Side by side comparison and review of HyperX CloudX Stinger Core and HyperX Cloud Alpha S. 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 Alpha S |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 18.1 cm | 19.934 cm | |
Width | 17.7 cm | 13.5 cm | |
Depth | 8.2 cm | 9.23 cm | |
Weight | 215 g | 321 g | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core are lighter than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core headphones. |
Colour | Black | Black, green, green-grey | Black, green | Blackout | Black | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | Leatherette | |
Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 20 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 13 - 27000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 2% | <1% | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. |
Sensitivity | 98.5 dB | 98 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 65 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 99 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
Features | Swivel-to-mute microphone | - | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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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 | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | HyperX CloudX 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. |
Sensitivity | -41.5 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume |
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CABLE | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | Headset cable - 1 m | |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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Battery Type | Rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver, voice chat mixer | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |