FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – May 30, 2023 – HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the HyperX Cloud III Gaming Headset during COMPUTEX 2023. The Cloud III gaming headset offers signature comfort and an immersive in-game audio experience with re-engineered 53mm angled drivers and lifetime activation of DTS® Headphone:X®1 for accurate 3D audio spatialization. Following up on the tremendous success of Cloud II introduced back in 2015, HyperX has improved all aspects of the product to bring the most comfortable and superb sounding gaming headset on the market.
“We're thrilled to introduce Cloud III, our next generation Cloud gaming headset,” said Marcus Hermann, director of PC gaming, HyperX. “HyperX Cloud has always stood for the most comfortable gaming headsets on the market and with the Cloud III, we took time to dive deep into what gamers love about Cloud II and enhance every aspect of the new headset. We improved the comfort with new materials and fit. We improved the sound by re-engineering our drivers and tuning. We also improved the communications feature by including a 10mm microphone with noise-cancellation and an internal metal mesh pop filter.”
HyperX also revealed HyperX Cirro Buds Pro True Wireless designed to provide an enhanced listening experience with utmost comfort. Features include up to 35 hours of battery life2, 8mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth® wireless connectivity. The buds offer precision noise cancelling with hybrid active noise cancellation technology to ensure clear sound without external interferences.
Hermann continued, “We’re also excited to share the new Cirro Buds Pro with gamers and casual listeners, offering immersive sound and comfort to meet a range of audio needs”.
The latest HyperX line of products offer new levels of comfort, performance and control and are designed to improve the user experience. More information on the new audio products includes:
- HyperX Cloud III Gaming Headset: HyperX has built its, now legendary, Cloud gaming headset product line on signature HyperX comfort and the attention to detail continues with Cloud III. Equipped with the re-engineered 53mm angled drivers and DTS® Headphone:X®1, it also delivers immersive and accurate 3D audio spatialization. HyperX's acoustic engineering team custom tuned the headset's drivers for optimal sound and precision. The Cloud III is also designed for extended gaming sessions, thanks to its plush HyperX memory foam ear cushions and extra padding in the headband. The headset includes an ultra-clear 10mm microphone with noise-cancellation and an internal metal mesh pop filter that reduces disruptive noise. It also has simple onboard audio and mic controls, and is compatible with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. The headset features 3.5mm, USB-C, and USB-A connectors and comes with a slim US adapter that provides both USB-C and USB-A connectivity.
- HyperX Cirro Buds Pro True Wireless Earbuds: The Cirro Buds Pro earbuds offer precision noise cancelling with hybrid active noise cancellation technology to ensure clear sound. The Cirro Buds Pro earbuds also provide an ambient sound mode for users to stay connected to their surroundings, as well as low-latency audio connectivity for mobile gaming. With Bluetooth® 5.2 connectivity, these earbuds provide wireless freedom while offering HyperX durability with an IPX4 water-resistant rating3, and the protective charging case can fully charge the earbuds in just 40 minutes. The earbuds feature three sets of ear tips for a personalized and secure fit and up to 35 hours2 of battery life. The Cirro Buds Pro are available in black, blue and tan colorways.
Availability
The new products will be available through the HyperX US Shop. For more information on HyperX products, please visit HyperX.com.
- HyperX Cloud III Gaming Headset – Available at HyperX US Shop for $99.99
- HyperX Cirro Buds Pro True Wireless Earbuds – Available in month of June for $79.99
Pricing from HyperX.com is subject to change without notice. Retailers’ pricing may vary.
HyperX Cloud III Gaming Headset Specifications:
Part Number 727A8AA Black
727A9AA Black-Red
Headphone
Driver: Dynamic, 53mm with Neodymium magnets
Form Factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back
Frequency Response: 10Hz-21kHz
Impedance: 64 Ω
Sensitivity: 100dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D: <2%
Frame Type: Steel, Aluminum
Ear Cushions: Memory foam and premium leatherette
Microphone
Element: Electret condenser microphone
Polar Pattern: Uni-directional, Noise-cancelling
Frequency Response: 50Hz-17kHz.
Sensitivity: -42dBV (0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz)
Connections and Features
Audio Connection: Wired 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA), Wired USB
USB Audio Format: Stereo
USB Specification: USB 2.0
Sampling Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz
Bit-Depth: 16 bit, 24 bit
Included Virtual Surround Sound: DTS Headphone:X
Audio Controls: Onboard audio controls
Physical
Weight: 308g
Weight with microphone: 320g
Cable Length(s) and Type(s): 1.2m headset cable, 1.3m USB dongle cable
HyperX Cirro Buds Pro True Wireless Earbuds Specifications
Part Number
727A5AA Black
727A6AA Blue
727A7AA Tan
Earphone Specifications
Driver Type Dynamic, 8mm
Form Factor True wireless earbuds
Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz
Impedance 16 Ω ± 15% @ 1KHz
Sensitivity 112±3dBSPL 1mW @ 1KHz
T.H.D. ≦3% (50~8kHz)
Ear Tips Silicone, 3 sizes
Microphone Specifications
Type Built-in
Element MEMS
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Frequency Response 30Hz-8kHz
Sensitivity -12.5dBFS (@1kHz, Pin=1Pa, 94dB)
Connections and Features
Audio Connection Bluetooth® wireless connection
Sampling Rates 48kHz
Bit-Depth 16-bit
Active Noise Cancellation Hybrid
Ambient Mode Yes
Ingress Protection IPX4 (earbuds)
Battery Specifications
Type Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life Earbuds up to 7 hours (noise control off), 4 hours (gaming mode), up to 35 hours total Charge Time
Earbuds: 40 minutes
Charging case: 2 hours
Entire product: 3 hours
Wireless Specifications
Type Bluetooth®
Bluetooth Version 5.2
Wireless Range Up to 10m
Supported Bluetooth
Codecs SBC
Supported Bluetooth
Profiles HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP
Low Latency Mode Yes
Physical Specifications
Weight Charging case: 39.4g
Earbud (L/R): 8.54g
Charge Cable Type and Length 0.3m, USB-C to USB-A
About HyperX
For 20 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognized for delivering products that provide superb comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet the most stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components. For more information, please go to www.hyperx.com.
About HP
HP Inc. is a technology company that believes one thoughtful idea has the power to change the world. Its product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions helps bring these ideas to life. Visit http://www.hp.com.