Between the A50 X and Cloud III Wireless, the A50 X comes out ahead in mic noise cancellation, while the Cloud III Wireless wins on battery and driver size. Overall, the A50 X scores 58.6 and the Cloud III Wireless scores 82.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Cloud III Wireless is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 24.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the A50 X if you care most about mic noise cancellation. The biggest gaps in its favor are mic noise cancellation.
Pick the Cloud III Wireless if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery, driver size.
Both ship with comparable 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Cloud III Wireless is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Logitech - A50 X wins
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
Why HyperX - Cloud III Wireless wins
- ▲Battery — 400.00% more. 120 h vs 24 h.
- ▲Driver size — 32.50% more. 53 mm vs 40 mm.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Logitech - A50 X | HyperX - Cloud III Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 53 mmlead |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Logitech - A50 X | HyperX - Cloud III Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | true | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Logitech - A50 X | HyperX - Cloud III Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 24 h | 120 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | true | true |
| Platforms | PS,Xbox,PC | PC,PS |
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