This headset just works - HyperX Cloud III
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Get $5 off your Magic Spoon order with code LINUS at lmg.gg The HyperX Cloud II has been an easy recommendation for a good budget PC gaming headset for a while now and it looks like the new Cloud III could carry on that trend. With a low price tag, solid sound and mic performance, and a great stealth look, will Adam be impressed, or does this update lack impact. Buy a HyperX Cloud 3 Gaming Headset: geni.us Buy a HyperX Cloud 2 Gaming Headset: geni.us Buy a SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Gaming Headset: geni.us Buy a Razer Barracuda Wireless Gaming Headset: geni.us Buy Wicked Cushions Replacement Ear Pads: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► LTX 2023 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: lmg.gg ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Big shoes to fill 0:24 The box and what's inside 1:31 Design and build quality impressions 3:12 Fit and feel, mic adjustments, and software setup 5:10 Sponsor - Magic Spoon 5:46 Software customization options and figuring out the volume wheel 6:50 Music listening impressions 8:46 Labs testing results 9:53 Mic test and Labs test results 10:57 Gaming impressions 12:12 Pricing, other options, and overall thoughts 13:25 Outro
The video opens by contextualizing the HyperX Cloud III as an iterative successor to the Cloud II, highlighting a budget-friendly price point, strong sound, and a stealthy look. The presenter walks through what’s in the box, noting the headset, a boom mic arm, a USB dongle, braided cables, and a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter. A key design detail is the non-removable cable, which the reviewer treats as a potential drawback for long-term durability and upgradability. The build uses a full metal headband and memory foam on the ear cups and headband, with a pleather finish meant to be durable yet warm during extended sessions. While the model emphasizes a stealth aesthetic with no RGB, the box also claims 53 mm drivers and a detachable mic, underscoring a gaming-oriented, home-use focus. The moment ends with a sense of anticipation for how the Cloud III will perform in software, audio tests, and real-world gaming scenarios.
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Questions answered
- What is a prominent downside mentioned by viewers about HyperX Cloud III?
- Many viewers point out that the cable is non-removable, which was a notable downgrade from prior HyperX models and can affect durability and repairability.
- Does the Cloud III support spatial audio on all platforms?
- Spatial audio like DTX is available via software and driver support, with better results typically on PC where the software can enable it, while some users report mixed experiences in-game.