Gaming
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
83Outstanding
$70
Full review dataHyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset vs HyperX Cloud Stinger 2: 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 Stinger 2
75Great
$50
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.
- HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
- HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
HearWiki score
83
75
Sound
7.2
7.3
Calls
7.3
7.3
Value
9.0
7.1
Price (USD)
$70
$50
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 HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset is 2 years newer, but it is 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.
- Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset20242 yr newer
- Cloud Stinger 22022
What differsCloud III Wired Gaming HeadsetCloud Stinger 2
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
Cloud III Wired Gaming HeadsetCloud Stinger 2
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $70
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 75
- Released
- 2024
- 2022
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still 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
- 10 Hz - 21 kHz
- 10 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 64 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- 97.5 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 694 g
- 272 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Model code
- 727A9AA
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- electret
- electret
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 dBV
- -40.5 dBV
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
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
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 is a budget-friendly wired gaming headset that prioritizes solid audio performance and a clear microphone over premium materials. Its 50mm drivers and broad platform compatibility make it a practical choice for gamers, though the plastic construction feels less durable than its sound quality suggests. Active noise cancellation is included, adding value at this price point.
- Pro:Strong audio quality for the price
- Pro:Clear electret microphone
- Pro:Broad compatibility with gaming platforms and mobile devices
- Con:Flimsy plastic build
- Con:Non-detachable cable
- Con:Limited controls (buttons only)
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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