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HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) — Gaming · 2024 · PS5 Edition
HyperX

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition)

Gaming · 2024 · PS5 Edition

85
/ 100
From $169
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 11
Focal Utopia 2022 — Open-back
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 Wireless (PS5 Edition) lands at 85 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) 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
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Focal Utopia 2022

Tuning, detail, and staging

Focal Utopia 2022 leads on sound (96 vs 85).

Noise cancelling

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition)

ANC strength for commute and travel

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

Focal Utopia 2022

Long-session wearability

Focal Utopia 2022 leads on comfort (88 vs 83).

Value for money

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($169 vs $4,999).

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) 85
vs
96 Focal Utopia 2022

Score breakdown

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition)
85
anc 70
sound 85
comfort 83
battery 86
features 85
Focal Utopia 2022
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) versus Focal Utopia 2022 — full spec comparison
Spec HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) Focal Utopia 2022
Type
Gaming headset
Open-back
Variant
PS5 Edition
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Release year
2024
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HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition)

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 Wireless (PS5 Edition) vs Focal Utopia 2022

Which is better, HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +

At $169, HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — 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 Wireless (PS5 Edition) 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.

Which is better for sound quality, HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Focal Utopia 2022 — leads on sound (96 vs 85). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) or Focal Utopia 2022? +

HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.