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HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core vs Razer Kraken V3 X
Product A: HyperX
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Product B: Razer
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Compare the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core with
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- 22 different values
- 27 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 83 missing for both
Weight
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Headset weight
A275g
B285g
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General
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Series
Model numbers
683L9AA, 6H9B5AA, 6H9B6AA, 6H9B7AA, 6H9B8AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headsetRead 20 October 2026US store SKU 683L9AA for PC. The PS5-PS4 page lists 6H9B5AA (White) and 6H9B6AA (Black). The Xbox page lists 6H9B7AA (White) and 6H9B8AA (Black).5Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headset-ps5Read 20 October 20266H9B5AA White, 6H9B6AA Black.6Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloudx-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headset-xboxRead 20 October 20266H9B7AA White, 6H9B8AA Black.
RZ04-03750100-R3U1, RZ04-03750300-R3U1, RZ04-03750300-R3M111Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BSJYM8FFRead 23 October 2026Amazon US lists RZ04-03750300-R3U1 and RZ04-03750100-R3U1 as two US part numbers of the Kraken V3 X. The maker documents give the same specifications for the product. A Japanese retailer is said to call the 0300 model an upgraded model from May 2023. That page could not be opened.
GTIN / EAN
196548418183, 196786000362, 196786000416, 196786000430, 1967860004851Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headsetRead 20 October 2026Store variant barcodes: 683L9AA 196548418183, 6H9B5AA 196786000362, 6H9B6AA 196786000416, 6H9B7AA 196786000430, 6H9B8AA 196786000485. Each barcode is joined to its SKU through the store variant id.5Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headset-ps5Read 20 October 20266H9B5AA 196786000362 and 6H9B6AA 196786000416 from the store variant data.6Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloudx-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headset-xboxRead 20 October 20266H9B7AA 196786000430 and 6H9B8AA 196786000485 from the store variant data.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$69.993Press articledigitaltrends.comRead 23 October 2026Article: price of $70. Tom's Hardware gives $69.99. Excludes tax.4Press articlewindowscentral.com/razer-announces-kraken-v3-x-gaming-headsetRead 23 October 2026Article: $70 through Razer's website, which rounds the $69.99 price.6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Review of 31 May 2021: a $69 set of USB cans and for $69.99 you get an excellent pair.
Markets
Colours
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Design
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Form factor
Ear cup enclosure
Wearing style
Folding
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Swivelling ear cups
No10Measurementtechporn.ph/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec section: the Core is basically the Stinger 2 without the cup swivel mechanism. The Stinger 2 has rotating ear cups per the maker's 2022 launch release. The ergonomics section also credits a bit of swivel, read as the tilt of the cups, which does not count for this field.14Retailer pageus.amazon.com/HyperX-CloudX-Stinger-Swivel-Mute/dp/B0BDGTM1DPRead 21 October 2026Amazon US listing for the Xbox edition, From the manufacturer comparison table of the Stinger 2 Core PC, Xbox and PlayStation editions: 90-degree rotating ear cups is marked with a cross for every edition. The maker table denies 90-degree rotation only.
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RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Page: powered by Razer Chroma RGB with 16.8 million colors. FAQ: customize the lighting on the headset's earcups through Razer Synapse.6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Specs: Lighting RGB on Earcups. The three-headed snake logo on each ear cup lights in RGB.
Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound
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Driver type
Dynamic2Owner's manualik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/2f45bea8/6807833008aec22079c21252/mmo_120826304_1737030724_0333_99303.pdfRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications: Drivers Customized Dynamic 40mm Driver.7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Public header, Methodology v1.5: Transducer Dynamic. Numeric results are behind the RTINGS paywall and were not used.
Driver size
Drivers per side
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Diaphragm material
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Magnet
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
Sensitivity reference
THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio support
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes
Follows the reviewer's target curve loosely. Bass is boosted through the lower mids with a dip between 50 and 60 Hz. The lower treble is smooth and the upper treble has peaks that add airiness.10Measurementtechporn.ph/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review dated 2023-08-13, reviewer's own rig and target curve. Bass boost reaches the lower mids, a dip sits between 50 and 60 Hz, the lower treble is relatively smooth and the upper treble peaks. Firmware does not apply. PC edition.
RTINGS public review text: a very warm and dark sound profile and very prone to inconsistent audio delivery. No numeric values are published outside the paywall7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Public intro and summary, Methodology v1.5, reviewed 13 April 2021: very warm and dark sound profile and very prone to inconsistent audio delivery. Detailed curves and numbers are locked.
Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
AHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core
| ANC on | Overall (dB) |
|---|---|
| No | 20.1 |
BRazer Kraken V3 X
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20.1dB
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Accentuated mids and treble with some sibilance on-axis. Output is relatively low compared with other headsets.10Measurementtechporn.ph/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review text on the reviewer's microphone recordings: accentuated midrange and treble with a bit of sibilance, and a relatively low output compared with other headsets.
RTINGS public review text: the flexible boom microphone does an excellent job of recording your voice and separates speech from moderate ambient noise decently well. No numeric values are published outside the paywall7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Public intro and verdict: the flexible boom mic does an excellent job of recording your voice and can separate speech from moderate ambient noise decently well.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
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Battery life (measured, max)
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone
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Microphone
Fixed boom1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headsetRead 20 October 2026Maker overview calls it a swivel-to-mute microphone. Techporn says it is non-removable. No detachable microphone is listed.10Measurementtechporn.ph/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026The bi-directional electret microphone is non-removable.
Fixed boom6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Review: the flexible HyperClear cardioid microphone on the left earcup is quite bendy. It is not described as detachable or retractable.8Reviewhitechcentury.com/razer-kraken-v3-x-review-malaysiaRead 23 October 2026Review: the boom mic is flexible and not removable along with the cable.9Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/3031058/razer-kraken-v3-x-gaming-headset--blackRead 23 October 2026Retailer spec data: microphone type Boom, detachable microphone No.
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
Voice microphones
Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
Mic sensitivity
Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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Flip to mute
Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headsetRead 20 October 2026Overview: mute the mic simply by flipping it up and out of the way.4Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Stinger_2_Core/HyperX_Cloud_Stinger_2_Core_QSG.pdfRead 20 October 2026Guide: Swivel to Mute Microphone.10Measurementtechporn.ph/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026The microphone supports a flip-to-mute function.
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Mute button
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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Page: a microphone mute button and volume control underneath the left earcup.2Owner's manualik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/2f45bea8/6807833008aec22079c21252/mmo_120826304_1737030724_0333_99303.pdfRead 23 October 2026Using the mic mute button: press the mic mute button to mute or unmute the microphone.
Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
Yes10Measurementtechporn.ph/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Scope of delivery lists a microphone windscreen, and the text says the microphone comes with its own windscreen from the factory. The maker lists none.11Reviewgadgetpilipinas.net/2023/07/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: you get a foam filter for the microphone to help with popping and wind. The box also holds a DTS Headphone:X 2 year activation code, a quick start guide, a warranty card and a 15 cm PC splitter cable, which fits the PC edition.
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Connectivity
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Audio connections
Analog source plugs
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Cable connector on headset
Fixed cable10Measurementtechporn.ph/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the cable is non-removable. It is about 2 m long plus 20 cm with the splitter on the PC edition.13Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headset-for-pc-black/JJG3J6FKCLRead 21 October 2026Specifications / Connectivity: Detachable Cord No. The 3.5 mm cable is fixed to the headset.
Longest included cable
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Headset USB plug or port
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Audio over USB-C cable
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Passive wired listening
Wireless receiver
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth codecs
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
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Multipoint devices
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Paired devices remembered
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
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Base station
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Compatible platforms
Windows, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS44Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Stinger_2_Core/HyperX_Cloud_Stinger_2_Core_QSG.pdfRead 20 October 2026The PC edition guide has setup blocks for PC or Notebook, Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5, and Mobile (Phone/Tablet). Mobile names no operating system and is not stored. The store lists the console editions for PS5 and PS4 and for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.5Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headset-ps5Read 20 October 2026Technical Specifications / Compatibility: PS5, PS4, PlayStation.6Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloudx-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headset-xboxRead 20 October 2026Technical Specifications / Compatibility: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One.
Windows, PS4, PS51Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026FAQ: USB connection that works with PC and PS4. The master guide lists Windows as the product requirement. PS5 comes from RTINGS.4Press articlewindowscentral.com/razer-announces-kraken-v3-x-gaming-headsetRead 23 October 2026Article: connects through USB and works with PCs or the PlayStation 4. It does not work with Xbox consoles.7Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/razer/kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Public verdict: the USB-A connector makes them fully compatible with PC, PS4 and PS5 consoles. Not compatible with Xbox.
Connection per platform
AHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Windows | Analog |
| Xbox Series X|S | Analog |
| Xbox One | Analog |
| PS5 | Analog |
| PS4 | Analog |
BRazer Kraken V3 X
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | USB | Yes |
| PS4 | USB | Not available |
| PS5 | USB | Not available |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
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Swappable battery
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
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Battery life (claimed, max)
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Battery life with ANC (claimed)
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
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Charging port
Full charge time
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Quick charge time
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Quick charge playback
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Use while charging
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Charging dock or stand
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Controls
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Controls
Volume wheel1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headsetRead 20 October 2026Audio controls are onboard. The only named control is the volume wheel. The microphone mutes by swivel.4Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Stinger_2_Core/HyperX_Cloud_Stinger_2_Core_QSG.pdfRead 20 October 2026Guide: Volume Wheel and Swivel to Mute Microphone.
Volume wheel, Buttons1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Page: microphone mute button and volume control under the left earcup. The guide names a volume control wheel.2Owner's manualik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/2f45bea8/6807833008aec22079c21252/mmo_120826304_1737030724_0333_99303.pdfRead 23 October 2026On-earcup controls: volume up and down, mic mute on/off toggle. What's inside: E mic mute button and F volume control wheel.
Volume control
Wheel1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headsetRead 20 October 2026Support article: scroll the volume wheel up or down to adjust volume.4Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Stinger_2_Core/HyperX_Cloud_Stinger_2_Core_QSG.pdfRead 20 October 2026Guide: Volume Wheel, scroll up or down to adjust volume level.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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Wear detection
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Voice assistant
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Comfort and build
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Headband type
Padded1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-kraken-v3-xRead 23 October 2026Page: soft headband padding relieves pressure on your head.2Owner's manualik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/2f45bea8/6807833008aec22079c21252/mmo_120826304_1737030724_0333_99303.pdfRead 23 October 2026What's inside item A: adjustable padded headband.
Headband material
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Frame material
Ear cup material
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Ear pad material
Replaceable ear pads
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Ear pad attachment
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
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Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
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Dimensions and weight
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Headset weight
Headset dimensions
Width179Height195Depth95mm(7 × 7.7 × 3.7 in)2Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-wired-gaming-headsetRead 20 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.9 x 9.5 x 19.5 cm. The PS and Xbox ROW pages print 179 x 95 x 195 mm. Mapped to width 179, depth 95 and height 195 mm.
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Gaming Headset, PC splitter cable, DTS Headphone:X instruction card (2 year activation code), Quick Start Guide8Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/accessories/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-gaming-headsets-683l9aa.htmlRead 20 October 2026HP Australia box contents for 683L9AA list a PC extension cable and a DTS Headphone:X 2 year activation code. The quick start guide and support overview name the same parts as a PC splitter cable and a DTS Headphone:X instruction card. The guide wording is stored.9Maker product pagesupportcenter.hyperx.com/articles/cloud-stinger-2-core/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-overview/6a0b3ba5e7e2df104b967997Read 20 October 2026Overview parts: A Gaming Headset, B PC Splitter Cable, C DTS Headphone:X Instruction Card.
Cables included
AHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Fixed headset cable with 4-pole 3.5 mm plug | 1 |
BRazer Kraken V3 X
| Type | Count |
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| USB Type-A headset cable (attached) | 1 |
Carrying case
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
supportcenter.hyperx.com/articles/cloud-stinger-2-core/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-specifications/695e9c45d0fb380a4727868f3Maker product pagesupportcenter.hyperx.com/articles/cloud-stinger-2-core/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-core-specifications/695e9c45d0fb380a4727868fRead 20 October 2026HyperX Support Center specifications article for the PC edition.
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Manual
files.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Stinger_2_Core/HyperX_Cloud_Stinger_2_Core_QSG.pdf4Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Stinger_2_Core/HyperX_Cloud_Stinger_2_Core_QSG.pdfRead 20 October 2026Quick start guide 4402236B for the PC edition, English first page.
ik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/2f45bea8/6807833008aec22079c21252/mmo_120826304_1737030724_0333_99303.pdf2Owner's manualik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/2f45bea8/6807833008aec22079c21252/mmo_120826304_1737030724_0333_99303.pdfRead 23 October 2026Razer Kraken V3 X Master Guide, 23 pages, copyright 2021, as distributed by the Razer product feed. Technical specifications are on page 6.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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