Beats EP
vs
HyperX Cloud Stinger

Beats EP
HyperX Cloud Stinger
EP Cloud Stinger Difference
Model Beats EP Beats EP
Travel-Friendly / Outside Noise Isolation 3.1 / 5.0 3.0 / 5.0 0.05 (2%)
Critical Listening / Sound Quality 3.8 / 5.0 3.8 / 5.0 0 (0%)
Gaming Quality 3.4 / 5.0 3.6 / 5.0 0.25 (7%)
Office Environment Sound Isolation 3.1 / 5.0 3.2 / 5.0 0.1 (3%)
Comfort and Stability while doing Sports 3.3 / 5.0 3.0 / 5.0 0.3 (9%)
Watching TV Sound Experience 3.0 / 5.0 3.0 / 5.0 0 (0%)
Price $ 65.0 $ 49.0 16 (25%)
Year 2016 2016 0 (0%)
Microphone Yes Yes
Wireless No No
Battery Life 0.0 / 5.0 0.0 / 5.0 0 (0%)
Ear Breathability 3.9 / 5.0 3.1 / 5.0 0.75 (19%)
Comfort 3.5 / 5.0 3.8 / 5.0 0.25 (7%)
Controls 3.6 / 5.0 2.9 / 5.0 0.7 (20%)
Noise Handling 3.0 / 5.0 4.4 / 5.0 1.35 (45%)
Microphone Quality 3.9 / 5.0 4.2 / 5.0 0.35 (9%)

Beats EP

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

HyperX Cloud Stinger

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

Beats EP vs HyperX Cloud Stinger Specifications Comparison

Base/Dock

EP Cloud Stinger
Dock ChargingN/AN/A
Line InN/AN/A
Line OutN/AN/A
Optical InputN/AN/A
PC CompatibleN/AN/A
PS4 CompatibleN/AN/A
Power SupplyN/AN/A
RCA InputN/AN/A
TypeN/AN/A
USB InputN/AN/A
Xbox One CompatibleN/AN/A

Bass

EP Cloud Stinger
High-Bass3.49 dB2.06 dB
Low-Bass0.42 dB3.1 dB
Low-Frequency Extension10 Hz10 Hz
Mid-Bass1.76 dB3.08 dB
Std. Err.2.16 dB2.59 dB

Battery

EP Cloud Stinger
Audio while chargingN/AN/A
Battery LifeN/AN/A
Battery TypeN/AN/A
Charge TimeN/AN/A
Passive PlaybackN/AN/A
Power Saving FeatureN/AN/A

Bluetooth

EP Cloud Stinger
Bluetooth VersionN/AN/A
Multi-Device PairingN/AN/A
NFC PairingN/AN/A

Breathability

EP Cloud Stinger
Avg.Temp.Difference2.7 C6.3 C

Cable

EP Cloud Stinger

Case

EP Cloud Stinger
HN/AN/A
LN/AN/A
TypePouchNo case
VolumeN/AN/A
WN/AN/A

Comfort

EP Cloud Stinger
Clamping Force1.2 lbs1 lbs
Weight0.5 lbs0.6 lbs

Controls

EP Cloud Stinger
Additional ButtonsNoNo
Call/Music ControlYesNo
Channel MixingN/ANo
Ease of useDecentOkay
FeedbackOkayOkay
Microphone ControlNoYes
Noise Canceling ControlN/AN/A
Talk-ThroughN/AN/A
Volume ControlYesYes

Frequency Response Consistency

EP Cloud Stinger
Avg. Std. Deviation0.75 dB1.1 dB

Latency

EP Cloud Stinger
Default Latency0 ms0 ms
aptX LatencyN/AN/A
aptX(LL) LatencyN/AN/A

Leakage

EP Cloud Stinger
Overall Leakage @ 1ft40.97 dB43.13 dB

Mid

EP Cloud Stinger
High-Mid-0.11 dB0.26 dB
Low-Mid1.61 dB-5.36 dB
Mid-Mid-0.69 dB-2.37 dB
Std. Err.1.29 dB3.93 dB

Noise Handling

EP Cloud Stinger
SpNR10.97 dB38.82 dB

Noise Isolation

EP Cloud Stinger
Bass0.47 dB0.48 dB
Mid-8.21 dB-9.83 dB
Overall Attenuation-12.14 dB-14.14 dB
Self-Noise0 dB0 dB
Treble-29.34 dB-33.87 dB

Portability

EP Cloud Stinger
H2.2 "3.6 "
L6.6 "8.8 "
Transmitter requiredN/AN/A
Volume65 Cu. Inches250 Cu. Inches
W4.5 "7.9 "

Recording Quality

EP Cloud Stinger
FR Std. Dev.3.87 dB2.01 dB
Gain22.89 dB32.68 dB
HFE20186.38 Hz5583.4 Hz
LFE269.09 Hz83.54 Hz
Weighted THD2.9950.241

Soundstage

EP Cloud Stinger
Correlated Crosstalk0.0 dB0.0 dB
PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)3.48 dB1.82 dB
PRTF Distance3.3 dB15.37 dB
PRTF Size (Avg.)0.55 dB6.12 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

EP Cloud Stinger
Weighted THD @ 1000.2061.124
Weighted THD @ 900.4130.379

Treble

EP Cloud Stinger
High-Treble-4.09 dB-1.61 dB
Low-Treble-1.26 dB0.03 dB
Mid-Treble-1.1 dB-1.15 dB
Std. Err.2.82 dB3.68 dB

Wired

EP Cloud Stinger
Analog AudioYesYes
OS CompatibilityiOSNot OS specific
PC CompatibleAudio + MicrophoneAudio + Microphone
PS4 CompatibleAudio + MicrophoneAudio + Microphone
USB AudioNoNo
Xbox One CompatibleAudio OnlyAudio + Microphone

Wireless Range

EP Cloud Stinger
Line of Sight RangeN/AN/A
Obstructed RangeN/AN/A

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