SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. HyperX CloudX Stinger Core

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 3 and HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. 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

SteelSeries Arctis 3 vs. HyperX CloudX Stinger Core Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX CloudX Stinger Core
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 20.14 cm 18.1 cm
Width 17.97 cm 17.7 cm
Depth 9.08 cm 8.2 cm
Weight 295.8 g 215 g HyperX CloudX Stinger Core are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 3 headphones.
Colour - Black | Black, green, green-grey | Black, green
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 20 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX CloudX Stinger Core
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 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 3 offer a larger frequency range than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 2%
Sensitivity 98 dB 98.5 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 99 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Swivel-to-mute microphone
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX CloudX Stinger Core
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX CloudX Stinger Core microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 18000 Hz HyperX CloudX Stinger Core offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 3.
Sensitivity -48 dB -41.5 dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX CloudX Stinger Core
Controls - Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX CloudX Stinger Core
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
Cable Length - 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX CloudX Stinger Core
Battery Type - Rechargeable - lithium polymer
Charging Time - 3 hours
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 3 HyperX CloudX Stinger Core
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 CloudX Stinger Core
Included Accessories - USB wireless receiver, voice chat mixer
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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