HyperX CloudX vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX CloudX and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB-C
Height 19.5 cm -
Width 15 cm -
Depth 9.5 cm -
Weight 337 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than HyperX CloudX headphones.
Colour Black -
Body Material Aluminium Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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 CloudX 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 CloudX.
Sensitivity 95 dB 93 dB HyperX CloudX have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 41 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm HyperX CloudX have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
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 CloudX offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 18000 Hz -
Sensitivity -39 dB -38 dB
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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
Cable Length 1.3 m -
FEATURES HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
CONNECTIONS HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
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)
OTHERS HyperX CloudX SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories Detachable microphone -
Compatibility Windows -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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