Gaming
Havit H2008d
61Average
$42
Full review dataHavit H2008d 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.
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- Havit H2008d
- HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
HearWiki score
61
83
Sound
5.5
7.2
Calls
5.0
7.3
Value
6.0
9.0
Price (USD)
$42
$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
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset (2024) against Havit H2008d (2023). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset adds USB-C.
- H2008d2023
- Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset20241 yr newer
What differsH2008dCloud III Wired Gaming Headset
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
H2008dCloud III Wired Gaming Headset
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $42
- $70
- HearWiki score
- 61
- 83
- Released
- 2023
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 2× 50 mm dynamic
- 53 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- 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
- 64 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 115 dB/mW
- 100 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 325 g
- 694 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Pad material
- protein-leather
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- -
- 727A9AA
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- electret
- electret
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 dBV
- -42 dBV
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
What reviewers said
Havit H2008d
A budget-friendly wired gaming headset with large 50mm drivers and a conventional 20Hz-20kHz tuning that delivers a familiar, practical sound profile for everyday gaming. It offers broad compatibility through its 3.5mm connection, a detachable cable, and a single electret microphone, making it a straightforward choice for gamers seeking basic functionality without extra frills. While it does not include active noise cancellation, its lightweight 325g build and protein-leather pads aim for comfort during extended sessions.
- Pro:Large 50mm dynamic drivers for immersive sound
- Pro:Detachable cable and mic for easy replacement or portability
- Pro:Broad compatibility via standard 3.5mm jack
- Con:No active noise cancellation, limiting isolation
- Con:Reported concerns about sound isolation and cable durability
- Con:Standard 20Hz-20kHz frequency response, not exceptional
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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