In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Flight 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Weight | 300 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Flight headphones. |
Colour | Black, red | - | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 20 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Flight | 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 | - | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Flight. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <2% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Flight. |
Sensitivity | 106 dB | 93 dB | HyperX Cloud Flight have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 106 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Flight have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Flight | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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 | 100 - 7000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud Flight. |
Audio Input Details | - 100 - 7000 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -45 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Flight | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | Volume | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Flight | 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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Cable Length | 1.3 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Flight | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | LED lights | RGB lighting |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Flight | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | - | |
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Battery Life | 30 hours | - | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (LED off): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (breathing LED): up to 18 hours Continuous playback (solid LED): up to 13 hours |
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Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Flight | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Flight | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Included Accessories | USB adapter | - | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |