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Tom's Guide found the Cloud Earbuds to deliver balanced, robust sound in a compact, travel-friendly design. The main drawback was fit, which the reviewer said made it hard to get a comfortable and secure seal.
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At a glance
- Brand
- HyperX
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- -
- Released
- 2026
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound6.5
Calls5.5
Value6.0
All-Day Comfort Rich, balanced audio Seamless play across all your devices Built-in Mic and Controls for Clear, Hands-free Communication Ultra-portable design for gaming on the go Plug. Go. Play Cloud Earbuds III are your ultimate gaming companion on the go, bringing HyperX signature comfort and zero-lag immersion into a sleek, pocket-ready form. With ear tips in a range of sizes from XS to L, you can stay cool and comfortable during marathon gaming sessions.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
These wired in-ear headphones offer a compact, travel-friendly design with a 14mm dynamic driver for balanced and robust audio. The single-button control and built-in mic make them a straightforward option for calls and media on the go, though achieving a consistently comfortable and secure fit may take some adjustment.
What works
- Compact and lightweight build
- Balanced, robust sound output
- Simple inline controls with mic
- Wired 3.5mm connection for broad compatibility
What doesn't
- Fit can be tricky for a secure seal
- Limited to a single button for controls
- No detachable cable or case included
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 14 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 14 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 14 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 14 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB/mW |
Features
| Controls | buttons |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 20.9 g |
|---|---|
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
| Model code | BN7R9AA |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | electret |
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