In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Orbit S and Skullcandy HESH ANC. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 368 g | 228 g | Skullcandy HESH ANC are lighter than HyperX Cloud Orbit S headphones. |
Colour | Gun metal black | Black | Mod white | True black | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Planar magnetic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC 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 Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% | <3% | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Orbit S. |
Sensitivity | - | 99.63 dB | |
Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 120 dB | 99.63 dB | |
Diaphragm | 100 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have a thicker diaphragm than Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | - | |
Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
Microphones Included | - | 4 |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m USB-C cable - 1.5 m |
Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant | |
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Sensors | Head tracking sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 10 hours | 22 hour(s) | Skullcandy HESH ANC 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 (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours |
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Charging Time | 3 hours | 2 hour(s) | Skullcandy HESH ANC recharge faster than HyperX Cloud Orbit S. |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (USB Type-C) |
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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Included Accessories | Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone | Travel bag, USB-C charging cable | |
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Compliant Standards | - | FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |