SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. HyperX CloudX Stinger

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and HyperX CloudX Stinger. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. HyperX CloudX Stinger Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 275 g HyperX CloudX Stinger are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 18 - 23000 Hz HyperX CloudX Stinger offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <2% HyperX CloudX Stinger have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 30 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 102 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm HyperX CloudX Stinger have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Form Factor - 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 CloudX Stinger offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity -48 dB -40 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
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Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX CloudX Stinger
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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