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HyperX is HP’s gaming brand. Now I’ve taken a look at the manufacturer’s latest gaming headset, the HyperX Cloud III Wireless.
introduction
I’m not that familiar with the company’s gaming mouse and keyboard, but I’ve always heard about the “Cloud” series of headphones without testing them. Until now. That’s fitting, because this winter the company released the third generation of Cloud III wireless headphones for PC, Playstation 4, 5 and Switch.
I didn’t forget the Xbox since it’s not supported. Stupid, but that’s how it is when you choose Sony or Microsoft: very rarely all three are supported at the same time. There’s also no Bluetooth to be found, which I don’t care about, but that’s something you obviously have to be aware of if you want a pair that you can take with you when you want to listen to music on your cell phone. It’s an unusual defect.
Technical data (approx. 2,000 NOK)
- Up to 120 hours of battery life
- 53mm angled speakers
- Detachable microphone with mute indicator
- DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio
- Volume wheel
- 2.4GHz connection
- 342g
design
Not ugly, but maybe a little: the design is reminiscent of gaming headphones from the past. I get the impression that HyperX doesn’t particularly care about “fooling” gamers into buying it: the box is cheap, there’s no RGB lighting and yes, there’s not much to say apart from the fact that there’s nothing “flashy.” “ Experience is in some way.
Instead, they are practical. The extra-large power button is easily located on the left side, directly above the USB-C charging port. On the right side they implemented a volume wheel, which is always a good idea but is a bit too small. It’s common for this to be too small because you don’t want to search in the heat of the moment. After a few hours of use, you get used to it, but I still find myself reaching for the volume control on the keyboard rather than betting on it. This isn’t a major criticism, but it’s worth mentioning.
USB A or C – your choice:
The weight of 342 g does not make these models lightweight: even the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro in the 2023 version (read the test) weighs less at 320 g. Strangely, they don’t feel heavy because they are well balanced, and the comfort is already second to none. If you want surprisingly light headphones, choose the Sony Inzone H5 (read test), which only weighs 260 g, but the 3D sound is not that good.
Sound and functions
Fortunately, where the design is boring, the sound is the opposite. Without EQ, the sound is sensibly balanced because you can adjust it either way if there is too little bass or treble. I chose the default settings. The elements are the same as its predecessor, but angled for better sound. I haven’t tested the Cloud II, so I can’t guarantee that this trick, common to all classes of headphones, will have a greater impact this time.
I’ve already complained that they look boring; Maybe it’s a psychological trick because when I started the game I was surprised at how good the sound is. The sound has a lot of power and with Ngenuity (what a name!), HyperX’s gaming software for all gaming devices, you can activate DTS:X with a single click. Where I complained about poor 3D sound in several headset tests, HyperX performs significantly better in collaboration with DTS and the third generation.
However, no one beats SteelSeries Arctic Nova Pro Wireless’ software for customizing almost anything, and Ngenuity is very “minimalist,” to use a diplomatic tone. Plus for not trying to sell us other products like Razer is trying to do with the Synapse.
It’s not exactly fussy with the settings… …but the developers have a wording that I like.
Diploma
The big gripe, if you’re not like me and don’t care, is the lack of Bluetooth. The Is a strange choice. I don’t remember testing headphones for players without 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth and with the possibility of simultaneous connection. Fortunately, the price is not the highest, but not the lowest either. It’s something that’s in the middle but delivers the most important things: sound and comfort.
The sound is good, so is the comfort, and the software is so simple and pleasant that the chance of getting annoyed is about 0.1 percent. I would also give a plus for good performance with a balanced soundscape and a better 3D effect than I expected.
Don’t be fooled – “HyperX Cloud III Wireless”
We summarize
The HyperX Cloud III Wireless focuses on sound, comfort and battery life and performs very well in all respects. Where they fall short for 2,000 NOK is the lack of Bluetooth, which is strange and a boring design.
Reader Rating10 Reviews
4.9
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Powerful sound
Accurate 3D sound
Good battery life
Good comfort
Simple software
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Boring design
Mangler Bluetooth
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