HyperX Cloud Generations: Every Model Compared

Last updated: October 12, 2026

The HyperX Cloud line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the HyperX Cloud II to the HyperX Cloud III. Ratings run from 2.9/5 to 3.8/5. Of these, 2 are still sold.

Each column below is a release year, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow spans the years between them. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.

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Generation by generation

Cloud II to Cloud III

The HyperX Cloud III replaced the HyperX Cloud II. It rates higher, 3.8/5 against 2.9/5.

Full Cloud II vs Cloud III comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

How many generations of the HyperX Cloud are there?

Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the HyperX Cloud, from the HyperX Cloud II to the HyperX Cloud III.

What replaced the HyperX Cloud II?

The HyperX Cloud III replaced the HyperX Cloud II. It is rated 3.8/5, against 2.9/5 for the HyperX Cloud II.