HyperX
HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2024 · PS5 Edition
85
/ 100
From $169
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 11
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
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
| Spec | HyperX Cloud III Wireless (PS5 Edition) | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Open-back |
| Variant | PS5 Edition | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
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.