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HyperX Cloud III Wireless vs Sony PULSE Elite Wireless Headset

Product A: HyperX

Cloud III Wireless

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Product B: Sony

PULSE Elite Wireless Headset

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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 120hB: 30hHyperX is 4 times higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A330g
B347g

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AHyperX Cloud III Wireless
BSony PULSE Elite Wireless Headset

General

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Series
Cloud3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Cloud family named in launch release.
PULSE1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 8 October 2026Original 2024 PULSE Elite headset. This is separate from PULSE 3D, older PULSE Elite Edition and later PULSE/Edge announcements.
Model numbers
77Z45AA, 77Z46AA, CL0071Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026US store SKU 77Z46AA, the only colour listed3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Part Number table: Black 77Z45AA, Black-Red 77Z46AA.5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 25: wireless headset model CL007, alongside sold 77Z45AA/77Z46AA SKUs.
CFI-ZWH23Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset/CFI-ZWH2_Pulse_Elite_Safety_Guide_Web%24en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide identifies headset CFI-ZWH2, original USB adapter CFI-ZWA2 and hanger CFI-ZPH2. Only the headset is stored as a device model. SoundGuys overview CFI-ZHW2 spelling is not copied.
GTIN / EAN
197029611727, 1970296117341Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Store variant barcode 1970296117344Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Shopify variants: Black and Black-Red barcodes.
71171956827811Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CMDH9M5WRead 10 October 2026Amazon US listing for the PlayStation PULSE Elite Wireless Headset, Color White, Style PlayStation 5, Manufacturer Sony, UPC 711719568278 (valid check digit). The listing prints the model as CFI-ZHW2, a transposition of the maker's CFI-ZWH2, which the maker guide confirms. The Midnight Black listing has a different UPC and is not stored.
Announced
23 August 20233Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Dated August 23, 2023.
23 August 20237Press releaseblog.playstation.comRead 8 October 2026Original August 23, 2023 article reveals the new PULSE Elite. Later article updates add launch/preorder details, not a different announcement date.
Status
Discontinued7Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 7 October 2026Current exact US product page title explicitly says Discontinued and directs buyers to Cloud III S Wireless. Product body also labels Discontinued and identifies SKU 77Z46AA. This is a manufacturer discontinuation statement, not inferred from out-of-stock or a retailer. Residual retailer stock and ROW catalog entries do not establish ongoing US production.
Available2Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-ps5Read 8 October 2026Released headset with a current US maker listing. This does not promise current stock or a future delivery date.
Predecessor
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Successor
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless22Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 23 October 2026HyperX's product page calls the Cloud III S Wireless the next evolution of the Cloud III Wireless and names it as the predecessor.
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Launch price (US)
$169.993Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Availability: $169.99.
$149.997Press releaseblog.playstation.comRead 8 October 2026Original maker announcement prices PULSE Elite at 149.99 USD. Original White standard headset with adapter and hanger, not the separately priced PlayStation Link adapter. US tax treatment is not stated.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
€149.997Press releaseblog.playstation.comRead 8 October 2026Same maker announcement gives 149.99 EURO for standard model. European launch claim, not converted from USD. VAT treatment is not stated.
Markets
US1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026US manufacturer product listing for Cloud III Wireless, not Cloud III Wired or Cloud III S Wireless.
US2Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-ps5Read 8 October 2026US store reference, standard White bundle. No regional commercial SKU or GTIN is guessed.
Colours
Black, Black-Red4Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Colour choices and Shopify variant names.
White2Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-ps5Read 8 October 2026Exact US direct-purchase page selected White. Midnight Black and other editions are excluded from this reference. UK carrying-case bundle claims are not transferred to the selected US package.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Product title Wireless Gaming Headset.
Gaming1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker positions this as a PlayStation gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor
Over-ear1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Form Factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back.
Over-ear9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/pulse-elite-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Public exact-model introduction explicitly describes over-ear gaming headphones.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Form Factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back.
Closed9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/pulse-elite-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Public exact-model introduction explicitly states closed-back design.
Wearing style
Headband5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2 Overview drawing: headband links the two over-ear cups. Maker Comfort description explicitly discusses padded headband.
Headband9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/pulse-elite-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Public exact-model introduction identifies the dual-headband construction.
Folding
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Swivelling ear cups
No9Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-iii-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Exact black/red review explicitly says earcups tilt but do not swivel. Schema excludes tilting from rotation. ComputerBase limited all-direction fit describes small tilt adjustment rather than flat rotation, not a contradiction.
Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Exact white-model review explicitly says ear cups rotate on ball joints. Rotation is documented, but flat or inward folding is not established.
RGB lighting
No9Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-iii-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Exact Specifications table Lighting None. Red metal logos and red microphone mute/status LEDs are not decorative RGB lighting. Complete original control diagram corroborates no lighting controls.
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Lighting zones
09Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/hyperx-cloud-iii-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Specifications Lighting None means zero independently controllable decorative earcup areas. Mute/status LEDs are excluded by the field definition. No count inferred from a painted red logo.
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Driver: Dynamic, 53mm with Neodymium magnets.
Planar magnetic1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies custom-designed planar magnetic drivers. Driver diameter, diaphragm, magnet material and transducer count are not specified.
Driver size
53mm1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Driver: Dynamic, 53mm with Neodymium magnets.
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Drivers per side
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Diaphragm material
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Magnet
Neodymium1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Driver: Dynamic, 53mm with Neodymium magnets.
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min10 HzMax21 kHz1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Frequency Response: 10Hz to 21kHz.
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Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
64Ω3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Headphone table: 64 ohm.
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Sensitivity (passive when specified)
111.94dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as 111.94 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz
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Sensitivity reference
Per 1 mW1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Sensitivity: 111.94 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz. The per 1 mW reference is explicit.
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THD (claimed)
2%1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as T.H.D: < 2%
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
96kHz4Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specs: Sampling rates 48 kHz, 96 kHz via wireless USB dongle.
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Max digital audio bit depth
24bits1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Bit-Depth: 16 bit, 24 bit. USB 2.0
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
No2Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Changes made in the app work only on PCs and cannot be transferred to a console. Full test results are members only and were not read
Yes6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-launches-starting-today-the-starters-guide-to-playstations-latest-line-of-innovative-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony explicitly states EQ and sidetone configured on PS5 carry over to PS Portal, PC/Mac over PS Link, Bluetooth and 3.5 mm analog devices. The profile therefore persists in the headset. Original setup uses PS5, current Windows driver support is separately qualified.
Custom EQ bands
1010Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-test.86020Read 7 October 2026Software paragraph expressly 10-Band-Equalizer for exact Cloud III Wireless. Playback EQ, not microphone EQ. Tested legacy Windows NGENUITY at this review, app version unstated. Current maker Usage article says settings other than auto-off are software-side and do not transfer to consoles.20Maker product pagesupportcenter.hyperx.com/fr_FR/articles/cloud-iii-wireless/cloud-iii-wireless-usage/68d6f0a81498c079f6ba78c1Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Usage article says NGENUITY PC settings other than auto-power-off are software-side and do not carry over to consoles. Review 10-band playback EQ is qualified by this PC software route.
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EQ presets
Bass Boost, Bass Cut, Treble Boost, Treble Cut, Clarity, Optimizer10Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-test.86020Read 7 October 2026Exact product-labelled NGENUITY Audio screenshot lists these six preset names visibly. Recorded named subset, not claimed exhaustive list or native on-headset storage. Same legacy Windows scope as 10-band equalizer. Screenshot direct URL is recorded in source appendix.11Reviewpics.computerbase.de/1/0/9/9/2/5-64923ee3d8776e90/11-1080.c75b81d9.jpgRead 7 October 2026Original ComputerBase screenshot opened and visually inspected. Header HyperX Cloud III Wireless, Audio. Six visible EQ names, no sidetone-level slider. Named presets only, no hidden menu contents guessed.20Maker product pagesupportcenter.hyperx.com/fr_FR/articles/cloud-iii-wireless/cloud-iii-wireless-usage/68d6f0a81498c079f6ba78c1Read 7 October 2026Six visible names from the exact review screenshot. This is a named subset in legacy NGENUITY on PC. Current maker Usage says settings other than auto-power-off do not carry over to consoles.
Standard, Bass, Shooter6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-launches-starting-today-the-starters-guide-to-playstations-latest-line-of-innovative-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony names Standard, Bass and Shooter premade presets plus up to three custom presets. No published band count is found. Unnamed custom slots are not invented as preset names.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Lifetime activation of DTS Headphone: X Spatial Audio, on PC
Tempest 3D AudioTech6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-launches-starting-today-the-starters-guide-to-playstations-latest-line-of-innovative-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony explicitly names PS5 Tempest 3D AudioTech with PULSE Elite. Compatible PS5 system, title and audio settings are required. No paid Dolby/DTS licence or head tracking is inferred.
Spatial audio licence included
Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Lifetime activation of DTS Headphone: X Spatial Audio21Maker product pagedts.com/dts-sound-unbound-faqRead 7 October 2026DTS provider FAQ separates the free Sound Unbound application from DTS Headphone:X, which is purchased in-app. Exact original HP Cloud III Wireless October 2023 sheet explicitly bundles lifetime activation of that Headphone:X spatial feature on PC. No universal licence for other headsets or every application is asserted.
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Head tracking
No12Reviewsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-review-102052Read 7 October 2026Exact model spatial-audio paragraph expressly no head tracking for VR. DTS Headphone:X is static virtual spatial rendering here. No tracking inferred from the DTS licence or 3D sound description. Tested firmware 4.1.0.9 with NGENUITY 5.24.0.0.
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
No2Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public Our Verdict / Noise Isolation: does not have ANC. Poor blocking of low frequency noise. Voice-mic cancellation separate.
No9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/pulse-elite-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Public comparison explicitly distinguishes INZONE H9 active cancellation from PULSE Elite, and SoundGuys exact review explicitly says it has no active noise cancellation. Microphone AI rejection is separate.
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
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Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
Warm sound signature2Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Visible Sound Profile SAMPLE Sound Signature descriptor: Warm, methodology 2.3. Detailed response graphs not used.
Default measured response has a bass bump around 100 Hz and treble peaks between 4.5 and 9 kHz above the reviewer preference curve.8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Objective Measurements section explicitly describes 100 Hz bump and 4.5-9 kHz peaks against SoundGuys headphone preference curve. Test firmware 0136. Rig, level and exact connection for this curve are not published in the visible section, so no numerical regional deviations are invented.
Bass amount
-2dB2Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public review header, test methodology v2.3: Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB)
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Treble amount
-3dB2Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public review header: Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Reviewer speech recordings show effective background-noise rejection. Quiet voices can lose some clarity.13Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Microphone method, standardized since 2021, uses prerecorded spoken phrases from calibrated artificial mouth, simulated background noise/reverberation, and recorded output. This supports descriptive recorded-test notes, not a guessed numerical metric.19Measurementsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-review-102052Read 7 October 2026Exact review describes noise rejection and quiet-voice limitation with its own ideal/office/reverberant recorded speech demonstrations, network removed from test. Published method uses calibrated artificial mouth with prerecorded speech and simulated background/reverberation. Review firmware 4.1.0.9 and NGENUITY 5.24.0.0. Test distance, input gain, host OS and whether microphone recordings preceded replacement are not published. Descriptive observation only, no numeric SNR/extension or claimed DSP class inferred.
Reviewer-recorded speech was natural and intelligible in ideal and office-noise samples.8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Exact recorded ideal, office and reverb samples described by the reviewer. Firmware 0136. Capture connection, test rig and numerical extension/SNR are not stated. No microphone count or pattern is inferred.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
AHyperX Cloud III Wireless
ConnectionANCLightingHours (h)
2.4 GHzNoNo107.62
Source13Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Battery life method plays music peaking at 75 dB SPL and records waveform duration to determine when playback stops. Human-like-ear fixture used. Current method describes B&K 5128/SoundCheck measurement chain, but battery-specific instrument/adapter model is not separately asserted by the product review.19Measurementsoundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-review-102052Read 7 October 2026Actual continuous music test 107 hours 37 minutes, peak 75 dB SPL, waveform-recorded until playback ended. Exact Cloud III Wireless black/red review unit, firmware 4.1.0.9, NGENUITY 5.24.0.0. Only playback connection is proprietary 2.4GHz via USB dongle. ANC absent. Decorative lighting absent per exact Tom’s Hardware Lighting None table, status/mute LEDs are not decorative lighting. Audio processing/EQ, host OS and ambient temperature not separately published. Hours is the minute-to-hour conversion 107+37/60, rounded to two decimals. Review reports first unit ceased powering on after discharge and was replaced, so this numeric battery result is tied to the tested unit before replacement. No III S/Alpha or partial-drain projection used.
BSony PULSE Elite Wireless Headset
Hours (h)
53
Source9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/pulse-elite-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Public exact PULSE Elite verdict explicitly reports 53-hour continuous battery life. It is retained as the published rounded continuous result. Connection, volume, codec, firmware, lighting and other test settings are not disclosed in visible text and row cells stay omitted. No member-only numeric cells or test-setting tables were read. SoundGuys 49 hours 31 minutes is logged mixed gaming/music and sometimes simultaneous wireless use, not its regular continuous procedure, so it is not inserted into this continuous-playback table.
Battery life (measured, max)
107.62h
53h
Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
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Microphone

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Microphone
Detachable boom1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Detachable Microphone
Retractable boom1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker names a fully retractable boom microphone.
Microphone element
Electret condenser1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Element: Electret condenser microphone.
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Microphone pickup pattern
Unidirectional3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Microphone table: Uni-directional, Noise-cancelling. No cardioid inference.
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Voice microphones
114Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4383213/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset--black-redRead 7 October 2026Exact 77Z46AA, EAN 197029611734 table explicitly Number of microphones 1. Original manufacturer complete overview and electret microphone specification corroborate sole removable boom voice pickup. No added onboard microphones from III S. Incorrect retailer microphone bandwidth/USB/charging-power metadata does not override maker. Voice count excludes ANC role.
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Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
Min100 HzMax10 kHz3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Microphone table: 100 Hz to 10 kHz.
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Mic sensitivity
-21.5dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026-21.5 dBV (0 dB=1V/Pa at 1 kHz)
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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AI1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 8 October 2026AI-enhanced noise rejection applies to outgoing microphone voice, not active playback noise cancellation.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Onboard audio and mic controls5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 4-6: press button to toggle mic mute.
Yes6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-launches-starting-today-the-starters-guide-to-playstations-latest-line-of-innovative-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony explicitly documents the headset microphone mute button. DualSense mute control on PS5 is separate.
Mute indicator
LED on mic5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2 overview: microphone mute LED.
LED on mic6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-launches-starting-today-the-starters-guide-to-playstations-latest-line-of-innovative-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony launch guide explicitly identifies the LED on the boom mic as the mute-state indicator. Its colour is not stored because secondary descriptions disagree.
Sidetone
Yes5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 4-6: hold Mic mute / mic monitoring button 3 seconds to toggle monitoring.
Yes6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-launches-starting-today-the-starters-guide-to-playstations-latest-line-of-innovative-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Sony documents listening to your own voice through the headset.
Adjustable sidetone
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Yes6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-launches-starting-today-the-starters-guide-to-playstations-latest-line-of-innovative-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026PS5 sidetone volume is adjustable and its setting carries over to other connections. Current Windows driver also documents sidetone controls.
Foam microphone windscreen
No3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Internal metal mesh filter eliminates the need for a pop filter. No external foam windscreen in package.
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
2.4 GHz2Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public Office verdict: wireless audio is only via included USB dongle, no Bluetooth.
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, Analog5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-elite-otherRead 8 October 2026Sony documents PlayStation Link, Bluetooth and a powered 3.5 mm analog path. NA guide explicitly specifies PlayStation Link 2.4 GHz. USB charging/firmware does not add a USB-audio connection.
Analog source plugs
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Cable connector on headset
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3.5 mm5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-elite-otherRead 8 October 2026Wired connection uses the headset 3.5 mm audio input. A compatible 4-conductor cable carries audio and microphone. A 3-conductor cable carries audio only. Neither cable is supplied, so analog source-plug enum values are not stored as included plugs.
Longest included cable
0.5m3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Physical: 0.5 m USB charge cable.
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Overview page 2: USB-C charge port (item D).
USB-C8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Controls section explicitly identifies USB-C port on headset. Included USB-A-to-C cable is also named. This field describes the headset charging connector, not receiver connector or USB audio.
Audio over USB-C cable
No2Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public Wired Gaming verdict: wireless-only headphones, usable only with non-Bluetooth wireless. USB-C port is charging/update, not wired playback.
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Passive wired listening
No2Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Same Wireless-only Wired Gaming verdict excludes analog passive playback.
No5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-elite-otherRead 8 October 2026Sony wired setup explicitly requires turning the headset on. It does not play passive analog audio with a depleted battery. Wired use disables PS Link and Bluetooth connections.
Wireless receiver
Included1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026What’s in the Box includes a Wireless Dongle.
Included2Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-ps5Read 8 October 2026Complete box list includes a PlayStation Link USB adapter. The original 2024 NA safety guide identifies adapter CFI-ZWA2 separately from the headset CFI-ZWH2. Later CFI-ZWA3 removable-connector adapters are not the selected reference.
Wireless receiver connector
USB-C1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026USB-C dongle with a USB-C to USB-A adapter in the box. Works with USB-A or USB-C5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Overview: native USB-C wireless dongle plus separate USB-C to USB-A adapter. Both does not mean an adapter is included.
USB-A4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-eliteRead 8 October 2026Connect to PS5 section explicitly inserts the included original adapter into a USB Type-A port. No native USB-C receiver or later replacement adapter is inherited.
Wireless range (claimed)
20m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Up to 20 meters
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
SBC8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Exact review objective MDAQS image explicitly labels a Bluetooth SBC test. This establishes SBC support on tested firmware 0136, not an exhaustive codec list or proprietary PS Link codec.
LE Audio
Not available
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
No16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public exact Office Work verdict explicitly no Bluetooth connectivity, wireless playback only through USB dongle. Hence no standard simultaneous Bluetooth-source pairing. New manufacturer manual switches between dongle and specific OMEN internal adapter, which is separate 2.4GHz source switching rather than Bluetooth multipoint.
No5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-elite-otherRead 8 October 2026Sony explicitly permits connection and playback from only one Bluetooth source at a time. Proprietary PS Link plus Bluetooth mixing is separate.
Multipoint devices
Not available
15Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-elite-otherRead 8 October 2026One simultaneous Bluetooth source. Not the count of remembered pairings or combined PS Link/Bluetooth hosts.
Paired devices remembered
Not available
105Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-elite-otherRead 8 October 2026Up to ten remembered Bluetooth devices. Sony separately documents eight PS Link adapter pairings, which are not added to this Bluetooth memory count or relabelled simultaneous sources.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
No16Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Same explicit no standard Bluetooth playback and only non-Bluetooth wireless source. Cannot mix a Bluetooth stream with dongle audio. OMEN/dongle switch in current manual selects one 2.4GHz path, not simultaneous mixing. Bluetooth-like radio-chip test modes do not establish consumer Bluetooth-profile support.
Yes5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-elite-otherRead 8 October 2026Sony explicitly describes listening to both PS Link and Bluetooth sources simultaneously. Headset volume buttons adjust PS Link audio only. Bluetooth source volume is controlled from its device.
Fast pairing
Not available
Not available
Base station
Not available
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Windows, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch
PS5, PS4, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Other8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Maker directly supports PS5, Windows, macOS and PS Portal. SoundGuys FAQ explicitly supports Android and iPhone Bluetooth. RTINGS public intro separately supports PS4 and describes analog PlayStation-family playback. Other means PS Portal. Exact generation-specific Xbox support remains unlisted. Analog microphone requires a separately purchased four-conductor cable and headset power.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/pulse-elite-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Public exact-model introduction explicitly names PS4 support. Wired Gaming text describes analog PlayStation-family playback. This does not claim native PlayStation Link wireless compatibility with PS4.
Connection per platform
AHyperX Cloud III Wireless
PlatformConnection
Windows2.4 GHz
PS52.4 GHz
PS42.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch2.4 GHz
Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Original launch platforms use the wireless dongle. Current 202401R2 user manual separately documents compatible OMEN Windows laptops with an internal wireless adapter. Same 2.4GHz transport, one selected path at a time.18Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HyperX_CloudIII_Wireless_User_Manual_OMEN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original English manual 202401R2 pages 9, 14 and 17 to 18 proves Windows can use the dongle or a compatible OMEN gaming laptop’s internal HyperX wireless audio adapter after pairing in NGENUITY. Double-press switches one 2.4GHz path at a time. This is not a generic laptop feature, Bluetooth, simultaneous mixing or an extra supported console. Existing Windows 2.4GHz platform row is preserved.
BSony PULSE Elite Wireless Headset
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
PS52.4 GHzYes
Windows2.4 GHzYes
macOS2.4 GHzNot available
AndroidBluetoothNot available
iOSBluetoothNot available
Other2.4 GHzNot available
Source5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-elite-otherRead 8 October 2026Sony direct PS5 and PC/Mac PS Link paths plus native PS Portal PS Link without a dongle. Other row means PlayStation Portal, not every platform. PS5 mic is explicitly supported by the launch guide and Windows mic settings by the current PC Driver. Android/iOS Bluetooth support is explicitly stated by SoundGuys exact-model FAQ. Microphone cells remain omitted where exact platform-route support is not established. Analog requires a powered headset and separately purchased compatible cable, but no unsupported generation-specific Xbox rows are added.6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-launches-starting-today-the-starters-guide-to-playstations-latest-line-of-innovative-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026Original launch guide explicitly supports headset voice chat and microphone mute from the DualSense on PS5. Backs the PS5 PS Link microphone cell only. Other platform-route claims have separate sources.10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/playstation-link-pc-driverRead 8 October 2026Current supported-device table explicitly names PULSE Elite and the Windows PS Link quick menu provides microphone mute/unmute. Backs the Windows PS Link microphone cell. Bluetooth/analog microphone support is not transferred.
Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
1,500mAh5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 24 Battery Information: 3.7 V, 1500 mAh Li-ion battery, 5.55 Wh. Rated headset cell, not dongle.
820mAh3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset/CFI-ZWH2_Pulse_Elite_Safety_Guide_Web%24en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Specifications: headset built-in lithium-ion battery, 820 mAh at 3.8 V. Headset capacity, not adapter or hanger input rating.
Swappable battery
No5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 24: Cannot be replaced by user.
No3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset/CFI-ZWH2_Pulse_Elite_Safety_Guide_Web%24en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in battery. Safety instructions prohibit user disassembly or modification. No ordinary-operation hot-swap system is documented.
Batteries included
115Owner's manualfiles.hyperx.com/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HyperX_CloudIII_Wireless_User_Manual_OMEN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original English specifications page 20 states one contained 3.7 V, 1500 mAh Li-ion battery 5.55 Wh. Complete included component inventory has no spare battery. Stored supplied installed pack count 1, not inferred cell topology. Footnote explicitly battery not user-replaceable.
Not available
Claimed battery life
AHyperX Cloud III Wireless
ConnectionANCHours (h)
2.4 GHzNo120
Source1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026120 h 2.4 GHz playback tested at 50% volume. ANC absent. Decorative lighting state not explicitly stated and omitted.3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026120 h 2.4 GHz playback tested at 50% volume. ANC absent. Decorative lighting state not explicitly stated and omitted.
BSony PULSE Elite Wireless Headset
Hours (h)
30
Source4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-eliteRead 8 October 2026Sony states up to 30 hours while playing audio and chatting on PS Link and Bluetooth connections at 25 C. It does not give separate exclusive-connection tests or state volume, codec, spatial audio and lighting settings. One generic model claim is stored. Unspecified row cells are omitted. Inactivity shutoff occurs after 30 minutes and is reset by motion, not established as wear detection.
Battery life (claimed, max)
120h
30h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
120h
Not available
Charging port
USB-C5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Overview page 2: USB-C charge port (item D).
USB-C8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026USB-C charging with cable, or contacts on the included hanger. Primary stored port is USB-C. Hanger is represented separately as an included charging dock.
Full charge time
270min1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Charge Time: 4.5 hours
150min4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-eliteRead 8 October 2026Charge section: approximately 2.5 hours from an empty battery to fully charged, exactly converted to 150 minutes. Compatible USB-A power source required.
Quick charge time
Not available
10min4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-eliteRead 8 October 2026Charge section: 10 minutes charging for 2 hours use. Volume, codec, initial charge and spatial-processing settings are not specified.
Quick charge playback
Not available
2h4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-eliteRead 8 October 2026Up to two hours use from a ten-minute charge. Not a full-charge duration.
Use while charging
Yes10Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-test.86020Read 7 October 2026Connectivity paragraph explicitly operates with charging cable attached, requiring two USB ports for dongle and charging. Audio remains 2.4GHz, not USB wired playback. PC test context, no claim for every charger or console port.
Yes4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-eliteRead 8 October 2026Sony explicitly permits use while charging with the headset connected to the USB power device. This does not establish USB-cable audio playback.
Charging dock or stand
Not available
Included2Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-ps5Read 8 October 2026Complete box list includes the charging hanger and mounting plate. It is a powered charging accessory, not a wireless audio base station. Mounting screw is not supplied.

Controls

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Controls
Buttons, Volume wheel5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Overview page 2 and usage pages 4-6: Mic mute button, Power button and Volume wheel.
Buttons8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Volume rocker, PS Link power/pairing button and microphone mute button. No touch controls or wheel inferred.
Volume control
Wheel5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 5-6: scroll Volume wheel up/down to adjust volume.
Buttons8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Physical volume rocker. Sony support states it adjusts PS Link audio only. Bluetooth and analog volume must be controlled from the source.
Game and chat mix
Not available
Software6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2024/02/21/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-launches-starting-today-the-starters-guide-to-playstations-latest-line-of-innovative-audio-productsRead 8 October 2026PS5 Sound Quick Menu software Game Chat Balance. Triple-pressing the PS Link button opens this menu. It is not a physical chat-mix dial and no Bluetooth/analog host mixing control is asserted.
Remappable controls
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Not available
Wear detection
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Not available
Voice assistant
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Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Plush memory foam and extra headband padding.
Suspension strap8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly describes the rubberized suspension band beneath the outer frame.
Headband material
Memory foam wrapped in premium leatherette1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Description: memory foam in the headband and ear cushions wrapped in soft, premium leatherette
Rubberized8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Published as rubberized. A more precise polymer composition is not stated.
Frame material
Steel, Aluminum1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Frame Type: Steel, Aluminum
Not available
Ear cup material
Plastic housing with metal outer plate10Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-test.86020Read 7 October 2026Exact construction paragraph distinguishes a metal plate closing an otherwise plastic earcup housing. No metal grade/percentage or diaphragm material inferred from frame. HWLegend exact 77Z46AA independently identifies rigid plastic and aluminium cup body.
Not available
Ear pad material
Memory foam and leatherette1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Ear Cushions: Memory foam and premium leatherette.
Leatherette8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly calls the ear-cup covering leatherette. Exact foam and user replacement method are not stated.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes10Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-test.86020Read 7 October 2026Exact construction paragraph calls pads austauschbaren. HWLegend exact 77Z46AA separately says pads removable and replaceable. The attachment mechanism is not guessed from compatibility.
Not available
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Detachable boom microphone, Ear cushions10Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-test.86020Read 7 October 2026Named subset only. ComputerBase explicitly replaceable pads and detachable microphone. Original manufacturer overview has removable boom microphone G and microphone port E. Battery remains explicitly not user-replaceable, no internal parts or spare availability inferred.
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Software

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Companion app
HyperX NGENUITY5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 5 HyperX NGENUITY Software section names the app.
PlayStation Link PC Driver10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/playstation-link-pc-driverRead 8 October 2026Current maker page explicitly supports PULSE Elite firmware updating, volume, microphone mute, sidetone and preset rename/reset controls. It is distinct from PlayStation Accessories controller software. Current later software capability, not an original 2024 launch promise. As accessed October 8, 2026, Sony warns that users may lose functionality during its ongoing driver update and expects restoration within the next few months. Distribution is gradual, so immediate functionality is not promised. PS5 built-in settings remain a separate control route.
App platforms
Windows5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 3-6 PC setup and NGENUITY software, PC only.
Windows10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/playstation-link-pc-driverRead 8 October 2026Windows 10 or Windows 11. Device settings appear with PS Link connection, not Bluetooth or analog. Mac audio compatibility does not prove a macOS companion app.
User firmware updates
Yes6Maker product pagereddit.com/r/HyperX/comments/1c19dzh/cloud_iii_wireless_recovery_update_fullRead 30 September 2026HyperX support account recovery announcement, Recovery Process: plug dongle and headset USB cable into PC, choose Update Now. It explicitly lists headset and dongle firmware versions.
Yes4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/connect-pulse-eliteRead 8 October 2026Sony documents PS5 Settings > Accessories > Headset > PS Link Device Software Update. Windows PC update route is separately supported by the current PS Link PC Driver page. Later software support is not a launch-feature promise.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
330g(11.6 oz)4Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Weights: 330 g, 342 g with microphone. Store 330 g headset only.
347g(12.2 oz)3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset/CFI-ZWH2_Pulse_Elite_Safety_Guide_Web%24en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 headset approximately 347 g. Excludes separate adapter approximately 4 g and hanger approximately 28 g with mounting plate. SoundGuys overview 340 g has no stated weighing method and is not substituted.
Headset dimensions
Width155Height190Depth86.7mm(6.1 × 7.5 × 3.4 in)4Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Dimensions W x D x H: 155 x 86.7 x 190 mm. Reordered to named axes.
Width217Height154Depth109mm(8.5 × 6.1 × 4.3 in)3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset/CFI-ZWH2_Pulse_Elite_Safety_Guide_Web%24en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 explicitly names width x height x depth approximately 217 x 154 x 109 mm, microphone not extended. Separate adapter 48 x 16 x 8 and hanger 86 x 40 x 31 are excluded. No axes are changed to match a product-photo angle.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
B94-CL0075Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 25 FCC ID B94-CL007. Page 25 regulatory model CL007 is headset, CL007WA is dongle.
Not available
Other certifications
CE marking, EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU17Maker spec sheet (PDF)s3.zoommer.ge/site/certificate/hyperx-gaming-headset-cloud-3.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original HP signed Declaration of Conformity CL007-R1, English p1, exact HyperX Cloud III Wireless Gaming Headset, regulatory model CL007. Dated 2023-03-15. Expressly declares RED 2014/53/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU and CE marking. Retailer hosts original maker PDF. This is headset declaration, not CL007WA dongle-only certificate, and no medical/audio-fidelity certification inferred.
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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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026What’s in the Box: Wireless Gaming Headset, Detachable Microphone, Wireless Dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter, USB Charge Cable, Quick Start Guide.
PULSE Elite wireless headset, PlayStation Link USB adapter, PULSE Elite charging hanger, Mounting plate, USB cable, User manual2Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-ps5Read 8 October 2026Exact White standard box list. The included hanger is CFI-ZPH2 in the NA guide. Headset, adapter and hanger model numbers are not merged. No analog cable, mounting screw or carrying case is included.
Cables included
AHyperX Cloud III Wireless
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-C to USB-C charging cable0.51
Source3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Physical: 0.5 m USB charge cable.
BSony PULSE Elite Wireless Headset
TypeCount
USB-A to USB-C cable1
Source2Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset-ps5Read 8 October 2026Complete selected US White box list supplies one USB cable. Original NA guide names SONY cable part 1-018-350-21. No cable length or speed rating is asserted.8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Exact original White review explicitly names the included USB-C-to-USB-A cable used for hanger or headset charging. This establishes the connector pair, not USB audio playback or a data-speed rating.
Carrying case
Not available
None8Reviewsoundguys.com/playstation-pulse-elite-review-113057Read 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no carrying case. Complete maker box list corroborates.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026US store: 2 years
1year3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/pulse-elite-wireless-headset/CFI-ZWH2_Pulse_Elite_Safety_Guide_Web%24en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original North American limited warranty one year for material/workmanship defects, excluding consumables such as batteries. Statutory rights and paid extensions are separate.

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