In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming. 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 Stinger Core - Gaming |
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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 | 21 cm | |
Width | 18.5 cm | 19 cm | |
Depth | 8.71 cm | 8.7 cm | |
Weight | 288 g | 215 g | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black, blue | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Foam | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 20 m | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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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 | Yes | |
Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
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 | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | <2% | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 99 dB | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 103 dB | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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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 | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -40 dBV/Pascal |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 1.3 m | |
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Cable Length | 3.05 m | 1.3 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 17 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis 1 lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming. |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming |
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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 Stinger Core - Gaming |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | USB wireless receiver | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |