Gaming
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
83Outstanding
$70
Full review dataHyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset vs Razer BlackShark V2 X for Xbox: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset vs Razer BlackShark V2 X for Xbox, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Gaming
Razer BlackShark V2 X for Xbox
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
- Razer BlackShark V2 X for Xbox
HearWiki score
83
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Sound
7.2
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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
Both shipped in 2024. These are 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 Headset2024
- BlackShark V2 X for Xbox2024
What differsCloud III Wired Gaming HeadsetBlackShark V2 X for Xbox
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
Cloud III Wired Gaming HeadsetBlackShark V2 X for Xbox
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $70
- $50
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2024
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- 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
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 64 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- 100 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- No
- Weight
- 694 g
- 240 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- 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
Razer BlackShark V2 X for Xbox
The Razer BlackShark V2 X for Xbox is a wired gaming headset tuned for competitive play on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. It pairs a lightweight 240g frame with 50mm dynamic drivers to deliver clear positional audio, while its simple button controls keep the focus on gameplay.
- Pro:Lightweight 240g design for long sessions
- Pro:Large 50mm drivers for detailed game audio
- Pro:Wide 12Hz–28kHz frequency response
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No USB-C or detachable cable
- Con:No built-in voice assistant support
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