In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox 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 Pro Wireless for Xbox | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Product Type | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 308 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black, red | |
| Earpad Material | - | Leatherette, memory foam | |
| Headband Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Design | Games | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, phone, computer | |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | 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 | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | DTS Headphone:X | |
| Frequency Response | 10 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 21000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 1% | <2% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Sensitivity | 93 dB | 100 dB | HyperX Cloud 3 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Impedance | 38 Ohm | 64 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 53 mm | HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | 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. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 50 - 17000 Hz | HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, mute button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Cable Type | Audio 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 Wireless for Xbox | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Features | - | Mute LED indicator | |
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| Additional Functions | Transparency mode | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | - | |
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| Battery Life | 44 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Included Qty | 2 | - |
| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |