In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming. 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 20.4 cm | 21 cm | |
Width | 19.5 cm | 19 cm | |
Depth | 4.8 cm | 8.7 cm | |
Weight | 290.3 g | 215 g | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming are lighter than Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 headphones. |
Colour | Light grey | Matte black | Black, blue | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Foam | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | - | Game console | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 20 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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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 | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
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% | |
Sensitivity | - | 99 dB | |
Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 115 dB | 103 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | 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 | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume |
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CABLE | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Headset cable - 1.3 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 17 hour(s) | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming. |
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 Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-C) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Included Accessories | Carrying case | USB wireless receiver | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |