SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. HyperX Cloud Orbit

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and HyperX Cloud Orbit. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. HyperX Cloud Orbit Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 368 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Colour - Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
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 - Waves Nx 3D audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 50000 Hz HyperX Cloud Orbit offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% <0.1% HyperX Cloud Orbit have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 100 mm HyperX Cloud Orbit have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz -
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, power on/off, microphone on/off, 3D on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m
USB-C cable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3.05 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 10 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Orbit.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Orbit
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)
Headset (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter Carrying bag, detachable microphone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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