HyperX Cloud III S Wireless vs HyperX Cloud III
Get the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless. Unless you play on Xbox or want to spend as little as possible — then the wired Cloud III.
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
Very comfortable, with big, immersive 53mm drivers and a battery rated for 120 hours, for much less than most wireless headsets.
HyperX Cloud III
A wired headset that's light, very comfortable and works with every console and PC, with a good detachable mic, for well under £100 or $100.
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Both are among the most comfortable headsets you can buy. The Cloud III S drops the cable and lasts weeks between charges, for PC, PlayStation and Switch; the wired Cloud III costs much less and plugs into any controller, Xbox included.
- —You want to move around without a cable.
- —You play on PC or PlayStation.
- —You'd like Bluetooth for your phone.
- —You play on Xbox, or several consoles.
- —You want to spend as little as possible.
- —You never want to charge a headset.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Very comfortable
- +Battery rated for 120 hours
- +Big, immersive sound
- −It switches between the dongle and Bluetooth rather than using both at once.
- −No wired or 3.5mm connection, and it doesn't fold flat.
- −The ear cups get warm, and the app offers little to adjust.
- +Very comfortable
- +Works with every console and PC
- +Good detachable mic
- −It blocks little outside noise.
- −The virtual surround is weak and the HyperX app is poor.
- −The mic has a little sibilance, and the mute button clicks loudly.
Ready to choose?
- Is the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless worth it?
- Is the HyperX Cloud III worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RTINGS, Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer, manufacturer specifications.