SteelSeries Arctis 7+ vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7+ and HyperX Cloud 3. 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 7+ vs. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7+ HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 308 g
Colour Black Black, red
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material Steel Aluminium
Design Games Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 7+ HyperX Cloud 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <2% HyperX Cloud 3 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 7+.
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance 32 Ohm 64 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 98 dB -
Diaphragm 40 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 7+.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 7+ HyperX Cloud 3
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 50 - 17000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7+.
Sensitivity -38 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 7+ HyperX Cloud 3
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, mute button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 7+ HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type - Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 7+ HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 7+ HyperX Cloud 3
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 7+ HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C charging cable, USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
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