In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Flight S and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Flight S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Height | 18.965 cm | - | |
Width | 18.835 cm | - | |
Depth | 8.772 cm | - | |
Weight | 320 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Flight S headphones. |
Body Material | Steel | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette, memory foam | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 20 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Flight S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Flight S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | 1% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 99.5 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Flight S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Flight S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Flight S offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Audio Input Details | Bi-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -40.5 dB | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Flight S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off, chat volume | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Flight S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable - 1 m | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Flight S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Flight S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Battery Type | - wireless charging | - | |
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Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | - | |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Flight S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | - | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Flight S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone | - | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |