In depth comparison and review of HyperX CloudX Stinger Core 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 CloudX Stinger Core | 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 | 18.1 cm | 18.22 cm | |
Width | 17.7 cm | 8.84 cm | |
Depth | 8.2 cm | 18.5 cm | |
Weight | 215 g | 380 g | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core are lighter than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core headphones. |
Colour | Black | Black, green, green-grey | Black, green | - | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 20 m | 15 m | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core have a greater operating distance than ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station. |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | 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 | |
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 CloudX Stinger Core. |
Sensitivity | 98.5 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 48 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 99 dB | 118 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium magnet | |
Features | Swivel-to-mute microphone | - | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | 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 CloudX Stinger Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -41.5 dB | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, power on/off, source selector, equaliser preset, flip-to-mute |
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CABLE | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | 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 CloudX Stinger Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Battery Type | Rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 15 hour(s) | |
Standby Time | - | 20 months | |
Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core | 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 CloudX Stinger Core | ASTRO Gaming A50 + Base Station |
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Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver, voice chat mixer | Base station | |
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Compatibility | - | 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 |