HyperX Cloud Core vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and SteelSeries Arctis 5. 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 Core vs. SteelSeries Arctis 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 5
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.685 cm
Width - 21.59 cm
Depth - 4.724 cm
Weight 294 g 363.1 g HyperX Cloud Core are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones.
Colour Black | Black, red White | Black
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 -
SOUND QUALITY HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 10 - 21000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core.
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 5.
Impedance 60 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 53 mm 40 mm HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 5
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - HyperX Cloud Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 12000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz HyperX Cloud Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Audio Input Details Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 2% -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -48 dB
Impedance 2.2 kOhm 2200 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 105 dB -
Microphone Features - Mute function, retractable microphone
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) 2 V -
REMOTE CONTROL HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 5
Controls - Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute
CABLE HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable Type USB charge cable - 50 cm Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Cable Length 1 m 3 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 5
Additional Functions - Adjustable RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 5
Battery Type Lithium polymer -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 5
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
OTHERS HyperX Cloud Core SteelSeries Arctis 5
Included Accessories USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone USB ChatMix Dial
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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