HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha S and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 19.934 cm -
Width 13.5 cm -
Depth 9.23 cm -
Weight 321 g -
Colour Blackout | Black -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 13 - 27000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% <3% HyperX Cloud Alpha S have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Alpha S.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 65 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Controls Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume Volume
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Cable Type Headset cable - 1 m USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Included Accessories Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box -
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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