HyperX Cloud vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

HyperX Cloud vs. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
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
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
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
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute Volume, mute button
CABLE HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type Headset cable - 1.3 m Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.3 m -
FEATURES HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
CONNECTIONS HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS HyperX Cloud HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, volume control, dual-pin airplane adapter USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
Compliant Standards SGS -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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