SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. HyperX Cloud Stinger

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and HyperX Cloud Stinger. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. HyperX Cloud Stinger Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm 18.93 cm
Width 17.97 cm 18.65 cm
Depth 9.08 cm 8.83 cm
Weight 295.8 g 275 g HyperX Cloud Stinger are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Black, red | Black, blue | Black, green | Black
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Windows Sonic surround sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 18 - 23000 Hz HyperX Cloud Stinger offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <2%
Sensitivity 98 dB 102 dB HyperX Cloud Stinger have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 30 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm HyperX Cloud Stinger have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 18000 Hz HyperX Cloud Stinger offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz
Sensitivity -48 dB -40 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Controls - Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Cable Type Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable
Headset cable - 3 m
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Audio splitter - 1.7 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Battery Life - 15 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Included Accessories - USB wireless receiver
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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