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HyperX Cloud III vs Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

HyperX Cloud III

727A8AA · Black · wired

HyperX Cloud III wired gaming headset in black with detachable microphone
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Exact model & source notes

The HyperX Cloud III (SKU 727A8AA, black) is a closed-back, over-ear wired gaming headset with angled 53 mm drivers, a full metal (aluminium) frame, ear-cup volume and mic-mute controls, a detachable 10 mm noise-cancelling microphone and a USB dongle alongside its 3.5 mm connection. HyperX lists it for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mac and mobile.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
53 mmDriver size45 mm
Rated frequency response10 Hz – 21 kHz20–20,000 Hz
2 of 9 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
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THE CONTENDER

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

1002671 · Liquid Black · wireless ANC over-ear

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y wireless over-ear headphones in Liquid Black
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Exact model & source notes

The AVENTHO Y (article 1002671, Liquid Black) is beyerdynamic's foldable, closed-back wireless over-ear headphone with active noise cancellation and a transparency mode. It has a 45 mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint (SBC and AAC), two integrated ENC call microphones, a 5-band app equaliser and a user-replaceable battery rated at up to 90 hours without ANC and 60 hours with it. It weighs 316 g.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Open-back design

Open-back earcups are not sealed. Start here if your listening space is quiet; this construction is not a sound-quality rating.

HyperX Cloud III: closed-back · illustration, not to scale
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y: closed-back · illustration, not to scale
HyperX Cloud IIINo

Closed-back. Manufacturer specification

Source 1
Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

9 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

HyperX Cloud IIIWired: 3.5 mm, plus a USB dongle for USB-C, and USB-A via the supplied adapter
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YBluetooth 6.0 with multipoint; USB-C port (beyerdynamic lists the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable type as 'USB-C / audio cable')
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · An optional upgrade package adds a USB-C dongle and boom microphone; it is not in the standard box.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

HyperX Cloud IIIDynamic, 53 mm with neodymium magnets (angled)
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y45 mm dynamic driver
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Ear cushions

HyperX Cloud IIIMemory foam with premium leatherette
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YInterchangeable, magnetically attached; optional velour ear pads in black/grey
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated frequency response

HyperX Cloud III10 Hz – 21 kHz
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y20–20,000 Hz
Sources

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

In the box

HyperX Cloud IIIHeadset, detachable microphone, USB dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter, quick start guide
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YAVENTHO Y headphones, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, soft bag, quick start guide, compliance booklet
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

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Frame materials

HyperX Cloud IIIFull metal frame (aluminium)
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YFoldable, with aluminium yoke and round ear cups
Sources

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Microphone

HyperX Cloud IIIDetachable electret condenser, unidirectional, noise-cancelling; −42 dBV (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y2 integrated microphones with ENC (environmental noise cancellation); META VOICE boom mic available as an optional accessory
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Compatibility

HyperX Cloud IIIPC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, mobile
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YSmartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers with Bluetooth; iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical data

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Small physical differences (1)

Weight

HyperX Cloud III308 g
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y316 g
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

Manufacturer specification · Without microphone; 320 g with the microphone attached (UK page). The US page lists 0.67 lb / 0.70 lb.

HyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specificationsHyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · The product pages state 316 g without cable; the specification sheet gives 316 g without stating the basis.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Wearing style

HyperX Cloud IIIOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired gaming headset
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YOver-ear, closed-back foldable wireless headphones
Sources

Both sources describe the same wearing style and acoustic design in different words. The extra wording does not establish a different fit; compare the separately listed fields.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (17)

Active noise cancellation

HyperX Cloud IIINot verified
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YYes
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation presence or absence for listening. Preserve separately documented microphone noise reduction, closed construction or passive attenuation; none negates active ANC. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery life

HyperX Cloud IIINot verified
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YUp to 90 hours without ANC; up to 60 hours with ANC
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or a whole-device no-battery operating requirement. A wired connection, omitted charger or Battery included N does not establish not-required. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · The specification sheet says 'up to'; the product page's technical data says 'More than 90 hours' and 'More than 60 hours' with ANC. The battery is user-replaceable.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charge time

HyperX Cloud IIINot verified
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y1 hour full charge; 5 minutes gives 6 hours of playtime
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Controls

HyperX Cloud IIIOnboard ear-cup controls for headphone volume and microphone mute
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YNot verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated total harmonic distortion

HyperX Cloud III<2%
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YNot verified
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating temperature

HyperX Cloud IIINot verified
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y−10 to +50 °C
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Transparency mode

HyperX Cloud IIINot verified
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO YYes
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded for this side.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

YOUR CHOICE

HyperX Cloud III

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.
WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

HyperX Cloud III

What it brings

  • One headset covers 3.5 mm, USB-C and USB-A: the 3.5 mm plug suits devices with a headphone jack, and the supplied USB dongle and adapter cover USB-C and USB-A ports.
    Manufacturer source
  • HyperX lists compatibility with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac and mobile.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • The documented audio connections are 3.5 mm and the supplied USB dongle. The “noise-cancelling” label applies to the microphone; active noise cancellation for listening remains unestablished.
    Manufacturer source
  • HyperX lists 308 g without the microphone and 320 g with it, and publishes cable lengths only in feet on its US page.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
30 of 30 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for HyperX Cloud III and Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y
SpecificationHyperX Cloud IIIBeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y
Wearing styleDifferent
Sources
Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired gaming headsetOver-ear, closed-back foldable wireless headphones
WeightDifferent
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

Manufacturer specification · Without microphone; 320 g with the microphone attached (UK page). The US page lists 0.67 lb / 0.70 lb.

HyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specificationsHyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · The product pages state 316 g without cable; the specification sheet gives 316 g without stating the basis.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
308 g316 g
Acoustic design
Sources
Closed-backClosed-back
Ear cushionsDifferent
Sources
Memory foam with premium leatheretteInterchangeable, magnetically attached; optional velour ear pads in black/grey
Frame materialsDifferent
Sources
Full metal frame (aluminium)Foldable, with aluminium yoke and round ear cups
Serviceability
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedUser-replaceable battery in the left ear cup, behind the magnetically attached ear cushion
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · An optional upgrade package adds a USB-C dongle and boom microphone; it is not in the standard box.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Wired: 3.5 mm, plus a USB dongle for USB-C, and USB-A via the supplied adapterBluetooth 6.0 with multipoint; USB-C port (beyerdynamic lists the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable type as 'USB-C / audio cable')
Battery life
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or a whole-device no-battery operating requirement. A wired connection, omitted charger or Battery included N does not establish not-required. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · The specification sheet says 'up to'; the product page's technical data says 'More than 90 hours' and 'More than 60 hours' with ANC. The battery is user-replaceable.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Not listed by the manufacturerUp to 90 hours without ANC; up to 60 hours with ANC
Supplied cables
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

Manufacturer specification · HyperX lists imperial lengths only.

HyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX US product page and technical specifications
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

No source recorded.

Headset cable 3.93 ft; USB dongle cable 4.26 ftNot provided
CompatibilityDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical data
PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, mobileSmartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers with Bluetooth; iOS, Android, Windows and macOS
Bluetooth version and profiles
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedBluetooth 6.0; HFP, A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedSBC, AAC
Multipoint
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedYes — Multipoint Bluetooth 6.0
Wireless range
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedUp to 20 m
Charge time
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Not provided1 hour full charge; 5 minutes gives 6 hours of playtime
Charging
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · Charging temperature range 0 to +45 °C.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — global product page and technical databeyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Not providedUSB-C
Driver constructionDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Dynamic, 53 mm with neodymium magnets (angled)45 mm dynamic driver
Driver sizeDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
53 mm45 mm
Rated frequency responseDifferent
Sources
10 Hz – 21 kHz20–20,000 Hz
Impedance
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

Manufacturer specification · Listed on the UK page only; the US page omits impedance.

HyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

No source recorded.

64 ohmNot provided
Rated sensitivity
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

No source recorded.

100 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHzNot provided
Rated total harmonic distortion
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

No source recorded.

<2%Not provided
Microphone
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

Manufacturer specification · Detachable 10 mm electret condenser microphone, unidirectional, noise-cancelling, with LED mute indicator.

HyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification · Two integrated microphones with ENC; a META VOICE boom microphone is an optional accessory.

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
YesYes
Active noise cancellation
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation presence or absence for listening. Preserve separately documented microphone noise reduction, closed construction or passive attenuation; none negates active ANC. · Manufacturer specification

HyperX Cloud III – Gaming Headset — official HyperX UK product page and specifications
Not listed by the manufacturerYes
MicrophoneDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Detachable electret condenser, unidirectional, noise-cancelling; −42 dBV (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)2 integrated microphones with ENC (environmental noise cancellation); META VOICE boom mic available as an optional accessory
Transparency mode
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Not providedYes
Controls
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

No source recorded.

Onboard ear-cup controls for headphone volume and microphone muteNot provided
App features
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedbeyerdynamic app: customise music playback and device controls, 5-band equaliser, over-the-air firmware updates
In the boxDifferent
Sources
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Headset, detachable microphone, USB dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter, quick start guideAVENTHO Y headphones, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, soft bag, quick start guide, compliance booklet
Operating temperature
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y

Manufacturer specification

beyerdynamic AVENTHO Y — English specification sheet (E1, 07.26)
Not provided−10 to +50 °C
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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