HyperX Cloud Core vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Core vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 294 g -
Colour Black | Black, red -
Body Material Leatherette -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam Leather-like
Headband Material Aluminium Aluminium, steel
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 20 m -
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Noise Isolating - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X -
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <1% SteelSeries Arctis Prime have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Core.
Sensitivity 99 dB 92 dB HyperX Cloud Core have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance 60 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis Prime
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 100 - 12000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm 2200 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Cable Type USB charge cable - 50 cm Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Battery Type Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone Microphone windscreen
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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