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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| 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 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable 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 | - | 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 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| 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 |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Battery Type | Lithium polymer | - | |
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| 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 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Core | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone | Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |