HyperX Cloud III

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Sentiment score73% positive
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Last updated: Apr 28, 2026

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Reddit Icon1_aggresive_goose
4 months ago

I have the same model and it's not bad at all. I got it for $30 on special from Walmart so keep an eye out for deals OP.

4 months ago

I take it back they were $40. Normally $100.. anyways they go on sale and they're pretty good. The mic is detachable, I like that as well.

Reddit IconAjaxDrinker
4 months ago

Save up and get a HyperX Cloud III. Shit will last you years and has excellent sound quality.

4 months ago

Headset mics are always never better than “it’s fine”, and HyperX Cloud III’s definitely fall into that bracket.

Reddit IconBD59
4 months ago

HyperX Cloud III. The wired version probably has a lower latency than the wireless version. My son, who is notorious for being rough on headsets, had a set of Cloud II last for 6 years, and only recently replaced them with the newer model. And the ear pads are a common size for when they wear out.

12 months ago

Two suggestions. One is a pair of Grado SR60i. Second is the only headset I have seen last for my son with the giant melon head, and that's the HyperX Cloud 2 or 3. The microphone is detachable.

Reddit IconBigDuke_
6 months ago

I just got the HyperX Cloud III S and have been extremely impressed, they tick off every box and are by far the comfiest headphones I’ve ever worn. Even more so than my trusty ol’ XM3s. My friends said the microphone sounded good too.

Reddit IconDaveygravyx07
2 months ago

100% this. Hyper x cloud 3 wired. Best headphones I’ve had, no hassle, literally flexible band

Reddit IconDeepBlue77777
5 months ago

I have the same problem. For reference, when I wear bike helmet, I wear 62cm. Baseball cap size is XL or 7 3/4. I currently use Nova Pro 7, but the mic quality is not the best, and the sidetone has static noise. I have been using it for 3 years and looking for new one with better sound quality, mic and sidetone. Prior to this, I was using Sennheiser HD 598cs (same as 569), it's comfortable, but mic wasn't great and its wired. Here are the headphones I bought and returned due to small size. (either too tight or don't cover my earlobes) Logitech G Pro X2, Astro A50 gen5, Turtle Beach Stealth 700, EPOS H6Pro open, HyperX Cloud III, Nova Pro Wireless , Nova Pro 5. Drop PC37X, Sony Pulse, Sony Pulse Elite, Sony H5 Inzone. The only one that fit my head comfortably is Asus ROG Delta II, but the app is too buggy and sidetone didn't work for me.

Reddit IconExact_Comparison_792
4 months ago

[This is a great choice](https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-III-Ultra-Clear-USB/dp/B0C3BSZ56D?sr=8-4). I've used these for years (the HyperX Cloud's) and they're pretty decent build and sound quality. I recommend the wired models over wireless.

Reddit IconForward_Drop303
5 months ago

Cloud III's are the only ones there I would consider. But best option is probably the Fractal design Scapes if you want wireless and closed back.

5 months ago

Cloud III's are better. Even if the HS80 was cheaper I would take the Cloud III's  Better sound and better built. These are the wired versions though so if you want wireless, get the wireless cloud III's 

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