HyperX Cloud Alpha vs SteelSeries Arctis 1 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Cloud Alpha* and Arctis 1* gaming headsets.
What year are the headsets from?
The release year is of course important when comparing two headsets. After all, the release date has an influence on the state of the art and usually also affects the price. With the year of publication 2019, the SteelSeries Arctis 1 is newer than the HyperX Cloud Alpha, which is from the year 2017. Which puts 2 years between the two gaming headsets.
Connection options
Let's start with the connectivity options from HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis 1. Both give you the option to be wired. A wired connection reduces connection problems and interference, which is an advantage. In return, the cable can possibly interfere.
Radio offers the disadvantage that there can be interference in the verdinbung. In addition, with radio you are usually dependent on a battery, which can also go flat during use. Neither the HyperX Cloud Alpha nor the SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be connected wirelessly. So a wireless connection is not possible. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.
Cable
The cable can only be removed on the HyperX Cloud Alpha. This is advantageous when a headset is used or transported wirelessly. With a length of 1,3 m the HyperX Cloud Alpha* has a longer cable. The cable length of the SteelSeries Arctis 1 is 1,2 m. With a USB sound card additional cable can be added.
Audio
With a driver size of 50 mm, the HyperX Cloud Alpha offers more at this point. The SteelSeries Arctis 1 has a driver size of 40 mm. A larger driver helps reproduce especially low frequencies better and louder. However, it is only one of several factors.
For the HyperX Cloud Alpha the frequency range starts at 13 Hz. For the SteelSeries Arctis 1 the value is at 20 Hz. The end is at HyperX Cloud Alpha for the 27000 Hz and at SteelSeries Arctis 1 for the 20000 Hz. What is really important here is the range between 50 Hz and 10,000 Hz, which is covered by just about every headset nowadays.
The higher the impedance, the more power a speaker can produce. Also the sound becomes clearer. With a value of 32 Ω the HyperX Cloud Alpha* performs better here. The impedance of the SteelSeries Arctis 1 is at a value of 32 Ω.
Dolby Atmos is a special feature of the SteelSeries Arctis 1*. The system is not to be confused with 7.1 surround sound. Dolby Atmos is the next generation, which can additionally provide sound effects from above. As a rule, a driver or adapter is necessary for this.
Microphone
Of course, both headsets have a microphone built in, which is also adjustable. Additionally, the microphone can be detached for both the HyperX Cloud Alpha and the SteelSeries Arctis 1. If no microphone is needed or the headset is to be transported, this can be an advantage.
A noise suppression is integrated in both. This is especially interesting for minimizing click and keyboard noise.
The microphone frequency range of the HyperX Cloud Alpha starts at 13 Hz. The microphone of the SteelSeries Arctis 1 starts at 20 Hz. The microphone of the HyperX Cloud Alpha ends at a frequency range of 27000 Hz. The frequency range from the microphone of the SteelSeries Arctis 1 ends at 20000 Hz.
Volume control and mute
Almost every gaming headset offers the possibility of volume control and mute. So it is also in this case.
Both models offer the option of muting. The HyperX Cloud Alpha is operated via Cable. With the SteelSeries Arctis 1 the control runs per Auricle.
Which headset has more features?
Finally, let's take a look at the equipment. Here, some models have lighting. These two headsets don't have that, but it doesn't affect the performance negatively. After all, the illumination is just a matter of taste.
Furthermore, some headsets have freely programmable buttons, as is also known from gaming mice or keyboards. But you have to do without this for the HyperX Cloud Alpha and SteelSeries Arctis 1.