HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Alpha vs. SteelSeries Arctis Prime Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 336 g -
Colour Black, red | Black -
Body Material Aluminium -
Earpad Material Memory foam Leather-like
Headband Material Leatherette Aluminium, steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 13 - 27000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Alpha.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <1% <1% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB 92 dB HyperX Cloud Alpha have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Impedance 65 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Alpha have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Prime.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone 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 Prime.
Sensitivity -43 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Controls Volume, microphone on/off Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable - 1.3 m
Headset extension cable - 2 m
Headset 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 Prime
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Alpha SteelSeries Arctis Prime
Included Accessories Detachable microphone Microphone windscreen
Compatibility Mac, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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