Headsets / Comparison

HyperX Cloud Stinger Core vs Razer Kraken

Headset · HyperX

HyperX Cloud Stinger Core

Wired · 40 mm
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver62
Microphone84
VS
Headset · Razer

Razer Kraken

Wired · 50 mm · 2019
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver84
Microphone72
Recency47
Verdict

HyperX Cloud Stinger Core and Razer Kraken are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Driver: Razer Kraken leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

Razer Kraken

If you care most about driver.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HyperX Cloud Stinger CoreRazer Kraken
70Gear score70
WiredConnectionWired
40 mmDriver50 mm
Flip-to-muteMicrophoneFixed
—Release year2019
—Estimated price≈ $127

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is HyperX Cloud Stinger Core or Razer Kraken better?

HyperX Cloud Stinger Core and Razer Kraken are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Driver: Razer Kraken leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).