Gaming
HyperX Cloud Revolver S
62Average
$120
Full review dataHyperX Cloud Revolver S vs Razer BlackShark V3: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Razer BlackShark V3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 91. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Razer BlackShark V3 - Outstanding overall at around $125.
Gaming
Razer BlackShark V3
91Outstanding
$120
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Razer BlackShark V3 leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- HyperX Cloud Revolver S
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
62
91
Sound
7.1
9.2
Battery
-
8.6
Calls
7.2
8.8
Value
-
9.2
Price (USD)
$120
$120
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 Razer BlackShark V3 is 5 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 Razer BlackShark V3 adds USB-C. For 5 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Cloud Revolver S2020
- BlackShark V320255 yr newer
What differsCloud Revolver SBlackShark V3
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Specifications
Cloud Revolver SBlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $120
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 62
- 91
- Released
- 2020
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 30 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100.5 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- -
- 5.3
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- -
- 70 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 360 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 1
- Mic sensitivity
- -40 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
HyperX Cloud Revolver S
The HyperX Cloud Revolver S is a wired gaming headset that combines a sturdy 50mm dynamic driver setup with virtual 7.1 surround sound, accessible via its included USB sound card. It offers flexible connectivity through USB or 3.5mm jacks, along with a detachable cable and on-ear controls, making it a feature-rich option for gamers. While it delivers comfortable padding and solid audio quality, some users may find the long cable and finicky mic positioning to be minor inconveniences.
- Pro:Excellent all-day comfort with plush ear cushions
- Pro:Virtual 7.1 surround for immersive gaming audio
- Pro:Detachable cable and versatile USB/3.5mm connectivity
- Con:Cable is excessively long and can be cumbersome
- Con:Microphone positioning is finicky and requires adjustment
- Con:Virtual surround is only average compared to dedicated solutions
Razer BlackShark V3
The Razer BlackShark V3 is a wireless gaming headset that emphasizes long-lasting performance with a 70-hour battery and 50mm drivers for robust audio. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC codecs, plus multipoint connectivity for versatile use, though it omits active noise cancellation. The headset also features a noise-canceling microphone and a low-latency 10ms mode, making it a solid choice for gamers seeking extended play sessions.
- Pro:Exceptional 70-hour battery life
- Pro:Comfortable 270g lightweight build
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 for multi-device use
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Lacks wireless charging support
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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