HyperX Cloud Core vs. HyperX Cloud Stinger

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and HyperX Cloud Stinger. 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 Stinger Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Stinger
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 18.93 cm
Width - 18.65 cm
Depth - 8.83 cm
Weight 294 g 275 g HyperX Cloud Stinger are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones.
Colour Black | Black, red Black, red | Black, blue | Black, green | Black
Body Material Leatherette -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium Leatherette
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 20 m 12 m HyperX Cloud Core have a greater operating distance than HyperX Cloud Stinger.
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Stinger
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 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X -
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 18 - 23000 Hz HyperX Cloud Stinger offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 99 dB 102 dB HyperX Cloud Stinger have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Core.
Impedance 60 Ohm 30 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 50 mm HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud Stinger.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Stinger
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone 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 50 - 18000 Hz HyperX Cloud Stinger offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -40 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 Stinger
Controls - Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Stinger
Cable Type USB charge cable - 50 cm Headset cable - 1.3 m
Audio splitter - 1.7 m
Cable Length 1 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Stinger
Battery Type Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 15 hour(s) HyperX Cloud Core lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Stinger.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Stinger
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX Cloud Stinger
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone USB wireless receiver
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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