80
Eric Ravenscraft
Wired
“Overall, the Cloud III is an excellent option if you want to get extremely long battery life but don't want to spring for the Cloud Alpha.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Sleek closed-over ear cups
- Padded leatherette headband
- Soft memory foam earpads
- Consistent audio performance
- Exceptional 120-hour battery life
- Well-built and comfortable design
Points of Contention
- Slightly heavier than wired version
- Unsuitable for fitness use
- Lacks Xbox compatibility
- Fluctuations in Localization with DTS Surround
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics70
Sarah Jacobsson Purewal
Tom's Hardware
“If this headset had Bluetooth, it would be perfect.”
70
Friedrich Stiemer
PCWorld
“And it costs a lot for a wireless gaming headset that provides all the basics a gamer needs — but nothing more.”
70
Reece Bithrey
TechRadar
“The HyperX Cloud III Wireless offers a solid blend of excellent build quality and reasonable audio performance to provide a decent overall experience.”
64
Matthew Lopes, Christopher Steward, Yannick Khong
RTINGS
The HyperX Cloud III Wireless are comfortable, well-built gaming headphones that offer exceptional 120-hour battery life and low-latency wireless performance. However, their bulky design and poor noise isolation make them less suitable for commuting, travel, or office environments.
