In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha S and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.934 cm | - | |
| Width | 13.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 9.23 cm | - | |
| Weight | 321 g | - | |
| Colour | Blackout | Black | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette | AirWeave memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| 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 7X. |
| 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 7X. |
| Impedance | 65 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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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 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1 m | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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| Included Accessories | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |
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