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General

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Series

Cloud9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Introduction names evolution from Cloud II and the Cloud gaming headset product line.

Arctis Nova1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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

727A8AA, 727A9AA, BS7C1AA, 9W1Q4AA, D0SX6AA, DF7F0AA, DF7F1AA, CL0061Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026SKUs and barcodes from the US store's variant data for the seven colours11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory page 13: Headset Model CL006. CL006D identifies the wired USB dongle and is not a headset model.

61670, 61673, HS421Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Selected PC Black 61670. Exact current PS Black 61673 shares published acoustic, microphone, runtime, software and bundle tables and the official Nova 5/5P guide/HS42 hardware. Nova 5X 61676/HS43 is separate and excluded.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Own selected maker page identifies PS Black 61673, marketed Nova 5P. Labelled driver/mic/runtime/software tables match PC 61670. Both include a compact USB-C dongle, charging cable 1.5 m, extension cable 1.5 m and guide. No Xbox switch or ChatMix dial. Black 5P has blue-pattern accents on strap, PC Black has dark pattern.

GTIN / EAN

197029008220, 197029008237, 199251514081, 198122306930, 199764952028, 826581029540, 8265810295571Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Maker store variant data, barcode per SKU: 727A8AA 197029008220. 727A9AA 197029008237. BS7C1AA 199251514081. 9W1Q4AA 198122306930. D0SX6AA 199764952028. DF7F0AA 826581029540. DF7F1AA 826581029557. All seven are color rows in this exact wired Cloud III product, not Wireless models.

5707119053228, 810052984889, 5707119053242, 8100529848961Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Exact maker selected PC data: EAN 5707119053228, UPC 810052984889. PS 61673 EAN 5707119053242, UPC 810052984896 from its own selected page. Not copied between editions.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Own PS 61673 EAN 5707119053242 and UPC 810052984896. Common model list collects verified PC/P configurations, not Xbox.

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

30 May 20235Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/headphones-headsets/hyperx-cloud-3-gaming-headset-reviewRead 30 September 2026Review published 2023-05-30 says the headset sells for $99.99 and is available in the US today

14 May 20247Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026Primary May 14, 2024 announcement. Footer May 13 publication metadata differs from actual dated launch text.

Status

Available1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Current US product purchase section Black and Black-Red listings permit purchase. Global discontinuation is not inferred.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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

HyperX Cloud II19Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-iiiRead 23 October 2026Tom's Hardware calls the Cloud II the predecessor of the HyperX Cloud III and says HyperX had not launched a successor until the Cloud III.20Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-2-cloud-iiRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the HyperX Cloud III the new generation of the Cloud II in its changelog.

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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.

$99.999Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Availability: $99.99.

$129.997Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026Launch explicitly all Nova 5/5X/5P North America USD 129.99. Current 149.99 price is not launch MSRP.

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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€139.997Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026Exact all 5/5X/5P EMEA EUR 139.99 launch. Region-wide figure, tax treatment unspecified.

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

US, GB, DE, FR1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026US manufacturer storefront list establishes US sale.

US7Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026US launch publisher and North America USD availability. No exhaustive country-list claim.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Black-Red, White, White-Pink, Black-Blue, Black-Lavender, White-Blue1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Maker color selectors and Shopify variant names: Black, Black-Red, White, White-Pink, Black-Blue, Black-Lavender, White-Blue. All seven are color rows in this exact wired Cloud III product, not Wireless models.

Black, White1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Current normal PC/P finishes and official September 2024 white release. Reference pairs here are Black only.8Press releasesteelseries.com/press/147-steelseries-introduces-the-white-arctis-nova-5-series-of-headsetsRead 8 October 2026White added September 17, 2024 to 5/5P/5X. Finish addition does not replace original May release. Only Black PC/P variants added here.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Product type: Gaming Headsets

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Form Factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back.

Over-ear10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-5-wireless-5-5p-5xRead 8 October 2026Exact family over-ear design and public platform-variant comparison. 5 and 5P both PC/PS, no second roller. 5X adds Xbox and ChatMix.

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-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Form Factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back.

Closed10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-5-wireless-5-5p-5xRead 8 October 2026Public exact family description closed-back. Incorrect PCGamesN open-back descriptions excluded. Measured sample is Black 5X. Its numeric measurements are not transferred to reference PC/P.

Wearing style

Headband11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Overview page 2 shows headband spanning two earcups. headset layout and wearing illustration, not earbuds/clip-on.

Headband3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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Flat11Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 5P review says cups fold flat. Supported by common 5/5P mechanism and own PC review rotating hinges. No inward collapse. Under 2 h charging and 76% after 10 h are reviewer observations, not maker full-charge claim or continuous battery test.13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Construction explicitly flat-folding cups, no inward collapse.

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

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-review-93195Read 30 September 2026The ear cups do not swivel to lie flat

Yes9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own standard PC review describes reliable rotating cup hinges. Not an inward fold.

RGB lighting

No6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-review-93195Read 30 September 2026Should you use the Ngenuity app: RGB adjustment applies only to supporting headsets and explicitly does not apply to Cloud III.

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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-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Driver: Dynamic, 53mm with Neodymium magnets.

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

53mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Driver: Dynamic, 53mm with Neodymium magnets.

40mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 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-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Driver: Dynamic, 53mm with Neodymium magnets.

Neodymium1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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.

Min10 HzMax21 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Frequency Response: 10Hz to 21kHz.

Min20 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Single maker published headphone response range. No passive-wired or A2DP bandwidth claim.

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.

64Ω4Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Headphone Impedance: 64 ohms. Impedance is for the headphone, not the mic.

36Ω1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Published headphone 36 ohms. This wireless-only device has no passive analog impedance or operating mode.

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.

100dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as 100 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz

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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-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz, per 1 mW explicit.

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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%9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Headphone specs: THD <2%. Numerical value is the published upper bound.

1%1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Maker less than 1% upper bound, test level not stated. Stored bound 1, not measured THD.

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.

96kHz4Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, next to Bit-depth 16 bit, 24 bit. The page does not say playback or microphone

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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-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Bit Depth: 16 bit, 24 bit. Max 24, not inferred from USB version.

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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.

No12Review9to5toys.com/2023/06/07/hyperx-cloud-iii-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact wired Cloud III review states EQ changes and presets do not transfer to playback through its passive 3.5 mm connection. The headset connects to a separate USB audio dongle for Windows NGENUITY processing. Receiver-only or host software EQ is excluded by this field. This does not assert the USB dongle cannot retain settings.16Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-review-93195Read 7 October 2026Exact wired review identifies the 3.5 mm TRRS headset and separate supplied USB dongle. Its audio section explicitly assigns applied EQ to the included USB dongle. Review used NGENUITY 2.18.0.0 and updated app coverage June 20, 2023. Dongle or host processing does not count as EQ stored in this passive headset.17Maker product pagesupportcenter.hyperx.com/articles/cloud-iii/cloud-iii-usage/69209a9f1351015bcbc99401Read 7 October 2026Current exact wired Cloud III Usage article explicitly says no NGENUITY settings are saved onto the headset over USB and they do not persist when used with another system. This directly establishes false for stored headset EQ, independently of analog playback limitations.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Two distinct saved headset profiles for dongle and Bluetooth, automatically selected by active connection. Setup through supported app. Sonar host-only parametric processing is separate.14Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/26711928075149-How-do-I-create-a-custom-equalizer-preset-in-the-Arctis-Companion-AppRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly saves custom Engine EQ to connected Nova 5 headset, then imports it into Arctis Companion App. PC must stay connected with GG running during creation. Sonar processing is not saved as a headset preset.

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

107Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-iiiRead 30 September 202610-band EQ in the NGENUITY app

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EQ presets

Bass Boost12Review9to5toys.com/2023/06/07/hyperx-cloud-iii-reviewRead 7 October 2026Audio adjustments names bass boost alongside other app presets. Only the independently identified exact Bass Boost name is stored. Source tested wired Cloud III on Windows NGENUITY in June 2023. Preset list is not claimed exhaustive or unchanged in every later app version.13Reviewpcgamer.com/hyper-x-cloud-iii-gaming-headset-reviewRead 7 October 2026Audio paragraph explicitly names Bass Boost preset. Exact wired Cloud III, not Wireless. Software features require compatible Windows NGENUITY.

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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.

DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 5 HyperX NGENUITY Software: includes DTS Headphone:X spatial sound. Windows software path, not analog console processing.

SteelSeries Sonar Spatial Audio15Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PC software section explicitly names Spatial Audio in Sonar. Windows 10+ Sonar host processing, not a bundled Dolby/DTS licence or head-tracked hardware mode. Common PC/P maker software requirements match.

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

Yes9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Description: lifetime spatial audio activation on PC. Current product page identifies DTS Headphone: X.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iiiRead 30 September 2026Noise Cancelling: No. Test results beyond the summary are behind the RTINGS paywall and were not used

No9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own PC review explicitly lacks ANC, separate from Sonar microphone suppression.

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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No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table explicitly no environmental listening. Sidetone is separate.

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

Deviates a lot from the SoundGuys headphone preference curve over 3.5 mm: noticeable lack of sub-bass and several peaks and troughs in the treble. The USB dongle lowers the low mids and some of the treble by a few dB.6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-review-93195Read 30 September 2026Measured over the 3.5 mm connection

The exact PC test shows a bass shelf above recessed mids and uneven upper frequencies. No graph-picked peak is stored as a band-average deviation.13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own lab-response discussion, Bluetooth/dongle mode and rig not explicitly assigned to each curve.

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

Reasonably flat frequency response across almost the whole speech band. Decent for a gaming headset.8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iiiRead 30 September 2026Public Our Verdict / Microphone: voice sounds clear and natural. Noise handling discussion distinguishes voice from background. Qualitative result only, no locked numeric measurements.

The exact PC review found natural speech with good rejection of keyboard/background noise, but strong sensitivity to breath and sibilants.13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own vocal capture assessment. Test sample/settings above. No numerical acoustic extension inferred.

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

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BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	48
Bluetooth	No	57.5

Source13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own actual PC runtime 48 h at 2.4 GHz and 57 h 30 min Bluetooth. Headset/dongle firmware 1.2, app 1.1.0, GG 65.0.0. Volume, EQ, exact source host and test cutoff unstated. ANC absent by hardware. Lighting omitted. No SG/RTINGS 5X measurement transfer.

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

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57.5h=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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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-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026What’s in the Box explicitly Detachable Microphone. Overview calls upgraded 10mm mic.

Retractable boom1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Microphone element

Electret condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Microphone Element: Electret condenser microphone.

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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.

Unidirectional9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Microphone table: Uni-directional, Noise-cancelling.

Bidirectional1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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

110Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c08626773Read 7 October 2026Exact 727A8AA complete audio hardware table and box contents identify one detachable electret-condenser microphone. QSG complete assembly corroborates count.11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete headset overview identifies one Detachable microphone D and one microphone port B. Headset technical microphone table identifies its one electret voice element. No ANC or wireless microphones are borrowed from Cloud III S Wireless.

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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.

Min50 HzMax17 kHz9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Microphone table: 50 Hz to 17 kHz.

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 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-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as -42 dBV (0 dB=1V/Pa at 1 kHz)

-38dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Explicit -38 dBV/Pa. Frequency and measurement distance not stated.

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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AI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026AI suppression through Sonar on PC, requires Windows 10+. Not standalone headset AI on every platform.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Mic Mute Button: press to toggle mute.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026LED mic mute indicator11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Overview microphone mute LED (E). Page 4 LED on means muted and off means active.

LED on mic3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sidetone

Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-iiiRead 30 September 2026Mic monitoring in the NGENUITY app

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34059556937229-How-to-manage-Sidetone-on-your-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker Engine procedure specifically selects Nova 5 Wireless and identifies MIC SIDETONE.

Adjustable sidetone

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Yes6Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34059556937229-How-to-manage-Sidetone-on-your-headsetRead 8 October 2026Off and level 1 shown. Save setting in Engine. No physical 5P sidetone wheel inferred.

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

No9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Built-in metal mesh pop filter. No foam windscreen in box.

No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact microphone section explicitly notes no foam windscreen, explaining breath sensitivity.

Connectivity

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

Analog, USB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Versatile Compatibility via USB-C, USB-A, and 3.5mm heading. USB-A uses supplied adapter. Audio USB dongle and analog paths.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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

3.5 mm TRRS4Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as Wired 3.5mm (4-pole CTIA)

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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.

Fixed cable11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Overview page 2 drawing: permanent headset cable with 3.5 mm plug connects to supplied USB dongle.

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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.

1.3m3Maker product pagede.hyperx.com/en/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 20261.2 m headset cable and 1.3 m USB dongle cable. The longest is stored10Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c08626773Read 7 October 2026Page 2 metric cable length: 1.2 m headset cable and 1.3 m USB dongle cable.

1.5m3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Both complete supplied cable list entries are maker approximate 1.5 m. Longest supplied cable is therefore 1.5 m.

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-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026USB dongle with USB-C plug, USB-C to USB-A adapter included

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 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.

Yes9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Wired USB audio over included Type-C dongle. Headset itself terminates in fixed 3.5 mm cable.

No9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own exact PC review says USB-C is charging-only and no conventional wired 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.

Yes9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Passive wired 3.5 mm CTIA connection. No headset battery required.

No9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own PC review explicitly no wired fallback when battery empty. No physical analog port.

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

None9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Audio connection: wired analog or wired USB. Included USB dongle is a wired DAC, not a wireless receiver.

Included3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 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.

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USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Included receiver native USB-C. Supplied 1.5 m USB-A extension does not turn it into a dual-native-connector 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.

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Bluetooth

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5.31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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

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SBC13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PC test states SBC-only at tested FW 1.2. AAC on a generic aggregator is not adopted. No later maker codec addition found.

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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No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PC Bluetooth assessment explicitly no Bluetooth multipoint. Dual dongle/phone standby is separate.

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.

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No5Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/26421990637069-How-does-Quick-Switch-on-Nova-5-workRead 8 October 2026Exact family support: one audio connection active at a time, other remains standby. The generic table heading Simultaneous Wireless is not evidence of mixing.

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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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, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, SteamOS1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Mobile. Mobile is not mapped to a platform6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-review-93195Read 30 September 2026Steam Deck listed as supported

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Meta Quest, Other3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	USB	Yes

Source11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pages 3-5 PC Setup: set Playback Device Speakers and Recording Device Microphone to HyperX Cloud III. Overview F/G identifies USB dongle and C-to-A adapter. Only this individually proved USB route is stored.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
macOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS5	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS4	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	2.4 GHz	Not available
iOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz	No
Other	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Meta Quest	Bluetooth	No

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide printed pp 6-7 proves PC/Mac/PS4/PS5 dongle playback. Its PS5 settings cover output/volume only. PS5 voice is separately proved by exact 5P Tom's Guide co-op test using the headset mic, with verified common 5/5P hardware. Windows/Mac/PS4 microphone flags remain omitted because platform-and-route voice proof was not located. Current maker mobile row covers USB-C devices only. Quest 2 USB-C wireless/Bluetooth explicitly audio-only. Chromebook is the Other row. Bluetooth phone controls and supported app hosts cover Android/iOS calls.16Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 5P own PS5 co-op Baldur's Gate 3 test explicitly replaces DualSense microphone with ClearCast headset voice through dongle, proving PS5 microphone row. Compatible 5/P hardware is separately established by maker matching tables/shared guide plus independent LesNum equivalence. No untested PS4/Mac/Windows microphone flag inferred.

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.

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No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table explicitly non-removable battery, not absence of a repair guide.

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

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BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	50
Bluetooth	60

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Maker maxima 50 h at 2.4 GHz and 60 h Bluetooth. Volume, codec and test firmware unspecified. No simultaneous playback row.

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

None9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Passive wired model, no battery or charging port.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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

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15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 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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6h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 202615-minute USB-C charge gives 6 h claimed playback. Mode, volume, codec and adapter unspecified. Review 5 h experience does not replace maker claim.

Use while charging

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Overview page 2: Mic mute button (A), Volume wheel (C).

Buttons, Volume wheel3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Volume control

Wheel11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4: Volume Wheel, scroll up/down to adjust volume.

Wheel3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 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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Software1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026PC Windows 10+ via GG/Sonar software. No physical ChatMix dial on 5 or 5P. No Mac or PlayStation ChatMix. Xbox 5X dial not inherited.

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

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Comfort is King paragraph: extra padding / signature memory foam in headband.

Suspension strap3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Headband material

Memory foam and leatherette1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Comfort is King: memory foam in headband and ear cushions wrapped in soft premium leatherette.

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Frame material

Aluminum1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Frame Type: Aluminum. Overview full metal frame. Do not inherit unsupported steel from sibling.

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Ear cup material

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Plastic9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026

Ear pad material

Memory foam and leatherette1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Ear Cushions: Memory foam and premium leatherette.

AirWeave fabric3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Replaceable ear pads

Yes14Retailer pagewickedcushions.com/products/hyperx-cloud-cooling-gel-earpadsRead 7 October 2026Accessory maker compatibility list explicitly includes CLOUD 3 separately from CLOUD 3 WIRELESS and CLOUD 3 S WIRELESS. Routine compatible replacement ear cushions, not headset service disassembly.15Retailer pageearpads-headphones.com/blogs/headphone-ear-pads-guide/how-to-replace-hyperx-cloud-ear-pads-all-models-step-by-step-guideRead 7 October 2026Dedicated HyperX Cloud III section states replacement is simple and gives finger-only removal/installation steps. Aftermarket replacement claim independently corroborates Wicked Cushions model fit.18Reviewifixit.com/Guide/HyperX+Cloud+III+Ear+Cushion+Replacement/210502Read 7 October 2026Exact wired 727A9AA Cloud III guide shows routine replacement of one or both ear cushions. Step 1 uses the thumb to pinch and slide the cushion off. Reassembly reverses the procedure. Same wired hardware colour variant, not Wireless.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Stretch-over15Retailer pageearpads-headphones.com/blogs/headphone-ear-pads-guide/how-to-replace-hyperx-cloud-ear-pads-all-models-step-by-step-guideRead 7 October 2026Dedicated Cloud III section explicitly names flexible mounting lip. Steps remove lip from groove and insert replacement lip around groove. Stored stretch-over attachment. Aftermarket pad fabric/material claims do not alter stock leatherette specification.

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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 cushions14Retailer pagewickedcushions.com/products/hyperx-cloud-cooling-gel-earpadsRead 7 October 2026Only ear cushions are added from explicit replaceable accessory evidence. No headband, fixed cable or internal driver is declared user replaceable.15Retailer pageearpads-headphones.com/blogs/headphone-ear-pads-guide/how-to-replace-hyperx-cloud-ear-pads-all-models-step-by-step-guideRead 7 October 2026Dedicated Cloud III routine replacement instructions identify ear pads. Internal service disassembly is not used.18Reviewifixit.com/Guide/HyperX+Cloud+III+Ear+Cushion+Replacement/210502Read 7 October 2026Exact wired Cloud III guide explicitly identifies Ear Cushion replacement without tools. This corroborates the compatible accessory and specialist lip-and-groove instructions.

Ear cushions, Elastic headband, USB-C wireless dongle, USB cables3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide marks listed accessories/replacement parts. Receiver re-pairing is documented. Does not imply a user-swappable battery or removable speaker plates.

Software

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Companion app

HyperX NGENUITY11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 section HyperX NGENUITY Software.

SteelSeries GG / Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

App platforms

Windows6Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-review-93195Read 30 September 2026NGENUITY is only available on Microsoft Windows

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Current selected tables: Engine Windows 8.1+/macOS 10.13+, Sonar Windows 10+, mobile iOS 15.6+/Android 9+. Current operating-system availability may require updates.

User firmware updates

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Yes13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Engine software section explicitly installs headset 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.

308g(10.9 oz)2Maker product pageuk.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026308g, 320g with microphone. The US page gives 0.67 lb and 0.70 lb9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Physical: 308 g without mic, 320 g with mic. Fixed headset cord remains included.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c08626773Read 7 October 2026Page 2 physical specification: 308 g without mic, fixed cable included.

265g(9.3 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Maker approximate 265 g headset, not independently weighed. No ambiguous 703 g review metadata or unlabelled 263.2 g assigned as a measurement.

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.

Width155Height190Depth86.7mm(6.1 × 7.5 × 3.4 in)4Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as 155 x 86.7 x 190 mm (W x D x H)

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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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ZHK-HS423Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide exact HS42 headset, separate HS42TX receiver FCC ZHK-HS42TX. No HS43 identifier borrowed.

Other certifications

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ISED9638A-HS42, KoreaR-R-SS4-HS423Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide exact headset IDs. Receiver IDs remain separate in notes.

In the box

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In the box

Gaming Headset, Detachable Microphone, USB Dongle, USB-C to USB-A Adapter, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026What’s in the Box: Gaming Headset, Detachable Microphone, USB Dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick Start Guide.

Wireless headset, Compact USB-C wireless dongle, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, USB-A to USB-C dongle extension cable, Product Information Guide3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Equivalent 5/P component bundle. Only the headset marketed-name label differs. The generic component name avoids assigning PC-name hardware to P. No carrying case/AC adapter listed, no optional accessory counted.

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

AHyperX Cloud III

Type	Length (m)	Count
Fixed headset cable, 3.5 mm CTIA	1.2	1
USB-C dongle cable with 3.5 mm input	1.3	1

Source3Maker product pagede.hyperx.com/en/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 20261.3 m USB dongle cable9Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Physical: 1.2 m headset cable and 1.3 m USB dongle cable.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1.5	1
USB-A to USB-C dongle extension cable	1.5	1

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

None8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iiiRead 30 September 2026Public Commute/Travel verdict: no case or pouch is included.

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Links

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Product page

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headset1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Product title HyperX Cloud III Gaming Headset, explicit wired USB/3.5mm model distinct from Wireless.

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c0862677310Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c08626773Read 7 October 2026Official 3-page c08626773 datasheet linked directly by HP UK shop. Page 2 technical specifications.

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Full current maker labelled online specifications, read from published page-rendered data for selected PC 61670. Generic On-Ear Controls row RGB on/off conflicts actual model guides and is excluded. No sensitivity electrical reference, pack capacity or exact full-charge time published. ClearCast chipset/ADC 32 kHz 16 bit capability does not establish transmitted USB/dongle voice rate, omitted. Reviews describe mainly plastic construction versus ABS/metal chassis without proving specific frame composition, so frame material omitted.

Manual

d1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdf11Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III/HX-Cloud-III-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete official quick start guide 44X0019B, 14 pages.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 27-PDF-page guide, metadata April 26, 2024. Printed pp 3-13 setup/control and pp 40+ regulatory. Exact support page explicitly maps it to both 5/5P. Incidental Engine screenshot labelled 5X is not used for headset/dongle controls.4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/37385710407053-Arctis-Nova-5-5P-User-Manual-and-Product-Information-GuideRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls the common document Nova 5/5P User Manual and Product Information Guide. Both use the same controls, setup and HS42/HS42TX regulatory hardware.

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-wired-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026US store

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