HyperX Cloud Stinger vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Stinger 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Stinger vs. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.93 cm -
Width 18.65 cm -
Depth 8.83 cm -
Weight 275 g 308 g HyperX Cloud Stinger are lighter than HyperX Cloud Stinger headphones.
Colour Black, red | Black, blue | Black, green | Black Black, red
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Leatherette Aluminium
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, phone, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 18 - 23000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz HyperX Cloud Stinger offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 102 dB 100 dB HyperX Cloud Stinger have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud 3.
Impedance 30 Ohm 64 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud Stinger.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud 3
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
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 - 18000 Hz 50 - 17000 Hz HyperX Cloud Stinger offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dBV/Pascal -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud 3
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, mute button
CABLE HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m
Audio splitter - 1.7 m
Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
FEATURES HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud 3
Battery Life 15 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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