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HiFiMan Susvara — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Susvara

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 11
HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) — Gaming · 2024 · Black
HyperX

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)

Gaming · 2024 · Black

85
/ 100
From $169
Specdex verdict

HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HiFiMan Susvara lands at 96 and HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) at 85. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

HiFiMan Susvara

Tuning, detail, and staging

HiFiMan Susvara leads on sound (96 vs 85).

Noise cancelling

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)

ANC strength for commute and travel

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

HiFiMan Susvara

Long-session wearability

HiFiMan Susvara leads on comfort (88 vs 83).

Value for money

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) more score per dollar ($169 vs $5,999).

HiFiMan Susvara 96
vs
85 HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)

Score breakdown

HiFiMan Susvara
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)
85
anc 70
sound 85
comfort 83
battery 86
features 85

Specs side-by-side

HiFiMan Susvara versus HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec HiFiMan Susvara HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)
Type
Planar magnetic
Gaming headset
Variant
—
Black
Release year
—
2024

HiFiMan Susvara

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

FAQ: HiFiMan Susvara vs HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)

Which is better, HiFiMan Susvara or HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)? +

HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +

At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Is HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) worth the price? +

At $169, HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.

Does HiFiMan Susvara or HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, HiFiMan Susvara or HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)? +

HiFiMan Susvara — leads on sound (96 vs 85). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, HiFiMan Susvara or HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black)? +

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (Black) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.