HyperX Cloud Core vs. Razer Kraken Ultimate

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and Razer Kraken Ultimate. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Core vs. Razer Kraken Ultimate Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Core Razer Kraken Ultimate
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - wired - USB
Weight 294 g 390 g HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones.
Colour Black | Black, red Classic black
Body Material Leatherette -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Cooling gel-infused cushions
Headband Material Aluminium Aluminium, stainless steel
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Computer
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 20 m -
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Core Razer Kraken Ultimate
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X THX Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz HyperX Cloud Core offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken Ultimate.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% -
Sensitivity 99 dB 112 dB Razer Kraken Ultimate have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Core.
Impedance 60 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 50 mm HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken Ultimate.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Razer Chroma lighting
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Core Razer Kraken Ultimate
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 12000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer Kraken Ultimate.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Core Razer Kraken Ultimate
Controls - Volume control, microphone on/mute, THX Spatial Audio on/off
CABLE HyperX Cloud Core Razer Kraken Ultimate
Cable Type USB charge cable - 50 cm USB cable - 2 m
Cable Length 1 m 2 m
FEATURES HyperX Cloud Core Razer Kraken Ultimate
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Core Razer Kraken Ultimate
Battery Type Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Core Razer Kraken Ultimate
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (4 PIN USB Type A)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Core Razer Kraken Ultimate
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone -
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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