Razer Kraken X USB vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Razer Kraken X USB 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 X USB vs. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Kraken X USB HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headset - wired - USB Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 275 g 308 g Razer Kraken X USB are lighter than Razer Kraken X USB headphones.
Colour Classic black Black, red
Earpad Material Memory foam, plush Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material - Aluminium
Design - Games
Recommended Use Computer Game console, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Kraken X USB HyperX Cloud 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Kraken X USB.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <2%
Sensitivity 106 dB 100 dB Razer Kraken X USB have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 64 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer Kraken X USB.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate
MICROPHONE Razer Kraken X USB HyperX Cloud 3
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Cardioid (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 X USB.
Sensitivity -42 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Signal-To-Noise Ratio 55 dB -
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Kraken X USB HyperX Cloud 3
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, mute button
CABLE Razer Kraken X USB HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type Headset cable - 2 m Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 2 m -
FEATURES Razer Kraken X USB HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
CONNECTIONS Razer Kraken X USB HyperX Cloud 3
Connector Type Headset (4 PIN USB Type A) -
OTHERS Razer Kraken X USB HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories - USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
Compatibility Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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