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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO vs HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

700499 · HD 480 PRO (standard, not PRO Plus) · wired

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO closed-back studio headphones with coiled cable, three-quarter view
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Exact model & source notes

The HD 480 PRO (article 700499) is Sennheiser's closed-back, around-ear wired studio headphone. It has a 38 mm dynamic transducer, a rated 130 Ω impedance, a Vibration Attenuation System that Sennheiser says reduces reflected sound and distortion, a detachable 3 m coiled cable that can plug into either ear cup, and braille-guided L/R ear cups with grooved pads for eyeglass wearers. It weighs 272 g without the cable and is passive, with no battery, microphone or noise cancellation. Sennheiser lists a two-year warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Sennheiser HD 480 PRO for

  • Higher stated nominal impedance: 130 ohm vs 32.5 ohm

Choose the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core for

  • Microphone: Yes vs No
  • Lower stated nominal impedance: 32.5 ohm vs 130 ohm
Built from verified specifications that differ. Not a rating or a recommendation.
See the 11 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

683L9AA · Black · wired (PC version)

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core wired gaming headset in black with boom microphone
Full product profile Official image
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

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “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.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO130 Ω

Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz.

Source 1Source 2
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core32.5 Ω
Source 1
Explore the full specifications

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

Full specifications ↓

11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Sennheiser HD 480 PROWired; detachable 3 m coiled cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack and 6.3 mm adapter; right and left ear-cup jacks
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreWired analogue; headset cable plus a supplied PC splitter/extension cable (3.5 mm)
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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Microphone

In Visual facts
Sennheiser HD 480 PRONo
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreYes
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Studio listening headphones; no microphone is listed in the specifications or package contents.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot required: passive wired headset powered by the audio source
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging; the product page lists 'Battery included: N'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data

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

Nominal impedance

In Visual facts
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO130 ohm
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core32.5 ohm
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO38 mm dynamic transducer with neodymium magnets and an ultralight voice coil
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreDynamic, 40 mm, with neodymium magnets
Sources

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Rated total harmonic distortion

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO<0.5% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core≤2%
Sources

These published limits can use different input voltages, loudness levels and standards. They cannot establish lower distortion in matched listening conditions.

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Driver diameter

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO38 mm
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core40 mm
Sources

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Ear pads

Sennheiser HD 480 PROVelour; washable and replaceable
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreSoft foam and fabric
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · A separate recording pad set is listed as an accessory.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated frequency range

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO3–28,700 Hz (−10 dB)
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core10 Hz – 25 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

Sennheiser HD 480 PROHD 480 PRO headphones, 3 m coiled cable, PRO headphone bag, quick guide, safety guide
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreGaming headset, PC extension cable, quick start guide
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The HD 480 PRO Plus (700500) has a travel case instead of the bag; it is a separate article.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated sensitivity

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO107 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); 98 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW)
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core95 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per volt and per milliwatt.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

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

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO272 g
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core275 g
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Without cable, per the specification sheet and quick guide; the product page lists the same 272 g without stating a basis.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
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

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

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Wearing style

Sennheiser HD 480 PROOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired studio headphones
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired gaming headset with swivel-to-mute boom microphone
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 (16)

Accessibility features

Sennheiser HD 480 PROBraille-guided L/R ear cups; grooved ear pads for eyeglasses
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes these as patented accessibility features.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
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.

Cable arrangement

Sennheiser HD 480 PRODetachable 3 m coiled cable; right and left ear-cup jacks, so the cable can be connected on either side
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser: 'Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration'. Only the 3 m coiled cable is in the standard 700499 box.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
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.

Contact pressure

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO4.5 N ± 0.5 N
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as headband pressure in the quick guide's specifications.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
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.

Ear-cup connector and plug

Sennheiser HD 480 PROMini-XLR (4-pin) ear-cup connection ports; 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.3 mm adapter at the source end
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The ear-cup connector type is listed in the product page's technical data; the specification sheet and quick guide do not name it.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
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.

Controls

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreOnboard audio controls (volume) on the headset; swivel-to-mute microphone
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Rated power

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet labels this 'Power rating'; the product page lists the same figure as 'Power consumption (Amp)'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
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.

Maximum sound pressure level

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO130 dB SPL (1 kHz, 5% THD)
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
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.

Microphone specifications

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreElectret condenser; bi-directional, noise-cancelling; −40.5 dBV (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz); swivel-to-mute
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

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

Operating temperature

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO0 to +50 °C
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
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.

Ambient noise attenuation

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO35 dB (acoustical attenuation at 5 kHz)
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as the maximum attenuation at 20 °C in the product page's technical data; passive, not active noise cancellation or hearing protection.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
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.

Serviceability

Sennheiser HD 480 PROWashable, replaceable pads; described as fully serviceable, with replacement cables, pads and cases listed as accessories
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
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.

Acoustic features

Sennheiser HD 480 PROVibration Attenuation System to reduce reflected sound and distortion; geometrically angled ear cups; cable coil structure to block cable-borne noise
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified
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.

Spatial audio

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreDTS Headphone:X spatial audio (PC)
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

2 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

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

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

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

What it brings

  • The closed back is rated for a maximum acoustical attenuation of 35 dB at 5 kHz; Sennheiser says its multiple stages of passive sound shielding maintain audio signal integrity, and it names mixing and on-the-go music production, in the studio and beyond, among the applications.
    Manufacturer source
  • Sensitivity is stated both per volt (107 dB SPL) and per milliwatt (98 dB SPL) at 130 Ω, which helps when matching it to an interface or headphone amplifier.
    Manufacturer source
  • The cable detaches and can be fitted to either ear cup, the velour pads are washable and replaceable, and Sennheiser describes the headphones as fully serviceable.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

  • The standard 700499 box has only the 3 m coiled cable and a protective carrying bag (PRO headphone bag); 1.8 m and 3 m cables, a balanced cable and the recording pad set are listed as separate accessories, and the travel case comes with the separate PRO Plus article.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • There is no microphone, wireless connection or active noise cancellation; noise reduction comes only from the closed passive design.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
31 of 31 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Sennheiser HD 480 PRO and HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core
SpecificationSennheiser HD 480 PROHyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core
Wearing styleDifferent
Sources
Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired studio headphonesOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired gaming headset with swivel-to-mute boom microphone
Acoustic design
Sources
Closed-backClosed-back
WeightDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Without cable, per the specification sheet and quick guide; the product page lists the same 272 g without stating a basis.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
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
272 g275 g
Contact pressure
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as headband pressure in the quick guide's specifications.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

4.5 N ± 0.5 NNot provided
Ear padsDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · A separate recording pad set is listed as an accessory.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Velour; washable and replaceableSoft foam and fabric
Serviceability
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Washable, replaceable pads; described as fully serviceable, with replacement cables, pads and cases listed as accessoriesNot provided
Construction
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Not providedPlastic frame
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; detachable 3 m coiled cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack and 6.3 mm adapter; right and left ear-cup jacksWired analogue; headset cable plus a supplied PC splitter/extension cable (3.5 mm)
Ear-cup connector and plug
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The ear-cup connector type is listed in the product page's technical data; the specification sheet and quick guide do not name it.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Mini-XLR (4-pin) ear-cup connection ports; 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.3 mm adapter at the source endNot provided
Cable arrangement
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser: 'Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration'. Only the 3 m coiled cable is in the standard 700499 box.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Detachable 3 m coiled cable; right and left ear-cup jacks, so the cable can be connected on either sideNot provided
Cable length
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

3 mNot provided
Battery lifeDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging; the product page lists 'Battery included: N'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Not required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio sourceNot required: passive wired headset powered by the audio source
Platform compatibility
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Not providedPC
Driver constructionDifferent
Sources
38 mm dynamic transducer with neodymium magnets and an ultralight voice coilDynamic, 40 mm, with neodymium magnets
Driver diameterDifferent
Sources
38 mm40 mm
Rated frequency rangeDifferent
Sources
3–28,700 Hz (−10 dB)10 Hz – 25 kHz
Nominal impedanceDifferent
Sources
130 ohm32.5 ohm
Rated sensitivityDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per volt and per milliwatt.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
107 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); 98 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW)95 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
Rated total harmonic distortionDifferent
Sources
<0.5% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL≤2%
Maximum sound pressure level
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

130 dB SPL (1 kHz, 5% THD)Not provided
Rated power
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet labels this 'Power rating'; the product page lists the same figure as 'Power consumption (Amp)'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)Not provided
Acoustic features
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Vibration Attenuation System to reduce reflected sound and distortion; geometrically angled ear cups; cable coil structure to block cable-borne noiseNot provided
Spatial audio
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

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
Not providedDTS Headphone:X spatial audio (PC)
MicrophoneDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Studio listening headphones; no microphone is listed in the specifications or package contents.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
NoYes
Active noise cancellation
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive closed-back design; Sennheiser describes multiple stages of passive sound shielding and lists no battery or active noise cancellation.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
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
NoNo
Ambient noise attenuation
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as the maximum attenuation at 20 °C in the product page's technical data; passive, not active noise cancellation or hearing protection.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

35 dB (acoustical attenuation at 5 kHz)Not provided
Microphone specifications
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Not providedElectret condenser; bi-directional, noise-cancelling; −40.5 dBV (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz); swivel-to-mute
Accessibility features
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes these as patented accessibility features.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

Braille-guided L/R ear cups; grooved ear pads for eyeglassesNot provided
Controls
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Not providedOnboard audio controls (volume) on the headset; swivel-to-mute microphone
In the boxDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The HD 480 PRO Plus (700500) has a travel case instead of the bag; it is a separate article.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
HD 480 PRO headphones, 3 m coiled cable, PRO headphone bag, quick guide, safety guideGaming headset, PC extension cable, quick start guide
Operating temperature
Sources
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded.

0 to +50 °CNot provided
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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