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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) and HyperX Cloud Orbit. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) vs. HyperX Cloud Orbit Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Orbit
Product Type Headphones - wired Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series HD 500 -
Weight - 368 g
Colour Silver Black
Recommended Use Home audio Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Orbit
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type Open Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Waves Nx 3D audio
Frequency Response 15 - 28000 Hz 10 - 50000 Hz HyperX Cloud Orbit offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.2% <0.1% HyperX Cloud Orbit have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500).
Impedance 50 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 106 dB 120 dB
Diaphragm - 100 mm
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Orbit
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Orbit
Controls - Volume, power on/off, microphone on/off, 3D on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Orbit
Cable Type Headphones cable - 3 m Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m
USB-C cable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Orbit
Battery Life - 10 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Orbit
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 579 (HD 500) HyperX Cloud Orbit
Included Accessories 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying bag, detachable microphone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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