Gaming
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
83Outstanding
$70
Full review dataHyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset vs Picun G3: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset vs Picun G3, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Gaming
Picun G3
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 G3
HearWiki score
83
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Sound
7.2
-
Calls
7.3
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Value
9.0
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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
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset (2024) against Picun G3 (2023). These are 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 Headset20241 yr newer
- G32023
Specifications
Cloud III Wired Gaming HeadsetG3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $70
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2023
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 53 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 53 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 21 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 64 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- -
- Battery life
- -
- 45 h
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 694 g
- -
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Model code
- 727A9AA
- -
- Microphones
- 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 G3
The Picun G3 is a budget-friendly wireless gaming headset built around 53mm dynamic drivers for immersive sound. It offers a long 45-hour battery life, a detachable noise-reducing mic, and reliable 2.4GHz connectivity for use with PS4, PS5, and PC. Without active noise cancellation, it focuses on delivering solid gaming performance at an accessible price.
- Pro:Long 45-hour battery life
- Pro:Large 53mm drivers for impactful audio
- Pro:Detachable mic with ENC for clear chat
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to 2.4GHz (no Bluetooth)
- Con:Plastic build may feel less premium
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