In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming and ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. 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 Stinger Core - Gaming | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | 21 cm | 18.22 cm | |
Width | 19 cm | 8.84 cm | |
Depth | 8.7 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Weight | 215 g | 380 g | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming are lighter than HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming headphones. |
Colour | Black, blue | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | Foam | - | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 20 m | 15 m | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming have a greater operating distance than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <2% | <1% | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming. |
Sensitivity | 99 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 48 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 103 dB | 118 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -40 dBV/Pascal | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Volume | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | Audio (optical) cable - detachable - 1 m Micro-USB cable - detachable - 1 m |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | 17 hour(s) | 15 hour(s) | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming lasts longer on a single charge than the ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
Standby Time | - | 20 months |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver | Base station | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, macOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |