HyperX Cloud Core vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and SteelSeries Arctis 1. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud Core vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 18.9 cm
Width - 18.5 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight 294 g 288 g SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones.
Colour Black | Black, red -
Body Material Leatherette -
Earpad Material Leatherette, memory foam -
Headband Material Aluminium -
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 20 m 9 m HyperX Cloud Core have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X -
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz HyperX Cloud Core offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <2% 3% HyperX Cloud Core have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Core.
Sensitivity 99 dB 98 dB HyperX Cloud Core have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Impedance 60 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
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 100 - 12000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz HyperX Cloud Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2.2 kOhm -
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Controls - Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Cable Type USB charge cable - 50 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Micro-USB charge cable - detachable
Headset cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m 3.05 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Battery Type Lithium polymer Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 1
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone USB-C wireless transmitter
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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