Gaming
HyperX CloudX Stinger 3
77Great
$40
Full review dataHyperX CloudX Stinger 3 vs Logitech G325 Lightspeed: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Logitech G325 Lightspeed comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Logitech G325 Lightspeed - Outstanding overall at around $70.
Gaming
Logitech G325 Lightspeed
82Outstanding
$70
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Logitech G325 Lightspeed leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- HyperX CloudX Stinger 3
- Logitech G325 Lightspeed
HearWiki score
77
82
Sound
7.4
7.7
Battery
-
7.2
Calls
5.8
6.1
Value
9.0
9.1
Price (USD)
$40
$70
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?
Half a step newer
Both shipped in 2026. The Logitech G325 Lightspeed edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.2.
- CloudX Stinger 32026
- G325 Lightspeed2026
What differsCloudX Stinger 3G325 Lightspeed
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
Platform
Level on: Top codec, USB-C.
Specifications
CloudX Stinger 3G325 Lightspeed
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $70
- HearWiki score
- 77
- 82
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 32 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 32 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 114 dB/mW
- 95 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- No
- Wireless range
- -
- 30 m
- Battery life
- 80 h
- 24 h
- Full charge time
- 240 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Weight
- 287 g
- 212 g
- Water resistance
- -
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 2
- Mic sensitivity
- -41 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
HyperX CloudX Stinger 3
The HyperX CloudX Stinger 3 is a budget-friendly wireless gaming headset that prioritizes comfort and long-lasting battery life, making it ideal for extended play sessions. It delivers a solid audio experience through its 50mm drivers, with a simple, practical feature set that focuses on core gaming needs rather than premium extras. The headset's lightweight build and plush fit ensure it remains comfortable even for those with larger heads.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 80 hours
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design for long sessions
- Pro:Clear and decent sound quality with 50mm drivers
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching
- Con:Stereo-only output without virtual surround sound
Logitech G325 Lightspeed
The Logitech G325 Lightspeed is a wireless over-ear gaming headset that delivers solid performance for its budget-friendly price. It pairs a lightweight 212g build with 32mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, and a long-lasting 24-hour battery, making it a practical choice for extended gaming sessions. While it lacks noise cancellation and multipoint pairing, its straightforward button controls and USB-C charging keep things simple and functional.
- Pro:Lightweight design at just 212g
- Pro:Long 24-hour battery life
- Pro:Reliable Bluetooth 5.3 with 30m range
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connection for multiple devices
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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