There is spatial audio present, although that can be quite hit-and-miss.
The Cloud III Wireless is also available in Australia at a price of AU$279.
In fact, squint, and you might think youre looking at theCloud Alpha Wirelessinstead.
This is a well-made headset, with no creaks or odd noises from the plastic.
Luckily, this is a comfortable headset to wear for extended periods, once configured for your head properly.
As with other HyperX headsets, the Cloud III Wireless features physical controls which are well-distributed across both earcups.
The right-hand side is home to a tactile and textured volume roller.
Luckily, the buttons are different sizes, so its easy to find the one you want with ease.
It is better with games, although only works in fully supported titles such asForza Horizon 5.
Youre better off leaving it off completely for the best performance.
The Cloud III Wireless flashes a green LED, bleeps, and then connects.
The same also went for use with my Nintendo Switch.
Unfortunately, the Cloud III Wireless falls down with its software control.
Should you buy the HyperX Cloud III Wireless?
If you want lots of runtime, this is the headset to go for.
If youre searching for a true multi-platform champion, consider the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.
Also consider…
I also streamed music through Spotify and with high-quality MP3 files for understanding how the headset handles music.
With the microphone, I tested it with online gaming sessions and recorded tested files in Audacity.
Read more about how we test
First reviewed May 2024
