Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha S and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.934 cm | 19 cm | |
| Width | 13.5 cm | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | 9.23 cm | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 321 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha S headphones. |
| Colour | Blackout | Black | White | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | <1% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Impedance | 65 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1 m | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
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