HyperX Cloud Stinger vs. HyperX Cloud Stinger Core

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Stinger and HyperX Cloud Stinger Core. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Stinger vs. HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud Stinger Core
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Height 18.93 cm 21 cm
Width 18.65 cm 19 cm
Depth 8.83 cm 8.7 cm
Weight 275 g 240 g HyperX Cloud Stinger Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Stinger headphones.
Colour Black, red | Black, blue | Black, green | Black White, blue | Black
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Foam
Headband Material Leatherette -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 12 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud Stinger Core
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 23000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz HyperX Cloud Stinger offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Stinger Core.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% 2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 102 dB 95.5 dB HyperX Cloud Stinger have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Stinger Core.
Impedance 30 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 103 dB
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Stinger have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX Cloud Stinger Core.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Swivel-to-mute microphone
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud Stinger Core
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud Stinger Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 50 - 18000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz
Sensitivity -40 dBV/Pascal -40 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud Stinger Core
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud Stinger Core
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m
Audio splitter - 1.7 m
USB charge cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud Stinger Core
Battery Type - Rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 15 hour(s) 17 hours HyperX Cloud Stinger Core lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Stinger.
Charging Time - 3 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud Stinger Core
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Stinger HyperX Cloud Stinger Core
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver USB wireless receiver
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows phone, Mac, Windows Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - return or exchange - 30 days after delivery
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