SteelSeries Arctis 1 vs. HyperX CloudX Stinger

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and HyperX CloudX Stinger. 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 CloudX Stinger Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 18.9 cm -
Width 18.5 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 288 g 275 g HyperX CloudX Stinger are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones.
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX CloudX Stinger
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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 18 - 23000 Hz HyperX CloudX Stinger offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% <2% HyperX CloudX Stinger have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 102 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm HyperX CloudX Stinger have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone 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 50 - 18000 Hz HyperX CloudX Stinger offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -40 dB
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
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Cable Length 3.05 m 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Battery Type Headset battery Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 HyperX CloudX Stinger
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 CloudX Stinger
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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