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HyperX Cloud III (wired)

A wired headset with both analog and supplied USB routes for headphones and microphone.

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The decision

Cloud III wired is useful when you want one purchase to cover listening and voice chat without charging. Choose the connection according to the computer: the supplied USB path can avoid the separate headphone/microphone-jack problem, while analog needs the correct headset socket. Keep it distinct from Cloud III Wireless and S Wireless.

Consider it when

  • A fixed PC desk where a cable is acceptable.
  • A user needing the detachable microphone and supplied USB connection.

Look again when

  • A requirement for wireless listening.
  • A desktop with separate audio jacks used without a suitable splitter or USB route.

The checks that can change your choice

Analog voice needs a CTIA headset connection

A compatible four-pole 3.5 mm socket carries both headphone audio and microphone. Separate PC headphone and mic sockets require the appropriate splitter; plugging into only the headphone output will not complete the microphone path.

Select both devices in software

After connecting through the included USB dongle and adapter, select the intended playback and recording devices in the operating system and voice app. Test microphone position and mute status before relying on it for a call.

Published specifications

Wired closed-back gaming headset; 53 mm drivers; detachable microphone; 3.5 mm CTIA headset connection or USB-C / USB-A through the included USB dongle and adapter.

BrandHyperX
Exact modelCloud III (wired)
TypeWired closed-back gaming headset
Connection3.5 mm CTIA / USB-C / USB-A
Drivers53 mm
MicrophoneDetachable boom microphone
Included adapterUSB dongle and USB-C-to-USB-A adapter
Before connectingSeparate PC headphone and microphone sockets need a splitter, or use the supplied USB connection.

Wired Cloud III, not Cloud III Wireless or Cloud III S Wireless. A 3.5 mm connection needs a compatible 4-pole CTIA headset jack for microphone use; separate PC headphone and microphone sockets require an appropriate splitter, or use the supplied USB connection.

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A different choice worth checking

Razer BlackShark V2 X (3.5 mm)This BlackShark V2 X uses 3.5 mm audio and a boom microphone. It is a practical shortlist option when the computer or controller provides a compatible headset connection. The USB edition is a different product, so decide the signal path before comparing prices or assuming that USB processing is included.Read this model’s tradeoffs ↗HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessThe original Cloud Alpha Wireless suits a desk where the supplied USB wireless adapter is the main audio route. Its detachable boom covers voice use without adding a separate desk microphone. Keep the original model distinct from Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless and the wired Cloud Alpha when checking features, cables and battery expectations.Read this model’s tradeoffs ↗

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