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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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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 |
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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 | 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 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | - | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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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 |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | - | |
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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 |