In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Series | Gaming | - | |
Weight | - | 275 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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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 | 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 | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 18 - 23000 Hz | HyperX CloudX Stinger offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Max Input Power | - | 500 mW | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | <2% | HyperX CloudX Stinger have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
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 3 Bluetooth. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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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 | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX CloudX Stinger offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -40 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/off |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m Headphones extension cable - detachable - 3 m |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.3 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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Battery Type | Handset battery | - | |
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Battery Life | 28 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth | HyperX CloudX Stinger |
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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 CloudX Stinger |
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Included Accessories | 2 x 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | - | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |