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Hifiman Edition XS Headphones vs HyperX Cloud III S Wireless

Reddit prefers Hifiman Edition XS Headphones โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 50% positive).

Hifiman Edition XS Headphones
#2 in Gaming HeadsetsReddit favorite

Hifiman

Hifiman Edition XS Headphones

$209.00

100

Pros

  • +Instantly loved
  • +Good user experience
  • +Very open sound
  • +Bigger soundstage

Cons

  • โˆ’Mid range is recessed
  • โˆ’Voices sound more in the background (compared to m1)
โ€œIf you are chasing the dragon though and want to see whatโ€™s next, the hifiman edition xs is what I would recommend. Itโ€™s very different and has different strengths over the m1. It is very open so sounโ€
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
#5 in Gaming Headsets

HyperX

HyperX Cloud III S Wireless

$149.99

50

Pros

  • +good sound
  • +clearer sound
  • +sharper sound
  • +sound can be significantly improved with EQ tuning

Cons

  • โˆ’heavy
  • โˆ’ear cups trap sweat
  • โˆ’less comfortable than Arctics
  • โˆ’doesn't fit well on head
โ€œIf it's only for gaming Cloud 3 S Wireless is one of the best no-bullshit wireless headphones... for the HyperX you don't even need the software.โ€
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