Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro and HyperX Cloud 3. 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 Nova Pro | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.3 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8.74 cm | - | |
| Weight | 458 g | 308 g | HyperX Cloud 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headphones. |
| Colour | - | Black, red | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leatherette, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, computer | Game console, phone, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | 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 | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Surround Sound | DTS Headphone:X | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 40000 Hz | 10 - 21000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <2% | |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 100 dB | HyperX Cloud 3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. |
| Impedance | 38 Ohm | 64 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 53 mm | HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | 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 - 10000 Hz | 50 - 17000 Hz | HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, mute button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Cable Type | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
Headset cable - 1.2 m USB cable - 1.3 m |
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| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Features | - | Mute LED indicator |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Bundled with | GameDAC Gen 2 | - | |
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| Included Accessories | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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