HyperX Cloud vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. 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 Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Prime
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 -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam Leather-like
Headband Material Leatherette Aluminium, steel
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 25000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <1% SteelSeries Arctis Prime have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud.
Sensitivity 95 dB/mW 92 dB HyperX Cloud have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance 41 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Prime
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 Prime 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 Prime.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -39 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm 2200 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, volume control, dual-pin airplane adapter Microphone windscreen
Compliant Standards SGS -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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