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General

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Series

Cloud Alpha1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Cloud1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: Comfort is in the Cloud III's DNA. The product belongs to the Cloud family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

AJ5C7AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Structured Product data binds AJ5C7AA to Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless.

A59YZAA, A59Z0AA, AX6G1AA, DF7E9AA1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026US page SKUs: A59YZAA Black and A59Z0AA Black-Red. DF7E9AA Black-Blue is printed as the SKU of that colour. AX6G1AA White comes from the HP page. The live page also shows more colours (Lavender, White-Pink) whose codes appear only in image file names, so they are not stored.4Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset-white-ax6g1aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026AX6G1AA White.

GTIN / EAN

1987012161791Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Same Product data explicitly gtin12 198701216179.

198415435590, 19841543556910Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/3245688Read 14 October 2026OX.ee listing for A59Z0AA Black-Red gives EAN 198415435569 (0198415435569).11Retailer pageproshop.nl/Hoofdtelefoonsheadsets/HyperX-Cloud-III-S-Wireless-Black/3396671Read 14 October 2026Proshop and Eroski listings for A59YZAA Black give EAN 0198415435590. The pages block direct fetch, so this code was read from search result extracts.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

14 August 20254Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/hp-cranks-up-the-game-with-smarter-systems-cooler-builds-and-gear-that-hits-different.htmlRead 8 October 2026Press release dated August 14, 2025.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Live maker page shows the headset in stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Tom's Hardware calls the Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless a solid successor to the original Cloud Alpha Wireless.

HyperX Cloud III Wireless1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: the Cloud III S Wireless represents the next evolution of Cloud III Wireless.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$299.994Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2025/hp-cranks-up-the-game-with-smarter-systems-cooler-builds-and-gear-that-hits-different.htmlRead 8 October 2026Pricing and Availability: exact Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless August availability for $299.99. Current discounts excluded.

$179.992Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250512174824/https://hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Archived maker US page of 2025-05-12 lists 179.99 USD for A59YZAA and A59Z0AA. Excludes tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

US2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250512174824/https://hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026The archived maker US page prices the headset in USD.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Black, Black-Red, White, Black-Blue1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 20265Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: launch colours were black and black/red.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Over-ear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Closed1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Wearing style

Headband3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Headband1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Over-ear headband design with a padded leatherette headband.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 202690-degree cup rotation allows flat storage. No inward headband folding is claimed.

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Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Comfort feature explicitly 90-degree rotating cups.

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the earcups tilt but do not swivel.

RGB lighting

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No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Lighting None.

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Dynamic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

53mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

53mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

Neodymium1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Neodymium1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker driver text names neodymium magnets.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Headphone frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz on the maker pages. Tom's Hardware lists 10-21,000 Hz for the same driver. The maker value is stored.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

64Ω2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026HP AJ5C7AA datasheet, November 2025, product table page 2 and footnotes page 3.

64Ω3Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026ROW page lists 64 ohm. The US page prints no impedance. Tom's Hardware and several retailers also list 64 ohm. One retailer lists 22 ohm, which is not used.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 64 ohm.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

96dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

111.94dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker spec: 111.94±3 dBSPL at 1 kHz (1 mW).

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

2%1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Headphone specifications publish ≤2 percent. Test frequency and level unstated. This is a claimed upper bound.

2%1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker spec: less than 2 percent. The test level is not stated.

Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

96kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 publishes playback sampling rates 96/48 kHz for stereo and 7.1. USB base station audio is the digital input route. No native headset USB-C audio or microphone sample rate inferred.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 publishes 16/24-bit digital audio. Base station USB input route, not a claim of lossless Bluetooth transmission.

24bits1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker spec: 24/16-bit playback, 16-bit microphone.

DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

Yes7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly saves EQ profiles to headset, reconnects to PS5 and cycles them using RGB Base Station. Conflicting early persistence observations in Tom's Hardware not treated as unconditional lack of support. This is observed cross-host persistence, with base station used and NGENUITY beta at test time.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

107Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026September 12, 2025 exact-model review, Cyberpunk 2077 and software sections explicitly ten-band headphone EQ. Thirteen-band microphone EQ is separate. Tested new NGENUITY beta at review time.

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EQ presets

Music, Game, Chat6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-review-162061Read 8 October 2026App section explicitly names Music, Game and Chat. No onboard persistence inferred.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Spatial Audio by HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-review-162061Read 8 October 2026Noise attenuation section explicitly no active noise cancellation.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: passive isolation only and no active noise canceling.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Music preset stays close to the house target, with a dip around 3.5 kHz and a peak around 6 kHz.6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-review-162061Read 8 October 2026Objective Measurements in default Music preset against SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. No numeric target error inferred.

The curve looks a little odd but stays fairly close to the SoundGuys preference curve. It lacks the ear gain in the 2 to 3 kHz region. It does not roll off early in the upper frequencies.8Measurementsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review text on the measured curve against the SoundGuys preference curve. One sentence names the Cloud III Wireless, but it sits in the Cloud III S Wireless review, so it is read as this model's measurement. Measurement figures were not published as numbers.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Speech remains understandable in noise, though the boom microphone does not remove all background sounds.6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-review-162061Read 8 October 2026Ideal, office, reverberant, street and wind recorded demos. No numeric microphone SNR or bandwidth inferred.

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AHyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless

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BHyperX Cloud III S Wireless

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	113.45

Source8Measurementsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys standardized battery test: 113 hours 27 minutes on 2.4GHz wireless, stored as 113.45 hours. No ANC. Decorative lighting is absent per the Tom's Hardware spec table. The review says the headset was tested over 5 days with the company-provided unit and does not state the host or volume beyond the standard method.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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113.45h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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341.5g(12 oz)6Measurementtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer weighed 12.05 oz (341.5 g) without the boom microphone plugged in and 12.4 oz (353.5 g) with it.

Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Detachable boom1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Detachable boom1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Detachable 10 mm boom microphone. The headset also has two built-in microphones for use without the boom.

Microphone element

Electret condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Main detachable boom uses electret condenser. Secondary internal mic is MEMS and not substituted.

Electret condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom mic: electret condenser. The built-in microphones are MEMS, omni-directional, 100 Hz to 10 kHz and -40 dB at 1 kHz.

Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Unidirectional1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Unidirectional1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom mic polar pattern: Uni-directional. The built-in microphones are omni-directional.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026HP AJ5C7AA datasheet, November 2025, product table page 2 and footnotes page 3.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-42dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Boom sensitivity -42 dBV with reference 0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz. Built-in microphone has a separate -40 dBV value.

-42dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom mic sensitivity -42 dBV (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz).

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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Flip to mute

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No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: muting uses a round mic mute button on the left earcup. The boom mic is detachable and no flip-up mute is described.

Mute button

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker controls: wireless mode selector, volume wheel, mute button and a multi-function button.

Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

LED on mic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Communication feature explicitly boom microphone LED mute indicator. Internal mesh is not a foam windscreen.

LED on mic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: LED mic mute indicator on the boom mic.

Sidetone

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: NGENUITY adjusts mic gain and sidetone.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Base Station Controls button 3 selects monitoring level adjusted by wheel. Headset button only toggles monitoring.

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: sidetone can be adjusted in NGENUITY on Windows.

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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No1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: a built-in mesh filter. That is an internal mesh pop filter and not a foam cover.

Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Analog3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Usage separately depicts Adapter 2.4 GHz, Dual Bluetooth and 3.5 mm wired paths. USB on headset is labeled charge port, not a native wired audio path.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

3.5 mm3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

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Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.5m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026HP AJ5C7AA datasheet, November 2025, product table page 2 and footnotes page 3.

0.5m4Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset-white-ax6g1aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026HP page: cable length 0.5 m. The maker page prints 0.54 yd and Tom's Hardware measured 22 inches, which are other roundings or measurements of the same charging cable.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

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No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the USB-C to USB-C cable is charging only.7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review FAQ: the headset does not support USB-C audio passthrough.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

Yes6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-review-162061Read 8 October 2026Connection section: headset turns off when connected through 3.5 mm to conserve battery.

No5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: no option for a wired or analog connection. The 3.5 mm jack on the left earcup is for the detachable boom mic.7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: no 3.5 mm jack to plug into controllers.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Included3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Included1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

USB-C3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview K labels the base USB-C port. Supplied USB-A adapter does not change native port type.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Box has a wireless dongle and a USB-C to USB-A adapter. Tom's Hardware calls the dongle a USB-C dongle.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

20m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

20m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: Wireless Range up to 20 m. The connection it applies to is not named.

Bluetooth

5.21Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

5.31Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC-LC1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Table says SBC and AAC-LC. MPEG-2 is listed separately without a specific codec profile and is omitted. SoundGuys confirms SBC/AAC.

SBC, AAC1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: Supported Bluetooth Codecs SBC, MPEG-2 and AAC-LC. Stored as SBC and AAC. The launch-day page also listed LE Audio, which the live page no longer shows, so no LE Audio value is stored.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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No9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Multipoint connectivity No, paired devices max 1.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: no simultaneous audio from both sources. The mode toggle switches between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth.

Fast pairing

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Base station

HyperX RGB Base Station3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Xbox Series X|S2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 names PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Mac, Mobile and Xbox via 3.5 mm only. Android/iOS Bluetooth use independently supported by exact review. No Xbox wireless path claimed.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: PC, Mac, PS5, Mobile and Switch, with PS4 named in the feature text and the description. No Xbox. Mobile is stored as Android and iOS because the headset connects over Bluetooth.9Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: compatibility is limited to PS5, Nintendo Switch, macOS, PC, Android and iOS. No Xbox version.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AHyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS5	2.4 GHz	Yes
Xbox Series X|S	Analog	Not available

Source3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Windows 11 and PS5 setup explicitly select headset Game output and Chat mic input via USB base. Xbox analog path is maker-stated. Its mic operation is not inferred.

BHyperX Cloud III S Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: PS5 works through the included USB dongle and PC gaming uses the 2.4GHz dongle. Bluetooth 5.3 is for mobile devices, laptops or anything with Bluetooth.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery Replacement instructions require removal of pad, four screws and driver cover. This is a screwed user/service replacement, not a quick battery swap during use.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AHyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	250

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 and page 3: up to 250 h in 2.4 GHz Adapter mode at 50 percent volume with continuous playback. Dual-radio 125 h cannot be represented distinctly by the current connection enum and is retained in this note. ANC absent, proved by exact review.

BHyperX Cloud III S Wireless

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	120
Bluetooth	200

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker rows: 2.4GHz Wireless USB up to 120 hours. Body text says up to 200 hours in Bluetooth mode. Footnote: tested at 50% headphone volume, continuous playback.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

250h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

360min1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly charge time six hours. No quick-charge playback promise published.

300min1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: Charge Time 5 hours, stored as 300 minutes.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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Use while charging

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Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review FAQ: the headset can be used while charging. It does not support USB-C audio passthrough.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Buttons, Volume wheel, Slider1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Controls: wireless mode selector (slider), volume wheel, mute button, multi-function button and a power button.

Volume control

Wheel3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Wheel1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

Hardware dial3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Base Station Controls button 2 selects Game/Chat mix adjusted by the base volume wheel. This is a supplied base control, not a headset chat wheel.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section explicitly remaps six supplied base-station buttons to functions, keyboard actions or macros. Headset buttons are not claimed remappable.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Phone voice assistant5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: holding the multi-function button for two seconds activates the phone's voice assistant.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Padded1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Headband material

Leatherette-covered foam5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort, package and Software sections of exact Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless review.

Memory foam wrapped in premium leatherette1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: HyperX signature memory foam in the headband and ear cushions wrapped in soft, premium leatherette.

Frame material

Stainless steel and aluminum forks1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Durable Metal Frame and specification: stainless steel headband and aluminum forks.

Stainless steel and aluminum forks1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: Frame Type stainless steel and aluminum forks.

Ear cup material

Plastic5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort, package and Software sections of exact Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless review.

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Ear pad material

Microfiber1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

Memory foam padding with premium leatherette surface1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Replaceable ear pads

Yes3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery Replacement instructions explicitly remove and reinstall the right ear cushion.

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Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions, Battery, Detachable microphone3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rev B explicitly supplies battery replacement steps. Ear cushions and detachable microphone are separately removable.

Detachable boom microphone, Magnetic earcup plates4Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset-white-ax6g1aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026HP feature list: removable earcup plates to match your setup. Maker text says removable magnetic earcup plates are sold separately in select regions. The microphone is detachable.5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: magnetically attached earcup caps can be replaced, though no replacements were announced at review time.

Software

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Companion app

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

HyperX NGENUITY1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker software compatibility: NGENUITY. It is a Windows 10+ app.

App platforms

Windows2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3: legacy NGENUITY Windows 10+, current NGENUITY Windows 11+. No Mac/mobile companion app inferred.

Windows1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes8Maker product pagehyperx.com/pages/ngenuityRead 8 October 2026Additional FAQs explicitly supplies a standalone firmware updater for Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless. Current page also lists exact headset under current official NGENUITY support. Generic RGB and onboard-memory statements are not used for headset-specific attributes.

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-review-138664Read 14 October 2026Review: NGENUITY on Windows handles equalizing, mic gain, sidetone and firmware updates.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

345g(12.2 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 separately lists headset 345 g, base 178 g and boom mic 12 g. Stored main-headset figure, not package weight.

340g(12 oz)3Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026ROW page lists the headset at 340 g, dongle 4.3 g and boom mic 12 g. The US page prints the headset as .79 lb (about 358 g), which matches the headset plus boom plus dongle. Tom's Hardware weighed 341.5 g without the microphone. The 340 g figure is stored.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless headset, RGB Base Station, Detachable microphone, 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, 3.5 mm headset audio cable, Quick Start Guide3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

Wireless Gaming Headset, Detachable Microphone, Wireless Dongle, USB-C to USB-A Adapter, USB Charge Cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker box list as printed.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AHyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1.5	1
USB-C to USB-C	0.5	1
3.5 mm headset audio	1.5	1
USB-C to USB-A adapter	Not available	1

Source3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Overview names two USB-C to USB-C cables plus USB-A adapter. Exact Tom's Hardware box list confirms 1.5 m and 0.5 m lengths. Datasheet legacy USB-C to USB-A naming conflicts and is not used.

BHyperX Cloud III S Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C charging cable	0.5	1

Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: cable 0.54 yd, USB-C to USB-C. The HP page states 0.5 m.4Maker product pagehp.com/au-en/shop/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset-white-ax6g1aa.htmlRead 14 October 2026HP page states a cable length of 0.5 m. Box lists a USB charge cable.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Box list explicitly microfiber cloth drawstring carrying bag. Not a charging dock.

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Links

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Product page

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headset1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact AJ5C7AA maker page. Technical Specifications, features and structured product data.

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.flixcar.com/webp/synd-asset/hp-393693818-c09189864.pdfRead 8 October 2026HP AJ5C7AA datasheet, November 2025, product table page 2 and footnotes page 3.

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Manual

files.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdf3Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless/44X0087B_HX_Cloud_Alpha_2_Wireless_RevB_QSG_web.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Rev B QSG, Overview, Adapter/Dual/Wired modes and headset/base controls.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-alpha-2-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact US AJ5C7AA product Warranty section: two years. Statutory rights excluded.

2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.