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HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset vs Turtle Beach Atlas 200

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset scores 5.8/10 overall, ahead of the Turtle Beach Atlas 200 at 5.5/10.

The HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset leads on microphone and connectivity and battery.

The Turtle Beach Atlas 200 leads on sound.

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

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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Turtle Beach Atlas 200

Turtle Beach Atlas 200

5.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Atlas 200 is for gamers who want a simple wired headset for PC, Xbox or consoles with a 3.5mm connection. It suits people who put comfort and light weight ahead of wireless freedom. It is less suited to anyone who wants a detachable cable, wide adjustment or noise cancelling.

Typically about £49.99 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 HeadsetTurtle Beach Atlas 200
Sound25%5/106/10
Microphone20%7/105/10
Comfort20%7/107/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/104/10
Noise cancelling and value15%5/105/10
Overall5.8/105.5/10

Specifications

SpecHyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming HeadsetTurtle Beach Atlas 200
ConnectionWired 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA) and USB 2.0; USB-C and USB-A via adapter3.5mm wired, 3.5mm 4-pole cable, 1.2m
Noise cancellingNo active noise cancelling; noise cancelling on microphone onlynot listed
MicrophoneElectret condenser, uni-directional, noise-cancelling, 50Hz-17kHz, 10mm, detachableUni-Directional, Flip-to-Mute
Battery lifenot listedN/A (wired, no battery)
Weightnot listedApproximately 280g
Works withPC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, mobilePC, Xbox, mobile devices with 3.5mm connection; gaming consoles

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 ›

Turtle Beach Atlas 200

  • + Light at about 280g, with comfort praised by owners
  • + Sound for the price praised by owners
  • + Plain wired 3.5mm connection with nothing to charge
  • − Cable is fixed and owners dislike it
  • − Owners report a cheap feel
  • − Limited headband adjustment reported by owners

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want wireless or Bluetooth connection
  • Anyone who needs a detachable cable
  • People who want confirmed active noise cancelling
Read the full Turtle Beach Atlas 200 review ›

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