SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth vs. HyperX Cloud Orbit

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and HyperX Cloud Orbit. 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 3 Bluetooth vs. HyperX Cloud Orbit Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth HyperX Cloud Orbit
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series Gaming -
Weight - 368 g
Colour Black Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth HyperX Cloud Orbit
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound Waves Nx 3D audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 50000 Hz HyperX Cloud Orbit offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 3% <0.1% HyperX Cloud Orbit have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 100 mm HyperX Cloud Orbit have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth HyperX Cloud Orbit
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth HyperX Cloud Orbit
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, power on/off, microphone on/off, 3D on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth HyperX Cloud Orbit
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m
Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m
USB-C cable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth HyperX Cloud Orbit
Battery Type Handset battery -
Battery Life 28 hour(s) 10 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Orbit.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth HyperX Cloud Orbit
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth HyperX Cloud Orbit
Included Accessories 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Carrying bag, detachable microphone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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