Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | 294 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black, red | Black | |
| Body Material | Leatherette | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette, memory foam | - | |
| Headband Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Design | Games | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 20 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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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 | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <2% | <1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Core. |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 93 dB | HyperX Cloud Core have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
| Impedance | 60 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 53 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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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. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 12000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
| Audio Input Details | Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 2% | - | |
| Sensitivity | -44 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
| Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 105 dB | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone | |
| Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) | 2 V | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 50 cm | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Battery Type | Lithium polymer | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone | Audio cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, 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 Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |
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