HyperX Cloud III vs Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed
Get the HyperX Cloud III. Unless you want to cut the cable — then the Logitech G Pro X 2, which costs more than twice as much.
HyperX Cloud III
A wired headset that's light, very comfortable and works with every console and PC, with a good detachable mic, for well under £100 or $100.
Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed
A sturdy, comfortable wireless headset with warm, bassy sound, low lag and a battery that easily outlasts its 50-hour rating.
We earn a commission from these links.
Both are comfortable and sound good in games. The wired Cloud III costs a fraction as much, works with every console and has the better mic; the G Pro X 2 is wireless, with Bluetooth and a battery that lasts beyond 50 hours.
- —You want to spend as little as possible.
- —You play on Xbox, or several consoles.
- —You don't mind a cable.
- —You want to move around without a cable.
- —You want a sturdy metal build.
- —You'd use Bluetooth with your phone.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Very comfortable
- +Works with every console and PC
- +Good detachable mic
- −It blocks little outside noise.
- −The virtual surround is weak and the HyperX app is poor.
- −The mic has a little sibilance, and the mute button clicks loudly.
- +Sturdy, comfortable build
- +Warm, bassy sound
- +Battery lasts beyond 50 hours
- −The detachable mic is only average for the price.
- −No noise cancelling, and it doesn't block much outside noise.
- −Glasses can break the seal and cost some bass.
Ready to choose?
- Is the HyperX Cloud III worth it?
- Is the Logitech G Pro X 2 worth it?
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 vs Logitech G Pro X 2
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 vs HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless vs Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
- Best gaming headsets
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.