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1 / 7HyperX
HyperX Cloud III S
Sound
3.9/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall3.9
1.05.0
At 3.9, its audio quality beats 47% of gaming headsets we've measured.
Measured on 19 of the 151 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Audio quality
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
113 hAbove average113 h
8 h90 h
above average for gaming headsets — based on 87 of 151 we've cataloged.
Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common5.341%5.227%5.020%5.17%
5.3 is the most common — on 41% of the 59 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 151).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm34%2.4GHZ27%Bluetooth26%Wired-usb-c10%
Bluetooth appears on 26% of the 202 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 151).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 113 h
- Full Charge Minutes
- 300 min
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- No
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth wireless
- Dongle Connector
- USB-C
- Headphone Jack
- No
- Platform Compatibility
- PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
- Wireless Protocol
- 2.4GHz + Bluetooth
- Console Certification
- PlayStation Official Licensed, Nintendo Licensed
- USB Charging
- Yes
- Multipoint Devices
- 1 device
Build
- Material Ear Cups
- Memory foam, leatherette
- Material Chassis Primary
- Aluminum frame with stainless steel components
- Material Headband
- Leather with padding
Design
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
- Color Options
- Black, black red
- Ear Pad Type
- Memory foam
- Foldable
- No
- Weight
- 356 g
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Presets only
- Rgb Lighting
- No
- Rgb Zones
- 0
Microphone
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Count
- 2
- Microphone
- Yes
- Is Detachable
- Yes
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Driver Size
- 53 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response
- 10-21000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 21000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 10 Hz
- Surround Sound Format
- DTS Headphone:X 2.0, Windows Sonic
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
HyperX Cloud III SSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 1.4 |
| 25 | 1.8 |
| 32 | 1.2 |
| 40 | 0.8 |
| 50 | 1.6 |
| 63 | 0.1 |
| 80 | 1.0 |
| 100 | 0.0 |
| 125 | -1.1 |
| 160 | -2.6 |
| 200 | -3.3 |
| 250 | -3.7 |
| 315 | -4.3 |
| 400 | -1.8 |
| 500 | -0.6 |
| 630 | -0.6 |
| 800 | -0.3 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 1.2 |
| 1600 | 3.5 |
| 2000 | 5.9 |
| 2500 | 6.5 |
| 3150 | 7.0 |
| 4000 | 4.3 |
| 5000 | 6.5 |
| 6300 | 5.5 |
| 8000 | 5.2 |
| 10000 | 6.2 |
| 12500 | -0.4 |
| 16000 | -4.0 |
| 20000 | -14.1 |
HyperX Cloud III S
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -2.7 |
| 26 | -1.2 |
| 33 | 0.8 |
| 41 | 0.8 |
| 52 | -0.1 |
| 65 | -0.5 |
| 82 | -1.4 |
| 103 | -0.4 |
| 130 | 1.5 |
| 163 | 2.6 |
| 205 | 4.3 |
| 259 | 6.0 |
| 325 | 5.3 |
| 410 | 3.6 |
| 516 | 5.9 |
| 613 | 6.8 |
| 772 | 8.4 |
| 972 | 11.0 |
| 1220 | 13.6 |
| 1540 | 16.6 |
| 1940 | 16.0 |
| 2440 | 26.7 |
| 3070 | 28.3 |
| 3870 | 27.1 |
| 4870 | 36.6 |
| 6130 | 29.9 |
| 7720 | 38.2 |
| 9720 | 30.4 |
| 12200 | 26.5 |
| 15400 | 35.9 |
| 19400 | 30.7 |
HyperX Cloud III S
4.3
3.0
3.3
3.9
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Isolation4.0
Battery life10.0
Comfort & fit9.0
Connectivity7.0
Design6.0
Portability3.5
The verdict
The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless is ideal for gamers who want one headset for PC, console (not Xbox), and mobile use, with great comfort, battery life, and dual wireless modes. It’s a versatile, no-fuss headset built for long gaming sessions, not critical music listening.
✓What we like
✓Comfort
✓Battery
✓Dual connectivity
✓Detachable boom mic + built-in mics
✕What could be better
✕No Xbox support
✕Sound quality
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