In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | 236 g | 308 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P headphones. |
Colour | Black | White | Black, red | |
Body Material | Memory foam, airweave | - | |
Earpad Material | - | Leatherette, memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | Aluminium | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, phone, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | DTS Headphone:X | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 21000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | <2% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | 100 dB | HyperX Cloud 3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. |
Impedance | 36 Ohm | 64 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 53 mm | HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
Features | - | 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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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 | Uni-directional | |
Connectivity Technology | - | Wired | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 17000 Hz | HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P. |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Controls | Mute, volume | Volume, mute button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Cable Type | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | Headset cable - 1.2 m USB cable - 1.3 m |
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Cable Length | 1.2 m | - | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Features | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers | Mute LED indicator |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1P | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Included Accessories | Audio cable | USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Service & Support | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |
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