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HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) — Gaming · 2024 · Black
HyperX

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)

Gaming · 2024 · Black

85
/ 100
From $169
VS
Sennheiser HD 800 S wins by 10
Sennheiser HD 800 S — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Open-back

95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800 S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) lands at 85 and Sennheiser HD 800 S at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800 S ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility

Pick Sennheiser HD 800 S if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800 S leads on sound (95 vs 85).

Noise cancelling

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)

ANC strength for commute and travel

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800 S leads on comfort (88 vs 83).

Value for money

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) more score per dollar ($169 vs $1,699).

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) 85
vs
95 Sennheiser HD 800 S

Score breakdown

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)
85
anc 70
sound 85
comfort 83
battery 86
features 85
Sennheiser HD 800 S
95
anc 0
sound 95
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) versus Sennheiser HD 800 S — full spec comparison
Spec HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) Sennheiser HD 800 S
Type
Gaming headset
Open-back
Variant
Black
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Release year
2024
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HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) vs Sennheiser HD 800 S

Which is better, HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800 S? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) worth the price? +

At $169, HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.

Is Sennheiser HD 800 S worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.

Does HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800 S last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800 S? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S — leads on sound (95 vs 85). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800 S? +

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.