Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Orbit S and HyperX Cloud 3. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 368 g | 308 g | HyperX Cloud 3 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Orbit S headphones. |
Colour | Gun metal black | Black | Black, red | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | Leatherette, memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Aluminium | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, phone, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Planar magnetic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Waves Nx 3D audio | DTS Headphone:X | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 50000 Hz | 10 - 21000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Orbit S offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% | <2% | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Orbit S. |
Sensitivity | - | 100 dB | |
Impedance | - | 64 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 120 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 100 mm | 53 mm | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud 3. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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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 | Uni-directional | Uni-directional | |
Connectivity Technology | - | Wired | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | HyperX Cloud 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 50 - 17000 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | - | -42 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off | Volume, mute button |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m USB-C cable - 1.5 m |
Headset cable - 1.2 m USB cable - 1.3 m |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Features | - | Mute LED indicator | |
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Sensors | Head tracking sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Battery Life | 10 hours | - | |
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Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Included Accessories | Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone | USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |