HyperX Cloud vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud 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 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 19.5 cm 18.9 cm
Width 15 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 9.5 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 337 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than HyperX Cloud headphones.
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud 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 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% 3% HyperX Cloud have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 98 dB SteelSeries Arctis 1 have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud.
Impedance 41 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz HyperX Cloud offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -39 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud 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 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 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 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type - Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud 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 SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, volume control, dual-pin airplane adapter USB-C wireless transmitter
Compliant Standards SGS -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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