In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and HyperX Cloud Alpha S. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | 19.934 cm | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | 13.5 cm | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | 9.23 cm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 321 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Blackout | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leatherette | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 13 - 27000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | <1% | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 65 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 1 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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