HyperX Cloud 3 Review / A WORTHY UPGRADE? 

One thing I forgot to mention about sound. Both these headsets sound better connected straight 3.5 and not usb, even if u adjust an eq. Weird but true. 👍

I asked you about this (and maybe other people too), and you replied with this great video, thanks! will catch a cloud II!

Been waiting for this! Mine are on order!

Cheers for the review, i do like the look of the Cloud 3s and the mic was really good.

*It's been 84 years....* I've been using my Cloud 2 since day 1 release. After all these years I can finally have a upgrade worthy of that 120 euro price

Been Waiting for this review for so long

Been waiting for your review,. Thanks! I'm sticking with the Cloud 2. Great reviewing as always

The most honest reviewer 👍

The way u explain everything really helped me make my mind up about which mic I should get . I’m mainly looking for a good mic for sound purposes , and I’ve seen you review the Alpha as well which is my decision because of your reaction to the sound .

Thank you for your honesty, as serious gamers we need this info!

Wow. That microphone got so much higher quality comparing with Cloud 2 and Alpha.

Great video as always bro

Great video! But if I’m on Xbox series S I can’t use the surround sound or the panel which is a real shame. on the cloud 3 does it work or is it still the same?

Still loving my clouds, been my daily drivers for a couple years and will be for years

Cloud 3 completely destroys the Cloud 2's mic

I have a pair of Astro A50s that i might be lookin to replace. I had a pair of the HyperX Cloud II's and had no complaints. I've been waiting for you to drop this video! Love your content! You're one of my goto tech reviewers.

I’ve been using the HyperX Cloud Flight wireless for a long time and I’m surprised hyperx hasn’t done the swivel on their higher end models. The only issue I’ve had with the flights is the ear pads, but that’s expected to wear out.

Nice review dude!

Thank you so much for this. I had a struggle debating to get some wicked cush and slap on my steel series that i got a month or two ago. Imma be honest either i have dumbo ears or my head was large but those steel series pinched and made my head sweat like being out in daylight. Went back to hyper x 2 and never looked back. Dropped a few times think the amount of drops have messed them up. Bet im getting another hyper x 2 because of you 😇

Thanks for the honestly, I will stick to my OG CloudXs, too many channels just jump onto the "best 99$ headset" bandwagon. When I saw these I thought these looked okay but I wasn't blown away...no detachable cable, no swivel. Not that much to make me upgrade. Especially at the higher price. Especially since the CloudX is just the Cloud 2 with an inline volume and mic mute, so there REALLY isn't anything to upgrade for.

Aside from the falling off faux leather on the headband and ear cushions, my cloud II has been going strong for almost 7 years. Tried other headsets but they doesn't sound as good as my cloud II. Looking for upgrade for wireless headset though, is the logitech g pro x wireless or hyperx cloud wireless are comparable to the cloud II?

That sound quality sounds awesome

Yes, the cloud ii sound is exciting 😀 it was the first thing I noticed first time I used it. I guess it is always a matter of preference, I'm sure audiophiles will prefer the sound of cloud iii. In your test the micro from the cloud iii sounded very good to me.

is the clould 3 cable longer then the cloud 2 cable without usb i need something long for pc without usb

Mate you just saved me some cash. I play solo more than anything so mic quality for multiplayer isn't important to me, but sound quality is prime. So I'm gonna hold on to my Cloud 2 for dear life and make a point to look after it better especially hearing that the newer batches have poorer quality than the og ones.

You're the King of Tech Reviews

HyperX nailed it but they have 1 con for me at least they still didn't make the 3.5mm cable detachable just like on the alpha and alpha s. Everything else is good imo.

thank you for your detailed review. after watching 4 videos covering the same items yours pushed me to purchase ❤

Great video. I think Cloud II mic sounds better. I believe Cloud III Wireless version sound the best.

Thanks for video! What is better, Logitech G Pro X or Cloud 3 for fps gaming?

Love the passion , honesty is so genuine 👌🏻

thanks for being honest!

Techne what are your opinions on using apple earpods (wired) for gaming?

Hey @TheTechne, looking for a new headset, been using Cloud Alpha's for 4 years. Should I get Alpha S or Cloud 3?

Are the boom mics interchangeable? By that i mean using the mic from the cloud 3 in the cloud 2 headset and would that make the best of both worlds, sound and microphone.

Have you tried plugging the 3s into the 2s usb sound dongle? If so does it help the sound profile?

I've owned 2 sets of HyperX so far. The breaking point for both sets were not the hinges. It was the connection point between the metal band and the middle part. That plastic coupling piece always broke.

I bought these a week ago. They are good. And mic is very good. Prior to this i was using vr3000 earbuds. On this, due to closed back nature and bigger drivers, I can definitely hear a bit more of game sounds without needing to crank the volume up like I used to on my vr3000. The clamping force does start to create fatigue if worn more than 3-4 hours at a stretch. Maybe it'll get better with time. Maybe you will not get fatigue if you have flatter ears that are more flush with your head. Overall, will still recommend as good purchase.

mic diff is craaazyyy wow i might buy it ngl

Are the cups the same size? Have some wicked cushions here that I might want to use on the 3.

5 star review, well done, thx

I've waited a long time.... my Audeze Maxwells are supposed to be here on Monday! I'm starting to get giddy! I already have the wicked cushions for them in hand and ready.

its realy heart warming to see someone speeks the truthe about these produts wich company's payes so much mony to RU-vidrs to promote them

Im just looking to upgrade from my steelseries arctis 7 wireless. The mic quality alone sells it to me compared to steelseries' mics.

the thing i hate on hyperx clouds is the plastic in the end of headbands, here in my tropical country the heat ramps up and making those plastic very fragile and crispy and completely destroyed tthatt i have to taped my hyperx cloud 2 i did bought another pair and same results occured

Hello i got a question which one is better cloud 2 wireless or cloud 3 btw love your videos

Hi there, I'm a big supporter of hyperx cloud, just wanted to know which headphones work best with the Xbox one s, either wired or wireless in your opinion thanks Gary

Been waiting for your on review on this, I’m still undecided whether or not I should replace my Nova Pros

I’m going to buy cloud 3 for streaming (Can’t afford a pc so i have to stream via mobile) is cloud 3’s mic is enough strong for noise isolation (i mean it’s enough strong to avoid background noises? )

I'm just waiting for their wireless one and hope they add Bluetooth 🙏🏾

The Cloud 3 mic actually sounded really nice.

A detailed honest review, makes me stopped thinking about it and stick along with my Razer Blackshark V2

i think my cloud 2's are around 4 or so years old and i just recently dropped them enough to finally break the headcup from the mount. its kinda back together but if the 3's are anything like the 2 ill prob buy em.

I have a Razer Kraken Tournament edition. I’m so not happy with Razer Synapse 3, is this headset using any software? Would it be a upgrade to Cloud 3? Or would you still recommend buying the 2 from Razer?

surprised to see a new released headset

Do a review on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2

Love your in-depth and honest headset videos. With everyone else you never can tell if they've been paid off. My most trusted youtuber for headsets. Bought some wkd cushions with your Amazon discount code too. "Grey 90's aesthetic". Thanks! 👍 Had my Cloud II's for six years. Recently took them apart and replaced the headband. But still thinking of trying the Cloud III. We'll see.

Hey techne what headset do you recommend for bigger ears like me

Of all the hyper X headsets, which one do you like best for the price range $119 and up for gaming sound

they just released the wireless version of this today so the cable problem shouldn't be much of an issue anymore

Thanks for your review. My wife and I both have the Cloud II, but the cushion on the top is crumbling and therefore we will sooner or later need a replacement. At least in the past for some parts of the head set there was a replacement part, but I think not for this cushion at the frame (bracket). 😒 Now I saw that there's a new HyperX Cloud III. First things I've recognized is: Cool looking HyperX at the frame is gone, cool looking red string is gone. How about 7.1 sound simulation? Haven't seen anything regarding this! And the brushed aluminium, where is it gone? So it looks like the Cloud III has a microphone which is a lot better, it finally has a light showing if the Micro is active or muted. Both are must haves! But at the end, if it hasn't the cool look anymore and the sound quality decreased - and I think I understood your point here exactly - then what does it help? We like the sound of the HyperX headsets because they sound like they should be, not having extreme bass, which I dislike, and the hights are fine. 😁 The Cloud III costs at least 116 Euro in germany, Cloud II half the price, 64 Euro, sometimes less. Shame on HP! In my company they exchanged the Lenovo notebooks with HP. The HPs look good, made of aluminum. The display is a lot better. The battery last a much longer time. The AMD CPU is great. So the technical aspects are perfect. BUT: The touchpad is not reacting in the upper left and right corner (I've tested that with at least 3 devices!). Where you hold your hand when you use the touchpad, there's a sharp edge. The keyboard is OK, but the one from Lenovo was much better. I do have trouble with my Password Manager. Typically CTRL+F12 should insert the password, but HP made some tweaks with the F-keys and this seems to conflict. The INSert key I had been searching forever in the beginning. They are there at 3 places, but not where you expect them and they behave a bit strange. These are things that could easily be improved. But looks like HP doesn't care. ☹ And I think with the HyperX it's the same. It moved from Kingston to Lenovo and with this it looks like the HyperX headsets are not as good anymore as they had been.

What about the Sound Stage, and how did the 7.1 surround compare? You've mentioned nothing about the 3D sound portion.

I have a Hyperx Cloud II heatset and i am very satisfied.

I've had logitech g533, g933 and had to returned them multiple times to warranty.. I love the brand and its models but im looking into hyperx nowadays... i love the wireless feature, can't really live without it ;) Would a cloud II wireless be a smart choice? been reading pretty good and pretty bad comments so I cant make up my mind, could someone give me straight opinions? Yes, No, why?.. I'd really aprecciate it!

Are you sure that the cloud 2 ear pads works on cloud 3? and where can i order it ?

What year model cloud 2 do u have? After HP bought Hyperx in June 2021 quality went downhill.

Love my cloud 2 rocks! They dont change much

I know this video is a bit old but if any one is having audio quality issues with the cloud 3's try plugging them into the cloud 2's audio cable, the one with the button pad on it, completely fixed all my issues and made the cloud 3's sound just like the 2's

i want a better microphone for my hyperx 2. Can i take the one of the hyperx 3? or any other ideas?

You did a best wireless video can you do a best weird video soon? Thanks

Can you test the Cloud 3 on the cloud 2 usb, I've noticed they seem to be louder than the cloud alpha usb

Is the switch between the cloud 1 and 3 worth in? in terms of audio and mic?

Are the sides of the cloud III cans soft touch? I hated when my cloud II got all sticky and melted. I don't like that pop sound when the mic is muted/unmuted. I love how you placed timestamps to rewatch that special portion of the video. Great review. I'm still on the fence on positional audio as some reviewers say this is one of the best and then some others say its not good and the cloud II was better.

You would still recommend the 2’s even with the hum sound??

I think I'll stick with my EPOS H6PRO. Love that headset

Ill never understand why I love the cloud II man, I have tried so many different headsets from gaming to studio from $100 - $500 with amps but i always end up going back to the $60 cloud II.... lol. I really think sometimes its because its what I've used for so long that I am just use to hearing what they provide that anything else just doesn't sound good for whatever reason.

Hi, how is the mic monitoring of the cloud iii?

None replaceable wire is an instant no no for me, I have 2 sets of cloud alphas being used by my kids and the amount of times I've had to replace the wires over the last few years is crazy. But at least I can and don't have to replace whole headsets every time

does cloud 2 have detachable cable. so basically they are forcing you to buy wireless edition of cloud 3 to have detachable cable as option'?

My Cloud II started sounding a bit weird i hear static when a put volume over 50% so do you think its worth upgrading i had them for like 2 years.

Cloud 3 or cloud alpha s or g pro x which one to buy for mic and fps games like pubg?

This headset feels so good around the ears, especially for people with big ears like me. Feels very light and sound is great. The only things I do not like about this headset is it takes 5-10 seconds of holding the power button to turn it on and off, and once it is on there is no LED indicator to let you know it is on. But besides that this is a 9/10 headset at it's price point.

Is the detachable mic easily detaches when you move it? I got this issue with blackshark headset of Razer.

50€ for another pair of Cloud2, or 120€ for Cloud3. This video confirmed I'm getting another Cloud2. Been using Cloud2 for exactly 6 years now and it fell down at least 100 times, no damage AT ALL (except the metal looking hella dented, like Boba Fett's helmet, lol). But some days ago it fell down SUPER HARD and the first "damage" appeared, a crack in the plastic. And now that it's on discount, I can't withstand (usually priced at 60-65€).

is this better than the logitech g pro x2 in term of imaging separation footstep. etc. specially in warzone 2

the cloud 2 wireless has a volume wheel on the headset btw

Thank you so much i was almost buying v3 until i saw ur vid im buying c2 for the third time lol, its my third time cuz i quit pc since 2018 now im coming back again (faceit lvl10 lol)

when we getting that HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless review

For mobile gaming like PUBG which one is better Logitech gpro x or cloud iii ?

I wish they did a black and silver

Ive had my cloud for 5 yrs now. Still works perfectly. Only thing is the head band and ear muffs are peeling. Think its time for an upgrade

Bought them on july 16th (at the time of writing this it is july 21st), they were my first ever hyperx product and i loved them. I do agree the sound is "boring" or "flat" compared to at least my astro a20s or razer kraken ultimate, but felt great and the sound wasn't ear piercing when loud noises happend (looking at the krakens...). I had to return them yesterday due to downloading a driver update from their software that gutted my game audio, i tried 3 different headsets and it was my cloud 3s. Even reinstalling the drivers didnt help. Not sure if anyone else ran into this issue but id avoid downloading the hyperx ngenuity software on pc if your using cloud 3s. Definitely looking forward to the cloud 2s that i ordered from amazon as the replacement tho!

I have a question: Can you change hyperx 3 settings on ps5 if you change them from a computer?

Should I get the Corsair HS65 over HyperX Cloud II?

What about cloud 2 vs cloud alpha? And will there be a cloud alpha 3?

I got them both. And i would co say cloud 2 sounds better cus of the bass. But.. Cloud 3 better treble and you hear footsteps better and easier to hear where sounds come from. So for me immersive experiense like single player games Cloud 2. multiplayer Competitive games like fps Cloud 3.

Hey so I’ve been with the astros a10’s all my gaming career and I’m trying to find something new that sounds just like the a10s because that’s what I honestly like but I’m looking for a better mic anyone have any suggestions?

I have the Maxwell but I love my HyperX stuff. I’d def cop a set of wireless ones.

Could it be that your Cloud 2 pair is so used that the drivers are more burned in, making them sound ever so slightly more exciting? I mean, those Cloud 3s are straight from the factory, so the drivers haven't really been used much. Usually, it doesn't matter, but on some pairs, it can matter.

You gonna reveiw the pulse fire haste 2