HyperX
HyperX Cloud III - Wired Gaming Headset, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Angled 53mm Drivers, DTS Spatial Audio, Memory Foam, Durable Frame, 10mm Detachable Mic, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm - Black/Red
Best for: hearing footsteps before you see them — wired keeps it zero-latency and simple, while 2.4GHz wireless covers couch play and multi-device setups.
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Score breakdown
Where the 5.6 comes from
Each bar is this model's min-max normalized position across the 6 gaming headsets we track. Missing specs are excluded and the remaining weights rescaled — never treated as zero.
Official spec sheet
Every number, cited
| Brand | HyperX |
|---|---|
| Driver size | 53 mm |
| Battery life (2.4GHz) | — |
| Weight | 304 g |
| Frequency response (max) | 21 kHz |
| Connectivity | Wired (3.5mm / USB-C / USB-A) |
| Microphone | Detachable 10mm noise-canceling mic |
| Spec source | View spec source ↗ |
Strengths in the data
- Best driver size in the category
- Top-4 weight in the category
- Top-4 high-frequency reach in the category
Flaws but not dealbreakers
- No bottom-4 finish in any scored metric
Both lists are derived mechanically: a metric makes the list when this model finishes in the top or bottom four of the 6 gaming headsets we track.
Who shouldn't get it: Skip it if you want to roam — this one is wired-only; a 2.4GHz wireless model untethers you from the desk.
Tip: add it to your Amazon cart while you decide — it stays saved there, with no obligation to buy.
All data above is publicly available spec data from the official brand page linked in the table — we don't lab-test. Prices and availability are shown on Amazon. Compare with all 6 gaming headsets ↗