SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. HyperX Cloud MIX

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and HyperX Cloud MIX. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. HyperX Cloud MIX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud MIX
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm -
Width 21.59 cm -
Depth 4.724 cm -
Weight 363.1 g 258 g HyperX Cloud MIX are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud MIX
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud MIX
Form Factor - Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom & on-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -48 dB -
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud MIX
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Answer/end, play/pause
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud MIX
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable
Audio splitter
Cable Length 3 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud MIX
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud MIX
Connector Type Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud MIX
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial Detachable microphone
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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