HyperX CloudX Stinger Core vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX CloudX Stinger Core and HyperX Cloud 3. 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 CloudX Stinger Core vs. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX CloudX Stinger Core HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.1 cm -
Width 17.7 cm -
Depth 8.2 cm -
Weight 215 g 308 g HyperX CloudX Stinger Core are lighter than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core headphones.
Colour Black | Black, green, green-grey | Black, green Black, red
Earpad Material Memory foam Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Leatherette Aluminium
Design Games Games
Recommended Use Game console Game console, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 20 m -
SOUND QUALITY HyperX CloudX Stinger Core 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 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger frequency range than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% <2% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98.5 dB 100 dB HyperX Cloud 3 have higher sensitivity than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core.
Impedance 16 Ohm 64 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 99 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Swivel-to-mute microphone 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX CloudX Stinger Core 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 Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 50 - 17000 Hz HyperX CloudX Stinger Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3.
Sensitivity -41.5 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX CloudX Stinger Core HyperX Cloud 3
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, mute button
CABLE HyperX CloudX Stinger Core HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
FEATURES HyperX CloudX Stinger Core HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX CloudX Stinger Core HyperX Cloud 3
Battery Type Rechargeable - lithium polymer -
Charging Time 3 hours -
CONNECTIONS HyperX CloudX Stinger Core HyperX Cloud 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS HyperX CloudX Stinger Core HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, voice chat mixer USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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