Gaming
HyperX Cloud II Wireless
64Good
$120
Full review dataHyperX Cloud II Wireless vs Razer BlackShark V3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Razer BlackShark V3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 91. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Razer BlackShark V3 - Outstanding overall at around $125.
Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3
91Outstanding
$120
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- HyperX Cloud II Wireless
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
64
91
Sound
7.4
9.2
Battery
5.8
8.6
Calls
6.8
8.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$120
$120
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?
Half a step newer
Razer BlackShark V3 (2025) against HyperX Cloud II Wireless (2020). The Razer BlackShark V3 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec AAC against SBC. It also adds Multipoint pairing.
- Cloud II Wireless2020
- BlackShark V320255 yr newer
What differsCloud II WirelessBlackShark V3
- Top codec
- SBC
- AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Cloud II WirelessBlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 64
- 91
- Released
- 2020
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 15 Hz - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 60 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 104 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- 30 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 301 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
What reviewers said
HyperX Cloud II Wireless
The HyperX Cloud II Wireless is a straightforward gaming headset that delivers reliable, neutral-leaning audio with a slight bass emphasis, making it well-suited for gaming and casual listening. Its 30-hour battery life, comfortable build, and easy plug-and-play setup are its standout traits, though it lacks advanced features like ANC, multipoint, and robust EQ customization. Overall, it excels at core basics rather than offering premium flexibility.
- Pro:Comfortable and sturdy build
- Pro:Long 30-hour battery life
- Pro:Simple wireless setup with stable connection
- Con:Uneven treble and limited soundstage
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Only SBC codec and no multipoint
Razer BlackShark V3
The Razer BlackShark V3 is a wireless gaming headset that emphasizes long-lasting performance with a 70-hour battery and 50mm drivers for robust audio. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codecs, plus multipoint connectivity for versatile use, though it omits active noise cancellation. The headset also features a noise-canceling microphone and a low-latency 10ms mode, making it a solid choice for gamers seeking extended play sessions.
- Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable 270g lightweight build
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for multi-device use
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Lacks wireless charging support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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