Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | 18.1 cm | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | 17.7 cm | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | 8.2 cm | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | 215 g | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 5 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Black | Black, green, green-grey | Black, green | |
| Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Leatherette | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 20 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 5 offer a larger frequency range than HyperX CloudX Stinger Core. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 2% | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 5. |
| 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 5 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| 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 5. |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | -41.5 dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | Volume, microphone on/off |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headset cable - 1.3 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.3 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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| Battery Type | - | Rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | HyperX CloudX Stinger Core |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | USB wireless receiver, voice chat mixer | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |