HyperX Cloud Core
vs
Monoprice 110010

HyperX Cloud Core

In terms of sound quality, the HyperX Cloud Core is one of the best sounding headsets with very clear and crisp sound. The HyperX Cloud Core has excellent noise cancelling capability. For the sports and fitness enthusiasts,the HyperX Cloud Core is not recommended as it lacks in comfort and stability while doing sports. Sound leakage is worse that other competitors. In terms of recording quality and voice chat usage, the HyperX Cloud Core performs reasonably well against the competition. For gaming, the HyperX Cloud Core is not up to par with other similar headsets. The HyperX Cloud Core is not suitable for those who want the best convenience and sound experience while watching tv. The HyperX Cloud Core suffers in terms of outside noise isolation and is not convenient for travel and commution in loud environments.

Monoprice 110010

The Monoprice 110010 is a relatively new headset. The Monoprice 110010 has excellent noise cancelling capability. The sound quality of the Monoprice 110010 is below average, especially for critical listening. For the sports and fitness enthusiasts,the Monoprice 110010 is not recommended as it lacks in comfort and stability while doing sports. For gaming, the Monoprice 110010 is not up to par with other similar headsets. The Monoprice 110010 suffers in terms of outside noise isolation and is not convenient for travel and commution in loud environments. The Monoprice 110010 is not suitable for those who want the best convenience and sound experience while watching tv. Sound leakage is worse that other competitors.

Base/Dock

	Cloud Core	110010
Dock Charging	N/A	N/A
Line In	No	N/A
Line Out	No	N/A
Optical Input	No	N/A
PC Compatible	N/A	N/A
PS4 Compatible	N/A	N/A
Power Supply	N/A	N/A
RCA Input	No	N/A
Type	N/A	N/A
USB Input	No	N/A
Xbox One Compatible	N/A	N/A

Bass

	Cloud Core	110010
High-Bass	2.58 dB	4.66 dB
Low-Bass	0.23 dB	-0.34 dB
Low-Frequency Extension	14.56 Hz	19.71 Hz
Mid-Bass	1.87 dB	2.59 dB
Std. Err.	1.85 dB	2.94 dB

Battery

	Cloud Core	110010
Audio while charging	N/A	N/A
Battery Life	N/A	52 hrs
Battery Type	N/A	AAA
Charge Time	N/A	N/A
Passive Playback	N/A	No
Power Saving Feature	N/A	No

Bluetooth

	Cloud Core	110010
Bluetooth Version	N/A	N/A
Multi-Device Pairing	N/A
NFC Pairing	N/A	N/A

Breathability

	Cloud Core	110010
Avg.Temp.Difference	6.7 C	3.8 C

Cable

	Cloud Core	110010
Connection	1/8" TRRS	1/8" TRRS
Detachable	No	Yes
Length	3.6 ft	4.58 ft

Case

	Cloud Core	110010
H	N/A	1.97 "
L	N/A	8.46 "
Type	No case	Hard case
Volume	N/A	131.13 Cu. Inches
W	N/A	7.87 "

Comfort

	Cloud Core	110010
Clamping Force	1.0 lbs	0.7 lbs
Weight	0.69 lbs	0.51 lbs

Controls

	Cloud Core	110010
Additional Buttons	N/A	No
Call/Music Control	No	Yes
Channel Mixing	N/A	N/A
Ease of use	N/A	Mediocre
Feedback	N/A	Mediocre
Microphone Control	No	No
Noise Canceling Control	N/A	No
Talk-Through	N/A	No
Volume Control	No	Yes

Frequency Response Consistency

	Cloud Core	110010
Avg. Std. Deviation	1.18 dB	0.37 dB

Latency

	Cloud Core	110010
Default Latency	0 ms	0 ms
aptX Latency	N/A	N/A
aptX(LL) Latency	N/A	N/A

Leakage

	Cloud Core	110010
Overall Leakage @ 1ft	40.67 dB	48.18 dB

Mid

	Cloud Core	110010
High-Mid	-1.41 dB	-1.02 dB
Low-Mid	-0.82 dB	4.35 dB
Mid-Mid	-1.06 dB	2.79 dB
Std. Err.	1.35 dB	3.37 dB

Noise Handling

	Cloud Core	110010
SpNR	36.33 dB	13.21 dB

Noise Isolation

	Cloud Core	110010
Bass	0.93 dB	-3.42 dB
Mid	-9.99 dB	-11.89 dB
Overall Attenuation	-13.39 dB	-16.25 dB
Self-Noise	0 dB	10.14 dB
Treble	-32.02 dB	-34.07 dB

Portability

	Cloud Core	110010
H	3.2 "	1.77 "
L	7.1 "	7.48 "
Transmitter required	N/A	N/A
Volume	125 Cu. Inches	93.93 Cu. Inches
W	5.5 "	7.09 "

Recording Quality

	Cloud Core	110010
FR Std. Dev.	2.62 dB	3.85 dB
Gain	29.86 dB	22.69 dB
HFE	9665.27 Hz	16021.94 Hz
LFE	96.52 Hz	479.46 Hz
Weighted THD	0.375	1.015

Soundstage

	Cloud Core	110010
Correlated Crosstalk	0.0 dB	0.0 dB
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)	1.49 dB	4.4 dB
PRTF Distance	9.22 dB	5.8 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)	4.06 dB	-0.01 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

	Cloud Core	110010
Weighted THD @ 100	5.492	73.319
Weighted THD @ 90	0.766	8.935

Treble

	Cloud Core	110010
High-Treble	0.36 dB	-2.35 dB
Low-Treble	-2.98 dB	-3.81 dB
Mid-Treble	1.99 dB	-5.59 dB
Std. Err.	4.56 dB	4.42 dB

Wired

	Cloud Core	110010
Analog Audio	Yes	Yes
OS Compatibility	Not OS specific	Not OS specific
PC Compatible	Audio + Microphone	Audio Only
PS4 Compatible	Audio + Microphone	Audio Only
USB Audio	No	No
Xbox One Compatible	Audio + Microphone	Audio Only

Wireless Range

	Cloud Core	110010
Line of Sight Range	N/A	N/A
Obstructed Range	N/A	N/A