NEW DELHI: HP's India store lists the wired HyperX Cloud III at Rs 7,299 in Black and Rs 7,498.99 in Black/Red, including taxes. Both product pages show an MRP of Rs 9,056. The listed price difference is between colour SKUs; the official specifications describe the same driver size, microphone size and wired connection options for both.
| India store variant | Product code | Listed price | MRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 727A8AA | Rs 7,299 | Rs 9,056 |
| Black/Red | 727A9AA | Rs 7,498.99 | Rs 9,056 |
Price as of 5 November 2026, 01:03 IST. The table covers the two wired Cloud III colour SKUs found on HP's India store, rather than every finish sold internationally. Both pages currently mark these SKUs unavailable to order. These are listed product prices, not a promise of immediate delivery or a retailer promotion.
Check the wired model name first
The useful identification detail is the product code. Cloud III is also a family name that can appear in searches beside other headsets, so matching Black to 727A8AA and Black/Red to 727A9AA avoids mixing the India listings with a different connection type. HP specifies wired USB and a wired four-pole CTIA 3.5mm connection for the products covered here.
USB-C, USB-A and the analogue jack give this headset several ways to connect. That is especially relevant to an Indian gaming setup shared between a laptop and a console: the same headset may be usable across devices, but the appropriate cable route still depends on the host. The presence of multiple connectors should not be read as a claim that every console accepts every connection method.
The official compatibility list includes PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. For phones, the practical check is the available audio connection. A broad mobile compatibility label is not evidence that a particular phone has an analogue socket or accepts every USB audio accessory.
What changes from the older Cloud II
HyperX describes the Cloud III as an evolution of the Cloud II. Its stated changes include retuned, angled 53mm drivers and an upgraded 10mm microphone. These are concrete design details, but they do not establish a measured improvement in footsteps, positional accuracy or voice quality in a particular game. Those outcomes would need listening tests beyond a specification comparison.
The earcups provide volume and microphone controls, with an LED mute indicator on the microphone. This gives a player a local way to check whether the microphone is muted while switching between a game and a voice application. The hardware control and the application's own mute state remain separate things to check during a call.
The microphone is detachable. HP lists memory foam and leatherette ear cushions, an aluminium frame, and a closed-back over-ear form. Its specified weight is 308g without the microphone and 320g with it. Those figures help explain what is being worn, but they cannot determine whether the fit will suit someone's head, spectacles or preference for clamping pressure.
Read the box list as part of the specification
The official box contents comprise the headset, detachable microphone, USB dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter and quick start guide. In this wired model, the dongle belongs to the USB audio connection arrangement. Its appearance in the box list should not be interpreted as a wireless receiver or as evidence that the headset can work without its cable.
The datasheet separates a 1.2m headset cable from a 1.3m USB dongle cable. That distinction matters at a desktop tower positioned below a desk, where routing can be less straightforward than plugging into a nearby laptop. It is more useful to map the actual connection path than to assume that one cable specification describes every use.
HP specifies a two-year manufacturer warranty on both India product pages. That is the published duration, not a statement that accidental damage or every consumable part is covered. Keep the product code alongside the invoice so that future support checks identify the wired SKU and colour actually supplied.
Who it is for
The Cloud III covered here fits a player who wants a wired headset that can move between supported computers and consoles, with a detachable microphone for voice chat. The colour premium does not correspond to a listed upgrade in the main audio hardware. Fit, cable routing and the host connection deserve more attention than the red accents.
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Official sources: HP India Black and Black/Red listings, plus the Cloud III Black datasheet.
