SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless and HyperX Cloud 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless vs. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.1 cm -
Width 17.8 cm -
Depth 8.71 cm -
Weight 255 g 308 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless headphones.
Colour Black Black, red
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material - Aluminium
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless HyperX Cloud 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% <2% HyperX Cloud 3 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 64 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 98 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless HyperX Cloud 3
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 50 - 17000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless HyperX Cloud 3
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, mute button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless HyperX Cloud 3
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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