HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. 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 Nova 1P Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 336 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones.
Colour Black, red | Black Black | White
Body Material Aluminium Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 13 - 27000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% <1% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB 93 dB HyperX Cloud Alpha have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Impedance 65 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone 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 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P.
Sensitivity -43 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Mute, volume
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P
Included Accessories Detachable microphone Audio cable
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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