Between the Cloud III Wireless and BlackShark V3, the Cloud III Wireless comes out ahead in driver size and 2.4 ghz lossless, while the BlackShark V3 wins on mic noise cancellation. Overall, the Cloud III Wireless scores 82.9 and the BlackShark V3 scores 77.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Cloud III 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 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.
Pick the BlackShark V3 if you care most about mic noise cancellation. Its strongest claims are mic noise cancellation.
Both ship with comparable 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 HyperX - Cloud III 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
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | HyperX - Cloud III Wireless | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 53 mmlead | 50 mm |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | HyperX - Cloud III Wireless | Razer - BlackShark V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | true | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | HyperX - Cloud III 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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