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General

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Series

Cloud Stinger1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Product family Cloud Stinger. The page calls it a successor to the Stinger 2.

BlackShark3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Guide title names the BlackShark family. Sibling BlackShark V3 and V3 Pro use the same value.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

BS1T8AA, BS1T9AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Page data lists SKU BS1T8AA for the Black PC edition and BS1T9AA for the White edition. The page image file for BS1T9AA is named for PlayStation and HP titles it PlayStation. The Xbox editions with other SKUs are not stored.

RZ04-05420100-R3U1, RZ04-0542011Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact original PC Black SKU. Console platform editions have separate identifiers and are not inherited.

GTIN / EAN

199251514654, 1992515146611Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Shop variant barcodes: Black 199251514654, White 199251514661.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 April 20263Press articlemezha.ua/en/news/hyperx-predstavila-kontroler-clutch-talon-ta-garnituru-cloud-stinger-3-310852/ampRead 11 October 2026News dated 30 April 2026, citing Notebookcheck: HyperX announced the Cloud Stinger 3 headsets.

29 July 20254Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/razer-launches-blackshark-v3-proRead 8 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026In stock on the maker shop.

Available1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$99.991Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Page shows MSRP $99.99 for both colours. The current sale price is not used.

$99.996Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/ive-been-testing-razers-new-budget-headset-but-its-not-enough-to-make-me-forget-the-barracuda-x-chromaRead 10 October 2026Review published two days after the 2025-07-29 launch says the headset is $99.99 at Razer, and the same page gives a UK price of 99.99 GBP at Razer. The US price is read as excluding sales tax. Later sale prices are not used.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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GB, US6Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/ive-been-testing-razers-new-budget-headset-but-its-not-enough-to-make-me-forget-the-barracuda-x-chromaRead 10 October 2026Review names a US price and a UK price at Razer for this exact headset. Documented markets only, not an exhaustive list. Console editions are not covered.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Sold in the maker Gaming Headsets category.

Gaming1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Form Factor: Over-ear (circumaural), closed back.

Over-ear5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-wireless-over-the-ear-gaming-headset-for-pc-mac-playstation-nintendo-switch-smartphone-black/J39HWFH4SW/sku/6632890Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU title says over-the-ear. Its product photo and original manual show the headband wearing style.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026

Closed8Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/rz04-05420100-r3m1/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-black-wireless-headsetRead 10 October 2026Spec tab for RZ04-05420100-R3M1, the EU Black SKU: acoustics Closed back headphones.9Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00705867.htmlRead 10 October 2026Spec tab for RZ04-05420100-R3M1: Headphones configuration Closed back.

Wearing style

Headband4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: over-ear (circumaural) headset with an adjustable headband.

Headband5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-wireless-over-the-ear-gaming-headset-for-pc-mac-playstation-nintendo-switch-smartphone-black/J39HWFH4SW/sku/6632890Read 8 October 2026

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Ergonomic Set-Up: earcups rotate up to 90 degrees. Tom's Hardware says the cups tilt and swivel 90 degrees for flat storage.

None8Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/rz04-05420100-r3m1/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-black-wireless-headsetRead 10 October 2026Same spec tab: foldable design No. The model number differs from the stored US PC SKU, which is the same headset. Fold and enclosure are physical design facts.9Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00705867.htmlRead 10 October 2026Same spec tab: Foldable No.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026

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RGB lighting

No5Reviewpcper.com/2026/08/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: the Stinger 3 is devoid of RGB lighting.

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Spec table: 50mm dynamic.

Dynamic7Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15472Read 8 October 2026Publicly indexed exact RZ04-054201 maker Full Technical Specifications table states Customized Dynamic 50 mm Drivers. Direct support page redirects to a pre-page check. No check was bypassed.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

50mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026

50mm1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min10 HzMax50 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Frequency Response 10 Hz to 50 kHz. Tom's Hardware table lists 20-20,000 Hz but its text repeats 10-50,000 Hz.

Min12 HzMax28 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact PC SKU acoustic range. No wired/active measurement condition is separately specified.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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32Ω1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker specifies 32 ohms at 1 kHz. Power state is not specified.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

114dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Sensitivity 114 dB SPL / mW at 1 kHz.

106dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026106 dBSPL per mW at 1 kHz measured by HATS. This is a maker claim, not an independent measured field.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

2%1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026T.H.D <= 2%. Stored as the upper bound.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

48kHz5Reviewpcper.com/2026/08/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: digital audio is fixed at 16-bit, 48 kHz. Tested with the wireless adapter over USB-C.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

16bits1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Connections and Features: Bit-Depth 16-bit. Listed without a route. PC Perspective says the digital audio is fixed at 16-bit, 48 kHz over the dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Spatial audio via HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Maker text: spatial audio via NGENUITY software on PC.

7.1 Surround Sound1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Razer 7.1 Surround Sound requires Windows 10 64-bit or later. THX and Pro-model profiles do not apply.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Yes3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 9 provides a 7.1 Surround Sound activation code after product registration. Windows 10 64-bit or later is required.

Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No5Reviewpcper.com/2026/08/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 11 October 2026The headset has no ANC. Reviews describe passive isolation and a noise-suppressing microphone only.

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

287g(10.1 oz)5Reviewpcper.com/2026/08/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 11 October 2026287 g on the reviewer's postal scale. Tom's Hardware measured 10.1 oz (286.5 g).

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Fixed boom4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Non-detachable flip-to-mute boom microphone. Review: 6 mm back electret condenser, unidirectional.

Detachable boom1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Microphone element

Electret condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Microphone element: electret condenser.

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Unidirectional4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Cardioid1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker names the microphone Cardioid and also describes it as unidirectional. Cardioid uses the explicit product name, not an inferred subtype.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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13Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026What's inside lists one detachable HyperClear cardioid 9.9 mm mic. No second voice or ANC microphone is listed.10Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 10 October 2026Spec table: microphone Count 1, detachable. Matches the single detachable boom microphone in the maker box list. SoundGuys also lists a Designed for Xbox certification and a 270 min full charge, which are not stored because they conflict with the PC SKU and the maker guide.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Min60 HzMax16 kHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-41dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Microphone sensitivity -41 dBV (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz).

-42dB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker states -42 ± 3 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz. Stored -42 is the published nominal value, not an independent test.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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60dB7Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15472Read 8 October 2026Maker publishes at least 60 dB, not an exact measured result. Its reference bandwidth and test conditions are not stated. Publicly indexed support table, direct support page unavailable.

Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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32kHz7Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15472Read 8 October 2026Exact maker support table gives microphone sampling rate 32 kHz. This is distinct from playback sampling rate. Publicly indexed table, direct support page unavailable.

Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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Flip to mute

Yes4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Flip-to-mute boom mic. PC Perspective: the mic mutes when the boom arm is raised.

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Mute button

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Yes3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

Voice prompt4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: voice prompts say when the mic is muted or unmuted.

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Sidetone

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Yes2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ says the right-hand roller controls microphone sidetone. A TechRadar review calls it a game/chat wheel, which is not imported.

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Yes2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Yes3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

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USB-C3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

0.5m2Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset-bs1t8aa.htmlRead 11 October 2026Cable length 0.5 m. The maker US table gives 1.64 ft, USB-C to USB-C.

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Left earcup has a USB-C charging port.

USB-C3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

No4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review cons: no wired connection. The USB-C port is for charging.

Yes3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

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Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026

Included3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

USB-C4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Box: 2.4 GHz wireless USB-C dongle and a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

USB-C3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 7 shows the native USB-C receiver and supplied USB-A adapter cable. Both does not apply because the receiver has only one native plug.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

20m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Wireless Range up to 20 m. Conditions are not stated.

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Bluetooth

5.21Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026

5.35Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed-wireless-over-the-ear-gaming-headset-for-pc-mac-playstation-nintendo-switch-smartphone-black/J39HWFH4SW/sku/6632890Read 8 October 2026Exact RZ04-05420100-R3U1 retailer feature text states Bluetooth 5.3. AI-generated customer and Q&A text are not used.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Supported codecs SBC and MPEG-2 AAC-LC. Stored as AAC.

SBC7Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15472Read 8 October 2026Exact maker support table explicitly lists SBC. Other codecs are not inferred from Bluetooth 5.3. Evidence was read in the publicly indexed table because direct support redirected.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

No4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: dual wireless but not simultaneous. A switch on the right earcup changes between 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.

No2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly says no simultaneous audio. SmartSwitch switches between proprietary wireless and Bluetooth.

Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Yes3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 12 names a selectable gaming mode in Razer Audio. No numeric delay is inferred.

Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

AHyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless

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BRazer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed

Connection	Latency (ms)
2.4 GHz	25

Source7Maker product pagemysupport.razer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15472Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls this the minimum 2.4 GHz latency, 25 ms. Host, firmware and test method are not stated. It is not an independent latency measurement or a guarantee for every host. Publicly indexed exact-model support table, direct support page unavailable.

Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Compatibility: PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Mac, mobile. The Switch connection is marked with a footnote on the maker page, so no Switch connection row is stored.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Android, iOS1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026PC SKU page specifically supports PS4/PS5, PC/Mac and Bluetooth mobile devices. This does not grant Xbox support to the PC receiver.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AHyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
macOS	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source5Reviewpcper.com/2026/08/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 11 October 2026Reviewer tested PC, Mac and PS5 over the 2.4 GHz adapter without connection issues. Mobile Bluetooth follows the maker compatibility list.

BRazer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	USB	Yes
Windows	2.4 GHz	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 8 documents Windows default input/output selection in both wired and 2.4 GHz modes. Printed pages 9-13 document Android/iOS Bluetooth setup. Other routes are not guessed.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AHyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	80

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026At least 80 hours. Footnote: tested at 50% headset volume with continuous playback in 2.4 GHz mode. The headset has no ANC and no lighting.

BRazer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	70

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker up-to-70-hour claim explicitly uses 2.4 GHz. Model has no playback ANC or decorative lighting. Volume, firmware and spatial mode are not specified.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Left earcup has a USB-C charging port.

USB-C3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

240min1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Charge Time 4 hours.

240min3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 5 states a depleted battery fully charges in approximately four hours through a computer USB port with the provided cable. This takes precedence over the current webpage approximate 4.5-hour FAQ.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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15min2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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6h2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ says approximately six hours after fifteen minutes of charging. Playback mode and volume are not stated.

Use while charging

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Yes2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeedRead 8 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly allows wired USB audio while charging.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel, Slider4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Left earcup: power button, USB-C port. Right earcup: multi-function button, volume wheel, mode switch.

Buttons, Volume wheel, Dial3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 2 and 16 show the volume wheel, sidetone roller and buttons. The sidetone roller is not a game/chat control.

Volume control

Wheel4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Wheel3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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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

Padded4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: soft leatherette-covered memory foam on the earpads and the underside of the headband.

Padded3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Headband material

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Frame material

Stainless steel and plastic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Frame Type: stainless steel and plastic.

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Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

Leatherette-covered memory foam1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Ear Cushions: leather, memory foam, protein. Maker text: leatherette earpads and memory foam earcups.

Hybrid fabric and leatherette memory foam cushions1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Replaceable ear pads

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Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Width45Height65mm(1.8 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly lists inner earcup width 45 mm and length 65 mm. Length is the vertical opening axis. Depth is unknown.

Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Software Compatibility: NGENUITY on PC.

Razer Synapse and Razer Audio3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

App platforms

Windows1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026

Windows, Android, iOS3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

User firmware updates

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Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

280g(9.9 oz)2Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset-bs1t8aa.htmlRead 11 October 2026HP shop spec lists weight 280 g. The HyperX US page lists about 0.62 lb and the shop variant weight is 281 g. PC Perspective repeats a 287 g maker figure.

270g(9.5 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker unqualified 270 g. Inclusion of detachable microphone is not separately stated.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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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

Stinger 3 Headset, USB Wireless Dongle, HyperX USB Cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Stinger 3 Headset, USB Wireless Dongle, HyperX USB Cable, Quick Start Guide.

Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed, Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Dongle, Detachable Razer HyperClear Cardioid 9.9 mm Mic, Type A to Type C cable, Type A to Type C adapter cable, Important Product Information Guide3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AHyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C charging cable	0.5	1

Source2Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset-bs1t8aa.htmlRead 11 October 2026The only cable in the package is the 0.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable.

BRazer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C cable	1
USB-A to USB-C adapter cable	1

Source3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3 shows one playback/charging cable and one receiver adapter cable. Their lengths are not published here.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None4Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: the headset does not come with a travel bag or case.

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Links

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Product page

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026

www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.hp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset-bs1t8aa.html2Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headset-bs1t8aa.htmlRead 11 October 2026

www.razer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-headsets/razer-blackshark-v3-x-hyperspeed/RZ04-05420100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Manual

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dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdf3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original PC master guide, 34 pages, has image-based text. Every page was OCR-read and package, charging and control illustrations were visually checked.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-stinger-3-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 11 October 2026Technical specifications: Limited 2 Year Warranty.

2years3Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse4/BLACKSHARKV3XHYPERSPEED-00001404-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Selected US PC SKU. Printed page 4 states a two-year maker warranty. Regional conditions apply. Statutory rights are excluded.

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