HyperX Cloud Silver vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Silver and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Silver vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Silver SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 322 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Silver headphones.
Colour Silver -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Silver SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 25000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz HyperX Cloud Silver offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power 300 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% 3% HyperX Cloud Silver have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Silver.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 60 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Silver have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Silver SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz HyperX Cloud Silver offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Audio Input Details Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz -
Sensitivity -39 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Silver SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE HyperX Cloud Silver SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Silver SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Silver SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Silver SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Detachable microphone USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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