HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless vs HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
Get the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless. Unless you want the longest battery of any headset — then the Cloud Alpha Wireless.
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless
The headset you almost never charge: HyperX rates it at 300 hours. Comfortable and sturdy with good sound and mic, but PC and PlayStation only, with no Bluetooth.
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 HyperX's newer model: very comfortable, big immersive sound, a battery rated for 120 hours and Bluetooth, for less. The Cloud Alpha Wireless is rated for up to 300 hours but connects only through its dongle, with no Bluetooth or cable.
- —You almost never want to charge.
- —You play on PC or PlayStation only.
- —You find a deal.
- —You want Bluetooth for your phone.
- —You want the newer headset for less.
- —Comfort matters most.
What verified owners report
Only reviews from checked buyers count, and every 1–3 star review is read by us. How we do this
Owners rave about the battery, often weeks between charges, and like the sound and comfort. The complaints are a short wireless range, muffled or distorting sound, and the mic.
- ✓Battery lasts weeks
- ✓Good sound
- ✓Comfortable
- −Short wireless range
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
- +Rated up to 300 hours per charge
- +Comfortable and sturdy
- +Clear detachable mic
- −USB dongle only: no Bluetooth and no cable.
- −Doesn't work with Xbox.
- −Some owners report lag when using the app's sound settings.
- −Doesn't block much outside noise.
- +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 300 hours on the Alpha; up to 120 (2.4 GHz) or 200 (Bluetooth) on the Cloud III S.
Bluetooth
Only the Cloud III S has it.
Drivers
50 mm dual chamber against 53 mm angled.
Technical specifications
| Cloud Alpha Wireless | HyperX Cloud III S Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear, closed back | — |
| Drivers | 50 mm dual chamber, neodymium; 15 Hz–21 kHz | 53 mm angled, 20 Hz–20 kHz; closed back |
| Mic | Detachable, bi-directional, noise-cancelling, with LED mute light | — |
| Connection | 2.4 GHz USB wireless adapter, up to 20 m | 2.4 GHz USB dongle or Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Compatibility | PC | — |
| Battery | Up to 300 hours (at 50% volume); 4.5 hours to charge | Up to 120 hours (2.4 GHz), up to 200 hours (Bluetooth) |
| Frame | Aluminium; memory foam and leatherette cushions | — |
| Software | HyperX NGENUITY | — |
| Weight | 0.7 lb | About 360 g without the boom mic |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
| Works with | — | PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, Switch, phones |
| Charge time | — | 5 hours |
| Microphone | — | Detachable 10 mm boom with mute light, plus built-in mic |
From the maker's spec sheet for the Cloud Alpha Wireless (HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless (US)) and the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless (HyperX Cloud III S Wireless), checked October 2026. Versions sold in other countries can differ slightly.
- Is the Cloud Alpha Wireless worth it?
- Is the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless 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.
Owner reports for the Cloud Alpha Wireless: 71 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.