HyperX Cloud Orbit S vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Orbit S and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. 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 Cloud Orbit S vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Orbit S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight 368 g 290.3 g Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are lighter than HyperX Cloud Orbit S headphones.
Colour Gun metal black | Black Matte black
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer -
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Orbit S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Planar magnetic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Waves Nx 3D audio -
Frequency Response 10 - 50000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz HyperX Cloud Orbit S offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB 115 dB
Diaphragm 100 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Orbit S have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Orbit S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
Audio Input Details Uni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Orbit S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE HyperX Cloud Orbit S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m
USB-C cable - 1.5 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES HyperX Cloud Orbit S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
Sensors Head tracking sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Orbit S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 10 hours 18.5 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Orbit S.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Charging Time 3 hours 2 hour(s) Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ recharge faster than HyperX Cloud Orbit S.
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Orbit S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (USB Type-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Orbit S Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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