HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha S and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Alpha S vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.934 cm -
Width 13.5 cm -
Depth 9.23 cm -
Weight 321 g -
Colour Blackout | Black -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Leatherette Leather-like
Headband Material - Aluminium, steel
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 13 - 27000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha S.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% <1% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB 92 dB HyperX Cloud Alpha S have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance 65 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Cable Type Headset cable - 1 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha S SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box Microphone windscreen
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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