Razer BlackShark V2 X vs HyperX Cloud III
Get the HyperX Cloud III. Unless you want the lightest, cheapest headset with a great mic: then the BlackShark V2 X.
Razer BlackShark V2 X
A very light, cheap wired headset with an excellent mic for the money. It feels plasticky, and the sound is bass-heavy.
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.
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The Cloud III is sturdier, its mic comes off, and it comes with a USB adapter for PC and PlayStation. The BlackShark V2 X is lighter and cheaper, with an excellent mic, but feels plasticky.
- —You want the cheapest good headset.
- —Team chat matters most.
- —You want it to last.
- —You'd like to take the mic off for music.
What verified owners report
Only reviews from checked buyers count, and every 1–3 star review is read by us. How we do this
Owners love the sound, comfort and mic for the price. The main complaint is a mic that sounded poor or stopped working.
- ✓Good sound for gaming
- ✓Comfortable and light
- ✓Clear mic
- −The mic sounded poor or stopped working
- −Clamps too tightly
Owners love the sound, the comfort and the mic. The main complaint is a cable or jack that wore out, followed by weak bass or low volume.
- ✓Great sound
- ✓Comfortable
- ✓Good mic
- −Cable or jack wore out
- −Weak bass or low volume
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Excellent mic for the price
- +Very light and comfortable
- +Works with every console and PC
- −The plastic build feels fragile.
- −The mic doesn't come off, and some owners had mics that failed.
- −Dark, bass-heavy sound, and no software to adjust it.
- −No USB adapter in the box.
- +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.
- Is the Razer BlackShark V2 X worth it?
- Is the HyperX Cloud III worth it?
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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.
Owner reports for the Razer BlackShark V2 X: 221 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Best Buy (Canada), read October 2026.
Owner reports for the HyperX Cloud III: 248 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Best Buy (Canada) and Target (US), read October 2026.