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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Flight |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | |
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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 |
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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 | 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 |
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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 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 |
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Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Flight |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
USB charge cable - 1 m | |
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Cable Length | 3 m | 1.3 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Flight |
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Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | LED lights |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Flight |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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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 |
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Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Flight |
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Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX Cloud Flight |
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Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB adapter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |