Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Height | 19.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 15 cm | - | |
| Depth | 9.5 cm | - | |
| Weight | 337 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than HyperX Cloud headphones. |
| 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 3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <2% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud. |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | 93 dB | HyperX Cloud have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Impedance | 41 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 53 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | HyperX Cloud offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| 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 3 |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | - |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, volume control, dual-pin airplane adapter | - | |
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| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
| Compliant Standards | SGS | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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