HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

683L9AA · Black · wired (PC version)

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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

Rated total harmonic distortion≤2%<0.2% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL

275 gWeight290 g

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THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

800078 · Black · model M5AEBT

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The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless (article 800078, black) is Sennheiser's closed-back, around-ear Bluetooth headphone (Bluetooth 5.4 per the manual and UK page) with hybrid adaptive noise cancellation, automatic wind-noise suppression, a Transparency Mode, Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking, a 42 mm dynamic driver, a rated 57 hours of playback with ANC on and a battery the owner can replace. It folds flat for its carry case, and a touch pad on the right ear cup and Smart Pause on-head detection handle playback. Sennheiser's Smart Control Plus app adds EQ, sound modes and Sound Personalization. It also plays over USB-C from a computer or over a supplied analogue cable.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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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 SIDE6 topics

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

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 06

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancellation is an electronic feature. A closed earcup or a passive acoustic absorber is not evidence of ANC.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNo

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.

Source 1 Source 2

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessYes

Manufacturer specification · Hybrid adaptive ANC with a Transparency Mode; ANC modes are selected in the Smart Control Plus app. Automatic wind-noise suppression (Sennheiser's improved Anti-Wind Mode): the manual's Wind Noise Reduction setting offers Off, Auto (automatically adjusted reduction of wind or movement noise) and Max.

Source 1 Source 2

Choose your must-haves

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 ↓

10 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 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)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessBluetooth 5.4 (SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive); USB-C for charging, calls and streaming from a PC/Mac; 2.5 mm analogue input with supplied 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm cable

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

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Connecting the analogue cable switches Bluetooth off (flight mode). Bluetooth version: the manual ('The headphones are Bluetooth 5.4 compliant'), the UK page and the US store's feature list give Bluetooth 5.4, but the same US store description also says 'Bluetooth 6.0*' with an asterisk that the captured data does not explain; 5.4 is shown and the 6.0 statement is unexplained.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 5 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Active noise cancellation

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNo

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessYes

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.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot required: passive wired headset powered by the audio source

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessUp to 57 hours of Bluetooth music playback with ANC on; approx. 2 hours to charge fully, with 10 minutes giving up to 7 hours

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · No battery or charging is listed in the specifications or box contents.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's test condition: iPhone at mid volume. User-replaceable 700 mAh battery.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Driver construction

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreDynamic, 40 mm, with neodymium magnets

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless42 mm dynamic transducer

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Controls

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreOnboard audio controls (volume) on the headset; swivel-to-mute microphone

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessTouch pad on the outside of the right ear cup (tapping, horizontal and vertical swipes, stretch and pinch) and a multi-function button; Smart Pause on-head detection pauses music when the headphones are taken off and resumes it when they are put on again

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Touch-pad gestures cover volume, starting/pausing music playback, calls, and ANC or Transparency Mode adjustment; the touch pad function can be deactivated. The multi-function button also serves as the on/off, voice assistant and pairing button. With Smart Pause, putting on the headphones automatically accepts an incoming phone call, and taking them off during a call mutes it until they are put back on.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated total harmonic distortion

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core≤2%

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless<0.2% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · No test level or frequency is stated.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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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Rated frequency range

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core10 Hz – 25 kHz

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless6–40,000 Hz (−10 dB) over USB and Bluetooth; 6–22,000 Hz over the analogue input

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessHeadphones, USB-C to USB-C cable (approx. 1.2 m), 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm audio cable (approx. 1.2 m), carry case, quick guide, safety guide, compliance sheet

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification · The US box list also includes a DTS Headphone:X 2-year activation code.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The UK product page's box list names a charging case; the manual lists a carry case. The manual list is shown.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Spatial audio

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreDTS Headphone:X spatial audio (PC)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessDolby Atmos with head tracking

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.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Dolby Atmos and head tracking are switched on or off separately in the Smart Control Plus app; with Dolby Atmos on and the app not running, the headphones use their built-in Dolby virtualizer.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core275 g

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless290 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.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Approximate, headphones only; no cable-inclusive figure is published.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless headphones with a fold-flat design

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's US store description: 'Soft padding, low headband pressure, and free-swiveling hinges contour to the head for maximum comfort; the fold-flat design and slim case make for ideal portability.' The UK specification table gives the product dimensions folded flat, and the manual says to fold up the headphones and place them in the carry case.

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 (17)

Nominal impedance

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core32.5 ohm

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

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

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

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

App sound controls

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessSennheiser Smart Control Plus app: built-in EQ with presets, sound modes (e.g. bass boost) and own settings, and Sound Personalization

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The manual states the sound effects are stored in the headphones.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Battery

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessReplaceable, 3.7 V, 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh (BA 500)

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Capacity agrees across sources (manual 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh; UK page 700 mAh); the chemistry does not, see battery chemistry.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Battery chemistry

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessConflicting evidence

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

The instruction manual states a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; the UK product page states 'Exchangeable Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries 700 mAh'. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Bluetooth codecs

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The UK product page additionally lists Snapdragon Sound.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Charging

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessUSB-C, 5 V up to 800 mA; approx. 2 hours for a full charge

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Driver diameter

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core40 mm

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

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

Ear cushions

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreSoft foam and fabric

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

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

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

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

Construction

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CorePlastic frame

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

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

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

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

Microphone specifications

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreElectret condenser; bi-directional, noise-cancelling; −40.5 dBV (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz); swivel-to-mute

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

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

Simultaneous Bluetooth connections

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless2

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Operating temperature

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless0 °C to +40 °C

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Platform compatibility

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CorePC

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

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

Rated sensitivity

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core95 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessConflicting evidence

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

The instruction manual states 106 dB SPL and the UK product page states 108 dB SPL, both at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. Neither is preferred. · Manufacturer specification · Digital full-scale reference; not comparable with passive headphones' dB/mW or dB/V ratings.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Serviceability

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessUser-replaceable rechargeable battery (Sennheiser BA 500)

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The manual states the compatible BA 500 battery 'will be available in the EU and further selected countries'; availability of the replacement battery in the UK or US is not stated.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

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

Transparency (ambient) mode

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessYes

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications

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

Dimensions

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 CoreNot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless180 x 197 x 47 mm (folded flat)

Sources

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · UK specification table: 'Product dimension (folded flat) 180 x 197 x 47 mm (7.08 x 7.75 x 1.85 in)'.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and 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.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

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

The boom microphone mutes when swivelled up, and volume is adjusted on the headset itself.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
HyperX publishes a 95 dB SPL/mW sensitivity and the microphone's −40.5 dBV rating alongside a 10 Hz–25 kHz frequency range.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
DTS Headphone:X spatial audio is offered for PC (the US box list includes a two-year activation code).
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

It is listed for PC only.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Isolation is passive, there is no wireless connection, and HyperX does not state the cable length.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

What it brings

The rechargeable battery is designed to be swapped by the owner and the manual describes the removal steps; Sennheiser says the compatible BA 500 battery will be available in the EU and further selected countries, without naming the UK or US.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Sennheiser rates up to 57 hours of Bluetooth playback with ANC on, with about 2 hours for a full charge and 10 minutes giving up to 7 hours.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Codec support runs from SBC and AAC to aptX HD, aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive, with two simultaneous Bluetooth connections and USB-C audio from a PC or Mac.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The analogue input is a 2.5 mm socket, so the supplied cable (or a similar one) is needed; plugging it in turns Bluetooth off.
Manufacturer source
Sennheiser's own documents disagree on the sensitivity figure (106 versus 108 dB at digital full scale), so it is shown as conflicting and cannot be compared with passive headphones' ratings anyway.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Mass is rated at about 290 g for the headphones alone.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

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Source-backed specifications for HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
Specification	HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core	Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Wearing styleDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's US store description: 'Soft padding, low headband pressure, and free-swiveling hinges contour to the head for maximum comfort; the fold-flat design and slim case make for ideal portability.' The UK specification table gives the product dimensions folded flat, and the manual says to fold up the headphones and place them in the carry case. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 5 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired gaming headset with swivel-to-mute boom microphone	Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless headphones with a fold-flat design
Acoustic design Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Closed-back	Closed-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 specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Approximate, headphones only; no cable-inclusive figure is published. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	275 g	290 g
Ear cushions Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless No source recorded.	Soft foam and fabric	Not provided
Construction Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless No source recorded.	Plastic frame	Not provided
Dimensions Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · UK specification table: 'Product dimension (folded flat) 180 x 197 x 47 mm (7.08 x 7.75 x 1.85 in)'. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications	Not provided	180 x 197 x 47 mm (folded flat)
Serviceability Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · The manual states the compatible BA 500 battery 'will be available in the EU and further selected countries'; availability of the replacement battery in the UK or US is not stated. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Not provided	User-replaceable rechargeable battery (Sennheiser BA 500)

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 specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Connecting the analogue cable switches Bluetooth off (flight mode). Bluetooth version: the manual ('The headphones are Bluetooth 5.4 compliant'), the UK page and the US store's feature list give Bluetooth 5.4, but the same US store description also says 'Bluetooth 6.0*' with an asterisk that the captured data does not explain; 5.4 is shown and the 6.0 statement is unexplained. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 5 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Wired analogue; headset cable plus a supplied PC splitter/extension cable (3.5 mm)	Bluetooth 5.4 (SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive); USB-C for charging, calls and streaming from a PC/Mac; 2.5 mm analogue input with supplied 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm cable
Battery lifeDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification · No battery or charging is listed in the specifications or box contents. HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's test condition: iPhone at mid volume. User-replaceable 700 mAh battery. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Not required: passive wired headset powered by the audio source	Up to 57 hours of Bluetooth music playback with ANC on; approx. 2 hours to charge fully, with 10 minutes giving up to 7 hours
Platform compatibility Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless No source recorded.	PC	Not provided
Bluetooth codecs Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · The UK product page additionally lists Snapdragon Sound. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Not provided	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive
Simultaneous Bluetooth connections Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Not provided	2
Charging Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Not provided	USB-C, 5 V up to 800 mA; approx. 2 hours for a full charge
Battery Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Capacity agrees across sources (manual 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh; UK page 700 mAh); the chemistry does not, see battery chemistry. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Not provided	Replaceable, 3.7 V, 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh (BA 500)

Spatial audioDifferent 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 specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Dolby Atmos and head tracking are switched on or off separately in the Smart Control Plus app; with Dolby Atmos on and the app not running, the headphones use their built-in Dolby virtualizer. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	DTS Headphone:X spatial audio (PC)	Dolby Atmos with head tracking
Driver constructionDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Dynamic, 40 mm, with neodymium magnets	42 mm dynamic transducer
Driver diameter Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless No source recorded.	40 mm	Not provided
Rated frequency rangeDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	10 Hz – 25 kHz	6–40,000 Hz (−10 dB) over USB and Bluetooth; 6–22,000 Hz over the analogue input
Nominal impedance Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless No source recorded.	32.5 ohm	Not provided
Rated sensitivity Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless The instruction manual states 106 dB SPL and the UK product page states 108 dB SPL, both at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. Neither is preferred. · Manufacturer specification · Digital full-scale reference; not comparable with passive headphones' dB/mW or dB/V ratings. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	95 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz	Conflicting sources
Rated total harmonic distortionDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification · No test level or frequency is stated. HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	≤2%	<0.2% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL

Microphone Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification · Swivel-to-mute boom microphone. HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · MEMS speech microphones in a beamforming array for calls. The UK product page instead describes 4 mics per side. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Yes	Yes
Microphone specifications Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless No source recorded.	Electret condenser; bi-directional, noise-cancelling; −40.5 dBV (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz); swivel-to-mute	Not provided
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 specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Hybrid adaptive ANC with a Transparency Mode; ANC modes are selected in the Smart Control Plus app. Automatic wind-noise suppression (Sennheiser's improved Anti-Wind Mode): the manual's Wind Noise Reduction setting offers Off, Auto (automatically adjusted reduction of wind or movement noise) and Max. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	No	Yes
Transparency (ambient) mode Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications	Not provided	Yes

ControlsDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Touch-pad gestures cover volume, starting/pausing music playback, calls, and ANC or Transparency Mode adjustment; the touch pad function can be deactivated. The multi-function button also serves as the on/off, voice assistant and pairing button. With Smart Pause, putting on the headphones automatically accepts an incoming phone call, and taking them off during a call mutes it until they are put back on. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Onboard audio controls (volume) on the headset; swivel-to-mute microphone	Touch pad on the outside of the right ear cup (tapping, horizontal and vertical swipes, stretch and pinch) and a multi-function button; Smart Pause on-head detection pauses music when the headphones are taken off and resumes it when they are put on again
App sound controls Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · The manual states the sound effects are stored in the headphones. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Not provided	Sennheiser Smart Control Plus app: built-in EQ with presets, sound modes (e.g. bass boost) and own settings, and Sound Personalization

In the boxDifferent Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Manufacturer specification · The US box list also includes a DTS Headphone:X 2-year activation code. HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official UK store product page and technical specifications HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core (683L9AA) — official US store product page and technical specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification · The UK product page's box list names a charging case; the manual lists a carry case. The manual list is shown. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Gaming headset, PC extension cable, quick start guide	Headphones, USB-C to USB-C cable (approx. 1.2 m), 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm audio cable (approx. 1.2 m), carry case, quick guide, safety guide, compliance sheet

Operating temperature Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Not provided	0 °C to +40 °C

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Battery chemistry Sources HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless The instruction manual states a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; the UK product page states 'Exchangeable Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries 700 mAh'. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03	Not provided	Conflicting sources

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