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Kingston HyperX Cloud II vs SteelSeries Arctis 3

Kingston HyperX Cloud II Headphones
Kingston HyperX Cloud II
SteelSeries Arctis 3 Headphones
SteelSeries Arctis 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
4.3 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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9
4.1 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
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User rating
175
3.6 out of 5
175 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
17 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
15 %
1 stars
4 %
126
3.7 out of 5
126 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
4 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Pink,White
  • Red
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Red
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Dimensions

Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
Weight11.29 oz10.43 oz

Sound

Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
Channels7.17.1
Impedance60.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 98< 98
Frequency range15 - 2500020 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size2.09 in1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)2.0 %3.0 %
Simulated surround soundyesyes

Microphone

Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
Microphone typeBoom microphoneBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-39.0 dB-48.0 dB
Microphone frequency50 - 18000100 - 10000
Microphone direction typeCardioid microphone
  • Omnidirectional
  • Bidirectional

Connectivity

Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
Cable length13
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
USByesno
Detachable cablenoyes

Features

Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
Noise-cancelingyesyes
ButtonsVolumeVolume
Carrying caseyesyes

Power

Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Kingston HyperX Cloud II vs SteelSeries Arctis 3 - User Opinions

          • leif
            over 1 year ago
            Side-by-Side Comparison Although they both have similarly excellent boom microphones, the HyperX are slightly more comfortable and have a better build quality. The SteelSeries, on the other hand, have a more balanced sound profile and a continuous battery life of over 40 hours.
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