SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. HyperX Cloud Silver

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and HyperX Cloud Silver. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. HyperX Cloud Silver Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Silver
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm -
Width 17.97 cm -
Depth 9.08 cm -
Weight 295.8 g 322 g SteelSeries Arctis 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Silver
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 Silver
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 15 - 25000 Hz HyperX Cloud Silver offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Max Input Power - 300 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <2%
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 60 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud Silver have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Silver
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 18000 Hz HyperX Cloud Silver offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz
Sensitivity -48 dB -39 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Silver
Controls - Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Silver
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Silver
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Silver
Included Accessories - Detachable microphone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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