The Cloud III S Wireless is the sort of headset you can leave at a gaming station for a long stretch. HyperX’s headline endurance depends on which radio you use, but the rating for the gaming dongle itself is the one that makes this unusual.
In depth
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless review
Published
Best forPC or PlayStation players who would rather leave the charger in a drawer.
At a glance
- Noise cancellation
- Not supported
- Weight
- Approx. 356 g
- Battery life
- Up to 120 h (no ANC hardware)
- Connections
- 2.4 GHz USBBluetooth 5.3Instant Pair on select OMEN laptops
Pros
- The 2.4 GHz connection offers unusually long independently tested playback.
- Built-in microphones still work when the boom is removed.
Cons
- There is no Xbox wireless connection or 3.5 mm controller option.
- At roughly 356 g, this is a substantial headset.
Battery & Charging
- Up to 120 hours on 2.4 GHz
- 200 hours over Bluetooth
SoundGuys recorded 113 hours 27 minutes on 2.4 GHz in its playback test. That is over four complete days of continuous audio on the connection a PC or PS5 player is likely to use. Charge more often if you play louder or use a different mix of chat and music. 1
Connectivity
- 2.4 GHz USB dongle
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Select OMEN Instant Pair
Bluetooth is a meaningful addition over the original Cloud III Wireless, letting the S model work with a phone between gaming sessions. Compatible OMEN laptops can connect without the dongle. Xbox wireless is outside its supported platforms and there is no 3.5 mm controller cable to fall back on. 1
Sound & Microphone
- 53 mm angled drivers
- Detachable boom and built-in mics
Use the boom for team chat where placing the microphone close to your mouth matters. For a quick call, the built-in microphones let you leave it packed away. Closed memory-foam pads provide coverage around the ears; the headset doesn’t add active cancellation for the listener.
Alternatives
If your existing Cloud III Wireless stays on a gaming PC, Bluetooth and the built-in mics are convenience gains, not reasons by themselves to replace a working headset. An Xbox player should compare an explicitly compatible model such as the SteelSeries Nova 3X Wireless before choosing by battery life.
Verdict
The Cloud III S Wireless makes a strong case for a PC or PlayStation owner who dislikes frequent charging. Get it for the long-running gaming connection; the even larger Bluetooth number is a separate benefit for other devices.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- SoundGuysHyperX Cloud III S Wireless review (opens in a new tab)https://www.soundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664/
113 h 27 min 2.4 GHz measured playback, headset weight, no Xbox wireless/analog jack, original Cloud III Wireless comparison.