In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth and HyperX Cloud Stinger Core. 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 3 Bluetooth | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Height | - | 21 cm | |
Width | - | 19 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.7 cm | |
Weight | - | 240 g | |
Colour | Black | White, blue | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | Foam | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 12 m | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core |
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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 | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
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 | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 21000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Stinger Core. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | 2% | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 95.5 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud Stinger Core. |
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 | |
Features | - | Swivel-to-mute microphone | |
In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core |
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Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Audio Input Details | - | Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -40 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
USB charge cable - 50 cm | |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.3 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | Rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | 17 hours | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth lasts longer on a single charge than the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core. |
Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | USB wireless receiver | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - return or exchange - 30 days after delivery |