Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
---|
Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
---|---|---|---|
Height | 20.14 cm | 18.1 cm | |
Width | 17.97 cm | 17.7 cm | |
Depth | 9.08 cm | 8.2 cm | |
Weight | 295.8 g | 215 g | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones. |
Colour | - | Black | Black, green, green-grey | Black, green | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Leatherette | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 20 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
---|
Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
---|---|---|---|
Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Windows Sonic surround sound | - | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 2% | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98.5 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 99 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 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
---|
Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
---|---|---|---|
Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3. |
Sensitivity | -48 dB | -41.5 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
---|
Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/off |
---|
CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
---|
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 | |
---|---|---|---|
Cable Length | - | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
---|
Battery Type | - | Rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
---|---|---|---|
Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 3 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
---|
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 CloudX Stinger Core |
---|
Included Accessories | - | USB wireless receiver, voice chat mixer | |
---|---|---|---|
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |