In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and HyperX Cloud Flight 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 Flight S |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Height | 18.9 cm | 18.965 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | 18.835 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 8.772 cm | |
Weight | 288 g | 320 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Body Material | - | Steel | |
Earpad Material | - | Leatherette, memory foam | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 20 m | HyperX Cloud Flight S have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Flight S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | <1% | HyperX Cloud Flight S have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 99.5 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Flight S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | 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 Flight S offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Audio Input Details | - | Bi-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -40.5 dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, microphone on/off, chat volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB charge cable - 1 m | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | HyperX Cloud Flight S lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Flight S |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |