HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Gaming Headset Black

2.4GHz + Bluetooth · 120 / 200 Hours

Two Connections, Two Battery Figures

The two wireless modes exist because they do different jobs. 2.4GHz through the supplied dongle sends uncompressed audio with latency low enough that footsteps and gunfire stay locked to the screen — this is what you play on, and it is why competitive players avoid Bluetooth for gaming. Bluetooth compresses the audio and adds tens of milliseconds of delay, which is irrelevant for music, podcasts and calls but noticeable in a shooter. The Cloud III S carries both and switches between them with a dedicated mode selector on the earcup, so moving from a PC session to a phone call means pressing a button rather than opening a Bluetooth menu. The battery figures differ for the same reason the modes do: 2.4GHz keeps a dedicated radio link running continuously and draws more power, giving up to 120 hours. Bluetooth draws considerably less, and HyperX quotes up to 200 hours in that mode. Both are measured at moderate volume, so heavy use runs lower — but even conservatively, 2.4GHz gaming lands around six weeks at three hours a night. Charging is USB-C. Owners of a compatible OMEN gaming laptop can use Instant Pair and skip the dongle entirely.

53mm Angled Drivers · DTS Lifetime

Why the Drivers Sit at an Angle

In most headsets the driver sits flat against the earcup and fires straight at the side of the head. The Cloud III S mounts its 53mm drivers at an angle so they aim into the ear canal rather than at the ear itself. That changes how the sound arrives: rather than hitting the outer ear square on and reflecting around inside the cup, the wavefront follows a path closer to how sound reaches you in a room. The result is a wider perceived soundstage and a clearer sense of direction — which in a game is the difference between knowing someone is nearby and knowing which side they are on. DTS Headphone:X builds a virtual 3D field on top of that, placing sounds above, behind and around you rather than only left and right, so you can tell that footsteps are on the floor above instead of simply somewhere to your left. The activation is a lifetime licence included with the headset, with nothing to renew and no trial period, and it applies on PC. On PS5 the console’s own Tempest 3D audio handles spatial processing instead, and on Nintendo Switch the headset runs in standard stereo — both fine, just without the DTS layer.

Aluminium Frame · Controls · 10mm Mic

Built for Long Sessions and Real Use

The frame is aluminium rather than plastic, which matters most at the headband slider and earcup yokes — the two points where gaming headsets fail. A plastic yoke develops stress whitening and eventually snaps after enough flexing; aluminium bends and returns. It is the reason Cloud headsets tend to still be working years later. Comfort comes from HyperX’s signature memory foam in both headband and ear cushions, wrapped in leatherette, which settles into shape over the first few minutes of wear and spreads clamping force across a wider area instead of two pressure points. Leatherette also seals better than fabric, improving isolation and bass, at the cost of running warmer over several hours. The control set is where the Cloud III S pulls ahead of its predecessor: a wireless mode selector for switching between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, a large tactile volume wheel, a dedicated mic mute button, and a multi-function button that handles media playback and call answer or end — the last of which only makes sense on a headset that has Bluetooth in the first place. The detachable 10mm boom mic has a metal mesh pop filter built into the tip to cut the burst on hard consonants, and an LED that lights when muted so you can check your own mute state without looking at software.

Right choice if you…

✔ Want one headset for gaming and for your phone — 2.4GHz for play, Bluetooth for everything else, switched with a button
✔ Are tired of charging every few days — 120 hours gaming, 200 hours on Bluetooth
✔ Play long sessions and need comfort that holds — memory foam and leatherette over an aluminium frame
✔ Want spatial audio without a subscription — DTS Headphone:X lifetime activation included on PC

Consider something else if…

✖ You play on Xbox — Xbox uses its own wireless protocol and accepts neither the 2.4GHz dongle nor standard Bluetooth audio; you need a Designed for Xbox headset
✖ You want a light headset — at 340g the Cloud III S is substantial; the Logitech G435 is 165g, roughly half, though it gives up the aluminium frame and boom mic to get there
✖ You want a wired fallback — there is no 3.5mm input here; the wired HyperX Cloud III covers USB-C, USB-A and 3.5mm

Technical Specifications

In the Box

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Cloud III S and the Cloud III Wireless?

The Cloud III S adds Bluetooth. The Cloud III Wireless is 2.4GHz only, rated at up to 120 hours. The Cloud III S keeps that 2.4GHz mode and battery figure, then adds Bluetooth with up to 200 hours, Instant Pair for select OMEN laptops, a wireless mode selector and a multi-function button for media and call control. Drivers, DTS activation, aluminium frame and cushioning are the same on both. The names are close enough that retailer listings sometimes mix the two up, so check for the “S” if Bluetooth is what you need.

Does the Cloud III S work on Xbox?

No. Xbox consoles use Microsoft’s own proprietary wireless protocol and do not accept generic 2.4GHz dongles or standard Bluetooth audio, so neither mode will connect. The Cloud III S works on PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Mac and mobile. For Xbox you need a headset carrying Microsoft’s Designed for Xbox licence.

Can I use 2.4GHz and Bluetooth at the same time?

The headset runs in one mode at a time and switches between them using the wireless mode selector on the earcup. Both connections stay configured, so moving from a PC game to a phone call is a button press rather than a re-pairing procedure — but the two audio streams are not mixed together simultaneously.

Do I need an OMEN laptop to use this headset?

No. Instant Pair is an extra convenience for owners of select OMEN gaming laptops, letting them connect without plugging in the dongle. On every other device you use the supplied 2.4GHz dongle or Bluetooth exactly as normal, with no loss of function.

Is DTS Headphone:X a subscription?

No. A lifetime activation is included with the headset — no trial period and nothing to renew. It applies on PC. On PS5 the console’s Tempest 3D audio handles spatial processing instead, and on Nintendo Switch the headset runs in standard stereo.

Condition

Brand New — Retail Packaging

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (HyperX)

Delivery

4–5 Working Days · Fully Tracked

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