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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

HyperX Cloud III vs HyperX Cloud MIX 2

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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
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Cloud III for

  • Higher stated impedance: 64 ohm vs 32 ohm

Choose the Cloud MIX 2 for

  • Both wired and wireless connections
  • Lower stated impedance: 32 ohm vs 64 ohm
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THE CONTENDER

HyperX Cloud MIX 2

7P5J2AA · Black · wireless ANC

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones in black
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Exact model & source notes

The Cloud MIX 2 (SKU 7P5J2AA, black) is HyperX's closed-back, over-ear wireless headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation, a Transparency mode and built-in microphones with AI noise reduction. It connects through a 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle that stows in the ear cup, Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio, or a supplied 3.5 mm cable, uses 40 mm dynamic drivers, and is rated for up to 110 hours on Bluetooth with noise control off (70 hours with ANC). The headset weighs 270 g, and HyperX lists a two-year warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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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 SIDE7 topics

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

SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

Impedance

Nominal electrical load, not sound quality or loudness. Output capability and headphone sensitivity matter together; impedance alone cannot decide whether an amplifier is needed.

HyperX Cloud III64 Ω

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

Source 1
Explore the full specifications

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 ↓

14 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. 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
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Wireless: 2.4 GHz via USB-C dongle (with extension adapter) and Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio; wired via the detachable 1.2 m 3.5 mm TRS audio cable; USB-C to USB-A cable for charging
Sources

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

HyperX Cloud IIIDynamic, 53 mm with neodymium magnets (angled)
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Dynamic, 40 mm, with neodymium magnets
Sources

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

Controls

HyperX Cloud IIIOnboard ear-cup controls for headphone volume and microphone mute
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Volume, multifunction button, mic mute/sidetone, noise control mode
Sources

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Rated total harmonic distortion

HyperX Cloud III<2%
HyperX Cloud MIX 2≤2%
Sources

These published limits can use different input voltages, loudness levels and standards. They cannot establish lower distortion in matched listening conditions.

Driver size

HyperX Cloud III53 mm
HyperX Cloud MIX 240 mm
Sources

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

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Ear cushions

HyperX Cloud IIIMemory foam with premium leatherette
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Memory foam and leatherette
Sources

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Rated frequency response

HyperX Cloud III10 Hz – 21 kHz
HyperX Cloud MIX 220 Hz – 20 kHz
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
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Headphones, 2.4 GHz USB Type-C wireless dongle, extension adapter, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, carrying case, quick start guide
Sources

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Frame materials

HyperX Cloud IIIFull metal frame (aluminium)
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Stainless steel frame with aluminium forks
Sources

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Microphone

HyperX Cloud IIIDetachable electret condenser, unidirectional, noise-cancelling; −42 dBV (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Built-in MEMS; omni-directional; −13.4 dBFS at 1 kHz; AI noise reduction
Sources

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Compatibility

HyperX Cloud IIIPC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, mobile
HyperX Cloud MIX 2PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Steam Deck, mobile
Sources

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Rated sensitivity

HyperX Cloud III100 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
HyperX Cloud MIX 297 ±3 dB SPL at 1 kHz (1 mW)
Sources

Keep the frequency and voltage or power reference attached. Sensitivity describes output for an input, not sound quality; dB/V and dB/mW are different measures.

Weight

HyperX Cloud III308 g
HyperX Cloud MIX 2270 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
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · Headset only; HyperX lists the low-latency USB dongle (2.5 g) and extension adapter (8.0 g) separately. The US page gives the headset as .59 lb.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official US store product page and technical specifications

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
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless headphones with built-in microphones
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 (11)

Active noise cancellation

HyperX Cloud IIINot verified
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Yes
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
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Bluetooth: up to 110 hours (noise control off), 84 hours (Transparency), 70 hours (ANC); 2.4 GHz dongle: up to 72 hours (noise control off), 53 hours (Transparency), 52 hours (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
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · Tested at 50% headphone volume, continuous playback; actual battery life varies with use and capacity decreases over time.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official US store product page and technical specifications

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

App features

HyperX Cloud IIINot verified
HyperX Cloud MIX 2HyperX NGENUITY software (Microsoft Store, Apple App Store, Google Play): tuned audio profiles and EQ presets
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded for this side.

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

Bluetooth version and profiles

HyperX Cloud IIINot verified
HyperX Cloud MIX 2Bluetooth 5.3; A2DP, AVCTP, AVDTP, AVRCP, RFCOMM, GAVDP, HFP, SPP, IOP, DID, HID, HSP, PBAP
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded for this side.

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

Low-latency link

HyperX Cloud IIINot verified
HyperX Cloud MIX 22.4 GHz USB-C dongle with latency as low as 20 ms; the dongle stores in the ear cup
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded for this side.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · HyperX notes performance figures are typical component-manufacturer specifications and may vary. The dongle is described as compatible with Android and iOS devices with USB-C.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specifications

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

HyperX Cloud MIX 2

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

HyperX Cloud MIX 2

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
28 of 28 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for HyperX Cloud III and HyperX Cloud MIX 2
SpecificationHyperX Cloud IIIHyperX Cloud MIX 2
Wearing styleDifferent
Sources
Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired gaming headsetOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless headphones with built-in microphones
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
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · Headset only; HyperX lists the low-latency USB dongle (2.5 g) and extension adapter (8.0 g) separately. The US page gives the headset as .59 lb.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official US store product page and technical specifications
308 g270 g
Acoustic design
Sources
Closed-backClosed-back
Ear cushionsDifferent
Sources
Memory foam with premium leatheretteMemory foam and leatherette
Frame materialsDifferent
Sources
Full metal frame (aluminium)Stainless steel frame with aluminium forks
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
Sources
Wired: 3.5 mm, plus a USB dongle for USB-C, and USB-A via the supplied adapterWireless: 2.4 GHz via USB-C dongle (with extension adapter) and Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio; wired via the detachable 1.2 m 3.5 mm TRS audio cable; USB-C to USB-A cable for charging
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
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · Tested at 50% headphone volume, continuous playback; actual battery life varies with use and capacity decreases over time.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official US store product page and technical specifications
Not listed by the manufacturerBluetooth: up to 110 hours (noise control off), 84 hours (Transparency), 70 hours (ANC); 2.4 GHz dongle: up to 72 hours (noise control off), 53 hours (Transparency), 52 hours (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
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

No source recorded.

Headset cable 3.93 ft; USB dongle cable 4.26 ftNot provided
CompatibilityDifferent
Sources
PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, mobilePC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Steam Deck, mobile
Bluetooth version and profiles
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedBluetooth 5.3; A2DP, AVCTP, AVDTP, AVRCP, RFCOMM, GAVDP, HFP, SPP, IOP, DID, HID, HSP, PBAP
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedSBC, MPEG-2 AAC-LC, LE Audio
Low-latency link
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · HyperX notes performance figures are typical component-manufacturer specifications and may vary. The dongle is described as compatible with Android and iOS devices with USB-C.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specifications
Not provided2.4 GHz USB-C dongle with latency as low as 20 ms; the dongle stores in the ear cup
Wireless range
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedUp to 20 m
Charge time
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not provided3 hours
Charging
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedUSB charging cable (USB-C to USB-A)
Driver constructionDifferent
Sources
Dynamic, 53 mm with neodymium magnets (angled)Dynamic, 40 mm, with neodymium magnets
Driver sizeDifferent
Sources
53 mm40 mm
Rated frequency responseDifferent
Sources
10 Hz – 21 kHz20 Hz – 20 kHz
ImpedanceDifferent
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
64 ohm32 ohm
Rated sensitivityDifferent
Sources
100 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz97 ±3 dB SPL at 1 kHz (1 mW)
Rated total harmonic distortionDifferent
Sources
<2%≤2%
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
HyperX Cloud MIX 2

Manufacturer specification · Built-in microphones with AI noise reduction; no boom microphone is listed.

HyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official UK store product page and technical specificationsHyperX Cloud MIX 2 — official US store product page and technical specifications
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
Detachable electret condenser, unidirectional, noise-cancelling; −42 dBV (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)Built-in MEMS; omni-directional; −13.4 dBFS at 1 kHz; AI noise reduction
Transparency mode
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedYes
ControlsDifferent
Sources
Onboard ear-cup controls for headphone volume and microphone muteVolume, multifunction button, mic mute/sidetone, noise control mode
App features
Sources
HyperX Cloud III

No source recorded.

Not providedHyperX NGENUITY software (Microsoft Store, Apple App Store, Google Play): tuned audio profiles and EQ presets
In the boxDifferent
Sources
Headset, detachable microphone, USB dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter, quick start guideHeadphones, 2.4 GHz USB Type-C wireless dongle, extension adapter, USB charging cable, 3.5 mm audio cable, carrying case, quick start guide
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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