HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
HyperX

HyperX Cloud III S Wireless

A very long-battery wireless headset that adds Bluetooth and a detachable mic to the Cloud III.

  • Gaming headset
  • USB dongle, Bluetooth
  • Detachable boom
  • 358 g
  • 120 h

PCPR score

8.2

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$130Nov 9

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The short version

The Cloud III S Wireless is a closed-back headset with 53 mm angled drivers, a detachable boom mic plus a built-in mic, and connections over 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth 5.3. HyperX rates it at up to 120 hours on 2.4 GHz. Tom's Hardware scored it highly for comfort and connectivity and preferred it to the original Cloud III Wireless. It has no wired analog mode and the earcups do not fold flat, so it is best for desk use on PC and consoles that accept the USB dongle.

Pros

  • Up to 120 hours on 2.4 GHz and 200 hours on Bluetooth
  • Detachable boom mic plus built-in mic
  • Angled 53 mm drivers
  • Very comfortable, per Tom's Hardware

Cons

  • No wired or analog connection
  • Earcups do not fold flat
  • Charging from empty is slow at about five hours

Best for

  • Players who hate charging
  • PC and PS5 owners who also want Bluetooth

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Gaming headset
Back
Closed
Platforms
PC, Mac, PlayStation, Mobile, Switch

Connectivity

Connection
USB dongle, Bluetooth

Features

Microphone
Detachable boom
Active noise cancelling
No

Performance

Driver size
53 mm

Power

Battery life
120 h

Physical

Weight
358 g

Compatibility notes

  • Uses a USB wireless dongle with USB-A and USB-C connectors included; no 3.5 mm input.
  • Instant Pair is limited to select OMEN laptops.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    Preferred it to the earlier Cloud III Wireless for its added connectivity and two microphones, while noting the lack of any wired mode and a design that cannot fold flat.

    4/5 · 2025-05-06

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  • Tom's Guide

    Mixed

    Tom's Guide praises the headset's immersive 53mm-driver audio, comfort, dual mics and huge battery life, but criticizes hot earcups, limited software customization, no Xbox version and steep price.

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Common questions

Can it connect with a cable?

HyperX lists 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth and Instant Pair, and Tom's Hardware confirms there is no wired or analog connection.

How long does the battery last?

HyperX rates it at up to 120 hours on 2.4 GHz and up to 200 hours on Bluetooth, tested at 50 percent volume with continuous playback.

What's different from the Cloud III Wireless?

Tom's Hardware says the S model brings the extra connectivity the Cloud III Wireless lacked for only slightly more money. HyperX adds Bluetooth, Instant Pair and a built-in mic alongside the detachable boom.

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