HyperX Cloud III S – Wireless Gaming Headset for Multi-Platform, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, Battery Life up to 120 Hours 2.4GHz / 200 Hours Bluetooth, 53mm Angled Drivers, Detachable Mic – Black

Sara United States

After trying way too many headsets, I somehow ended up right back where I started: HyperX.

I’ve been using the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Gaming Headset since November 22, 2025, and as of writing this review on May 5, 2026, I’ve used it nearly daily for over 5 months. I’m no stranger to HyperX products. My very first headset from them was the HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset (wired version) nearly 10 years ago — and to this day it still works. The only issue is that the wiring has started slightly coming undone over time, which feels fair after nearly a decade of use. For me, HyperX has always been synonymous with one thing: comfort. And over the years, I unfortunately learned how rare that actually is. I switched away from HyperX for a while and tried other headsets: - Corsair Virtuoso — this had the best mic quality I’ve ever used and I constantly got compliments/questions about how clear I sounded. But the headband was so uncomfortable that I genuinely started worrying it was causing hair breakage/friction issues. A friend experienced something similar, and I eventually couldn’t tolerate wearing it anymore. - Drop + EPOS Sennheiser PC38X Gaming Headset — I wanted to love this one, but the mic was way too sensitive. It picked up everything — breathing, tiny noises, background sounds — and I constantly had to tweak NVIDIA Broadcast, Voicemeeter, OBS Studio, and Discord settings just to sound normal. The wiring also started getting messy over time. - Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless Headset — uncomfortable, finicky, and felt like it was trying to do too much at once without doing any of it particularly well. After all of that, I made a simple list of what I actually wanted in my next headset: - Wireless - Comfortable - Good sound quality That rabbit hole eventually led me to the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Gaming Headset. I’ve been using it since November 22, 2025, and as of writing this review (May 1, 2026), I’ve used it nearly every day. And to me, the sign of a truly great headset is when you forget you’re even wearing one because it’s that comfortable. That’s exactly what this headset does. I can wear it for long gaming sessions, work calls, videos, music, and general daily use without constantly adjusting it or feeling pressure on my head. Huge win. The mic has also been refreshingly low-maintenance. Unlike my Sennheiser setup, I haven’t needed to buy a pop filter or endlessly tweak settings just to avoid weird audio issues. Setup was straightforward, sound quality has been solid, and overall it’s been very easy to use. That said, I do have a few complaints: - The detachable mic behavior confused me. I assumed removing the physical mic meant people wouldn’t hear me anymore. That was NOT the case. I found that out the hard way when I said something while the mic was detached and my friend responded. I was genuinely jump scared. Apparently, if you actually want people to stop hearing you, you still need to manually hit the mute button on the headset or mute yourself in Discord. That feels unintuitive because most people would naturally assume: mic removed = mic off - I also wish the mute button was placed somewhere more intuitive. There are multiple buttons on both sides of the headset and sometimes I have to feel around to remember what does what. It would make more sense if the mute button were closer to where the mic attaches. - Another small downside: the wireless range isn’t amazing. If you walk too far from your setup, your audio can get static-y for the people you’re talking to — and the frustrating part is you often won’t even realize it unless someone tells you. Not a huge issue if you stay near your desk, but worth noting. - My other major complaint is the charging cable it comes with. It’s way too short. If you have your PC on the ground and want to charge the headset by plugging it into your PC, you are essentially forced to set the headset down on the ground for it to charge. I don't have any pets, but I can clearly see how a cat or a dog could step onto this and break or mess it up; it's also not the cleanest option or preferable. Your kind of forced to have an applicable charging cable to avoid this that's longer. Sometimes the battery gets low when I’m actively using the headset and I’d love to plug it in and continue using it comfortably — but the included cable makes that annoying. And while the battery life does feel long, I honestly can’t verify the advertised 120-hour battery claim because there’s no great way to track battery percentage. Eventually I just hear: "low battery… low battery…" And I’m left wondering: How much time do I actually have left? 10 minutes? An hour? A more precise battery indicator through software would be a huge improvement. And for the price point — even though I bought mine on sale — I do wish it came with a nicer carrying case similar to what Sony includes with some of their headphones for travel/storage. That said… This headset nails the things I care about most: comfort, wireless convenience, and reliable sound quality. After years of bouncing between different brands trying to find “better,” I somehow ended up back with HyperX — and I’m very happy I did. Still an easy 5 stars for me. It meets my core needs extremely well, and while there’s room for improvement, this has easily been one of the most comfortable headsets I’ve owned.

M. R. Thompson United States

Battery, sound and comfort all in one right here!

The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless is an astonishing product. I have the OG Cloud III Wireless and they're amazing themselves. I hesitated when I heard and saw reviews of this thing of people saying this is actually better than the OG. I paused and thought no way.... so I thought to myself I'll try these to see if the reviews are true to form, then I'll likely return them within the 30 day window. So here they are, and they're seriously IMPRESSIVE!!! I want to say that the sound on these is legit. Absolutely legit. The mids and highs are improved and crystal clear. The bass is newly tuned and doesn't sound "muddy" to where it drowns out the mids. It's just perfect now and sounds natural. Gaming headsets have come such a long way to the point they now compete with $800-1000 dollar wired headsets. No lie. They're comfy; like little pillows on your hears. I just wanna wear them around everywhere haha. The sound? Top notch. The battery? Legit 120 hours. Can go several days without charge. The mic? Sounds great. Much improved over the OG. Love the dual 2.4ghz/Bluetooth connectivity. Honestly, should've been implemented in the OG, but at least we have it now. The big thing about these is the on board memory. You can now tune the EQ on the NGENUITY software on PC. You can save several profiles. Tune the 10 band equalizer to your liking. You can make these even louder than stock. Honestly, these sound amazing with factory settings. But you now have the option to tune them right to your liking. And YES, the settings save to your headphones and it'll automatically apply to your PS5 or Switch 2. That's a big feature many will miss out on. They sound great with gaming, music & movies alike. Very immersive for all 3. Makes gaming more interactive and helpful hearing stuff in a 360 degree radius. Helpful for competitive FPS multi-player. If you want top notch headphones with comfort, quality, great sound for gaming, music or movies, quality detachable mic, long lasting battery... these are yours. Seriously, don't consider anything else. These are worth it. Just get them and be Seriously imoressed!! A MUST BUY!!

SmallTownKaiju United States

Great gaming headset at a decent price

I originally purchased these for the PlayStation 5 and while there was some difficulty setting them up for the PlayStation 5 (I'll go into that), it was still pretty easy to get to work and they sound amazing right out of the box! The build quality is outstanding, but I've only had them for a week or two at this point, I may revisit my review at a later date if anything happens. Their charging cable couldn't possibly be any shorter, though - it's like they chose the shortest possible cord, so please be aware that you'll need a separate charging cord on-hand. The microphone sounds fine, and I have had no complaints from friends or anyone else that I've played with. If you're buying this for the PlayStation 5 and you have a PS5 or PS5-Slim, please be aware that the USB ports on the FRONT of the console may not power the HyperX dongle - you will instead have to plug it into the BACK of the console where the dongle will finally get the power that it needs. Alternatively, you can buy a powered USB hub to make it work, and also have more USB spaces. To update your headset's software, simply plug the dongle into your laptop or PC and follow the instructions!

jarry46 Italy

Hyper X cloud III S wireless

Ho acquistato queste cuffie per sostituire le mie vecchie Nova 7x e devo dire che sono rimasto sorpreso, sia per la qualità dei materiali sia per la qualità audio. Finalmente riesco a sentire i passi in giochi dove prima non erano presenti, come ad esempio quel maledetto Warzone. La durata della batteria è una cosa eccezionale, le ho caricate una volta in un mese e mezzo usandole praticamente tutti i giorni, due o tre ore al giorno. La ricezione del wifi è potente, riesco a sentire anche se mi posto in diverse stanze rispetto a dove ho la postazione pc. Il microfono funziona benissimo, i miei amici dicono che mi sentono bene in chat di gioco meglio di prima quando avevo le Nova. Per quanto riguarda lato software è presente un app per pc dove si possono personalizzare le diverse curve audio a piacimento e associarle con i giochi che avete nel pc stesso. Che dire, ragazzi provatele perché sono veramente ottime. Più avanti aggiornerò la recensione in caso si verificassero problemi o altro. Amazon come sempre spedizione al top.