HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless vs Razer - BlackShark V3
Between the Cloud III S Wireless and BlackShark V3, the Cloud III S Wireless comes out ahead in driver size and 2.4 ghz lossless, while the BlackShark V3 wins on several specs. Overall, the Cloud III S Wireless scores 82.9 and the BlackShark V3 scores 77.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Cloud III S Wireless edges ahead on the Mars Score (82.9 vs 77.5), but the 5.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Cloud III S Wireless if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size, 2.4 ghz lossless, battery.
The BlackShark V3 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable surround sound, mic noise cancellation, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Cloud III S Wireless is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless wins
- ▲Driver size — 6.00% more. 53 mm vs 50 mm.
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Battery: 120 h vs 0 h.
Why Razer - BlackShark V3 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 53 mmlead | 50 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | true | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | truelead | false |
| Battery | 120 hlead | 0 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | truelead | false |
| Platforms | PC,PS | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch,Mobile |
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