In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and HyperX Cloud Orbit 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 Orbit S |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| 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 | - | Gun metal black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| 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 S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | <0.1% | HyperX Cloud Orbit S 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 S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Orbit 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 | 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 S |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, equaliser preset, 3D on/off |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m USB-C cable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 10 hours | SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Orbit S. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Orbit 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) Headset (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Orbit S |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | Pop filter, carrying bag, detachable microphone | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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