HyperX Cloud vs Sony XM5
HyperX Cloud and Sony XM5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.
- Sony XM5 is wireless; HyperX Cloud is wired.
- Driver: HyperX Cloud leads (53 mm vs 30 mm).
HyperX Cloud
If you care most about driver.
Sony XM5
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HyperX Cloud | Sony XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Gear score | 70 |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| 53 mm | Driver | 30 mm |
| Detachable | Microphone | — |
| 2014 | Release year | 2022 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $398 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
Which one adds more to your setup?
The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.
FAQ
Is HyperX Cloud or Sony XM5 better?
HyperX Cloud and Sony XM5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Sony XM5 is wireless; HyperX Cloud is wired. Driver: HyperX Cloud leads (53 mm vs 30 mm).
Which one is wireless?
Sony XM5 is wireless; HyperX Cloud is wired.