HyperX Cloud III review

The HyperX Cloud III is the budget pick and the easiest headset here to move between systems. HyperX lists compatibility with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac and mobile, and the box includes 3.5mm, USB-A and USB-C connections, so the same headset plugs into a controller, a console or a laptop. The angled 53mm drivers use neodymium magnets, the frame is aluminum, and the headband and ear cushions use HyperX memory foam wrapped in leatherette. The detachable microphone is an electret condenser with noise cancelling, a mesh filter and an LED that shows when it is muted. HyperX lists a weight of 0.67 lb, or 0.70 lb with the mic, and a 2-year warranty. It was $69.99 on the check date, down from $99.99. Being wired, it has no battery to manage, but also no wireless range for players who sit far from the screen. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Budget buyers who play on several consoles

Price

$69.99 on the HyperX US store (sale from $99.99).

HyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset $69.99 MSRP $99.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Angled 53mm drivers with neodymium magnets
• Detachable noise-cancelling mic with a built-in mesh filter and LED mute light
• HyperX memory foam in the headband and ear cushions
• 3.5mm, USB-A and USB-C connectors included
• Aluminum frame and 2-year warranty

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest headset on this list at $69.99
• Strength: Weighs 0.67 lb, or 0.70 lb with the mic
• Strength: Wired connectors cover PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mac and mobile
• Weakness: Wired only, so no wireless range
• Weakness: The $69.99 price is a sale from $99.99
• Weakness: No active noise cancellation

Key facts

• Price: $69.99 (list $99.99)
• Drivers: 53mm angled, neodymium
• Weight: 0.67 lb, 0.70 lb with mic
• Connections: 3.5mm, USB-A, USB-C
• Warranty: 2 years

Where it ranks

HyperX Cloud III is No. 4 in our Best Gaming Headsets verdict.