Storm Score 78 out of 100
Reviews 5 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 80% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the HyperX Cloud III for its improved comfort, solid build and value‑driven performance, while noting that it largely retains the sound profile of its predecessor.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
78 / 100
Tier Distribution 5 reviews total
20%
60%
20%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 3 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Very comfortable
  • Sleek refined premium‑looking
  • Fantastic bass
  • Amazing mic quality
  • Very affordable
  • Clear and present mid-range

Points of Contention

  • Virtual surround weak
  • Soundstage is good but nothing special
  • Poor background noise isolation
  • No carrying case included
  • Spatial sound artifacts

Professional Reviews

5 reviews from 4 critics
100
Michelle Rae Uy
TechRadar

“The HyperX Cloud III not only does everything better than its already popular predecessor, but it drops the price considerably as well.”

Perfect 5/5
80
Sarah Jacobsson Purewal
Tom's Hardware

“The HyperX Cloud III is a good update to the Cloud II — more comfortable, better looking, similar sound profile.”

Acclaimed 4/5
80
Mark Knapp 2 reviews · avg
IGN

“It’s flexible and sturdy feeling, not creaking or groaning in use.”

Acclaimed 70–80 across 2

All 2 Mark Knapp reviews, aggregated above

80
HyperX Cloud III

“It’s flexible and sturdy feeling, not creaking or groaning in use.”

Critically Acclaimed 8/10
70
HyperX Cloud III Wireless

“That’s a sizable jump, but comes with a handy feature for what was already a great headset.”

Critically Acclaimed 7/10
62
Matthew Lopes, Theresa Ketterling, John Peroramas
RTINGS

The HyperX Cloud III delivers reliable audio performance and comfort at an affordable price point. It is a solid choice for gamers prioritizing value over premium features.

Mixed 7.7/10

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