Side by side comparison and review of HyperX Cloud Orbit and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud Orbit | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 19 cm | |
| Width | - | 17.5 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.71 cm | |
| Weight | 368 g | 236 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 are lighter than HyperX Cloud Orbit headphones. |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud Orbit | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Planar magnetic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Waves Nx 3D audio | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 50000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | HyperX Cloud Orbit offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.1% | <1% | HyperX Cloud Orbit have lower total harmonic distortion than HyperX Cloud Orbit. |
| Sensitivity | - | 93 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 36 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 120 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 100 mm | 40 mm | HyperX Cloud Orbit have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud Orbit | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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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 | Uni-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Audio Input Details | Uni-directional | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -38 dB | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud Orbit | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/off, 3D on/off | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | HyperX Cloud Orbit | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - 3 m USB-C cable - 1.5 m |
Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m Audio extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | HyperX Cloud Orbit | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud Orbit | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Battery Life | 10 hour(s) | - | |
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| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (via jack cable) (50% volume): up to 10 hours | - |
| CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud Orbit | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headset (USB Type-C) |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | HyperX Cloud Orbit | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying bag, detachable microphone | Audio cable, audio extension cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year |