Headsets / Comparison

HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle vs HyperX Cloud Jet

Headset · HyperX

HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle

Wired · 53 mm
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver92
Microphone92
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Headset · HyperX

HyperX Cloud Jet

Wireless · 40 mm
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver62
Verdict

HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle and HyperX Cloud Jet are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • HyperX Cloud Jet is wireless; HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle is wired.
  • Driver: HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle leads (53 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

HyperX Cloud Jet

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 DongleHyperX Cloud Jet
82Gear score82
WiredConnectionWireless
53 mmDriver40 mm
DetachableMicrophone—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle or HyperX Cloud Jet better?

HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle and HyperX Cloud Jet are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. HyperX Cloud Jet is wireless; HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle is wired. Driver: HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle leads (53 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

HyperX Cloud Jet is wireless; HyperX Cloud Core w/7.1 Dongle is wired.