SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. HyperX CloudX Flight

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and HyperX CloudX Flight. 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 9X vs. HyperX CloudX Flight Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X HyperX CloudX Flight
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless
Weight - 298 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth Memory foam
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m 20 m HyperX CloudX Flight have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X HyperX CloudX Flight
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than HyperX CloudX Flight.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <2% HyperX CloudX Flight have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 113 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm HyperX CloudX Flight have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X HyperX CloudX Flight
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Audio Input Details - Bi-directional - 100 - 7000 Hz
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -51 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X HyperX CloudX Flight
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, microphone on/off, chat volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X HyperX CloudX Flight
Cable Type - USB charge cable - 1 m
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9X HyperX CloudX Flight
Additional Functions - LED lights
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X HyperX CloudX Flight
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) HyperX CloudX Flight lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X HyperX CloudX Flight
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X HyperX CloudX Flight
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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