HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red are the loud-coloured version of HyperX’s wired gaming earbuds: a bright red shell and cable that stand out against a black Switch, a white controller or a grey laptop. Underneath the colour they are the same earbuds as the black pair, with 14mm HyperX-tuned drivers, a 90-degree 3.5mm plug, an omnidirectional microphone on the cable with a mute control, and four sizes of ear tips. Being wired, the HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red have no battery, no pairing and no wireless delay between what happens on screen and what reaches your ears.
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Why pick the red
The red finish is the version for people who want their gear to look like gaming gear. It matches red accents on a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, a red controller or a gaming keyboard, and it is easy to spot when the earbuds are dropped into a backpack or left on a sofa, which matters more than you think with a small, thin cable. The trade-off is that red reads as a statement in an office video call or on a commute, where the black pair blends in. Choose the HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red if they will live mostly next to a console, a handheld or a gaming desk, and if a little personality in your kit appeals to you.
The 90-degree 3.5mm plug
The HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red connect through an analogue 3.5mm plug bent at 90 degrees. The angle keeps the cable close to the side of a handheld or a controller, so it is less likely to be levered and bent when you shift your grip mid-game. Analogue audio needs no drivers, no USB port and no app, and there is no wireless latency at all. HyperX lists PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch and console controllers as compatible, and any phone or tablet that still has a headphone jack works the same way. For a phone with only USB-C, HyperX sells the separate Cloud Earbuds III S with a USB-C plug.
14mm drivers and sound
In the HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red, HyperX fits 14mm drivers tuned in-house and quotes a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and a sensitivity of 108 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz. The tuning aims for punchy bass while keeping footsteps, reloads and voice lines clear in the mids. A good seal in the ear matters a lot with in-ear designs: bass and isolation both improve when the right tip size is fitted, so it is worth trying all four sizes rather than staying with the pre-installed medium. HyperX does not publish an impedance figure for these earbuds.
Inline mic and mute
The microphone on the HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red is an electret condenser capsule with omnidirectional pickup, built into the inline control on the cable. It handles party chat on Switch, Discord on PC and ordinary phone calls without a separate boom. The same control unit carries a multifunction button for calls and play or pause, and a microphone mute so you can cut your voice quickly. HyperX notes that the button functions depend on the device you plug into, so a console controller will not respond to every command the way a phone does.
Fit, weight and the case
HyperX uses its patented Intra-Concha ear tip design in soft silicone, supplied in four sizes from XS to L with medium fitted at the factory. The earbuds weigh about 21 g according to HyperX, and the cable is listed at under 30 g, so nothing pulls on your ears during long sessions. A hardshell carrying case is in the box, which keeps the HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red and their cable from tangling or getting crushed in a bag with a handheld, chargers and games.
Who This Is Not For
The HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red are not for you if your phone has no headphone jack, as with recent iPhones and many flagship Android phones: you would need a USB-C or Lightning to 3.5mm adapter, and the Cloud Earbuds III S with a USB-C plug make more sense. There is no active noise cancelling and no virtual surround on the 3.5mm version. HyperX does not publish the cable length. And because they are wired, the cable is always there, which is less convenient than true wireless earbuds at the gym. If you want something discreet for the office, the black pair is the safer choice.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Earbuds range, or see the official HyperX Cloud Earbuds III page.
HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red Specifications
- Model: HyperX Cloud Earbuds III, Red
- Type: Wired in-ear gaming earbuds
- Connector: 3.5mm plug, 90-degree angle
- Drivers: 14mm, HyperX-tuned
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 108 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
- Microphone: Electret condenser, omnidirectional, inline
- Inline controls: Multifunction button (calls, play/pause; varies by device), mic mute
- Ear tips: Silicone, patented Intra-Concha design, 4 sizes XS–L (M pre-installed)
- Weight: About 21 g; cable under 30 g
- Compatibility (per HyperX): PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, console controllers; phones and handhelds with a 3.5mm jack
- Not published: Impedance, cable length
- In the box: Earbuds, ear tips in 4 sizes, hardshell carrying case, quick start guide
- Colour: Red
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red FAQ
Is the red version different from the black one apart from the colour?
No. HyperX lists the same drivers, plug, microphone, tips and case for both; only the colour of the shell and cable changes.
Do the HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red work with Nintendo Switch?
Yes. HyperX lists Nintendo Switch, and the 3.5mm plug fits the console’s headphone jack.
Will they plug straight into an iPhone?
No, not into iPhones without a headphone jack; you need a 3.5mm adapter, or choose the Cloud Earbuds III S with USB-C.
Do they need charging?
No. They are wired, so there is no battery and no pairing.
Can I mute the microphone on the HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red?
Yes. The inline control has a microphone mute next to the multifunction button.
Does the red colour show dirt?
No more than most colours; marks show less than on white, and the silicone tips can be removed and rinsed.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell genuine HyperX Cloud Earbuds III Red, brand-new in the sealed retail box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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