Razer Kraken vs. HyperX Cloud Core

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Kraken and HyperX Cloud Core. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Kraken vs. HyperX Cloud Core Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Core
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Weight 322 g 294 g HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green Black | Black, red
Body Material Aluminium Leatherette
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium Aluminium
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 20 m
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Core
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <2%
Sensitivity 109 dB 99 dB Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Core.
Impedance 32 Ohm 60 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes Yes
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Core
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 12000 Hz HyperX Cloud Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer Kraken.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 2%
Sensitivity -45 dB -44 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Impedance - 2.2 kOhm
Max Sound Pressure - 105 dB
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) - 2 V
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Core
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute -
CABLE Razer Kraken 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 Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Core
Battery Type - Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Core
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud Core
Included Accessories USB audio controller USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone
Compatibility Mac, Windows iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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