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General

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Series

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.

OpenRun Pro2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/shokz-releases-the-revolutionary-openrun-pro-2-transforming-the-sports-experience-302232217.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

S820, S820-ST-BK-US1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2.jsRead 8 October 2026Selected Standard Black US S820-ST-BK-US. Maker product variant 44043747786952 links this SKU, barcode and featured Black image. Mini S821 and original OpenRun Pro are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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.

8100926789221Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2.jsRead 8 October 2026

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

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28 August 20242Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/shokz-releases-the-revolutionary-openrun-pro-2-transforming-the-sports-experience-302232217.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Status

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

Available1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2.jsRead 8 October 2026Selected US Black Standard record is available. Promotional and stock messages can change.

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

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.

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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.

$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.

$179.952Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/shokz-releases-the-revolutionary-openrun-pro-2-transforming-the-sports-experience-302232217.htmlRead 8 October 2026Original US maker MSRP 179.95. No current sale price substituted.

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.

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.

US1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2.jsRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2.jsRead 8 October 2026

Segment

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

Sport4Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

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

Open-ear4Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2Read 8 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-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Open8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-pro-2-bone-conductionRead 10 October 2026Public summary results: Enclosure Open-Back. Bone conduction with an unsealed open-ear fit, tested on test bench 2.3. RTINGS runs no sound measurements on this headset.

Wearing style

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

Neckband6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 8 positions band behind base of neck, transducers in front of ears. No sealed in-ear fit.

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

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

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

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RGB lighting

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

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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-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

Hybrid5Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026DualPitch combines bone-conduction mids/highs and air-conduction bass. Hybrid describes both mechanisms.

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

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

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

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25Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026Two transducers in each ear module: bone conduction plus air conduction. Rectangular 18x11 mm bass-driver dimensions are not a circular diameter.

Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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

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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-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.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026Single published acoustic 20 Hz to 20 kHz range. No separate wireless acoustic mode or measurement reference specified. Not a Bluetooth RF band.

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.

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.

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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.

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).

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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-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

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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-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker spec: less than 2 percent. The test level is not stated.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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EQ presets

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Standard, Vocal, Classic, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Volume Boost4Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026Current six named presets plus two custom profiles. Classic uses only bone conduction. Current maker FAQ requires Shokz App 4.1.4 Android or 4.1.5 iOS or later if Classic is missing. Launch manual lists four presets.

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.

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

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

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

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/shokz-openrun-pro-2-review-127935Read 8 October 2026Exact Standard review explicitly no noise cancelling. Call noise reduction remains separate.

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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Yes5Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026Call wind-control design, not listening ANC. Maker internal simulated 25 km/h cycling claim is not reviewer-measured performance.

Measured

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

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.

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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

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SoundGuys recorded non-standardized quiet and windy microphone demonstrations. Speech is usable in quiet conditions, while wind reduces clarity.7Reviewsoundguys.com/shokz-openrun-pro-2-review-127935Read 8 October 2026Own one-week Standard sample. Non-standardized quiet/wind recordings. App 4.1.5, headset firmware R_09_20240808. Host details unstated.

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 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.

BShokz OpenRun Pro 2

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	12.28

Source9Measurementgsmarena.com/shokz_openrun_pro_2_review-news-69805.phpRead 8 October 2026Own continuous Bluetooth playback 12 h 17 min, converted to hours. Black review sample, Standard/Mini fit not explicitly identified. Original maker sheet gives both sizes the same 150 mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.3/SBC electronics and 12 h claim, with only size/weight separately stated. This is a family-runtime result with fit size unknown, not a Standard-specific fit or weight measurement. Actual volume, EQ, host and firmware unstated. No sealed-ear ANC hardware. Separate five-minute partial-charge observation is not a full-charge runtime row.

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

113.45h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

12.28h=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.

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.

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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-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.

Built-in6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Microphone element

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.

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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-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom mic polar pattern: Uni-directional. The built-in microphones are omni-directional.

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

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25Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026Published dual-microphone array for calls, two across the complete connected headset.

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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25Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026Maker describes two physical microphones across headset. No ANC microphone array inferred.

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

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

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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-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Boom mic sensitivity -42 dBV (0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz).

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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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AI5Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026AI voice-preserving noise reduction for outgoing calls. Advertised 96.5% simulation is not ANC attenuation.

Flip to mute

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.

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Mute button

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.

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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-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker text: LED mic mute indicator on the boom mic.

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Sidetone

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

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Adjustable sidetone

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

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

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.

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

Bluetooth8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-pro-2-bone-conductionRead 10 October 2026Public exact model review explicitly Bluetooth-only connection. USB port charges the headset.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

No8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-pro-2-bone-conductionRead 10 October 2026Public wired-gaming verdict says no wired playback connection.

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.

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.

No8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-pro-2-bone-conductionRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth-only headset, no wired gaming/playback.

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

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

None8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-pro-2-bone-conductionRead 10 October 2026Public gaming verdict: connects only via Bluetooth. No dongle is listed in the maker's in-the-box inventory.

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-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.

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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-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026Maker row: Wireless Range up to 20 m. The connection it applies to is not named.

10m3Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.33Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026

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

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.

SBC3Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026

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.

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

Yes6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

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26Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 16 to 22 permit two simultaneous source connections. Second call may need manual acceptance.

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.

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.

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Fast pairing

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Base station

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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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No8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-pro-2-bone-conductionRead 10 October 2026Public wireless-gaming verdict explicitly lacks game/low-latency mode. Locked latency numbers not accessed.

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, 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.

Android, iOS5Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026Maker pairing/app instructions explicitly distinguish Apple and Android phones. Computer audio is generic PC support, without exact OS enumeration.

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 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.

BShokz OpenRun Pro 2

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026Pairing section: select OpenRun Pro 2 in the Bluetooth settings of the phone. The page does not name Android or iOS, and the maker app guide lists Android 8.0+ and iOS 13+ for the app.8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/shokz/openrun-pro-2-bone-conductionRead 10 October 2026Public verdicts say Bluetooth only. Phone pairing is documented by the maker for Android and Apple phones. Microphone support per platform is not established.

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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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150mAh3Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026Shared S820/S821 battery 150 mAh / 0.581 Wh. Typical/minimum qualification unstated. No capacity calculated from endurance.

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

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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 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.

BShokz OpenRun Pro 2

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	SBC	12

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026Claimed up to 12 h continuous SBC playback at 75% volume, 25±2°C and default features. Current US details calls the source file WAV. Original sheet explicitly names SBC. Codec and source-file format are distinct.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

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

USB-C6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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

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

60min3Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026Nominal 60-minute headset charge estimate, 25±2°C. Maker does not state starting percentage. Preserved as an approximate manufacturer claim, not measurement.

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

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5min3Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026

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

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2.5h3Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026Five-minute charge for 150 minutes of SBC playback at 75% volume, 25±2°C and default features.

Use while charging

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.

No6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 29 says headset automatically shuts down while charging.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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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.

Buttons6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original printed pages 14 to 15 say presets can be cycled with physical volume buttons during playback. This does not prove custom profile persistence without the app.

Volume control

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

Buttons6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 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.

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

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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.

Paired device voice assistant6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 11 long press prompts paired device voice assistant. No built-in autonomous assistant or named assistant inferred.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

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

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Headband material

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.

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Frame material

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.

Nickel-titanium alloy memory wire with silicone finish5Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026Published Ni-Ti memory wire and silicone finish. Other housing materials are not assigned to hypothetical ear cups.

Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

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

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Replaceable ear pads

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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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IP555Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026IEC 60529 IP55 dust/splash rating. Not suitable for swimming or showering. Resistance can degrade and wet charging is excluded.

User-replaceable parts

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.

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Software

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Companion app

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.

Shokz App5Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026

App platforms

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

Android, iOS5Maker product pageshokz.com/pages/openrunpro2Read 8 October 202610Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/shokz-app-using-guideRead 8 October 2026Current maker guide supports smartphone iOS 13+ and Android 8+. Tablets/computers not supported by app. Audio support remains separate.

User firmware updates

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

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/shokz-openrun-pro-2-review-127935Read 8 October 2026Own reviewed app offers user firmware upgrades. Firmware R_09_20240808 and app 4.1.5 are test settings, not current release versions.

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.

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.

30.3g(1.1 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026Standard 30.3±0.5 g only. Mini 30±0.3 g not transferred. Packaging weights and dimensions excluded.

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

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.

OpenRun Pro 2 headset, Zippered carrying case, USB-C charging cable, User guide, Legal statement, App card, Warranty card4Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026Current complete standard US inventory. Promotional bundles excluded.

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

AHyperX 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.

BShokz OpenRun Pro 2

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original printed page 35 shows a USB-C charging cable. Host-end type and length are not stated.

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

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Hard7Reviewsoundguys.com/shokz-openrun-pro-2-review-127935Read 8 October 2026Supplied structured zippered carrying case. Retail carton is excluded.

Links

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Product page

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

shokz.com/products/openrunpro21Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2.jsRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a455983Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 2026Original US maker one-page specification sheet hosted by Best Buy. S820 Standard and S821 Mini explicitly distinguished.

Manual

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userguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdf6Owner's manualuserguide.shokz.net/upload/user/20240927/dc345fef2e1e350c2f33776885d46c57.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original English S820/S821 guide. Common functions retained, Standard fit and weight separately scoped.

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-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 14 October 2026

2years3Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/UkIvRPF8P2pk5Ofr4MOWuQ%3D%3D/b3fe9697-095e-4867-b94c-9c2078a45598Read 8 October 20264Maker product pageshokz.com/products/openrunpro2Read 8 October 2026Two-year US direct-purchase maker warranty. Additional statutory rights remain separate.

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