Amazon Renewed HyperX Cloud III
Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed HyperX Cloud III is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the gaming peripherals category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
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Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
The HyperX Cloud III wired gaming headset provides immersive sound with angled 53mm HiFi drivers, durable aluminum frame, plush memory foam, and clear microphone for communicating with teammates.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed HyperX Cloud III using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Amazon Renewed's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Comfort is King: Comfort’s in the Cloud III’s DNA. Built for gamers who can’t have an uncomfortable headset ruin the flow of their full-combo, disrupt their speedrun, or knocking them out of the zone.
- Audio Tuned for Your Entertainment: Angled 53mm drivers have been tuned by HyperX audio engineers to provide the optimal listening experience that accents the dynamic sounds of gaming.
- Upgraded Microphone for Clarity and Accuracy: Captures high-quality audio for clear voice chat and calls. The mic is noise-cancelling and features a built-in mesh filter to omit disruptive sounds and LED mic mute indicator lets you know when you’re muted.
- Durability, for the Toughest of Battles: The headset is flexible and features an aluminum frame so it’s resilient against travel, accidents, mishaps, and your ‘level-headed’ reactions to losses and defeat screens.
- DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio: A lifetime activation of DTS Spatial Audio will help amp up your audio advantage and immersion with its precise sound localization and virtual 3D sound stage.
Full Specifications
| Brand | HyperX |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Theme | Video Game |
| Model Name | Cloud III Black |
| Style Name | Wired |
| Unit Count | 2 Count |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Model Number | 727A8AA-cr |
| Compatibility | PC, PS5, Xbox |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Series Number | 3 |
| Built-In Media | Detachable microphone, Headphone, USB to 3.5mm cable, USB-C Adapter |
| Cable Features | Retractable |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Earpiece Shape | around the ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Connection Type | Wired |
| Full listing title | HyperX Cloud III – Wired Gaming Headset, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Angled 53mm Drivers, DTS, Memory Foam, Durable Frame, Ultra-Clear 10mm Mic, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm – Black (Renewed) |
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HyperX Cloud III – Wired Gaming Headset, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Angled 53mm Drivers, DTS, Memory Foam, Durable Frame, Ultra-Clear 10mm Mic, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm – Black (Renewed) is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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