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Kingston HyperX Cloud vs SteelSeries Arctis 3

    Kingston HyperX Cloud Headphones
    Kingston HyperX Cloud
      SteelSeries Arctis 3 Headphones
      SteelSeries Arctis 3
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      8
      4.1 out of 5
      6 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		66 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
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      9
      4.1 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		22 %
      4 stars
      		77 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
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      User rating
      41
      4.5 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		53 %
      4 stars
      		39 %
      3 stars
      		7 %
      2 stars
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      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

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      Technical details

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

      Design

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

      Dimensions

      Kingston HyperX CloudKingston HyperX Cloud
      SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
      Weight11.89 oz10.43 oz

      Sound

      Kingston HyperX CloudKingston HyperX Cloud
      SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
      Impedance41.0 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 %

      Microphone

      Kingston HyperX CloudKingston HyperX Cloud
      SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
      Microphone typeBoom microphoneBoom microphone
      Microphone sensitivity105.0 dB-48.0 dB
      Microphone frequency50 - 18000100 - 10000
      Microphone direction typeCardioid
      • Omnidirectional
      • Bidirectional

      Connectivity

      Kingston HyperX CloudKingston HyperX Cloud
      SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
      Cable length33
      3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
      Type of connector
      • 3.5mm
      • USB
      • 3.5mm
      • USB
      USBnono
      Detachable cablenoyes

      Features

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

      Power

      Kingston HyperX CloudKingston HyperX Cloud
      SteelSeries Arctis 3SteelSeries Arctis 3
      Battery operatednono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Kingston HyperX Cloud vs SteelSeries Arctis 3 - User Opinions

              • cinderella_kuhlman
                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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