HyperX Cloud Core vs. HyperX CloudX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and HyperX CloudX. 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 CloudX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX CloudX
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.5 cm
Width - 15 cm
Depth - 9.5 cm
Weight 294 g 337 g HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones.
Colour Black | Black, red Black
Body Material Leatherette Aluminium
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium Leatherette
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 CloudX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
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 -
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 15 - 25000 Hz HyperX CloudX 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 95 dB HyperX Cloud Core have higher sensitivity than HyperX CloudX.
Impedance 60 Ohm 41 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 53 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Core HyperX CloudX
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - HyperX Cloud Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 12000 Hz 50 - 18000 Hz HyperX CloudX offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz - 50 - 18000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -39 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Core HyperX CloudX
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE HyperX Cloud Core HyperX CloudX
Cable Type USB charge cable - 50 cm Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Core HyperX CloudX
Battery Type Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Core HyperX CloudX
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 CloudX
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone Detachable microphone
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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