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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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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 | 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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, mute button |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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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 |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Features | - | Mute LED indicator | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |