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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, mute button |
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CABLE | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | Headset cable - 1.2 m USB cable - 1.3 m |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | - |
FEATURES | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Features | - | Mute LED indicator |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Battery Type | Rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver, voice chat mixer | USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |