Headphones · Review
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
Battery life and comfort are the headline here; sound quality is good for games but unremarkable otherwise.
83
out of 100
Our verdict
The Cloud III S Wireless keeps HyperX's comfortable memory-foam design and adds Bluetooth alongside the 2.4GHz dongle. Its rated battery life of up to 120 hours on 2.4GHz is exceptional, and reviewers consistently praise how comfortable it is over long sessions. SoundGuys judged it better suited to long gaming sessions than critical music listening and listed sound quality as a weakness. There is no Xbox support, but it sells well below its $179.99 list price.
What's good
- Rated up to 120 hours on 2.4GHz
- Comfortable for long sessions
- 2.4GHz and Bluetooth in one headset
- Detachable boom mic plus a built-in mic
What's not
- No Xbox support
- Sound is less refined for music
- Earcups can get warm
- Slow five-hour full charge
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Type
- Over-ear, closed-back wireless gaming headset
- Drivers
- 53mm angled dynamic
- Connectivity
- 2.4GHz USB-C dongle, Bluetooth 5.3
- Battery life
- Up to 120 hours (2.4GHz), 200 hours (Bluetooth)
- Microphone
- Detachable 10mm boom mic plus built-in mic
- Platforms
- PC, Mac, PS5, Switch, mobile (no Xbox)
- Weight
- 0.79 lb (headset)