Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset vs HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
Get the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless. Unless it's for a child or a small head, or you want to spend as little as possible — then the Logitech G435.
Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset
A very light, cheap wireless headset made with younger gamers in mind, with a volume limiter, a dongle and Bluetooth. The built-in mic is weak in a noisy room.
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.
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The Cloud III S is very comfortable with big, immersive sound, a proper boom mic and a battery rated for 120 hours. The G435 is lighter and cheaper with a volume limiter, but its built-in mic is weak in a noisy room and it lasts about 20 hours.
- —It's for a child.
- —You want the lightest, cheapest wireless headset.
- —You rarely use the mic.
- —You talk in team games.
- —You hate charging.
- —You want fuller sound.
What verified owners report
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Owners love how light and comfortable it is, the sound for the money, and many bought it for a child who's happy with it. The main complaint by far is the built-in mic, followed by dropping connections, a thin headband and consoles it didn't work with.
- ✓Good value
- ✓Light and comfortable
- ✓Good sound
- −Weak or poor mic
- −Connection drops or Bluetooth lag
Owners love the comfort, the sound and the build. Complaints are rare: one stopped charging, and one wanted Bluetooth and the dongle to work at once.
- ✓Comfortable
- ✓Great sound
- ✓Well made
None came up often enough to list.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Very light and comfortable
- +Dongle and Bluetooth
- +Volume limiter for younger ears
- −The built-in mic picks up background noise and can sound harsh.
- −No EQ or sound presets.
- −Wireless only: there's no cable option.
- −About 20 hours per charge, less than most rivals.
- +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.
For the curious
A deeper look at full specs.
Battery
Up to 18 hours on the G435; up to 120 hours on 2.4 GHz for the HyperX.
Mic
Built-in mics on the G435; a detachable boom mic on the HyperX.
Weight
165 g against about 360 g.
Technical specifications
| Logitech G435 | HyperX Cloud III S Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | LIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver or Bluetooth, up to 10 m | 2.4 GHz USB dongle or Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Drivers | 40 mm, 20 Hz–20 kHz | 53 mm angled, 20 Hz–20 kHz; closed back |
| Mic | Built-in, 100 Hz–8 kHz | — |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours; USB-C charging | Up to 120 hours (2.4 GHz), up to 200 hours (Bluetooth) |
| Max volume | Under 100 dB, optional limiter under 85 dB | — |
| Spatial audio | Dolby Atmos, Tempest 3D AudioTech and Windows Sonic compatible | — |
| Works with | PC, Mac, PlayStation 4/5 (USB), Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 (Bluetooth) | PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, Switch, phones |
| Weight | 165 g | About 360 g without the boom mic |
| Recycled plastic | At least 22% | — |
| Charge time | — | 5 hours |
| Microphone | — | Detachable 10 mm boom with mute light, plus built-in mic |
From the maker's spec sheet for the Logitech G435 (Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED) and the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless (HyperX Cloud III S Wireless), checked October 2026. Versions sold in other countries can differ slightly.
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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.
Owner reports for the Logitech G435: 192 verified buyer ratings at Currys, read October 2026.
Owner reports for the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless: 30 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Target (US), read October 2026.