HyperX CloudX Stinger Core vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HyperX CloudX Stinger Core 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX CloudX Stinger Core vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX CloudX Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 18.1 cm 18.9 cm
Width 17.7 cm 18.5 cm
Depth 8.2 cm 8.71 cm
Weight 215 g 288 g HyperX CloudX Stinger Core are lighter than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core headphones.
Colour Black | Black, green, green-grey | Black, green -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 20 m 9 m HyperX CloudX Stinger Core have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY HyperX CloudX Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% 3% HyperX CloudX Stinger Core have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core.
Sensitivity 98.5 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 16 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 99 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Swivel-to-mute microphone -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX CloudX Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz HyperX CloudX Stinger Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -41.5 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX CloudX Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE HyperX CloudX Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX CloudX Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Rechargeable - lithium polymer Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
Charging Time 3 hours -
CONNECTIONS HyperX CloudX Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
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)
OTHERS HyperX CloudX Stinger Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, voice chat mixer USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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