HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset vs HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset scores 6.0/10 overall, ahead of the HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset at 5.8/10.

The HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset leads on sound, comfort and noise cancelling and value.

The HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset leads on microphone.

They score the same on connectivity and battery.

HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The HyperX Cloud II is for gamers who want a wired, closed-back headset that works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile. It suits people who value comfort and a build owners describe as durable. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants wireless freedom, active noise cancelling or strong bass.

Typically about £68.85 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset	HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
Sound	25%	6/10	5/10
Microphone	20%	5/10	7/10
Comfort	20%	8/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	5/10	5/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	6/10	5/10
Overall		6.0/10	5.8/10

Specifications

Spec	HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset	HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset
Connection	Wired: 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) headset cable, 1m; USB audio control box (USB 2.0, 16-bit, up to 48kHz), 2m USB mixer cable	Wired 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) and USB 2.0; USB-C and USB-A via adapter
Noise cancelling	No active noise cancelling found; noise-cancelling mic only	No active noise cancelling; noise cancelling on microphone only
Microphone	Electret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, detachable, sensitivity -42dBV; output -39±3dB, boom 150mm, 6mm capsule	Electret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, 50Hz-17kHz, 10mm, detachable
Battery life	Not applicable (wired, no battery listed)	not listed
Weight	320g headset, 330g with mic	not listed
Works with	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile	PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X\|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, mobile

Strengths and weaknesses

HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset

+ Owners praise comfort
+ Build and durability praised by owners
+ Wide platform support, with both 3.5mm and USB
− Wired only, with no wireless option
− Owners report limited bass
− Owner feedback on the mic is mixed

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a wireless or Bluetooth headset with a battery.
Anyone who wants active noise cancelling for travel or noisy rooms.
Listeners who want strong, bass-heavy sound.

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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

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