HyperX Cloud III S - Wireless Gaming Headset for Multi-Platform, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth…
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- Better rated than 56%
- More reviewed than 83%
A comfortable, long-battery-life wireless headset for players who bounce between consoles and PC.
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How it ranks among the 18 headsets we track
4.3★ across 2,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The HyperX Cloud III S is a wireless gaming headset with 2.4GHz and Bluetooth modes, 53mm angled drivers, and a detachable boom mic. Battery life runs up to 120 hours on 2.4GHz or 200 hours on Bluetooth.
It ships with both USB-A and USB-C dongles for the 2.4GHz link, and switches to Bluetooth for phones or other devices without a dongle. Magnetic earcup plates for customizing the look are sold separately rather than included.
- 120 hrs 2.4GHz / 200 hrs Bluetooth battery life
- 53mm angled drivers
- Detachable boom mic with mute LED
- USB-A and USB-C dongles included
Who it's for
Aimed at gamers who move between platforms, since it works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mac, and mobile over either 2.4GHz or Bluetooth. Less relevant for anyone who only games on one fixed setup and doesn't need wireless freedom.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Up to 120 hours on 2.4GHz, 200 on Bluetooth
- Works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and mobile
- Detachable mic with LED mute indicator
- Memory foam headband and leatherette ear cushions
- Magnetic earcup plates sold separately
- Spatial Audio activation is PC-only
- Instant Pair works only with select OMEN laptops
Performance notes
Angled 53mm drivers are tuned for game audio, and the detachable 10mm boom mic includes an LED mute indicator and a mesh filter for voice clarity. Lifetime Spatial Audio activation is available for PC use, adding directional sound cues.
Specifications
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How it compares
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| HyperX Cloud III S - Wireless Gaming Headset for Multi-Platform, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth…This product | 4.3 / 5 | 2,300 | 2.7 / 5 |
| BENGOO G1 60H Wireless Gaming Headset with RGB Lights & Mic for PS5 PS4 PCBENGOO | 4.3 / 5 | 18,200 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming HeadsetLogitech | 4.3 / 5 | 375 | 4.2 / 5 |
| UPERGO Walnut Headphone Stand with Controller Holder & Storage BaseUPERGO | 4.8 / 5 | 267 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Corsair Void v2 Wireless Bluetooth PC PS5 Switch Gaming HeadsetCorsair | 4.1 / 5 | 1,700 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the HyperX headsets
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long does the HyperX Cloud III S battery last?
Up to 120 hours in 2.4GHz wireless mode, or up to 200 hours in Bluetooth mode.
Does the HyperX Cloud III S work on PlayStation and Xbox?
Yes, it is compatible with PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Mac, and mobile devices, plus Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Is the microphone removable on the Cloud III S?
Yes, the 10mm boom mic detaches and includes an LED mute indicator and built-in mesh filter.