HyperX CloudX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX CloudX and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. 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 CloudX vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 19.5 cm -
Width 15 cm -
Depth 9.5 cm -
Weight 337 g -
Colour Black Black
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam Cloth
Headband Material Leatherette Steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 6 m
SOUND QUALITY HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 15 - 25000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz HyperX CloudX offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% <3% HyperX CloudX have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX CloudX.
Sensitivity 95 dB 98 dB SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than HyperX CloudX.
Impedance 41 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm HyperX CloudX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode - Bi-directional
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX CloudX offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 18000 Hz -
Sensitivity -39 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset
CABLE HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m -
Cable Length 1.3 m -
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 20 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Included Accessories Detachable microphone USB charging cable
Compatibility Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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