SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. HyperX Cloud Orbit

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and HyperX Cloud Orbit. 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 5 vs. HyperX Cloud Orbit Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 368 g SteelSeries Arctis 5 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound Waves Nx 3D audio
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 50000 Hz HyperX Cloud Orbit offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <0.1% HyperX Cloud Orbit have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 120 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 100 mm HyperX Cloud Orbit have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, power on/off, microphone on/off, 3D on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m
USB-C cable - 1.5 m
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Battery Life - 10 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headset (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Orbit
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Carrying bag, detachable microphone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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