SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. HyperX Cloud Flight

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and HyperX Cloud Flight. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. HyperX Cloud Flight Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Flight
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 300 g HyperX Cloud Flight are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black, red
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 20 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Flight
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Flight.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <2% HyperX Cloud Flight have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB 106 dB HyperX Cloud Flight have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 106 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm HyperX Cloud Flight have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Flight
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud Flight microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 7000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud Flight.
Audio Input Details - - 100 - 7000 Hz
Sensitivity -48 dB -45 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Flight
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Flight
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
USB charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Flight
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting LED lights
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Flight
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life - 30 hours
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (LED off): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (breathing LED): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback (solid LED): up to 13 hours
Charging Time - 3 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Flight
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Flight
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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