Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Core and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. 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 Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | 294 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Core headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Black, red | - | |
| Body Material | Leatherette | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Leatherette, memory foam | - | |
| Headband Material | Aluminium | - | |
| Design | Games | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 20 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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 | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud Core. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <2% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Core. |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 93 dB | HyperX Cloud Core have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Impedance | 60 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 53 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Core have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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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. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 12000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
| Audio Input Details | Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 2% | - | |
| Sensitivity | -44 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
| Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 105 dB | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone | |
| Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) | 2 V | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 50 cm | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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| Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Battery Type | Lithium polymer | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Core | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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| Included Accessories | USB wireless receiver, detachable microphone | - | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows | - | |
| Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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