In depth comparison and review of HyperX Cloud 3 and Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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Weight | 308 g | 280 g | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are lighter than HyperX Cloud 3 headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Inner earcup diameter: 4.2 cm 6.2 cm | |
Colour | Black, red | - | |
Earpad Material | Leatherette, memory foam | Ultra-soft memory foam | |
Headband Material | Aluminium | - | |
Design | Games | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, phone, computer | Computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X | THX Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 10 - 21000 Hz | 12 - 28000 Hz | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <2% | - | |
Sensitivity | 100 dB | 100 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
Impedance | 64 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 53 mm | 50 mm | HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Razer Triforce titanium | |
Features | 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate | Razer HyperSpeed Wireless |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Uni-directional | Uni-directional | |
Connectivity Technology | Wired | - | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Razer HyperClear | |
Frequency Response | 50 - 17000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed. |
Sensitivity | -42 dBV/Pascal | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Controls | Volume, mute button | Volume, microphone on/mute, Razer SmartSwitch button |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.2 m USB cable - 1.3 m |
USB-C to USB-A cable - 1.8 m | |
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Cable Length | - | 1.8 m |
FEATURES | HyperX Cloud 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Features | Mute LED indicator | Bendable microphone arm |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | HyperX Cloud 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | - | 70 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
OTHERS | HyperX Cloud 3 | Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
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Included Accessories | USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Windows | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |