Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and HyperX Cloud Alpha S. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 19.934 cm | |
| Width | - | 13.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9.23 cm | |
| Weight | - | 321 g | |
| Colour | Black | Blackout | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | Leatherette | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 13 - 27000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <1% | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 65 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha S have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 18000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha S offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, microphone on/off, microphone volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Cable Type | - | Headset cable - 1 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Ear cushion, travel bag, external USB control box | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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