HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console. 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

HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 336 g -
Colour Black, red | Black Black
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Headband Material Leatherette -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
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
Frequency Response 13 - 27000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% <3% HyperX Cloud Alpha have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 65 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 50 - 18000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console.
Sensitivity -43 dBV/Pascal -48 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m
Cable Length 1.3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console
Included Accessories Detachable microphone -
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
United States: limited warranty - 1 year
Asia: limited warranty - 1 year
Europe: limited warranty - 2 years
Australia: limited warranty - 2 years
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