cloud Core lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Orbit S.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (USB Type-C)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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