The HyperX Cloud III ranks #168 out of 231 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: HyperX
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#168 HyperX Cloud III: $57.99 Amazon $57.99 eBay
Pros: Bass runs about 3 dB above target in a squig.link measurement, giving games and music a warm, punchy low end. The closed back keeps sound in and outside noise out, and the built-in microphone covers voice chat. A 64 ohm load is still easy for a PC, console controller or phone to drive.
Cons: A 9.1 dB dip near 11.5 kHz and air about 3.6 dB below target dull the sparkle of cymbals and the sense of space, while a 3.9 dB presence shortfall pushes voices back. Sub-bass also sits 3.6 dB under target, so the deepest rumble is soft. The Audio-Technica ATH-M20x rates higher at nearly the same price.
| Released | May 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.12 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 53mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 21kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 60 (median of 1 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 64 ohms |
| Sub-bass Extension | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (-3.5 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.92 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (308 g) |
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