HyperX Cloud Stinger Core vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Stinger Core and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. 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 Stinger Core vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 21 cm -
Width 19 cm -
Depth 8.7 cm -
Weight 240 g -
Colour White, blue | Black Black
Earpad Material Foam Cloth
Headband Material - Steel
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 6 m HyperX Cloud Stinger Core have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Stinger Core.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% <3% HyperX Cloud Stinger Core have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Stinger Core.
Sensitivity 95.5 dB 98 dB SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Stinger Core.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 103 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Swivel-to-mute microphone -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - HyperX Cloud Stinger Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud Stinger Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz -
Sensitivity -40 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE HyperX Cloud Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type USB charge cable - 50 cm -
Cable Length 1.3 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type Rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 17 hours 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 9X lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core.
Charging Time 3 hours -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver USB charging cable
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years
Limited warranty - return or exchange - 30 days after delivery
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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