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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core vs HyperX Cloud MIX 2

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

683L9AA · Black · wired (PC version)

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core wired gaming headset in black with boom microphone
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Exact model & source notes

The Cloud Stinger 2 Core (SKU 683L9AA, black, PC version) is HyperX's entry-level closed-back, over-ear wired gaming headset. It has 40 mm dynamic drivers, a swivel-to-mute bi-directional boom microphone, volume controls on the headset and a PC splitter cable, with DTS Headphone:X spatial audio for PC. HyperX gives the weight as 275 g and lists a two-year warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
Active noise cancellationNoYes
32.5 ohmNominal impedance32 ohm
Rated frequency range10 Hz – 25 kHz20 Hz – 20 kHz
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THE CONTENDER

HyperX Cloud MIX 2

7P5J2AA · Black · wireless ANC

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones in black
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Exact model & source notes

The Cloud MIX 2 (SKU 7P5J2AA, black) is HyperX's closed-back, over-ear wireless headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation, a Transparency mode and built-in microphones with AI noise reduction. It connects through a 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle that stows in the ear cup, Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio, or a supplied 3.5 mm cable, uses 40 mm dynamic drivers, and is rated for up to 110 hours on Bluetooth with noise control off (70 hours with ANC). The headset weighs 270 g, and HyperX lists a two-year warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

Impedance

Nominal electrical load, not sound quality or loudness. Output capability and headphone sensitivity matter together; impedance alone cannot decide whether an amplifier is needed.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core32.5 Ω
Source 1
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Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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12 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreWired analogue; headset cable plus a supplied PC splitter/extension cable (3.5 mm)
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Wireless: 2.4 GHz via USB-C dongle (with extension adapter) and Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio; wired via the detachable 1.2 m 3.5 mm TRS audio cable; USB-C to USB-A cable for charging
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists the cables as 'headset cable (2.0mm), PC splitter cable (3.5mm)'; the US page adds '3.0 mm headset cable'. No cable length is stated.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications

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Active noise cancellation

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNo
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Yes
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · Passive wired analogue headset with no battery; HyperX's 'noise-cancelling' wording refers to the microphone's pick-up pattern, not to the ear cups.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications

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Battery life

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot required: passive wired headset powered by the audio source
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Bluetooth: up to 110 hours (noise control off), 84 hours (Transparency), 70 hours (ANC); 2.4 GHz dongle: up to 72 hours (noise control off), 53 hours (Transparency), 52 hours (ANC)
Sources
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · Tested at 50% headphone volume, continuous playback; actual battery life varies with use and capacity decreases over time.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official US store product page and technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Controls

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreOnboard audio controls (volume) on the headset; swivel-to-mute microphone
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Volume, multifunction button, mic mute/sidetone, noise control mode
Sources

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Ear cushions

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreSoft foam and fabric
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Memory foam and leatherette
Sources

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Rated frequency range

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core10 Hz – 25 kHz
HyperX Cloud MIX 220 Hz – 20 kHz
Sources

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

In the box

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreGaming headset, PC extension cable, quick start guide
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Headphones, 2.4 GHz USB Type-C wireless dongle, extension adapter, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, carrying case, quick start guide
Sources

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Microphone specifications

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreElectret condenser; bi-directional, noise-cancelling; −40.5 dBV (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz); swivel-to-mute
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Built-in MEMS; omni-directional; −13.4 dBFS at 1 kHz; AI noise reduction
Sources

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Platform compatibility

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CorePC
HyperX Cloud MIX 2PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Steam Deck, mobile
Sources

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Rated sensitivity

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core95 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
HyperX Cloud MIX 297 ±3 dB SPL at 1 kHz (1 mW)
Sources

Keep the frequency and voltage or power reference attached. Sensitivity describes output for an input, not sound quality; dB/V and dB/mW are different measures.

Small physical differences (1)

Weight

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core275 g
HyperX Cloud MIX 2270 g
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · HyperX does not say whether the figure includes the cable or microphone; the US page gives 0.60 lb.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · Headset only; HyperX lists the low-latency USB dongle (2.5 g) and extension adapter (8.0 g) separately. The US page gives the headset as .59 lb.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official US store product page and technical specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Wearing style

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired gaming headset with swivel-to-mute boom microphone
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless headphones with built-in microphones
Sources

Both sources describe the same wearing style and acoustic design in different words. The extra wording does not establish a different fit; compare the separately listed fields.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (9)

App features

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
HyperX Cloud MIX 2HyperX NGENUITY software (Microsoft Store, Apple App Store, Google Play): tuned audio profiles and EQ presets
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth version and profiles

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Bluetooth 5.3; A2DP, AVCTP, AVDTP, AVRCP, RFCOMM, GAVDP, HFP, SPP, IOP, DID, HID, HSP, PBAP
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Low-latency link

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
HyperX Cloud MIX 22.4 GHz USB-C dongle with latency as low as 20 ms; the dongle stores in the ear cup
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · HyperX notes performance figures are typical component-manufacturer specifications and may vary. The dongle is described as compatible with Android and iOS devices with USB-C.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreDTS Headphone:X spatial audio (PC)
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Not verified
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · The US box list includes a 2-year DTS Headphone:X activation code; the UK box list does not mention it.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

YOUR CHOICE

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.
WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

What it brings

What to check

HyperX Cloud MIX 2

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
28 of 28 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core and HyperX Cloud MIX 2
SpecificationHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreHyperX Cloud MIX 2
Wearing styleDifferent
Sources
Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired gaming headset with swivel-to-mute boom microphoneOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless headphones with built-in microphones
Acoustic design
Sources
Closed-backClosed-back
WeightDifferent
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · HyperX does not say whether the figure includes the cable or microphone; the US page gives 0.60 lb.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · Headset only; HyperX lists the low-latency USB dongle (2.5 g) and extension adapter (8.0 g) separately. The US page gives the headset as .59 lb.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official US store product page and technical specifications
275 g270 g
Ear cushionsDifferent
Sources
Soft foam and fabricMemory foam and leatherette
ConstructionDifferent
Sources
Plastic frameStainless steel frame with aluminium forks
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists the cables as 'headset cable (2.0mm), PC splitter cable (3.5mm)'; the US page adds '3.0 mm headset cable'. No cable length is stated.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications
Wired analogue; headset cable plus a supplied PC splitter/extension cable (3.5 mm)Wireless: 2.4 GHz via USB-C dongle (with extension adapter) and Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio; wired via the detachable 1.2 m 3.5 mm TRS audio cable; USB-C to USB-A cable for charging
Battery lifeDifferent
Sources
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · Tested at 50% headphone volume, continuous playback; actual battery life varies with use and capacity decreases over time.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official US store product page and technical specifications
Not required: passive wired headset powered by the audio sourceBluetooth: up to 110 hours (noise control off), 84 hours (Transparency), 70 hours (ANC); 2.4 GHz dongle: up to 72 hours (noise control off), 53 hours (Transparency), 52 hours (ANC)
Platform compatibilityDifferent
Sources
PCPC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Steam Deck, mobile
Bluetooth version and profiles
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Not providedBluetooth 5.3; A2DP, AVCTP, AVDTP, AVRCP, RFCOMM, GAVDP, HFP, SPP, IOP, DID, HID, HSP, PBAP
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Not providedSBC, MPEG-2 AAC-LC, LE Audio
Low-latency link
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · HyperX notes performance figures are typical component-manufacturer specifications and may vary. The dongle is described as compatible with Android and iOS devices with USB-C.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specifications
Not provided2.4 GHz USB-C dongle with latency as low as 20 ms; the dongle stores in the ear cup
Wireless range
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Not providedUp to 20 m
Charge time
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Not provided3 hours
Charging
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Not providedUSB charging cable (USB-C to USB-A)
Spatial audio
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · The US box list includes a 2-year DTS Headphone:X activation code; the UK box list does not mention it.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

No source recorded.

DTS Headphone:X spatial audio (PC)Not provided
Driver construction
Sources
Dynamic, 40 mm, with neodymium magnetsDynamic, 40 mm, with neodymium magnets
Driver diameter
Sources
40 mm40 mm
Rated frequency rangeDifferent
Sources
10 Hz – 25 kHz20 Hz – 20 kHz
Nominal impedanceDifferent
Sources
32.5 ohm32 ohm
Rated sensitivityDifferent
Sources
95 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz97 ±3 dB SPL at 1 kHz (1 mW)
Rated total harmonic distortion
Sources
≤2%≤2%
Microphone
Sources
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · Built-in microphones with AI noise reduction; no boom microphone is listed.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official US store product page and technical specifications
YesYes
Microphone specificationsDifferent
Sources
Electret condenser; bi-directional, noise-cancelling; −40.5 dBV (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz); swivel-to-muteBuilt-in MEMS; omni-directional; −13.4 dBFS at 1 kHz; AI noise reduction
Active noise cancellationDifferent
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · Passive wired analogue headset with no battery; HyperX's 'noise-cancelling' wording refers to the microphone's pick-up pattern, not to the ear cups.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications
NoYes
Transparency mode
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Not providedYes
ControlsDifferent
Sources
Onboard audio controls (volume) on the headset; swivel-to-mute microphoneVolume, multifunction button, mic mute/sidetone, noise control mode
App features
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Not providedHyperX NGENUITY software (Microsoft Store, Apple App Store, Google Play): tuned audio profiles and EQ presets
In the boxDifferent
Sources
Gaming headset, PC extension cable, quick start guideHeadphones, 2.4 GHz USB Type-C wireless dongle, extension adapter, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, carrying case, quick start guide
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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