HyperX Cloud III Wireless vs Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset
HyperX Cloud III Wireless vs Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
HyperX Cloud III Wireless or Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset? Get the HyperX Cloud III Wireless.
The HyperX Cloud III Wireless wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $49.01.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | HyperX Cloud III Wireless | Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 8.5/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 7/10 |
| Isolation | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Drivers | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
HyperX Cloud III Wireless
Low-latency wireless headset with clear voice pickup and long battery life for streams and chat.
On paper the HyperX Cloud III Wireless takes driver size (53mm, +13mm) and frequency response (10Hz-21kHz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $49.01.
Leads on
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Driver Size +13mm53mm40mm
Larger drivers move more air, which usually means more low-end weight.
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Frequency Response10Hz-21kHz20Hz-20kHz
Wider frequency response reproduces more of the audio spectrum for accurate monitoring.
Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset
Closed-back gaming headset that can connect through a controller headset jack for console play.
It gives up driver size and frequency response to the HyperX Cloud III Wireless. That costs $49.01 more than the HyperX Cloud III Wireless.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 3 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Fit Over-ear
- Enclosure Closed-back
- Active Noise Cancelling No
The Record
14 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The HyperX Cloud III Wireless is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between HyperX Cloud III Wireless and Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset?
The largest gap is driver size, where the HyperX Cloud III Wireless leads — 53mm against 40mm. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 3 specs, including fit, enclosure and active noise cancelling. Two headphones from HyperX and Beyerdynamic, each taking a different approach to sound signature and comfort for long sessions.
Which is better for streaming, HyperX Cloud III Wireless or Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset?
Get the HyperX Cloud III Wireless. The HyperX Cloud III Wireless wins Low-End Reach, High-End Reach and Drivers. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $49.01.
What do the HyperX Cloud III Wireless and Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset have in common?
Both share 3 specifications in the catalog, including fit (Over-ear), enclosure (Closed-back) and active noise cancelling (No). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset worth the extra $49 over the HyperX Cloud III Wireless?
The Beyerdynamic MMX 100 Gaming Headset costs $199.00 against $149.99, a difference of $49. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the HyperX Cloud III Wireless anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.