Gaming
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
83Outstanding
$70
Full review dataHyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset vs Picun G2: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset vs Picun G2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Gaming
Picun G2
Not yet scored
$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 4 of 5 measures.
- HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
- Picun G2
HearWiki score
83
-
Sound
7.2
-
Calls
7.3
-
Value
9.0
-
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. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.
- Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset20242 yr newer
- G22022
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Cloud III Wired Gaming HeadsetG2
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $70
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2022
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 2× 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 2
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 21 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 64 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- -
- 100 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 180 min
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 694 g
- 303 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- 727A9AA
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Microphone type
- electret
- -
- Mic sensitivity
- -42 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
Picun G2
The Picun G2 is a budget-friendly wireless gaming headset that emphasizes long play sessions with its impressive 100-hour battery life. It features large 40mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.3 for a reliable connection, making it a solid choice for casual gamers seeking a no-frills audio solution.
- Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life for marathon gaming sessions
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 ensures a stable and low-latency wireless connection
- Pro:Lightweight 303g build for comfortable extended wear
- Con:Only a single microphone, which may limit chat clarity in noisy environments
- Con:No active noise cancellation for immersive focus
- Con:Relatively long 180-minute charge time compared to some rivals
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