HyperX Cloud vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud and SteelSeries Arctis 5. 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 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis 5
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.5 cm 19.685 cm
Width 15 cm 21.59 cm
Depth 9.5 cm 4.724 cm
Weight 337 g 363.1 g HyperX Cloud are lighter than HyperX Cloud headphones.
Colour - White | Black
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis 5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 15 - 25000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz HyperX Cloud offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <3% HyperX Cloud have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 98 dB SteelSeries Arctis 5 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 5.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis 5
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -39 dBV/Pascal -48 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm 2200 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis 5
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute
CABLE HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis 5
Additional Functions - Adjustable RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis 5
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
OTHERS HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis 5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, volume control, dual-pin airplane adapter USB ChatMix Dial
Compliant Standards SGS -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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