Gaming
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
82Outstanding
$140
Full review dataHyperX Cloud III S Wireless 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 III S Wireless
- Razer BlackShark V3
HearWiki score
82
91
Sound
8.2
9.2
Battery
9.8
8.6
Calls
8.0
8.8
Value
8.8
9.2
Price (USD)
$140
$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
Both shipped in 2025. 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 Razer BlackShark V3 adds Multipoint pairing.
- Cloud III S Wireless2025
- BlackShark V32025
What differsCloud III S WirelessBlackShark V3
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, USB-C.
Specifications
Cloud III S WirelessBlackShark V3
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $140
- $120
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 91
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 53 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 53 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 12 Hz - 28 kHz
- Impedance
- 64 Ω
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 111 dB/mW
- 106 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.3
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 10 ms
- Battery life
- 120 h
- 70 h
- Full charge time
- 300 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 2 h
- -
- 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
- both
- -
- Weight
- 358.3 g
- 270 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 1
What reviewers said
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless is a comfortable, well-built gaming headset that pairs a 53mm driver setup with dual 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity, plus a rated 120-hour battery life. It offers practical features like on-headset EQ storage and a detachable mic, making it a dependable choice for long gaming sessions, though its sound is more tuned for gaming than critical listening. Overall, it stands out as a versatile and convenient wireless option at its price point, with passive isolation but no active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Long 120-hour rated battery life
- Pro:Comfortable for extended sessions with solid build quality
- Pro:Dual wireless connectivity (2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3)
- Con:No active noise cancellation, only passive isolation
- Con:No multipoint support for simultaneous device connections
- Con:Measured battery life may fall slightly below the headline claim
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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