Razer Kraken vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken 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

Razer Kraken vs. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 322 g 308 g HyperX Cloud 3 are lighter than Razer Kraken headphones.
Colour Quartz pink | Black | Mercury white | Green Black, red
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam, cloth Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Aluminium Aluminium
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable Yes - Razer Kraken can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Kraken are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz Razer Kraken offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3.
Max Input Power 30 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <2%
Sensitivity 109 dB 100 dB Razer Kraken have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 64 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud 3
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Uni-directional
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 17000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer Kraken.
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -45 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Sensitivity Margin +/- 3dB -
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 0 dB -
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud 3
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, mute button
CABLE Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
FEATURES Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Razer Kraken HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories USB audio controller USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Software Certification Discord Certified -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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