In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and HyperX CloudX Flight. 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 CloudX Flight |
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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 | - | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | - | |
| Weight | 288 g | 298 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 20 m | HyperX CloudX Flight have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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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 | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | <2% | HyperX CloudX Flight have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 113 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX CloudX Flight have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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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 | 100 - 10000 Hz | HyperX CloudX Flight offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Audio Input Details | - | Bi-directional - 100 - 7000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -51 dB |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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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 CloudX Flight |
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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 | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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| Additional Functions | - | LED lights |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | HyperX CloudX Flight lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | HyperX CloudX Flight |
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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 CloudX Flight |
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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 |
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