HyperX - Cloud III (Wired)

Exclusively out of these options, I’d get the HyperX Cloud III wired and call it a day. Cloud Alpha is good if you want a lot of bass but I personally don’t like the bass drowning out the other frequencies, which it does from my years of using it.

Getting a separate desk mic actually wouldn’t be much of a problem if you get the right type. A Unidirectional/Cardioid mic specifically picks up sound from one direction, generally the front, so if it’s pointed towards you then it’ll pick up his voice less. And then you can also decrease the sensitivity of the mic because if it’s too sensitive then it could possibly still pick his voice up, so turning that down would focus more on picking up the voice physically closer to it. But if you’re determined on getting a headset, since you also like the Cloud 2 then the Cloud 3’s microphone is substantially better by comparison. The version of the Cloud 3 with the best mic is the wired one, which you can get for less than $100. It also comes with a PC-extension cable if needed https://hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headset?variant=43656365408413

So when do you plan on giving any recommendations at all? All I’ve seen is comments of you bitching about this sub. But fine, out of all the wired headsets I’ve used from HyperX over the years, my vote would go to the Cloud 3. Is that better, bud?

Not sure if you have ordered yet, I currently have a pair of wired cloud 3s, they are great, the mic is very good, only issue i had was the wire always got stuck under my chair wheel because of how long it was which eventually led the usbc being ripped out. Everyone i have spoken to has preferred the cloud 2 and the cloud 2 is used by a lot more fps streamers and pros, i am likely going to order the cloud 2s so i can give you my opinion if you still need.

I ordered the cloud 2 and I love it honestly, took a minute to get used to but the sound is better for valorant which is what i play, the back of the sound controls has a lcip so i can just clip it onto something else. Both are honestly great imo.

First off, Both Cloud 3 wired and Wireless need simple EQ out of the box. This annoyed me at first but it is what it is. You do it then never touch it again. That being said, I'm returning my wired Cloud 3 for the Wireless. After tons of research and reviews by audiophiles, the verdict is that the sound quality difference is indistinguishable. The mic quality is slightly worse on wireless but still very good and way better than my current cloud 1 anyway. Now here's the big reason i'm going wireless. This is a noise canceling headset, this means that any rubbing on the physical headset is VERY noticeable. You hear it echoing in your ears. I hear the braided wire rubbing on my shirt everytime I turn my head and I don't like it. Oddly enough i've never heard this mentioned in any review. But it's actually a big deal.

Super late but incase anyone is wondering, Cloud 3 in general is good, but Cloud 2 is so much better when it comes to FPS games. I hear much clearer and better in Cloud 2 core wireless compare to my Cloud 3 wired

It would be great if you would buy the cloud 3 and give a comparison 😂😂😂 and I would buy it later 😂😂😂

Hey man sorry I missed your comment but I have ordered the cloud 3 and I am really happy with it. Yeah the wire is too long but I have tied it using a tag and rest everything seems very good to me.

Got cloud 3 wired and they are pretty good. For fps games I can say this is the best in market but for audio and music its not as bad as people have said it to be. EQ tweaking can be done and it sounds really good and if you really want good audio then don’t do anything just keep all the eq off and use foobar200 and pure flac audio files and listen to songs it will really sound crazy imo. But I am really happy with these.

Headset (que no audifonos, si le interesa recomendación de audifonos sin microfono me dice) definitivamente solo recomiendo hyperx (en marcas gamers, las marcas no gamers con headset le saldrían mucho más caro) [https://extremetechcr.com/producto/hyperx-cloud-iii-negrorojo/](https://extremetechcr.com/producto/hyperx-cloud-iii-negrorojo/) De lo que le sobra del headset puede irse por algún teclado Ducky One, nada más asegurese que los switches sean mx cherry red (lineares) y no azules (clicky). [https://extremetechcr.com/producto/ducky-one-3-rgb-cherry-red-negro-espanol/](https://extremetechcr.com/producto/ducky-one-3-rgb-cherry-red-negro-espanol/) (si ocupa el numpad) [https://extremetechcr.com/producto/ducky-one-3-rgb-tkl-80-cherry-silent-red-blanco-espanol/](https://extremetechcr.com/producto/ducky-one-3-rgb-tkl-80-cherry-silent-red-blanco-espanol/) (en 80 no lo veo en negro pero tal vez tengan) [https://extremetechcr.com/producto/ducky-project-tinker-pbt-rgb-red-negro/](https://extremetechcr.com/producto/ducky-project-tinker-pbt-rgb-red-negro/)

I have the wired version so idk if this will help but here goes. They are good. Tho they will sound better if you go into a eq and raise the bass. The mic is great. It's crystal clear and it doesn't pick up much ambience noice. When I got my Cloud 3s I asked ny Friends on discord if my mic was better than the previous and they said "yeah dude you sound like you sound in real life"

Same lol had some people on discord saying the dt990 pros are horrible and others saying it’s the best headphone for gaming on Reddit then hyperx and BlackShark getting flamed too im like bru ya know what ima just go with hyper x cloud 3 wired lol buying them today

How do you find the hyper x cloud 3? Are they good for competitive gaming?

Bought the cloud 3 WIRED version, good for comp no longer have issues figuring out where players footsteps are but I will say I had to get used to the audio sound at first it sounded really weird to me but I turned off Dolby atoms and it sounded better to me so the sound quality is not gonna be bad but it’s not gonna be crispy but it’s good for competitive gaming 

I use the hyper cloud 3 wired pretty good you can hear everything so detailed

cloud 3 wired still sounds great even with its neutral sound profile, nothing wrong with an little less bass

Currently im using the cloud 3 wired. I used to prefer wireless before wired but after switching from logitech astro a50 gen 5 to hyperx cloud 3 wired i really like the wired version. But if you really want a wireless one i would choose the hyperx cloud 3 wireless. Good battery, decent mic and great sound.

Hyper X3 is pretty good imo

I would absolutely recommend Hyper X Cloud II or Cloud III headsets. Been using it for years, it has great sound for music and games, is not overly costly and has the best comfort for long gaming sessions ive ever experienced. You see tons of live streamers using them aswell! Best wishes :)

Hyper X Cloud III, still in one piece so far

HyperX Cloud

Wired, light, good sound. I alternate between those, the Rig 500 (good but heavier), and the Astro a-10

Depents with what you compare, i cant complain i hear the footsteps loud and clear in a fps. Also music sounds good. Maybe it depent on wich one, i have one of the latest cloud 3.

Unlike what everyone says here, if you *really* want a gaming headset with a build in mic that is completely removable take a look at the HyperX Cloud 3 (or the new S version). Usually gaming headsets have a lot of bass and overall poor sound quality. The Cloud 3's on the other hand have a very neutral sound signature. Not that they lack bass, but compared to other "gaming" headsets it's a lot less forward. I think gadgetry tech has a good review about them on YouTube.

Unlike what everyone says here, if you *really* want a gaming headset with a build in mic that is completely removable take a look at the HyperX Cloud 3 (or the new S version). Usually gaming headsets have a lot of bass and overall poor sound quality. The Cloud 3's on the other hand have a very neutral sound signature. Not that they lack bass, but compared to other "gaming" headsets it's a lot less forward. I think gadgetry tech has a good review about them on YouTube.

Hyper X Cloud variants are typically what I recommend.

Yeah honestly you'll have a hard time beating them for that price. Here's a review of them from someone else: [https://www.reddit.com/r/HyperX/comments/19dv8z3/cloud\_3\_honest\_review/](https://www.reddit.com/r/HyperX/comments/19dv8z3/cloud_3_honest_review/)

Hyperx Cloud 3, the best in quality-price. In more professional audio, Audio-Technica M50x.

All I can attest to is the hinges on these things break easy as hell lmao They both sound crispy. The 3 is the one that doesn't soundbas crispy.

So I’ve had these OG g pros not x for 5 years. Got them when they first came out in 2019 for 100$. Well I really liked them. Prime day deals had them 69$. Ordered them up and the audio is worse? What’s the deal here? I play bf2042 a lot. My original g pros using the dac and dts enabled in windows spatial settings sounded fantastic. I could hear people from all directions fine. Well this new dac for the pro X has it only through g hub. It sounds muffled. The foot steps are literally non existent and all I hear is explosions and gun fire across the map but before had no problem. Fiddled with the eq got it to sound slightly better but it’s not even in the realm of the g pro using the windows setting for dts. I paid for a license years back as I didn’t realize they made just a g pro non x. Wondered for years why I had no surround setting in g hub. Any fix before I return these things? Not trying to spend an arm and leg and feel I just wasted $$ because despite the condition of the 5 year old g pros they work fine and sound great still I just figured it was a good time to buy a backup on sale and was torn on the cloud iii vs these but had good luck with the previous set. G hub was uninstalled and reinstalled the latest version before plugging them in. Also the blue voice…. In 5 years are very competitive gaming. Never once heard someone say I sound weird. Or bad. Or anything. Now using the blue voice everyone says I sound weird and completely different.

If I switch the actual dac to the older g pro dac I can used spatial audio and still retain the ghub functionality. I think it’s a crap solution though. It shouldn’t be this way. And I use a Logitech mouse and keyboard as well and have for quite some time. If I just used the onboard audio without the dac they sound better too. I’m ordering several headsets. Gonna return which I don’t like and keep one. So far I’ve got the cloud iii and might try the senheiser set for 160. We’ll see what happens.

I actually think I’m gonna try the cloud iii and return whichever one sounds worse. I see complaints on those but they’re a newer set for the same price. On my OG g pros I can use atmos and all the spatial settings while retaining ghub eq and mic settings. They just don’t have the blue voice which I really don’t care for anyway now after trying it. And no surround option through ghub. I figured they’d be better or atleast the same through g hub but not this LOL in bf2042 people can litterally run on concrete inside a building right next to me and I can’t hear them. That’s an absolute deal breaker for me cause I could hear people across the room on the g pro non x with dts enabled through spatial setting in windows. It’s like they forced you to use ghub with the pro x to have dts and it’s a downgrade now. WHY LOL

Yeah that seems to be the general consensus for pc is to get some non gaming headphones. I’m good with that. We’ll see how these other ones sound I’m sure I’ll have to do some tweaking to the eq. I see complaints about the cloud iii but others swear by em. We’ll see what happens. Praise the lord for free Amazon returns lol.

I’m still going to give them a chance and am trying a few drive related things. However. I did receive the cloud iii. Still have rather low volume but. I do think they sound better in a way cause the surround sound actually seems better. But not loud enough. But! These things are super super comfortable in comparison to the g pro. Not that the g pro wasn’t. Build quality definitely goes to the g pro though they feel better built. Gonna spend a week using each of these after I get some other things dialed in.

Pro X. It sounds way better using equalizer apo. Now they are plenty loud. Sound quality though. I got the cloud iii. And I gotta say. They don’t feel as premium as the pro X but man they are super comfortable and have some good surround or imaging. I think the pro X sounds better generally. But I like the surround better on the cloud iii. Not so muddy I have to turn bass down on the pro X. Both sound very good though using equalizer apo.

I’ve honestly tried everything at this point. Equalizer apo and peace gui. Nothing works except turning off dts completely. I used different drivers using with ghub and without and Think I’m gonna send these back. I got the cloud iii. And while I objectively think the 69.99 for the g pro x is better deal than the same price for the cloud iii. I like the sound and comfort more on the cloud iii. Both great headsets otherwise and the pro X feels more premium but the cloud doesn’t feel cheap by any means it’s metal too. Just much lighter. I even used them plugged directly to motherboard without the dac. The clouds have less bass. But more like middle and treble even trying to match them eq wise they sound different. They sound more full and bright or natural. Where as the g pro x sound like im in a theater or something.

Agreed I have tried the cloud3s but it’s missing like I don’t feel like I’m using the headphones at their 100% of volume

Clamp in Cloud 3 is fine. The other commentor forgets that it's a new headset. Cloud 2 also had clamp pressure when I first bought it. So does every headset on the planet. You will need to loosen the headset by either using it for a few weeks or putting it over a headset holder or just some books. Overall the Cloud 3 comfort is way better than Cloud 2. Having said that, I prefer Cloud Alpha's comfort to these 2. The ear cups of the alpha are so thick and nice

I used a cloud II for a few years, started flaking and got a cloud III because number bigger + on sale (both were wired and i did not use the headset mic). Sound quality feels the same to me, ill have to see how this one handles with age but OOTB its comfy (MAYBE comfier than the 2 not sure). Overall, both will treat you well

Most of the ones you just listed are double or almost triple the cost of the Cloud 2's too. So how about some that cost around $100 or less instead of $150-200+ I don't mind my Cloud 2's but if I can find something better for a reasonable price I'm game. I've tried the Cloud 3's and they aren't as loud as the Cloud 2's so I returned those. They also advertised the 3's come with DTS but according to Hyperx the DTS is already built into the USB cable which the Xbox doesn't recognize. I'm currently sitting here looking at the FiiO JT1 box that I'm waiting for the UPS guy to come pick up since I'm returning those too. Everyone said those were supposed to sound so great and they sound way worse than my Cloud 2's do! I even bought a boom mic cord for the FiiO JT1 since I was sure this had to be the best ones so far and now I'm gonna probably be stuck with a $25 cord I can't use on anything else! IDK I'm still waiting to get the cord then I'm going to see if I can return that as well. I'm wanting the best budget headphones I can get for ARC Raiders. So any lower priced recommendations are welcome. They just need to sound better than my Cloud 2's. They also need to have a microphone. Preferably a boom mic.

I have a hyperx cloud 3 headset and owned a pair of cloud 2s before that. For a cheap set, I would go with 2s myself. Being an older model, they are a bit cheaper than the 3s and still have that comfort and sturdy build quality. I haven't owned the cloudx. How are those?

>Most of the praise seems to be for the older Kingston-made Cloud 2, but from what I can tell, only the HP-branded versions are available now. Are they the same quality? Or should I avoid the newer ones? I think they’re pretty much the same thing, but I’ve seen a lot of people in this sub trash-talking the HP-branded versions. Personally, I got a Cloud Alpha S from HP back in 2023, and I’ve had zero issues with it—so I’m not really sure what the hate’s about. As for the Cloud 3’s mic, yeah, it’s really good. But on PS5, the mic quality ends up sounding worse because you can’t adjust the hertz settings there. In my opinion, the Cloud 3 is the better choice overall—especially because of its improved mic and battery life. That said, the Cloud 2 might still have a slight edge in sound quality for FPS games, so if competitive gaming is your top priority, that’s worth considering. I dont think that the USB-A or USB-C will be a problem.

I went with the HyperX cloud 3 and they were dogshit!!! Then I did some googling and found the right equalizer settings for the hyperX equalizer app and it made a huge difference. Night and day. 

Ngl it sounds bad out of the box on cs2 (imo). I have the cloud 3. I had to use my old cloud 2 sound card to make it sound better

They are the ones that almost look like pilot headset actually. There’s a cloud 2 abd 3 already as well though both will do just as well for you honestly. The mic is also solid. Hard to beat the value on the first one if you are looking in a budget. Otherwise I’d recommended the newer one, or even the cloud 2. It has adapters that work nicely for both pc and console and has a surround sound control on pc via usb https://a.co/d/agrcwgC

Cloud 3 if u have the budget Nice upgrade and mic is so much better

I highly recommend the new Cloud 3 S. It's my first gaming headset in around 5 years, I started using audiophile headphones/IEMs around then (Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Hifiman, Fiio, Xenns, etc.). The tuning is very neutral and the new drivers are great. Even though I have a ton of wired headphones/IEMs, I find myself grabbing these for gaming and music more often the any of my other sets. Here are some helpful reviews as well: Headphones.com https://youtu.be/XDCohM8uNF0?si=_MnjJgKx1kO3RzLZ GadetryTech https://youtu.be/sN-MUaR9zeM?si=2rH2flH3cscLOGZO

This is the answer right here OP. The HyperX Cloud 3s have insane battery life, really low latency wireless and good sound. It also has awesome mic monitoring (which is important to me since I hate the muffled sound of my voice when talking with over ear headphones). I’ve had my set since 2023 and they’re made like a tank, too. For sound quality, they’re pretty great out of the box. But if you want to tinker with the audio, I would recommend skipping the equalizer on the HyperX app and would instead suggest using Equalizer APO and Peace. Otherwise the HyperX app equalizer can introduce a tiny bit of latency. Not a big deal but if you’re extremely sensitive to audio delay, it can be noticeable.

I have tried wired. Honestly never really felt the need to. Wireless has worked flawlessly for me. With the battery lasting so long, concerns about it dying have been pretty nonexistent. When turning it on, a voice will notify you if the battery is low. That usually means you can still get one or two gaming sessions in before needing to charge. The wireless connection is 2.4 GHz so latency is pretty non-existent and it has great range. I’ve been able to go to the kitchen 3 rooms away and still had good reception.

Hyper x cloud 3. Love mine

Hyper cloud 3 or 2 I have the 3 & there my fav headset I ever owned but I heard the 2 is good as well! Both way under $200

HyperX Cloud III, fantastic once EQd

Literally just returned this headset, the mic was awful out of box without EQ and the software was horrible and crashed all the time needing fresh installs. Got the hyperx cloud III s; same sound quality and better mic out of box

Gaming headsets need to be: -easy to drive even with controller DACs and mobile devices, both of which are very common devices when using them -durable enough to not fall apart if thrown (this happens) -inexpensive All of these requirements generally contradict absolute sound quality. There are better ones like the Audeze Maxwell but they're not cheap, though HyperX tends to have pretty good sound in my experience (if you ignore the mic quality, they're not great there).

I haven't really used a Steelseries, I've heard good thing about them but I don't use one. HyperX does sometimes do rebrands of existing headphones, like the Cloud 2 is a Takstar Pro 80 (very similar to the Beyernamic DT770 Pro) with a microphone and the Cloud Orbit is basically an Audeze Mobius without Bluetooth (the Orbit S also removes the head tracking) for less money. The Alpha and Cloud 3 are their own designs and generally also have pretty good sound quality without being expensive.

They're terrible. Literally Temu trash. Good headphones plus the DualSense mic are definitely better than this, and that goes for all the GameStop branded headsets. That said, there really aren't any half decent headsets at that price point. If you move up to the $30 to $65 range you can find a lot of good stuff like Astro A10, Logitech G432 or G435, HyperX Cloud III or Cloud Stinger 2, or SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1. But keep in mind that these are still budget headsets with the quality to match. They'll beat out the DualSense mic, but might not match the audio quality of your headphones depending on what you have. Edit: Also worth noting that everyone who has said anything positive about these so far have a vested financial interest in convincing people to buy this garbage. Stonkbros love anything GS puts out regardless of quality.

The Hyper X cloud 3s or alpha have consistently been solid choices

Second and third this. If it’s PC, the side tone thing isn’t an issue. I have also the same headsets for Xbox cause why not? Little bit of side tone there but bare noticeable. I’ve used and purchased so many headsets….A50’s, Hyper X cloud 3’s… these are the best headsets for FPS footsteps, music, sound - it all.

I just bought the cloud 3 and I'm enjoying it so far. The sound card sounded weird but the jack audio is great, at least for me. Unfortunately I can't help you, but I'm interested in what bothered you on the cloud 3.

i just bought them. they're pretty good and with the prime day discount ($70) i would recommend them. i would advise 3 things though: the bass is not as good as the cloud 2 but it's still there, buggy software (you'll need to restart ur pc after updating it), and you can't use other headphones with the same usb thing or else you'll have to unplug it and replug it which is annoying. besides that though, they're better in pretty much every regard and will give u a edge in gaming. it's easier to track the opps with this than cloud 2. and the mic is actually really good. only problem is you might cringe when you hear ur own voice in crystal clear quality if u run some tests with it.

I've had my current headset for around 5-6 years (Razer Kraken 7.1). While they still work, they're nearing the end of their life as they're held on by hopes and dreams. I've tried replacing them with HyperX cloud 3, but the sound was really muffled, and the balance of audio volume was weird in hunt, so I swiftly returned them. Instead of more trial and error, I want to ask you hunters what do you recommend for hunt. My requirements are that they should cost around 75 euro (or less), they should have a built in microphone, and shouldn't be worse than my current headphones in terms of audio quality. I'd really appreciate the help, since I don't have any knowledge on that matter, and I don't want to have the current ones break down without having backup ones

I tried a lot of things in the eq, but none of them worked

As I've said in the post, I've purchased cloud 3 and promptly returned it

As I've said in the post, I've purchased them and returned them afterwards

When I had them, they had slightly muffled sounds, but I could live with that. When I played hunt the volume balance was atrocious. My own shots were deafening and I could barely hear incoming shots. Once I killed someone with an explosive barrel, and I could barely hear their death scream, when normally at that distance even a barrel couldn't make that sound less obvious

Hyper X 2 or 3 for me (preferably 2)

I tried Cloud 3 , razer blackshark v2 pros, and razer Krakens with hypersense. I went with the Razer Krakens.

Whatever you do just dont buy the III’s

Its absurd, so much faulty copies, all my friends IIIs came in faulty, i sent it back and they’re struggling to send a new one

The Cloud 2 are notorious for ridiculous amounts of muddy bass. With the issue being a significantly raised area around 300khz (which adds significant "thickness"). The Cloud 3 simple needs a little nudge in the subbass and in the lower treble, but is a much nicer "base" FR to work with than the old Cloud 2. And the Cloud 2 was just a rebadged Takstar Pro 80. Great for it's time, but outclassed nowadays.

All gaming headsets are average at best. Better to get a good pair of normal headphones like beyerdynamic, bose, Sony etc and you can buy mics that attach with 3m tape. If that's too much to spend, The HyperX Cloud III are probably the best 'gaming' headset for the money. Decent sound quality and mic isn't bad. Should be 50-70 gbp/eur/usd

HyperX cloud 3s or wired cloud 2s are absolutely insane for an entry level headset. If you wanna go a bit more expensive, arctis 7 are alright, but I have always preferred the cloud II and then III. Extremely comfortable and last a long ass time. Cloud Alphas sound awful and I don't recommend them.

Just a quick heads up - HyperX Cloud 3s aren't really all that bassy if at all, which I have found to disappoint many people online, so if you're looking for a more traditional yet still good sounding headset (to the untrained ears at least), maybe look for the HyperX Cloud Alphas instead, or maybe even the Cloud 2s (more boomy, or bassy if you will). These two picks of mine will probably sound better to you, and apart from the earcups (both) which eventually peel and the volume wheel on the Alphas (both of which you can easily and cheaply replace if it gives up on you), you'll get something that not only sounds quite good, is very comfortable, and has a sorta decent mic, you'll also get something that's built really well so it actually lasts. Btw. for more info that you can still hopefully digest easily enough, check out the recommendations by [Rtings.com](http://Rtings.com) (not a typo), they've got nice top-recommendation lists, nice reviews, and if you need it, a bunch of statistics and metrics and whatnot that they use to test things objectively. Have a nice day :)

Hi. The 3S mic sounds more compressed / muffled than the 3 version. How can we remove that ? I prefer the 3 mic over the 3S but I can't find the 3 anymore at a low price.

The wireless one can take any usb-c cable and that length can change on which you use for it and can be used while charging. the non-wireless hyperx 3 has about 4 feet without usb-c dongle cable. the dongle cable is a little over 4 ft and so if you use both the headset attached cable with the dongle cable it goes to around 8 ft or so.

Headset inalámbrico o de cable En extremetech yo me comprépara un hyper X cloud 3 y me salieron como en 30 rojos Están bastante sólidos y se ve q van a durar

fwiw i got the cloud 3 delivered yesterday and am using it when i get on discord. it feels a little too quiet but the comfort is great. haven't tried comparing music listening extensively but i think my HD 599SE is better

I used to have a Rig headset and it was so uncomfortable on my ears. The band that stretches across the inside also leaves a strong dent in your hair. I have never been happier since switching to a pair of hypercloud III’s. Do not buy these.

Just for future reference for anyone, my Cloud II just broke so I bought some Cloud III and it's a massive downgrade imo. The III feel cheap and the sound quality is terrible.

HyperX cloud, all the way up to 3 I can attest to them being good headsets as I’ve owned them all at some point.

HyperX cloud, all the way up to 3 I can attest to them being good headsets as I’ve owned them all at some point.

I've had the Cloud 2 since 2021 and it's still the best headset I've had and works perfectly. I recently got the Cloud 3 and those felt uncomfortable. I didn't notice any difference tbh, other than the weird shape and how it felt. I returned it and swapped back to the Cloud 2.

What headset you recommend? Currently have a hypercloud 2 and it´s breaking down as I´ve got it for 8 years now lol, bought the hypercloud 3 and it´s whack, literally feeling pressure on my ears and the microphone is bad. Tried arctic steelseries and even that one felt like pressure on my ears.

Fully overear or barely overear? If first its hyper cloud x2 otherwise it's probably 3.

Just went through this same battle myself and ended up paying 25$ MORE for the Arctis Pros for comfort and allegedly better sound quality. Just came from hyper X Cloud 3 and these def bring the "wow" factor. Still recommend these over the Nova pros for music on phone and PC and story games?

I honestly don't think the Cloud 3 are worth the extra money. The only scenario I can think of is if you're a professional player and want to sacrifice the overall sound quality to hear an extra footstep or two. Even in that scenario the Cloud II wins, it's the most used headset in FPS eSports. About the Cloud II microphone. It's one of the best microphones i've used. Your voice sounds crisp and clear even if you're speaking lower. It's a highly sensitive device and I see many MANY people on YouTube doing "mic tests" with the microphone almost inside their mouths. That's not how you use a Cloud microphone. Keep it a little further away from your mouth but facing it directly. This will avoid blows and air. The best position is usually lower, next to your chin about 4 fingers away.

Hyperx cloud 3 is awesome for this game.

I have the Cloud 3s and I’m struggling to get stereo sound in Rust to work on them. Can you imagine how much more difficult the game is if you can’t work out which direction a sound is coming from?

I see Razer Kraken V4 X is available on amazon for 6k and I can grab them for 5.5k using the card discount. How are they in terms of mic quality? And also they look small as compared to Hyper X and even Red gear, now I haven't seen them irl but I have seen streamers use it.

Thanks everyone for all the valuable suggestions and feedback! Ended up going with the HyperX Cloud III - managed to grab them for ₹5.5k on Amazon with an SBI card discount. Honestly wouldn't have discovered this option without all your recommendations and insights! Really appreciate the community help! 🎧

Hey there! Just received them yesterday, the mic quality is pretty good! Somehow they make you sound deeper xD The overall sound of these headphones is also great but they are not too base heavy, coming from redgear I found them not as loud but they are sufficient (for example, I use to keep redgear at 10-17 volume on windows, but I'm keeping cloud 3s in the 20-25 range, which is still pretty good) The only thing that I found weird is that on discord, my friends said that there's some distortion which doesn't happen anywhere else. Also a huge plus point is their weight, they are super light weight and comfortable.

I have the HyperX Cloud 3 headset and I love it! I have the wired version but they make a wireless version too. I can wear it for hours and it won’t give me a headache like other headsets do and it fits my head well. Sound quality is great too!

I've been using the ss arctis nova pros. The 350 monsters, I'm going back to the cloud3 now that the s is released. They just sound more precise with fps. Make sure you update the firmware and eq using negenutiy. My cloud 3s are best sounding headset I've ever tried tbh.

The only good thing razer have is mouse and mousepad, i tried my first razer headset (Barracuda X), and i notice the design failure, broke the headband adjustment in two days, 3months to receive a new one with RMA, same problem again in less than 24hs... I bought a hyperx cloud iii, and now i use the Barracuda only on my bed

For a Logitech headset look at the: - G435 - G535 - G Pro X wired or wireless (version 1, not 2) Other gaming headsets include: - JBL Quantum One - Sennheiser Game One - HyperX Cloud III - Razer Barracuda - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X or 7X - Turtle Beach Atlas Air. The tradeoff on all of this are the same: buggy apps, poor audio/mic quality and/or poor longevity. If you want a better experience I suggest getting a USB mic like the JLab Talk and pair it with audiophile headphones like: - Philips Fidelio X2HR - Sennheiser HD 560S - Philips SHP9500 - Sennheiser HD 599

Think it’s worth? Bought a set of HyperX Cloud 3s for $90 but they’re missing an important mute feature I’m looking for so I’m open to trying these out and returning the Cloud 3’s if they’re a good set.

I’ve had plenty of expensive headsets but got a hyper x cloud 3 for $75 and it’s my favorite one yet

I like the hyper x cloud 3, very comfortable, good sound quality and great battery life.

The Hyberx cloud III is a great option

Wired Hyperx, because EVERY BT buds are waking up my Deck randomly.

I like my wired hyperx also but recently got a steel series bluetooth been using that needed a new bluetooth headset since my turtle beach headset decided to crack on both sides after about a year

Hyper x cloud. No need to install driver. Put the jack inside and you are done. Best gaming headset. I switched a lot of headset in 6 years and I’ve now returned to this. It’s my second pair

Hyper x cloud wired not wireless. No numbers after it

Senn 6XX and 58X, Sony XM4, HyperX Clouds, AKG earbuds... IVE TRIED IT ALL, BABY

the hyperX cloud is a good fps headphones and have a decent mic

Yeah that same part has broken on every pair of HyperX Clouds I've owned. I had two pairs that lasted decent length, but then I just opened a new pair like 2 months ago and that piece is already broken again. I used to be a fan but now I'm searching for a new brand.

Hyperx clouds only because of how light they are. I work in music and have an amazing pair of audio technicas and even though they're not SUPER heavy, they really hurt my head during long gaming sessions.

Any stereo headset works well recommend hyperx cloud

To answer your headset question, I have found the HyperX Cloud headset to be amazing... The battery life is witchcraft - you can go weeks without needing to charge. Decent sound quality as well and everyone online always compliments how clear I sound... HyperX did a great job with those. To everyone else discussing Headsets vs. Headphones: If it's amazing sound quality you seek, you will be disappointed again and again trying Headsets. You want Headphones! While sound quality is a focus for most companies making Headsets, they have Cost of Production to think about when it comes to designing the overall product. Essentially, they have a budget. Since Headsets have voice input and other factors such as compatibility with cross-platform and convenience of Wireless Technology, this budget gets spread thin... You will never find optimal sound quality in Headsets period!

For that price you're looking at hyper x cloud or a cheap set of turtle Beach. Don't expect quality or features, but it will be useable.

Personally, I stopped using "gaming headsets" a while ago. Over the years, I've tried various ones (Razer BlackShark V2, HyperX Cloud (can't remember the exact model), SteelSeries Arctis 7) and concluded that they all have terrible sound quality and are uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. Pretty much the only time I used them was when I needed the mic for voice communication. Outside of that, I've been using an AKG K7xx and Sennheiser HD6xx, both from Massdrop, with an external USB DAC and amplifier - in my case, an O2+ODAC and an SDAC - also both from Massdrop. Both of these work fine both in Linux and Windows. A year ago or so, I got a desk microphone (Elgato Wave:3) for voice communications so I wouldn't have to use the horrible gaming headsets at all anymore. Currently using the Elgato Wave:3 as well as a Fifine AM8 (in two different locations), and both work fine with Linux as well. If I was to personally recommend something, it would be to get a decent headphone, such as Sennheiser HD6xx (or HD650, which is almost the same but probably easier to get if Massdrop isn't currently selling HD6xx) and DAC+amplifier, and a desk microphone for voice communication if needed. It'll be a bit more expensive than a gaming headset, and not wireless, but the difference in comfort and audio quality is massive.

My favorite is HyperX. The mic quality is good and so is the sound. It's comfy, durable, and both sets I own have lasted me for a really long time. I think my oldest of the two (Cloud) is from 2015 and my other one (Alpha) is about five years old now and it's used daily. I'm not a fan of Razer's headsets. A few of my friends use them and their mic quality seems to be pretty bad, especially for how much you pay for them. It would be more understandable if they were cheap. I've also heard they tend to break pretty easily. My only complaint about the Arctis is the two sets I've used (not sure of the models) made a creaking sound whenever I moved my head and it drove me nuts. One was brand new and the other was lightly used that I borrowed from someone. No idea if that was bad luck or if it's something it's known to do.

Don't get a "Gaming" headset. Get a studio headset, and a table microphone. Consider something from Beyerdynamics or AKG if you really care about sound. (those are just my picks, you could get something from any solid audio brand, like Sennheiser) If you really want something with a microphone, i think Beyerdynamics recently launched a gaming-oriented headset line, with built-in microphones. If you're not looking to break the bank, the HyperX clouds are and always will be a top pick. Solid sound, amazing comfort, and very durable.

I've considered those, because I want wireless. Will it be a worthwhile upgrade to my HyperX Cloud that I've had for 10 years? And how does the point about making any audio source wireless work? I play a lot on my PS2 and 1st gen Xbox still.

Plus one for HyperX, although I heard the newer models since they got taken over is not as good.

Had my Clouds since 2021, still work great

I've had a Kingston Hyper X Cloud for my main PC for a decade. They are bullet proof and the most comfortable headset I have ever owned, and I have had many over the years. Just bought a new pair of the same (now owned by HP) for my sim rig, and they are just as comfortable and sound just as good.

Hyperx Cloud has been a very solid choice, not too expensive and the mic ain't bad. I used it for 7 years or so until it broke at the earmuffs.

Nice how’s the cloud s? i used to have the first ever cloud headsets i liked them but the mic was so bad 🤣

I’m using a HyperX Cloud headset, paired with a Turtle Beach PX22 amplifier. I like this setup because I don’t have to think about charging batteries, and it works with all of my consoles, including when I play online with my OG Xbox.

So for context, i have the same headphones. I've replaced both the Ear Cushions and the Top Leather and they're basically brand new. I've had mine for the similar amount of time and have to say they're the best headset i've ever had. The battery is dying a little now so who knows what i'm gonna buy next!

By far hyper x clouds

I agree, i have hyperx cloud I and i loved so much and i prefer with cable that i bought another one.

The HyperX Clouds are great and definitely a good buy. I'd recommend looking into IEMs too though before deciding on anything. Granted they won't come with an included microphone, but the audio is way better 

Hyper x cloud, but I'll be honest if you can try it on in store pick the one you felt the most comfortable with. Same as mouses.

I had a HyperX CloudS for 4 years, then I switched to the HyperX Cloud Alpha and it is a dream. 300 hour battery life means I can charge it once a month after using it for work and gaming every day.

Hyperx cloud is good.

For about 100, I found some HyperX cloud on sale for 80 last year. Heck of a steal and they sound awesome

I had about 3 of them. They are good when they work but eventually they stop working. Mine only lasted a year almost to the dot on all 3.

I completely agree the sound was great never stopped working but my problems was always the mic. It would stop working that and Xbox controller aux ports suck ass!

I used 3 hyper x cloud headsets for years Loved em An they have a metal frame so they're durable and last super long

I'd say any Hyper X cloud , 2,3 and Steal Series Nova 7.

So in my opinion I would get the asteo A10. They are like 30 to 40 dollars and I had expensive turtle beach as a birthday gift from family that were 150 and terrible. I also had the hyperX cloud ones, black and red and still the astro A10s were so much better for hearing footsteps and comfortable. Just my opinion

Another vote for the HyperX Cloud series. Good sound quality (for a non music aficionado like me) and actually amazing build quality compared to lots of expensive gamer headsets. No flimsy plastic but solid medal frame. My old HyperX lasted 8 years. Finally, consider going wireless. I resisted a long time but finally got the Cloud Alpha and it truly has 300 hours of battery life. I don’t need to charge it for months and I use it daily for multiple hours (also for work zoom calls so mic quality is actually good).

hyperx is what i use, never had an issue

no not cheap look at the hyperx cloud series of headsets

yup yup! just make sure it has the proper headphone jack an should be good

Maybe I am a bit late on this topic but from what I have heard, the HyperX Cloud series and Logitech Pros are quite good. Or am I wrong and those are not worth mentioning (I am really on the search for new headphones cause the padding on my Hyperx cloud mix are dying)

I've been using Hyper X for years, I love them

Love my hyper X headset. I recently purchased their gaming earbuds bc I can’t wear a headset for long, I have a scar on my head in the shape and size of a headset basically, and the earbuds are surprisingly awesome! Sure there isn’t a ton of low end but that’s expected. For $20 they’re worth it imo.

tl;dr: Hyper X headsets check the cheap and comfy boxes and have a mic attached to them, but I don’t think most headsets would be anywhere close to what you have now. Depending on what people are looking for in a headset. If someone is insistent on a headset instead of a dedicated headset instead of separate headphones and mic, then I usually steer them towards Sennheiser PC37x or PC38x for a flat sound and build quality. Hyper X for cost, comfort, and features. And Astro for a jack of all trades, master of none kinda headphone (Not really too familiar with their QC since they were acquired by Logitech though). None of these headsets sound exceptional, which is why most users try to steer people towards dedicated mic and headphones if they can. But headsets still have a place and some people just prefer them. The only gaming headset I’ve heard with good imaging is the Sennheiser PC37X and PC38X (also known as the EPOS Game Zero and Game One), but the 490 is still vastly superior in most ways. Imaging in headphones is hard. Whether we like it or not, headphones are stereo. So in the end, it entirely depends on the game engine and devs to determine whether or not they are going to emulate surround sound for headphone users. Some do, some do not. It’s a crapshoot. So most of the time, well imaging headphones are still only accurate on the stereo axis because games don’t simulate 360 audio. One more edit: Headsets that advertise 7.1 are using software emulation too. As I mentioned above, headphones only have stereo channels (L/R). I have NEVER heard an out of engine emulation that sounded good. They all sound bad (except ATMOS, but that’s a whole different can of worms that we won’t get into). Don’t use them.

My hyper x is amazing but I also have a cheap headset for noise canceling that’s almost as good . Gaming brand stuff is often a rip off

Wish i still had my kingston hyperx, they sadly died, but are still my favourite headset I've ever had

I like Kingston HyperX ive had mine for years and the sound is really crisp - not sure the price now but mine was $130 AUD

Yeah and Ive had comments from folk in game about my mic too, they thought I had a pro setup but was just these headphones. They’re really big so they don’t squish my glasses into my head either haha

Hyper x cloud

Just bought my son his 2nd pair and I have one too. Probably tried 10 others over the years and never been as happy as hyper x

I've had the Hyper Cloud X. The plastic part holding the earphone to the base has broken 2x. The first time they reluctantly replaced the headphones after a month of arguing. The second time they wouldn't. They don't sell the little plastic piece so you have to find a 3d printer to pay for them to be made. Total waste and won't buy their product again.