Headsets / Comparison

HyperX CloudX vs Razer Thresher Gears 5 Edition

Headset · HyperX

HyperX CloudX

Wired · 53 mm
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver92
Microphone92
VS
Headset · Razer

Razer Thresher Gears 5 Edition

Wireless · 50 mm · 2019
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver84
Recency47
Verdict

HyperX CloudX and Razer Thresher Gears 5 Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Razer Thresher Gears 5 Edition is wireless; HyperX CloudX is wired.
  • Driver: HyperX CloudX leads (53 mm vs 50 mm).
Pick this

HyperX CloudX

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

Razer Thresher Gears 5 Edition

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HyperX CloudXRazer Thresher Gears 5 Edition
82Gear score82
WiredConnectionWireless
53 mmDriver50 mm
DetachableMicrophone—
—Release year2019
≈ $50Estimated price—

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.

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FAQ

Is HyperX CloudX or Razer Thresher Gears 5 Edition better?

HyperX CloudX and Razer Thresher Gears 5 Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Razer Thresher Gears 5 Edition is wireless; HyperX CloudX is wired. Driver: HyperX CloudX leads (53 mm vs 50 mm).

Which one is wireless?

Razer Thresher Gears 5 Edition is wireless; HyperX CloudX is wired.