Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. 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 7P |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Weight | 336 g | - | |
Colour | Black, red | Black | Black | |
Body Material | Aluminium | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Headband Material | Leatherette | PVD-coated steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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 | |
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 7P. |
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 7P. |
Impedance | 65 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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 7P. |
Sensitivity | -43 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, Bluetooth, sidetone |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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 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 | 1.3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 7P |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |