HyperX Cloud vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud 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 vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.5 cm -
Width 15 cm -
Depth 9.5 cm -
Weight 337 g 236 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X are lighter than HyperX Cloud headphones.
Colour - Black
Body Material Aluminium Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 15 - 25000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz HyperX Cloud offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <1% SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 93 dB HyperX Cloud have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Impedance 41 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -39 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Mute, volume
CABLE HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Features - ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, volume control, dual-pin airplane adapter Audio cable
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Compliant Standards SGS -
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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