Detailed comparison and review of HyperX Cloud and HyperX Cloud 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HyperX Cloud | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | 19.5 cm | - | |
Width | 15 cm | - | |
Depth | 9.5 cm | - | |
Weight | 337 g | 308 g | HyperX Cloud 3 are lighter than HyperX Cloud headphones. |
Colour | - | Black, red | |
Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | Leatherette, memory foam | |
Headband Material | Leatherette | Aluminium | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console | Game console, phone, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | HyperX Cloud | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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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 | Wired | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | DTS Headphone:X | |
Frequency Response | 15 - 25000 Hz | 10 - 21000 Hz | HyperX Cloud offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <2% | <2% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
Sensitivity | 95 dB/mW | 100 dB | HyperX Cloud 3 have higher sensitivity than HyperX Cloud. |
Impedance | 41 Ohm | 64 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 53 mm | 53 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
Features | - | 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | HyperX Cloud | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | Electret condenser | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Uni-directional | |
Connectivity Technology | - | Wired | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | HyperX Cloud 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 50 - 18000 Hz | 50 - 17000 Hz | HyperX Cloud offer a larger microphone frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3. |
Audio Input Details | Cardioid - 100 - 12000 Hz | - | |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 2% | - | |
Sensitivity | -39 dBV/Pascal | -42 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 105 dB | - | |
Microphone Power Source Voltage (DC) | 2 V | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | HyperX Cloud | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute | Volume, mute button |
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CABLE | HyperX Cloud | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Cable Type | Headset cable - 1.3 m | Headset cable - 1.2 m USB cable - 1.3 m |
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Cable Length | 1.3 m | - |
FEATURES | HyperX Cloud | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Features | - | Mute LED indicator |
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CONNECTIONS | HyperX Cloud | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) | - |
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OTHERS | HyperX Cloud | HyperX Cloud 3 |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, volume control, dual-pin airplane adapter | USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | SGS | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |