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HyperX Cloud III vs Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
Product A: HyperX
74 of 161 known
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Compare the HyperX Cloud III with
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HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core64 of 152 fields differ
- 28 different values
- 36 known for one only
- 21 the same
- 67 missing for both
Weight
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Headset weight
A308g
B320g
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General
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Series
Model numbers
727A8AA, 727A9AA, BS7C1AA, 9W1Q4AA, D0SX6AA, DF7F0AA, DF7F1AA, CL0061Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026SKUs and barcodes from the US store's variant data for the seven colours11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory page 13: Headset Model CL006. CL006D identifies the wired USB dongle and is not a headset model.
RZ04-04530100-R3U1, RZ04-04530200-R3U1, RZ04-04530100-R3M1, RZ04-04530200-R3M11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026US page lists the PC edition as RZ04-04530100-R3U1 Black and RZ04-04530200-R3U1 White. The page also sells PlayStation and Xbox editions with other numbers. Those are not stored here.2Maker product pagerazer.com/eu-en/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026EU page lists RZ04-04530100-R3M1 Black and RZ04-04530200-R3M1 White.
GTIN / EAN
197029008220, 197029008237, 199251514081, 198122306930, 199764952028, 826581029540, 8265810295571Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Maker store variant data, barcode per SKU: 727A8AA 197029008220. 727A9AA 197029008237. BS7C1AA 199251514081. 9W1Q4AA 198122306930. D0SX6AA 199764952028. DF7F0AA 826581029540. DF7F1AA 826581029557. All seven are color rows in this exact wired Cloud III product, not Wireless models.
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Announced
27 April 20233Press releasepress.razer.comRead 11 October 2026
Status
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Predecessor
HyperX Cloud II19Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-iiiRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware calls the Cloud II the predecessor of the HyperX Cloud III and says HyperX had not launched a successor until the Cloud III.20Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-2-cloud-iiRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the HyperX Cloud III the new generation of the Cloud II in its changelog.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Black, Black-Red, White, White-Pink, Black-Blue, Black-Lavender, White-Blue1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Maker color selectors and Shopify variant names: Black, Black-Red, White, White-Pink, Black-Blue, Black-Lavender, White-Blue. All seven are color rows in this exact wired Cloud III product, not Wireless models.
Design
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Form factor
Ear cup enclosure
Wearing style
Folding
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Swivelling ear cups
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RGB lighting
Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound
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Driver type
Driver size
Drivers per side
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Diaphragm material
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
Sensitivity reference
THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
No12Review9to5toys.com/2023/06/07/hyperx-cloud-iii-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact wired Cloud III review states EQ changes and presets do not transfer to playback through its passive 3.5 mm connection. The headset connects to a separate USB audio dongle for Windows NGENUITY processing. Receiver-only or host software EQ is excluded by this field. This does not assert the USB dongle cannot retain settings.16Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-review-93195Read 7 October 2026Exact wired review identifies the 3.5 mm TRRS headset and separate supplied USB dongle. Its audio section explicitly assigns applied EQ to the included USB dongle. Review used NGENUITY 2.18.0.0 and updated app coverage June 20, 2023. Dongle or host processing does not count as EQ stored in this passive headset.17Maker product pagesupportcenter.hyperx.com/articles/cloud-iii/cloud-iii-usage/69209a9f1351015bcbc99401Read 7 October 2026Current exact wired Cloud III Usage article explicitly says no NGENUITY settings are saved onto the headset over USB and they do not persist when used with another system. This directly establishes false for stored headset EQ, independently of analog playback limitations.
Custom EQ bands
EQ presets
Bass Boost12Review9to5toys.com/2023/06/07/hyperx-cloud-iii-reviewRead 7 October 2026Audio adjustments names bass boost alongside other app presets. Only the independently identified exact Bass Boost name is stored. Source tested wired Cloud III on Windows NGENUITY in June 2023. Preset list is not claimed exhaustive or unchanged in every later app version.13Reviewpcgamer.com/hyper-x-cloud-iii-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Audio paragraph explicitly names Bass Boost preset. Exact wired Cloud III, not Wireless. Software features require compatible Windows NGENUITY.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio support
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes
Deviates a lot from the SoundGuys headphone preference curve over 3.5 mm: noticeable lack of sub-bass and several peaks and troughs in the treble. The USB dongle lowers the low mids and some of the treble by a few dB.6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-review-93195Read 30 September 2026Measured over the 3.5 mm connection
Compared with SoundGuys preference curve, bass from 20 Hz to 200 Hz is over-emphasized, the midrange dips and treble peaks near 7 kHz.4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026SoundGuys measured the music EQ preset against its headphone preference curve.
Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Reasonably flat frequency response across almost the whole speech band. Decent for a gaming headset.8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iiiRead 30 September 2026Public Our Verdict / Microphone: voice sounds clear and natural. Noise handling discussion distinguishes voice from background. Qualitative result only, no locked numeric measurements.
SoundGuys calls the detachable boom microphone excellent quality, clear and natural in office conditions.4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Microphone demos recorded in ideal, office and reverberant conditions.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
AHyperX Cloud III
Not availableBRazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
| ANC | Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | 55.05 |
Battery life (measured, max)
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55.05h
Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone
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Microphone
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
Voice microphones
110Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c08626773Read 7 October 2026Exact 727A8AA complete audio hardware table and box contents identify one detachable electret-condenser microphone. QSG complete assembly corroborates count.11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete headset overview identifies one Detachable microphone D and one microphone port B. Headset technical microphone table identifies its one electret voice element. No ANC or wireless microphones are borrowed from Cloud III S Wireless.
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
Mic sensitivity
Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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32kHz5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Review: a 9.9 mm condenser mic with a sampling rate of 32 kHz. Trusted Reviews and GamesRadar agree. The audio route is not stated.6Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026Review: condenser mic running at a 32 kHz sampling rate.
Mic noise reduction
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
Mute indicator
LED on mic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026LED mic mute indicator11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Overview microphone mute LED (E). Page 4 LED on means muted and off means active.
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Sidetone
Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
Connectivity
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Audio connections
Analog source plugs
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Cable connector on headset
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Longest included cable
1.3m3Maker product pagede.hyperx.com/en/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 20261.2 m headset cable and 1.3 m USB dongle cable. The longest is stored10Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c08626773Read 7 October 2026Page 2 metric cable length: 1.2 m headset cable and 1.3 m USB dongle cable.
Headset USB plug or port
Audio over USB-C cable
Passive wired listening
Wireless receiver
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Bluetooth
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Bluetooth codecs
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
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Multipoint devices
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Paired devices remembered
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
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Base station
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Compatible platforms
Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, SteamOS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Mobile. Mobile is not mapped to a platform6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-review-93195Read 30 September 2026Steam Deck listed as supported
Windows, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v2-proRead 11 October 2026Compatibility row: PC (Type A 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2), PlayStation (Type A 2.4 GHz), mobile devices (Type A or Bluetooth 5.2), Android and iOS. The page gives no PlayStation generation, so only PS5 is stored from the reviews. Nintendo Switch comes from SoundGuys.4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch work. There is no Xbox compatibility. Switch uses Bluetooth.
Connection per platform
AHyperX Cloud III
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | USB | Yes |
BRazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Windows | 2.4 GHz |
| Windows | Bluetooth |
| PS5 | 2.4 GHz |
| Nintendo Switch | Bluetooth |
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
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Swappable battery
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
AHyperX Cloud III
Not availableBRazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
| ANC | Lighting | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | 70 |
Battery life (claimed, max)
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70h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
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70h
Charging port
Full charge time
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Quick charge time
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Quick charge playback
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Use while charging
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Charging dock or stand
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Controls
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Controls
Volume control
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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Wear detection
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Voice assistant
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Comfort and build
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Headband type
Headband material
Memory foam and leatherette1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Comfort is King: memory foam in headband and ear cushions wrapped in soft premium leatherette.
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Frame material
Plastic with a steel-reinforced headband and sliders4Reviewsoundguys.com/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023-review-111939Read 11 October 2026Review: made primarily of plastic with wireframe hinges. Maker text names the steel-reinforced headband and sliders.
Ear cup material
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Ear pad material
Replaceable ear pads
Yes14Retailer pagewickedcushions.com/products/hyperx-cloud-cooling-gel-earpadsRead 7 October 2026Accessory maker compatibility list explicitly includes CLOUD 3 separately from CLOUD 3 WIRELESS and CLOUD 3 S WIRELESS. Routine compatible replacement ear cushions, not headset service disassembly.15Retailer pageearpads-headphones.com/blogs/headphone-ear-pads-guide/how-to-replace-hyperx-cloud-ear-pads-all-models-step-by-step-guideRead 7 October 2026Dedicated HyperX Cloud III section states replacement is simple and gives finger-only removal/installation steps. Aftermarket replacement claim independently corroborates Wicked Cushions model fit.18Reviewifixit.com/Guide/HyperX+Cloud+III+Ear+Cushion+Replacement/210502Read 7 October 2026Exact wired 727A9AA Cloud III guide shows routine replacement of one or both ear cushions. Step 1 uses the thumb to pinch and slide the cushion off. Reassembly reverses the procedure. Same wired hardware colour variant, not Wireless.
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
Ear cushions14Retailer pagewickedcushions.com/products/hyperx-cloud-cooling-gel-earpadsRead 7 October 2026Only ear cushions are added from explicit replaceable accessory evidence. No headband, fixed cable or internal driver is declared user replaceable.15Retailer pageearpads-headphones.com/blogs/headphone-ear-pads-guide/how-to-replace-hyperx-cloud-ear-pads-all-models-step-by-step-guideRead 7 October 2026Dedicated Cloud III routine replacement instructions identify ear pads. Internal service disassembly is not used.18Reviewifixit.com/Guide/HyperX+Cloud+III+Ear+Cushion+Replacement/210502Read 7 October 2026Exact wired Cloud III guide explicitly identifies Ear Cushion replacement without tools. This corroborates the compatible accessory and specialist lip-and-groove instructions.
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
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Dimensions and weight
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Headset weight
308g(10.9 oz)2Maker product pageuk.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026308g, 320g with microphone. The US page gives 0.67 lb and 0.70 lb9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Physical: 308 g without mic, 320 g with mic. Fixed headset cord remains included.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c08626773Read 7 October 2026Page 2 physical specification: 308 g without mic, fixed cable included.
Headset dimensions
Width155Height190Depth86.7mm(6.1 × 7.5 × 3.4 in)4Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as 155 x 86.7 x 190 mm (W x D x H)
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Gaming Headset, Detachable Microphone, USB Dongle, USB-C to USB-A Adapter, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026What’s in the Box: Gaming Headset, Detachable Microphone, USB Dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start Guide.
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro headset, Razer HyperSpeed Wireless USB-A dongle, Detachable microphone with removable foam pop filter, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB extender5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/razer-blackshark-v2-pro-2023Read 11 October 2026
Cables included
AHyperX Cloud III
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed headset cable, 3.5 mm CTIA | 1.2 | 1 |
| USB-C dongle cable with 3.5 mm input | 1.3 | 1 |
BRazer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-A cable | 1.5 | 1 |
| USB extender | 1.5 | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
d1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdf11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete official quick start guide 44X0019B, 14 pages.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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