Gaming
Epomaker GX1
74Great
$41
Full review dataEpomaker GX1 vs HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset - Outstanding overall at around $70.
Gaming
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
83Outstanding
$70
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Epomaker GX1 leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- Epomaker GX1
- HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
HearWiki score
74
83
Sound
6.9
7.2
Battery
8.5
-
Calls
7.5
7.3
Value
9.2
9.0
Price (USD)
$41
$70
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Epomaker GX1 is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.
- GX120262 yr newer
- Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset2024
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
GX1Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $41
- $70
- HearWiki score
- 74
- 83
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 50 mm driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 53 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 10 Hz - 21 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 64 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 100 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Latency
- 25 ms
- -
- Battery life
- 70 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 30 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 200 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 320 g
- 694 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- -
- 727A9AA
- Microphones
- 2
- 1
- Microphone type
- -
- electret
- Mic sensitivity
- -
- -42 dBV
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Epomaker GX1
The Epomaker GX1 is a budget-friendly wireless over-ear gaming headset built for long sessions, boasting a massive 70-hour battery life and large 50mm drivers for immersive sound. It connects via Bluetooth 5.0 or 2.4GHz for low-latency play across PC and consoles, and includes a detachable mic and app-based EQ tuning. With no ANC or water resistance, it focuses purely on core gaming performance at an accessible price.
- Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Large 50mm drivers deliver punchy audio
- Pro:Low 25ms latency for responsive gaming
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:SBC-only Bluetooth codec limits wireless audio quality
- Con:No multipoint connection for multi-device use
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
The HyperX Cloud III is a refined wired gaming headset that builds on the Cloud II legacy with a comfortable fit, durable build, and clear sound tailored for gaming. Its 53mm angled drivers help with directional audio, while the analog and USB-C connections ensure broad compatibility across devices. At its current price, it offers solid value for gamers seeking a dependable, no-frills headset.
- Pro:Very comfortable for long sessions
- Pro:Low latency keeps audio in sync
- Pro:Clear and well-balanced sound signature
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Heavier than some competitors at 694g
- Con:Not ideal for on-the-go use
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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