# HyperX Cloud III: specs and price

**Price (US):** $99.99 at hp.com (MSRP), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 13 gaming headsets we track it is #2 cheapest of 13; category median $189.99.
**Brand:** HyperX
**Released:** 2023-06
**Deskmark:** Gold Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 59/100, #2 of 16 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $99.99 |
| Brand | HyperX |
| Released | 2023-06 |
| Connection | wired |
| Driver (mm) | 53 |
| Battery hours | — |
| Surround sound | Yes |
| Mic type | detachable |
| Weight (g) | 308 |
| Rgb | No |

## Where it stands

At $100, the HyperX Cloud III is #2 cheapest of the 13 gaming headsets we track, where the median is $199.99. On the spec sheet, its driver of 53 mm is above the median of the 15, its weight of 308 g is below the median of the 16, and its release of 2023 is at the median of the 11.

## What reviewers say

All three whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, SoundGuys) survived verification; every quote and Tom's Hardware's weight figures are verbatim in the source text. The wired HyperX Cloud III ($99.99) wins broad agreement on comfort, premium build, and wide platform connectivity (3.5mm plus USB-C/USB-A dongle). Verdicts split sharply on sound and mic: SoundGuys scored it 6.2, citing sub-bass-light audio it calls its shortest area, while TechRadar rated it 4.8/5. (Based on 3 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2023-05-30–2025-01-29.)

Praised: Comfortable, lightweight fit for hours of wear; Premium look and build quality for the price; Broad platform connectivity (3.5mm plus USB-C/USB-A dongle); Deep, powerful bass.
Flagged: Sound signature is divisive — recessed mids and lacking sub-bass, not a headset for music/audiophiles; DTS virtual surround is subtle-to-nonfunctional and the NGENUITY software is limited; Mic quirks: sibilance, low recording volume, and loud mute-button blips.
Disagreement: The mic and overall sound quality are the flashpoint. TechRadar calls it 'one of the best mic on a gaming headset' and scores 4.8/5, but its own editor's note admits the reviewer conflated the mic with a Logitech Pro X 2 during testing and corrected the article afterward; Tom's Hardware rates the mic merely 'fine' with sibilance and loud mute blips, while SoundGuys scores the whole headset 6.2, saying sound quality 'comes up the shortest.'
Sources: Tom's Hardware (2023-05-30, tomshardware.com), TechRadar (2023-05-30, techradar.com), SoundGuys (2025-01-29, soundguys.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the HyperX Cloud III?**

All three whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, SoundGuys) survived verification; every quote and Tom's Hardware's weight figures are verbatim in the source text. The wired HyperX Cloud III ($99.99) wins broad agreement on comfort, premium build, and wide platform connectivity (3.5mm plus USB-C/USB-A dongle). Verdicts split sharply on sound and mic: SoundGuys scored it 6.2, citing sub-bass-light audio it calls its shortest area, while TechRadar rated it 4.8/5. Praised: Comfortable, lightweight fit for hours of wear; Premium look and build quality for the price; Broad platform connectivity (3.5mm plus USB-C/USB-A dongle); Deep, powerful bass. Flagged: Sound signature is divisive — recessed mids and lacking sub-bass, not a headset for music/audiophiles; DTS virtual surround is subtle-to-nonfunctional and the NGENUITY software is limited; Mic quirks: sibilance, low recording volume, and loud mute-button blips. (From 3 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the HyperX Cloud III cost?**

The HyperX Cloud III has a US price of $99.99 (MSRP), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the HyperX Cloud III compare on price?**

At $100, the HyperX Cloud III is #2 cheapest of the 13 gaming headsets we track, where the median is $199.99.

**When was the HyperX Cloud III released?**

The HyperX Cloud III was released 2023-06.

**What are the HyperX Cloud III's key specs?**

HyperX Cloud III (HyperX): connection wired, driver mm 53, surround sound Yes, mic type detachable, weight g 308. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.hp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2023/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headset.html (hp.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://hyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headset (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the HyperX Cloud III price of record was $99.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl