Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and HyperX Cloud 3. 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

Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 vs. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.4 cm -
Width 19.5 cm -
Depth 4.8 cm -
Weight 290.3 g 308 g Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones.
Colour Light grey | Matte black Black, red
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material - Aluminium
Design - Games
Recommended Use - Game console, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 HyperX Cloud 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <2%
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 64 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 115 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate
MICROPHONE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 HyperX Cloud 3
Form Factor Built-in Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 17000 Hz
Sensitivity - -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 HyperX Cloud 3
Controls Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, mute button
CABLE Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Cortana -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 HyperX Cloud 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 20 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 HyperX Cloud 3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories Carrying case USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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