SteelSeries Arctis 5 vs. HyperX Cloud Stinger

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and HyperX Cloud Stinger. 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 5 vs. HyperX Cloud Stinger Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Product Type Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height 19.685 cm 18.93 cm
Width 21.59 cm 18.65 cm
Depth 4.724 cm 8.83 cm
Weight 363.1 g 275 g HyperX Cloud Stinger are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones.
Colour White | Black Black, red | Black, blue | Black, green | Black
Earpad Material - Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material - Leatherette
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Wireless Technology - 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 18 - 23000 Hz HyperX Cloud Stinger offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Max Input Power - 500 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <2% HyperX Cloud Stinger have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Sensitivity 98 dB 102 dB HyperX Cloud Stinger have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Impedance 32 Ohm 30 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm HyperX Cloud Stinger have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 5 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 5.
Audio Input Details - Uni-directional - 50 - 18000 Hz
Sensitivity -48 dB -40 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Controls Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute Volume, microphone on/off
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Cable Type Headset cable - detachable
Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped
Remote control cable - detachable
Headset cable - 1.3 m
Audio splitter - 1.7 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.3 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Additional Functions Adjustable RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Stinger
Battery Life - 15 hour(s)
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 5 HyperX Cloud Stinger
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 Stinger
Included Accessories USB ChatMix Dial USB wireless receiver
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Windows phone, Mac, Windows
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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