HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 336 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones.
Colour Black, red | Black -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 13 - 27000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% 3% HyperX Cloud Alpha have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 65 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 1
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 Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -43 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m 3.05 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Detachable microphone USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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