HyperX · Updated June 2026
HyperX Cloud III Wireless: price, specs & release date
HyperX Cloud III Wireless, released 2023-08. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: hyperx.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The HyperX Cloud III Wireless is listed at $169.99 on hyperx.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 13 gaming headsets (median $189.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 39/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 16 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Very long continuous battery life (~108h measured by SoundGuys, ~123h per RTINGS); Comfortable, well-built for all-day gaming wear.
- Skip if Audio quality is mediocre — vocals can sound muffled and busy mixes expose driver limits; positioned for gaming over fidelity is a dealbreaker.
Is the HyperX Cloud III Wireless a good buy?
At $170, the HyperX Cloud III Wireless is #3 cheapest of the 13 gaming headsets we track, where the median is $199.99. On the spec sheet, its driver of 53 mm is above the median of the 15, its battery hours of 120 is above the median of the 14, and its weight of 330 g is below the median of the 16. By release date, it is among the newer of the 11 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 9 physical metrics — battery, weight, isolation above 2khz and 6 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
battery · weight · isolation above 2khz · isolation below 2khz · mdaqs timbre score · mdaqs distortion score · mdaqs immersiveness score · mdaqs overall score · latency
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the HyperX Cloud III Wireless
Both whitelisted testers hands-on reviewed the Cloud III Wireless and reached the same verdict: a comfortable, well-built, marathon-battery wireless gaming headset (SoundGuys measured ~108h; RTINGS ~123h) built for low-latency gaming, not audio fidelity. Sound quality is its clear weak point. Best bought on sale.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024–2024-01-08
Consistently praised
- Very long continuous battery life (~108h measured by SoundGuys, ~123h per RTINGS) · 2 sources
- Comfortable, well-built for all-day gaming wear · 2 sources
- Low-latency 2.4GHz wireless keeps audio and visuals in sync while gaming · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Audio quality is mediocre — vocals can sound muffled and busy mixes expose driver limits; positioned for gaming over fidelity · 2 sources
- Best value only on sale / not worth full price for the sound you get
Where reviewers disagree Minimal. The only variance is the measured battery figure (SoundGuys 107h37m at 75dB vs RTINGS ~123h continuous), attributable to different test volume levels and methodology rather than a true disagreement about the product.
The sources (2)
Battery life (continuous, at 75dB): 107 hours 37 minutes · Weight: 330 g · Isolation above 2kHz: ~85% of outside noise attenuated · Isolation below 2kHz: ~50% of outside noise attenuated · MDAQS Timbre score: 3.8 · MDAQS Distortion score: 1.6 · MDAQS Immersiveness score: 2.9 · MDAQS Overall score: 2.7
The HyperX Cloud III Wireless serves a niche of low-latency gaming on a budget, but anyone looking for high audio quality is out of luck. Wait for this one to go on sale.
Voices can sound a bit muffled, and busy mixes can reveal the limitations of the headset.
This is good because, for gamers who tend to keep their headsets on all day, comfort is the most critical aspect of a gaming headset.
Battery life (continuous): ~123 hours · Wireless latency (2.4GHz dongle): Low enough for audio/visual to stay in sync while gaming
Specifications
| Price (US) | $169.99 MSRP |
|---|---|
| Brand | HyperX |
| Released | 2023-08 |
| Connection | wireless |
| Driver (mm) | 53 |
| Battery hours | 120 |
| Surround sound | Yes |
| Mic type | detachable |
| Weight (g) | 330 |
| Rgb | No |
Source: hyperx.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by amazon.com. Verified: announced at Gamescom Aug 23, 2023; $169.99 MSRP, 53 mm angled drivers, up to 120-hour battery, detachable 10 mm boom mic, DTS Headphone:X surround. Weight 330 g (342 g with mic) per reviews. Amazon corroboration URL (ASIN B0CBQXGZ85) confirmed live and topical. No RGB.
Is the HyperX Cloud III Wireless worth it vs cheaper gaming headsets?
HyperX Cloud III Wireless against its closest cheaper and pricier gaming headsets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked
| Product | Price | Connection | Driver (mm) | Battery hours | Surround sound | Mic type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyperX Cloud III Wireless this | $169.99 | wireless | 53 | 120 | Yes | detachable |
| Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) | $129.99 | wireless | 50 | 70 | Yes | detachable |
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless | $179.99 | wireless | 40 | 38 | Yes | retractable |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the HyperX Cloud III Wireless?
Both whitelisted testers hands-on reviewed the Cloud III Wireless and reached the same verdict: a comfortable, well-built, marathon-battery wireless gaming headset (SoundGuys measured ~108h; RTINGS ~123h) built for low-latency gaming, not audio fidelity. Sound quality is its clear weak point. Best bought on sale. Praised: Very long continuous battery life (~108h measured by SoundGuys, ~123h per RTINGS); Comfortable, well-built for all-day gaming wear; Low-latency 2.4GHz wireless keeps audio and visuals in sync while gaming. Flagged: Audio quality is mediocre — vocals can sound muffled and busy mixes expose driver limits; positioned for gaming over fidelity; Best value only on sale / not worth full price for the sound you get. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the HyperX Cloud III Wireless cost?
The HyperX Cloud III Wireless has a US price of $169.99 (MSRP), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the HyperX Cloud III Wireless compare on price?
At $170, the HyperX Cloud III Wireless is #3 cheapest of the 13 gaming headsets we track, where the median is $199.99.
When was the HyperX Cloud III Wireless released?
The HyperX Cloud III Wireless was released 2023-08.
What are the HyperX Cloud III Wireless's key specs?
HyperX Cloud III Wireless (HyperX): connection wireless, driver mm 53, battery hours 120, surround sound Yes, mic type detachable. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $169.99 at hyperx.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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Compare with
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- Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) $129.99
- HyperX Cloud III $99.99
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 $60
Step up
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless $179.99
- Razer Kraken V4 $179.99
- Corsair HS80 Max Wireless $189.99
- HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless $199.99
- Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed $249
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