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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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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 |
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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 | |
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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | 3.05 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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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) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis 1 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, volume control, dual-pin airplane adapter | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Compliant Standards | SGS | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |