HyperX Cloud III – Wired Gaming Headset, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Angled 53mm Drivers, DTS Spatial Audio, Memory Foam, Durable Frame, Ultra-Clear 10mm Mic, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm – Black/Red

Best HyperX Cloud Yet
I think that they finally made the perfect gaming headset. They have always been the best in class regarding sound quality at this price point. The multiple iterations of the Cloud have largely been the company slowly addressing points of failure and upgrading things like its connectivity and surround-sound software. In the original Clouds, the hinge that attached the earcup to the headphone band was external and held in place by a cheap plastic piece that eventually just cracked over time regardless of how careful you were. This was the most common point of failure, so they changed it. The Cloud 2 had the first internal hinge on the earcup and it solved the problem perfectly. Unfortunately, it merely moved the common failure point up the headband to the cheap plastic cuff that they used to secure the metal forks to the rest of the headband. In the Cloud 2, this plastic cuff would eventually break even with very careful treatment due to the torque that is placed on it so that the earcups conform to people’s heads. In the Cloud 3, they finally got it right: Internal cup hinges with a metal cuff to attach the ear forks. Perfect. I keep examining these for the next probable point of failure and I really can’t think of any. So, now you can get some of the best sound in the industry in a tank-like package that should last ages. They finally ditched the foam pop filter, which I never had a problem with but might degrade over time. The new mic is still decent but probably not the best sound quality in comparison to some competitors.Probably one of the coolest things that I did not expect was that the receiver dongle comes with an extension that allows for either USB-C or USB connectivity. If I were to wager, this is the most likely point of failure if you use this with a laptop or are taking the dongle out frequently because it is a little delicate and long with the USB-A attachment on. It is a really cool feature that expands the headset’s compatibility with recently released laptops with only USB-C ports.

Great Headset, Good Price, Comfortable
Worked for1 year and 10 months. I had a great run with these. Very comfortable can wear for 12 hour sessions. I wear them for work. I am in customer service so on them frequently, 2-12 hr shifts and 3-6.5 hour shifts weekly. They’ve held up pretty well for the use. I did have some problems losing connection on ports and Hercules, but I think that was a software issue, not the headphones. I would purchase the warranty offered here if you want them to last longer. I am purchasing another pair. One last note: the noise cancellation was great at first, but the last year has not been so great.Design is super comfy for long intense sessions. They don’t get heavy or slip off easily. Yes, look straight down or back too far, they’ll fall off, but regular wear, no. They are soft and well cushioned.Good bang for the buck. Skip the $30-60 range. From experience these don’t work long term and become uncomfortable quickly.Clarity-sound is great. Controls are easy. They are on the earphone itself. No fighting with cords to find controls. Volume and mute is found by touch. Volume on right (dial) and mute (button) on left.Cord is long and braided, so you don’t have to worry about breakage. It does get twisted for me, but I’m constantly moving around. I just let the cord unwind on my lunch break and after shift.Photos are after 1y 10m use.

Sounds worse than its predecessor out of the box in my opinion, but works fine after playing with my EQ. Active noise cancelling built into the mic is fantastic. Doesn’t cause discomfort whilst wearing glasses. Higher build quality than Logitech and Corsair products of similar price that I have owned.

Super słuchawki, bardzo wygodne, świetny dźwięk i naprawdę dobry mikrofon