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HyperX QuadCast S vs Razer Seiren V3 Chroma

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Razer Seiren V3 Chroma is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the HyperX QuadCast S or Razer Seiren V3 Chroma?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Razer Seiren V3 Chroma is the cheaper at $99.99.

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Full spec sheet

✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec HyperX QuadCast S Razer Seiren V3 Chroma
US price $119.99 $99.99
BrandHyperXRazer
Released2020—
Connectivity USB USB
Polar pattern cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, stereo supercardioid
Type condenser condenser
Sample rate (kHz) 48 —
Bit depth 16 —
Headphone jack Yes Yes
Mute button Yes Yes
Mount integrated vibration-isolating shock mount; standard 3/8" thread adapter included included desk stand base; boom-arm compatible via 5/8" to 3/8" adapter (not included)
Release 2020 —

Sources — HyperX QuadCast S: hyperx.com (verified 2026-10-20). Razer Seiren V3 Chroma: razer.com (verified 2026-10-20).

What's the difference between the HyperX QuadCast S and Razer Seiren V3 Chroma?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Polar pattern: HyperX QuadCast S cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional, stereo vs Razer Seiren V3 Chroma supercardioid
  • Mount: HyperX QuadCast S integrated vibration-isolating shock mount; standard 3/8" thread adapter included vs Razer Seiren V3 Chroma included desk stand base; boom-arm compatible via 5/8" to 3/8" adapter (not included)

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

HyperX QuadCast S

Three hands-on reviews - SoundGuys, Tom's Hardware, and Tom's Guide - rate the QuadCast S a clear-sounding, superbly built USB streamer mic with four polar patterns, a built-in shock mount, and standout RGB lighting. All three note it is a near-identical, pricier RGB reskin of the original QuadCast. Only SoundGuys published any lab measurement (a described frequency-response dip near 1 kHz); no source published self-noise or SNR figures. (3 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Clear, professional-sounding audio quality; Solid all-metal build with useful built-in shock mount and touch-to-mute; Four polar patterns (cardioid, bidirectional, omni, stereo) add flexibility.

Flagged: Near-identical to the cheaper original QuadCast; little reason to upgrade; RGB can only be disabled via NGenuity software (Windows/PC-only); Premium price (~$159), roughly $30 more than the Blue Yeti.

Razer Seiren V3 Chroma

No sourced tester review yet.

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