Sony PlayStation PULSE Elite vs HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
Get the PULSE Elite for PS5. Unless you hate charging or play on PC as much: then the Cloud III S Wireless.
Sony PlayStation PULSE Elite
Sony's own PS5 headset: rich, detailed planar sound, a clear retractable mic and a battery that lasted over 50 hours in testing.
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 PULSE Elite's planar sound and clear retractable mic suit a PS5 best, and it plays your phone at the same time. The Cloud III S Wireless is very comfortable and its battery lasts far longer.
- —You play mostly on PS5 or PlayStation Portal.
- —You take calls while gaming.
- —You want weeks between charges.
- —You play on PC too.
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 love the clear, detailed sound and the comfort. The main complaint is the connection dropping.
- ✓Clear, detailed sound
- ✓Light and comfortable
- ✓Blocks out noise around you
- −Connection drops, or the dongle disconnects
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
- +Rich, detailed planar sound
- +Clear retractable mic
- +PS5, PlayStation Portal and phone at once
- −Bulky and a little heavy.
- −It blocks little outside noise.
- −Some owners had the connection or dongle drop out.
- +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.
- Is the PULSE Elite 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 PULSE Elite: 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.