Best Wireless Value · Gaming Headsets

HyperX Cloud III Wireless

The wireless Cloud III keeps the comfort and clear sound of HyperX's famous Cloud range and adds a huge battery life of up to 120 hours, so you'll rarely need to charge it.

Brand: HyperX
Best for: Long gaming sessions on PC and PlayStation
Price range: Mid-range
Our score: 8.5/10

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Our take

The HyperX Cloud III Wireless keeps the comfort and clear sound of HyperX's famous Cloud range and adds up to 120 hours of battery life, so you'll rarely need to charge it.

Comfort and build

Like the wired Cloud III, the wireless version has plush memory-foam ear cushions, a padded headband and a durable aluminium frame. It's comfortable for long sessions and tough enough to last years.

Sound

53mm drivers, angled slightly towards your ears, give a balanced, clear sound with good detail. Bass is lighter than some rivals, which keeps dialogue and footsteps clear but makes it less punchy for action films and bass-heavy music. DTS Headphone:X spatial audio is available on PC.

Wireless and battery

The 2.4GHz dongle uses USB-C, with a USB-A adapter included, so it plugs into PCs, PS5 and Switch docks, and some phones and tablets with USB-C. Battery life is up to 120 hours, so many people charge it every couple of weeks. There's no Bluetooth.

Microphone

The detachable 10mm microphone is clear and natural, with a mute button on the ear cup.

Who should buy it

Buy the Cloud III Wireless for a comfortable, durable wireless headset with excellent battery life for PC, PS5 or Switch. If you want even longer battery life, the Cloud Alpha Wireless lasts up to 300 hours. If you need Bluetooth, look at the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7.

Key specifications

Drivers	53mm, angled
Connection	2.4GHz wireless (USB-C dongle with USB-A adapter)
Battery	Up to 120 hours
Microphone	Detachable, 10mm
Spatial audio	DTS Headphone:X
Frame	Aluminium
Weight	330g
Platforms	PC, PS5, Switch

Strengths and weaknesses

Pros

Huge battery life
Very comfortable memory foam
Clear, detachable microphone
Durable aluminium frame

Cons

No Bluetooth
Bass-light compared with some rivals
No Xbox support

Verdict

The wireless Cloud III keeps the comfort and clear sound of HyperX's famous Cloud range and adds a huge battery life of up to 120 hours, so you'll rarely need to charge it. It earns our Best Wireless Value award in our guide to the best gaming headsets.

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