In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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 | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Weight | 336 g | - | |
| Colour | Black, red | Black | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
| Headband Material | Leatherette | - | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 12 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 13 - 27000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | 1% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | HyperX Cloud Alpha have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Impedance | 65 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | 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 - 6500 Hz | HyperX Cloud Alpha offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Sensitivity | -43 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Controls | Volume, microphone on/off | - |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m Headset extension cable - 2 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 44 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Alpha | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Included Accessories | Detachable microphone | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |