HyperX
HyperX Cloud III (White)
Gaming · 2023 · White
84
/ 100
From $99
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 12
Focal
Focal Utopia 2022
Open-back
96
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict
Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HyperX Cloud III (White) lands at 84 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HyperX Cloud III (White) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
Pick Focal Utopia 2022 if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
HyperX Cloud III (White) 84
vs 96 Focal Utopia 2022
Score breakdown
HyperX Cloud III (White)
84 anc 70
sound 84
comfort 82
battery 86
features 84
Focal Utopia 2022
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HyperX Cloud III (White) | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Open-back |
| Variant | White | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
HyperX Cloud III (White)
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
Focal Utopia 2022
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: HyperX Cloud III (White) vs Focal Utopia 2022
Which is better, HyperX Cloud III (White) or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HyperX Cloud III (White) worth the price? +
At $99, HyperX Cloud III (White) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Is Focal Utopia 2022 worth the price? +
At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does HyperX Cloud III (White) or Focal Utopia 2022 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.