Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. HyperX Cloud Flight

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and HyperX Cloud Flight. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. HyperX Cloud Flight Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Flight
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 300 g
Colour Silver Black, red
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Home audio Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 20 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Flight
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Flight.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% <2% Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Sensitivity - 106 dB
Impedance 50 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB 106 dB
Diaphragm - 50 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Flight
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud Flight microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 7000 Hz
Audio Input Details - - 100 - 7000 Hz
Sensitivity - -45 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Flight
Controls - Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Flight
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Flight
Additional Functions - LED lights
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Flight
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 30 hours
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (LED off): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (breathing LED): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (solid LED): up to 13 hours
Charging Time - 3 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Flight
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Flight
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter USB adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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