Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Height | - | 19.9 cm | |
Width | - | 16.8 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.66 cm | |
Weight | 336 g | 322 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones. |
Colour | Black, red | Black | Black | |
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 | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
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 7. |
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 7. |
Impedance | 65 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | - | |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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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 | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
Sensitivity | -43 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 620 mAh | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |