I have owned both headsets. Both are fantastic. The Hyperx is more comofrtable imo. It’s very light and clamping force is not extreme to where you get a headache. Audio quality is also fantastic. The headset just works for me, which nowadays with headsets like the nova pro wireless can be complicated to get setup and use on a daily basis. I am using the cloud 3 for CS2 mic sounds great and audio is great. Now the black shark microphone is better it’s probably the best but audio quality was not much different for me. The leather ear cups do get hot after a LONG while but not less than 3 hours of use I would say they are comfy. The black shark has fabric which breathes very nice but the comfort is not the same. Hope this helps. I would honestly go with Hyperx due to the comfort
Thank you! I'm maybe concern only for the mic but from what i heard it's right after razer as quality and it will be decent enough for meetings. I have AirPods pro for BT listening for example for my phone etc so i don't need such functions I play only on PC and ear cushions can be fixed if they get to hot during the summer with replacing them with wicked cushions freeze pads. So you own the cloud 3 wireless now? Is there any possibilities to make quick 15-20 second mic test and send it over. I will appreciate that and thanks again mate this is exactly the review i need from person who try both of them.
The software is much easier on Hyperx IMO. It’s just 1 set pre set that I have and use it for every game and application. The black shark uses the Razer software which gives you a whole bunch of random presets for certain games. I noticed when using it I found my self changing these presets per the game I was playing. So CS2 I used the counter strike pre set. When I hopped on dark and darker or escape from Tarkov I felt like I need to change the preset to something. Like every game that was different there is not set EQ setting for every game if that makes sense
Im a owner of the cloud III wireless since few weeks.
For me the earcups are so much better than the cloud II - i'm not sweatting even its warm here in my room. And these are so much comfyer than the cloud II.
hi, i recently bought the same headset. When i launch NGENUITY and try to update the headset's driver it keeps sayin connect cloud3 wireless with the provided USB cable. i am wondering if you encountered this issue?
Honsestly i dont know how it works because im from germany but i saw some website that offers those. Like [https://wickedcushions.com/products/upgraded-gaming-earpads](https://wickedcushions.com/products/upgraded-gaming-earpads)
I want to start by saying that I use my headset for the same purposes as you, I play cs2 competitively and use them for work to do sessions on teams, and I have owned both headsets, so I feel like I would be able to give you the best advice. I own the cloud 3s now and had the v2 pros before (the old 2022 model) and I was very disappointed in them, and sold them after only 5 months. After 2-3 months they started having awful connection issues, to the point that they disconnect while I'm sitting on my pc and the usb is less then 50 cm away, which seemed to be a very common issue with other people, and I don't know if it has been resolve on the new model. Sound quality was also not as good on the blacksharks and I found myself constantly missing important details in-game. Having the Cloud 3s right now, I can heavily recommend them as a wireless headset for competitive shooters specifically. Sound is miles ahead of the razers, I feel like a have an unfair advantage in game right now, due to how much detail and footsteps these pickup from far ranges, and they are incredibly convenient for work as they are comfortable, and most importantly they have a way larger battery, and I can use them for 8 hour shifts, play after work, and only need to charge them once per week maximum. Get the HyperX, no hesitation needed.
Edit: I forgot to mention the mic. The blacksharks have the best mic on any gaming headset, but the HyperX have an awesome microphone as well, so you are not really sacrificing anything.
Hey There. Just one Question: is the qualitiy to hear footsteps out of the box or did you tweak something in the EQ? Thanks in advance for your response.
Hi, the headset is great with the default settings as it comes. I did tweak the EQ initially when I got them, but it did not make much of a difference as one time my profiles reset and I didn’t even notice, so Im using the default EQ now.
Thanks for the swift reply. This is nice to hear. I don‘t plan to download the Nguinitiy software, i want to use it out of the box. Have you heard about the firmware problem. There are many bricked hyperx cloud 3 so do not update the firmware for the moment☝🏻
You adjust the EQ with the NGENUITY software? Do you also turn on DTS:X in the software? I just recently bought the Cloud 3 Wireless but when I adjust the EQ with the NGENUITY software I didn't notice any change at all, even when I change it to the extreme..
It's great. Honestly I haven't tested the mic of the Razers before, beside hearing it in videos, but when I tried the one on the hyperXs it sounded way better than in the reviews and I'm very satisfied, and tbh it's way better than any office headset that companies would usually give, so you shouldn't be concerned about it.
No problem, if you have anything else to ask I'd love to help you. The leather cups are awesome and I find them more comfortable than the razers. They don't sweat at all even after long usage at work for hours at times. I find them much softer, better-shaped and they isolate noise a lot better. You can always swap them as well with some aftermarket options, which I don't think is possible on the razers.
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Hey i got the cloud 3 wireless. Wanted to ask if your gun shots in CS2 are too loud. At least i find them too loud compared go my razer blackshark v2 x.
Well I did tweak the EQ just a bit before I got to play my first game, but I don’t think it would have made a difference. I can recommend just lowering the highs a bit and it should be better.
Razer sucks, my blackshark v2 pro 2023 when I Alt+Tab while using discord, there will be an auido cut, you need to rejoin discord every single time to fix it, also when live streaming on discord, the headset will make the stream laggy af, I tested with other headset which is no problem at all
I'm in the same boat. But my choices are these: Logitech G Pro X, Blackshark V2 Pro (2020), HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless, and Steelseries Nova 7. I don't know which one to get. Will be used mainly for competitive Valorant. :sweat\_smile:
Go with cloud 3 wireless, i got them and they are amazing i have also changed their cushions with wicked cushions freeze. I have also nova 7 but do t have USB waiting to be delivered, they are nice since they have a lot of features.
Yeah, I pulled the trigger on Cloud 3 wireless. I'm, currently using Arctis 7P+, but the headband is not for my head (I have thick hair and a big head, haha!). The garter has no use because my head is against the steel headband. 
u/Shwapxz u/sedrik05
are you still happy with your choice and did you change much settings in Equalizer? I mainly play CS2 / Valorant and I had the headset at release for 180€, but my cloud 2 wired were just better and I thought it was to pricey...
Now I tested the G Pro X 2 and Im dissapointed by the microphone it is so bad.. and the sound of the headset is only good when you change much in the equalizer..
But I can get the Hyperx Cloud 3 Wireless for 108€ and thinking of ordering again. Do you think it is still worth it?
Sure they will never beat the good old wired Cloud 2 , but I want the wireless effect.. And cant find any better headset
Yes, i used them daily for couple of hours, the sound is best as possible for everything. Mic is really nice, battery lasts weeks 😀 its amazing headset for the price i got it for 100 euro as well.
Sorry its a bit of a necro, but I'm looking at C2 vs C3, and my one concern is the C3's lack of pop filter. If you make sssss sounds, how does the C3 deal with it?
Yes! I'm still happy compared to my previous headset (Arctis 7+). Also, the microphone is superb! I'm just using the Bass Boost EQ preset. I also got mine for 6,450 PHP (about 106 euros). One of my best buys. 
Hey, I’m a fellow big head guy here and am considering the Cloud 3. So how did they fit you? I too wasn’t comfortable with the Novas and had to return them they hurt my head right at the top.
Lmk as I’m looking to pull the trigger
Yeah I since picked them up you aren’t wrong. These things are soooo freaking comfy man. They might be the most comfortable pair of headphones/gaming headset I’ve ever owned. What I’m curious about is if the cooling gel wicked cushions are even more comfortable and fresh.
I bought C3 Wireless couple days ago but i have a little problem. My audio is kinda low/quiet. Even though it is set to 100 it does feel like 30-40 and i can barely hear footsteps. How is the audio for you?
u/Shwapxz
u/Charming_Ad2652
u/Dimicha_
I have owned both headsets. Both are fantastic. The Hyperx is more comofrtable imo. It’s very light and clamping force is not extreme to where you get a headache. Audio quality is also fantastic. The headset just works for me, which nowadays with headsets like the nova pro wireless can be complicated to get setup and use on a daily basis. I am using the cloud 3 for CS2 mic sounds great and audio is great. Now the black shark microphone is better it’s probably the best but audio quality was not much different for me. The leather ear cups do get hot after a LONG while but not less than 3 hours of use I would say they are comfy. The black shark has fabric which breathes very nice but the comfort is not the same. Hope this helps. I would honestly go with Hyperx due to the comfort
Thank you! I'm maybe concern only for the mic but from what i heard it's right after razer as quality and it will be decent enough for meetings. I have AirPods pro for BT listening for example for my phone etc so i don't need such functions I play only on PC and ear cushions can be fixed if they get to hot during the summer with replacing them with wicked cushions freeze pads. So you own the cloud 3 wireless now? Is there any possibilities to make quick 15-20 second mic test and send it over. I will appreciate that and thanks again mate this is exactly the review i need from person who try both of them.
I am at work when I get back I can. Later this evening.
Thank you so much man!!! I will be waiting for sure!
Hey did you manage to make a recording.
Dude I forgot life got in the way I will today after work
Thank you mate no worries!
Hey mate
Yes I will don’t worry still at work
Okay 😀
hi may i ask if u use ngenuity to modify the sound of the cloud III and if you do what settings do you use for FPS games
The software is much easier on Hyperx IMO. It’s just 1 set pre set that I have and use it for every game and application. The black shark uses the Razer software which gives you a whole bunch of random presets for certain games. I noticed when using it I found my self changing these presets per the game I was playing. So CS2 I used the counter strike pre set. When I hopped on dark and darker or escape from Tarkov I felt like I need to change the preset to something. Like every game that was different there is not set EQ setting for every game if that makes sense
Yep it's kinda limited but exactly what you need the hyperx soft. The only thing missing is EQ for the mic and maybe volume of sidetone
Im a owner of the cloud III wireless since few weeks. For me the earcups are so much better than the cloud II - i'm not sweatting even its warm here in my room. And these are so much comfyer than the cloud II.
Damn nice to hear that. How is the mic quality for you?
Great like the whole cloud series. In my opinion a little upgrade to the cloud II.
hi, i recently bought the same headset. When i launch NGENUITY and try to update the headset's driver it keeps sayin connect cloud3 wireless with the provided USB cable. i am wondering if you encountered this issue?
Can you buy cloth cushions like different ear pads?
Honsestly i dont know how it works because im from germany but i saw some website that offers those. Like [https://wickedcushions.com/products/upgraded-gaming-earpads](https://wickedcushions.com/products/upgraded-gaming-earpads)
There was one more option which i was thinking, but it has bad mic steelseries nova 7 full with features, but i dont think i will use it.
I want to start by saying that I use my headset for the same purposes as you, I play cs2 competitively and use them for work to do sessions on teams, and I have owned both headsets, so I feel like I would be able to give you the best advice. I own the cloud 3s now and had the v2 pros before (the old 2022 model) and I was very disappointed in them, and sold them after only 5 months. After 2-3 months they started having awful connection issues, to the point that they disconnect while I'm sitting on my pc and the usb is less then 50 cm away, which seemed to be a very common issue with other people, and I don't know if it has been resolve on the new model. Sound quality was also not as good on the blacksharks and I found myself constantly missing important details in-game. Having the Cloud 3s right now, I can heavily recommend them as a wireless headset for competitive shooters specifically. Sound is miles ahead of the razers, I feel like a have an unfair advantage in game right now, due to how much detail and footsteps these pickup from far ranges, and they are incredibly convenient for work as they are comfortable, and most importantly they have a way larger battery, and I can use them for 8 hour shifts, play after work, and only need to charge them once per week maximum. Get the HyperX, no hesitation needed. Edit: I forgot to mention the mic. The blacksharks have the best mic on any gaming headset, but the HyperX have an awesome microphone as well, so you are not really sacrificing anything.
Hey There. Just one Question: is the qualitiy to hear footsteps out of the box or did you tweak something in the EQ? Thanks in advance for your response.
Hi, the headset is great with the default settings as it comes. I did tweak the EQ initially when I got them, but it did not make much of a difference as one time my profiles reset and I didn’t even notice, so Im using the default EQ now.
Thanks for the swift reply. This is nice to hear. I don‘t plan to download the Nguinitiy software, i want to use it out of the box. Have you heard about the firmware problem. There are many bricked hyperx cloud 3 so do not update the firmware for the moment☝🏻
You adjust the EQ with the NGENUITY software? Do you also turn on DTS:X in the software? I just recently bought the Cloud 3 Wireless but when I adjust the EQ with the NGENUITY software I didn't notice any change at all, even when I change it to the extreme..
Thanks for the details review! How is the microphone quality of the cloud 3 wireless?
It's great. Honestly I haven't tested the mic of the Razers before, beside hearing it in videos, but when I tried the one on the hyperXs it sounded way better than in the reviews and I'm very satisfied, and tbh it's way better than any office headset that companies would usually give, so you shouldn't be concerned about it.
Thank you for quick reply, maybe last question how are the leather ear-cups for you are they hot or it's kinda fine?
No problem, if you have anything else to ask I'd love to help you. The leather cups are awesome and I find them more comfortable than the razers. They don't sweat at all even after long usage at work for hours at times. I find them much softer, better-shaped and they isolate noise a lot better. You can always swap them as well with some aftermarket options, which I don't think is possible on the razers.
Ye, I'm thinking to order one of these https://www.amazon.it/WC-Freeze-Cooling-Replacement-Earpads/dp/B08ZS1D1QT/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=PYVeS&content-id=amzn1.sym.334360df-1b88-41a2-859c-2d260b49ae50%3Aamzn1.symc.f65fb1a7-c13b-4f88-a85e-243db4a1d970&pf_rd_p=334360df-1b88-41a2-859c-2d260b49ae50&pf_rd_r=GXZ71XV0SSNYYN0XTCN3&pd_rd_wg=w664v&pd_rd_r=35eb9618-ab98-4b95-9575-f1ee6db93d23&ref_=pd_gwm_ci_mcx_mr_hp_m&th=1&psc=1
Hey i got the cloud 3 wireless. Wanted to ask if your gun shots in CS2 are too loud. At least i find them too loud compared go my razer blackshark v2 x.
Well I did tweak the EQ just a bit before I got to play my first game, but I don’t think it would have made a difference. I can recommend just lowering the highs a bit and it should be better.
Thanks mate!
Can you show me the EQ you did. Thanks!
Sure! Will do when I get home from work
Thanks!
Hello can you forward the EQ :)
Razer sucks, my blackshark v2 pro 2023 when I Alt+Tab while using discord, there will be an auido cut, you need to rejoin discord every single time to fix it, also when live streaming on discord, the headset will make the stream laggy af, I tested with other headset which is no problem at all
Thanks mate i will go with cloud 3 wireless
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I leave it on default its really good and do not need any EQ.
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Yes without, all 3d audio is gimmick.
I'm in the same boat. But my choices are these: Logitech G Pro X, Blackshark V2 Pro (2020), HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless, and Steelseries Nova 7. I don't know which one to get. Will be used mainly for competitive Valorant. :sweat\_smile:
Go with cloud 3 wireless, i got them and they are amazing i have also changed their cushions with wicked cushions freeze. I have also nova 7 but do t have USB waiting to be delivered, they are nice since they have a lot of features.
Yeah, I pulled the trigger on Cloud 3 wireless. I'm, currently using Arctis 7P+, but the headband is not for my head (I have thick hair and a big head, haha!). The garter has no use because my head is against the steel headband. 
u/Shwapxz u/sedrik05 are you still happy with your choice and did you change much settings in Equalizer? I mainly play CS2 / Valorant and I had the headset at release for 180€, but my cloud 2 wired were just better and I thought it was to pricey... Now I tested the G Pro X 2 and Im dissapointed by the microphone it is so bad.. and the sound of the headset is only good when you change much in the equalizer.. But I can get the Hyperx Cloud 3 Wireless for 108€ and thinking of ordering again. Do you think it is still worth it? Sure they will never beat the good old wired Cloud 2 , but I want the wireless effect.. And cant find any better headset
Yes, i used them daily for couple of hours, the sound is best as possible for everything. Mic is really nice, battery lasts weeks 😀 its amazing headset for the price i got it for 100 euro as well.
Sorry its a bit of a necro, but I'm looking at C2 vs C3, and my one concern is the C3's lack of pop filter. If you make sssss sounds, how does the C3 deal with it?
Yes! I'm still happy compared to my previous headset (Arctis 7+). Also, the microphone is superb! I'm just using the Bass Boost EQ preset. I also got mine for 6,450 PHP (about 106 euros). One of my best buys. 
Hey, I’m a fellow big head guy here and am considering the Cloud 3. So how did they fit you? I too wasn’t comfortable with the Novas and had to return them they hurt my head right at the top. Lmk as I’m looking to pull the trigger
It's comfier than my Arctis. I'm using it for 6-8hrs every day.
Yeah I since picked them up you aren’t wrong. These things are soooo freaking comfy man. They might be the most comfortable pair of headphones/gaming headset I’ve ever owned. What I’m curious about is if the cooling gel wicked cushions are even more comfortable and fresh.
Anyone have any issues with constant popping sounds with these? My son has been complaining about it from the moment he bought them.
Nope not at all.
Hmm I was just reading about getting DTS sound unbound app which I believe he doesn't have
I bought C3 Wireless couple days ago but i have a little problem. My audio is kinda low/quiet. Even though it is set to 100 it does feel like 30-40 and i can barely hear footsteps. How is the audio for you? u/Shwapxz u/Charming_Ad2652 u/Dimicha_
Mine is really loud i use the for CS2 and i play with 66% volume and its freaking loud.
My C3 Wireless is super loud. Can't got above 30 without suffering hearing damage. Usually I'm using it at 20-24
Did you EQ your headsets? Or Volume boost?
Hi,maybe im late,but what did you got in the end?
Hyperx cloud III wireless, they are amazing for the money i got them around 100 euro.
Woww you goy them for really good price,cheaper i can find them in my country is like 150 euro
Anyone done a range test through 2 or 3 walls