In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X and HyperX Cloud 3. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 308 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black, red | |
| Earpad Material | AirWeave memory foam | Leatherette, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | PVD-coated steel | Aluminium | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, phone, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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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 | Wireless, wired | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | DTS Headphone:X | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 21000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | <2% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 100 dB | HyperX Cloud 3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Impedance | 36 Ohm | 64 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 53 mm | HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Technology | - | Electret condenser | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Connectivity Technology | - | Wired | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 50 - 17000 Hz | HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dB | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix | Volume, mute button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
Headset cable - 1.2 m USB cable - 1.3 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Features | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | Mute LED indicator |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter | |
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| Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
| Service & Support | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |
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