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Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 vs HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset at 5.8/10.

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 leads on sound and connectivity and battery.

The HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset leads on microphone.

They score the same on comfort and noise cancelling and value.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 scores 8/10 to the HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset's 5/10.

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

6.5/10verdict: buy

The Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 is for gamers who want one wireless headset across PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch and mobile. It suits people who value light weight and long battery life over a metal build or noise cancelling. Buyers who need a wired fallback or active noise cancelling should look at the limits before choosing it.

Typically about £99.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset

HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset

5.8/10verdict: good, not the best

The HyperX Cloud III Wired is for gamers who want a wired headset with a detachable, noise-cancelling microphone. It suits people playing across PC, consoles, Mac and mobile from a single headset. It is a weaker fit for anyone who ranks sound quality or all-day comfort above voice clarity.

Typically about £56.72 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCorsair VOID WIRELESS v2HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
Sound25%6/105/10
Microphone20%6/107/10
Comfort20%7/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%8/105/10
Noise cancelling and value15%5/105/10
Overall6.5/105.8/10

Specifications

SpecCorsair VOID WIRELESS v2HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
Connection2.4GHz wireless via USB receiver, plus Bluetooth; switch with a button pressWired 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) and USB 2.0; USB-C and USB-A via adapter
Noise cancellingnot listedNo active noise cancelling; noise cancelling on microphone only
MicrophoneOmni-directional, flip-to-mute, not detachable; sensitivity -40dB (±3dB); frequency response 100Hz to 8kHzElectret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, 50Hz-17kHz, 10mm, detachable
Battery lifeUp to 70 hours on 2.4GHz wireless, up to 130 hours on Bluetooth; 15-minute charge gives up to 6 more hoursnot listed
Weight303g (Corsair-listed figure as quoted by reviewers)not listed
Works withPC, Mac, PS4/PS5, Mobile, Nintendo SwitchPC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, mobile

Strengths and weaknesses

Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2

  • + Up to 70 hours on 2.4GHz, 130 on Bluetooth
  • + Light at 303g; owners say it suits glasses wearers
  • + 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth, switched with a button
  • − No wired mode
  • − Small earcups and plastic yokes and hinges
  • − No active noise cancelling listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want active noise cancelling.
  • Anyone who needs a wired mode as a fallback.
  • People who want a detachable microphone or a sturdier, less plastic build.
Read the full Corsair VOID WIRELESS v2 review ›

HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset

  • + Mic described by owners as clear and crisp
  • + Owners praise comfort and build quality
  • + Works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mac and mobile
  • − Sound described as unremarkable or weaker than expected
  • − Leatherette limits comfort over long sessions
  • − No active noise cancelling; ear cups don't swivel flat

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who put sound quality for music or detailed game audio first
  • People who want wireless freedom or a battery-powered headset
  • Anyone who needs active noise cancelling or wears a headset for many hours at a time
Read the full HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset review ›

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