Gaming
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
83Outstanding
$70
Full review dataHyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset vs HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless: 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 3 Wireless
74Great
$50
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 3 of 6 measures.
- HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
- HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless
HearWiki score
83
74
Sound
7.2
7.2
Battery
-
8.7
Calls
7.3
4.8
Value
9.0
8.4
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 Stinger 3 Wireless 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.
- Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset2024
- Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless20262 yr newer
Specifications
Cloud III Wired Gaming HeadsetCloud Stinger 3 Wireless
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $70
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 74
- Released
- 2024
- 2026
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 53 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 53 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 21 kHz
- 10 Hz - 21 kHz
- Impedance
- 64 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- 111.9 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.2
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 20 m
- Battery life
- -
- 120 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 270 min
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 694 g
- 329.8 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Model code
- 727A9AA
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- electret
- electret
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 dBV
- -21.5 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 3 Wireless
The HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless is a budget-friendly gaming headset that delivers solid performance and all-day comfort. It offers dual wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, plus an exceptionally long battery life that outlasts most competitors in its price range. While it lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint pairing, it remains a versatile, multi-platform option for gamers seeking reliable wireless audio without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 120 hours
- Pro:Dual wireless connectivity (2.4GHz and Bluetooth)
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long gaming sessions
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint pairing for simultaneous device connections
- Con:Lacks water resistance for outdoor 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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