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HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset vs JBL Quantum 100M2

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The JBL Quantum 100M2 scores 6.4/10 overall, ahead of the HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset at 5.8/10.

The JBL Quantum 100M2 leads on sound, comfort and noise cancelling and value.

They score the same on microphone and connectivity and battery.

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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JBL Quantum 100M2

6.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The JBL Quantum 100M2 is for gamers and remote workers who want a simple wired headset with a detachable boom mic. It suits people who plug into a PC, console, phone or Mac through a 3.5 mm jack and want light, padded earcups for long sessions. It is not for anyone who needs wireless, Bluetooth or noise cancelling.

Typically about £25.20 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

CriterionWeightHyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming HeadsetJBL Quantum 100M2
Sound25%5/106/10
Microphone20%7/107/10
Comfort20%7/108/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/105/10
Noise cancelling and value15%5/106/10
Overall5.8/106.4/10

Specifications

SpecHyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming HeadsetJBL Quantum 100M2
ConnectionWired 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) and USB 2.0; USB-C and USB-A via adapterWired, 3.5 mm jack, 1.2 m cable
Noise cancellingNo active noise cancelling; noise cancelling on microphone onlyNone
MicrophoneElectret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, 50Hz-17kHz, 10mm, detachableDetachable boom, directional pickup, 100 Hz-10 kHz frequency response, sensitivity -42 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, mute feature
Weightnot listed220 g
Works withPC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, mobilePCs, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, Macs and VR, via 3.5 mm jack (per German spec sheet; English list not confirmed)

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

JBL Quantum 100M2

  • + Light at 220 g, with memory foam cushions
  • + Detachable directional boom mic with mute feature
  • + Owners praise sound and voice pickup for the price
  • − No Bluetooth, wireless dongle or USB-C
  • − No active noise cancelling
  • − Platform list comes from a German spec sheet

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth or a wireless dongle
  • Anyone who needs active noise cancelling
  • People whose device has no 3.5 mm headphone port
Read the full JBL Quantum 100M2 review ›

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