Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and HyperX Cloud Alpha. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 20.14 cm | - | |
| Width | 17.97 cm | - | |
| Depth | 9.08 cm | - | |
| Weight | 295.8 g | 336 g | SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black, red | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Leatherette | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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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 | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 13 - 27000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <1% | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 65 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | - | Yes |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Form Factor | - | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | HyperX Cloud Alpha microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -43 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/off |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable Headset cable - 3 m |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.3 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX Cloud Alpha |
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| Included Accessories | - | Detachable microphone | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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