SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 3.05 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
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
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)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter USB wireless receiver
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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