HyperX Cloud vs. HyperX Cloud Core

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud and HyperX Cloud Core. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud vs. HyperX Cloud Core Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud Core
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Height 19.5 cm -
Width 15 cm -
Depth 9.5 cm -
Weight 337 g 294 g HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud headphones.
Colour - Black | Black, red
Body Material Aluminium Leatherette
Earpad Material Memory foam Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Leatherette Aluminium
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 20 m
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud Core
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 15 - 25000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz HyperX Cloud offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 99 dB HyperX Cloud Core have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud.
Impedance 41 Ohm 60 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 HyperX Cloud Core
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable 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 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 12000 Hz HyperX Cloud offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% 2% The overall harmonic distortion of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -39 dBV/Pascal -44 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2.2 kOhm 2.2 kOhm
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB 105 dB
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V 2 V
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud Core
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute -
CABLE HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud Core
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB charge cable - 50 cm
Cable Length 1.3 m 1 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud Core
Battery Type - Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud Core
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud Core
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, volume control, dual-pin airplane adapter USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows
Compliant Standards SGS -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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