In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Orbit S and MSI Immerse GH40 ENC. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB-A | |
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| Height | - | 20.4 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.2 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.3 cm | |
| Weight | 368 g | 268 g | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC are lighter than HyperX Cloud Orbit S headphones. |
| Colour | Gun metal black | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Planar magnetic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Waves Nx 3D audio | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 50000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Orbit S offer a larger frequency range than MSI Immerse GH40 ENC. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | 95 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 120 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 100 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have a thicker diaphragm than MSI Immerse GH40 ENC. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -42 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 2.2 kOhm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off | Volume, microphone on/off, play/pause |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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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 |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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| Sensors | Head tracking sensor | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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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 | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (USB Type-C) |
Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | MSI Immerse GH40 ENC |
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| Included Accessories | Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone | - | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10 or later | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |