HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S
Its wired design eliminates latency concerns for mobile gaming, though its low 13.5/100 music score reflects a purely functional audio profile. The red colorway and HyperX branding offer a cohesive look for existing peripheral setups, but the 7.1/100 call quality makes it unsuitable for voice chat. This product is best for budget-focused mobile gamers who prioritize a direct connection over sonic fidelity or microphone performance.
form factor in-ear
driver type HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S Red
23 Overall Score
Price CA$70
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average mic (14th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Audio
| Driver Type | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S Red |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S Red |
vs Competition
| Spec | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Soundcore P31i | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S Red | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 11 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 24 | 15 | 50 | 31 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyperX Cloud Earbuds III S | 31.8 | 14.2 | 35 | 31.1 | 48.8 | 29.8 | 35.3 | 29.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 79.2 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 99.4 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 81.4 | 82.9 | 82 | 73.8 | 89.9 | 73.1 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 81.4 | 93.8 | 84.9 | 73.8 | 95.8 | 98.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$70
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$70
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Usage Scores
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