HyperX Cloud Orbit vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Orbit 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Orbit vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Orbit SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 368 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than HyperX Cloud Orbit headphones.
Colour Black Black
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Orbit SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% <1% HyperX Cloud Orbit have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Orbit.
Sensitivity - 93 dB
Impedance - 36 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 120 dB -
Diaphragm 100 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Orbit have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Orbit SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls Volume, power on/off, microphone on/off, 3D on/off Mute, volume
CABLE HyperX Cloud Orbit SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
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
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES HyperX Cloud Orbit SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Orbit SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Battery Life 10 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Orbit SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (USB Type-C)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Orbit SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories Carrying bag, detachable microphone Audio cable
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
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