Razer BlackShark V2 vs. HyperX Cloud 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer BlackShark V2 and HyperX Cloud 3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer BlackShark V2 vs. HyperX Cloud 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer BlackShark V2 HyperX Cloud 3
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Weight 262 g 308 g Razer BlackShark V2 are lighter than Razer BlackShark V2 headphones.
Colour - Black, red
Earpad Material FlowKnit memory foam Leatherette, memory foam
Headband Material - Aluminium
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, phone, computer
Gaming - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer BlackShark V2 HyperX Cloud 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer BlackShark V2 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio DTS Headphone:X
Frequency Response 12 - 28000 Hz 10 - 21000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 offer a larger frequency range than HyperX Cloud 3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <2%
Sensitivity 100 dB 100 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 64 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 53 mm HyperX Cloud 3 have a thicker diaphragm than Razer BlackShark V2.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce titanium Neodymium
Features - 44.1kHz sampling rate, 48kHz sampling rate, 96kHz sampling rate
MICROPHONE Razer BlackShark V2 HyperX Cloud 3
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode Mono, cardioid (uni-directional) Uni-directional
Connectivity Technology - Wired
Noise Cancelling - Yes HyperX Cloud 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 50 - 17000 Hz HyperX Cloud 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Razer BlackShark V2.
Sensitivity -42 dB -42 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Razer BlackShark V2 HyperX Cloud 3
Controls Volume control, microphone on/mute Volume, mute button
CABLE Razer BlackShark V2 HyperX Cloud 3
Cable Type Headset cable - Razer SpeedFlex - L shaped - 1.8 m Headset cable - 1.2 m
USB cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length 1.8 m -
FEATURES Razer BlackShark V2 HyperX Cloud 3
Features - Mute LED indicator
CONNECTIONS Razer BlackShark V2 HyperX Cloud 3
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) -
OTHERS Razer BlackShark V2 HyperX Cloud 3
Included Accessories USB sound card USB dongle, detachable microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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