Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Orbit S 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 Orbit S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 368 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than HyperX Cloud Orbit S headphones. |
Colour | Gun metal black | Black | Black | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Planar magnetic | - | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Waves Nx 3D audio | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 50000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Orbit S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% | <1% | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Orbit S. |
Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 120 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 100 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Orbit S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | 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 | Uni-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off | Mute, volume |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m USB-C cable - 1.5 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | |
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Sensors | Head tracking sensor | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Battery Life | 10 hours | - | |
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Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours | - | |
Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (USB Type-C) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Orbit S | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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Included Accessories | Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone | Audio cable | |
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Compatibility | - | 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 |