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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.

Stealth1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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

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.

TBS-2102-051Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US product offer maps XBOX / Black to TBS-2102-05. PC TBS-5103-05, PlayStation TBS-3102-05, later 700 and earlier 600 generations are excluded.

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.

7318550210245Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/678857Read 8 October 2026Exact US Black retail page couples Mfr Part TBS-2102-05 and UPC 731855021024. Other colour/edition GTINs are not imported.

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

23 August 20233Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Dated August 23, 2023.

18 April 20243Press releasesavingcontent.com/2024/04/18/turtle-beach-unveils-new-line-up-of-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-all-launching-may-2024Read 10 October 2026Verbatim company-authored April 18, 2024 launch release syndicated by publisher. It identifies the redesigned headset as third generation.

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.

Available1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 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.

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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.

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

$169.993Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Availability: $169.99.

$99.993Press releasesavingcontent.com/2024/04/18/turtle-beach-unveils-new-line-up-of-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-all-launching-may-2024Read 10 October 2026Company-authored release explicitly publishes 99.99 USD MSRP for the new third-generation 600 and Black/White Designed for Xbox editions. Current 109.99 store price is not launch price. Euro price omitted because VAT scope is unstated.

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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€109.993Press releasesavingcontent.com/2024/04/18/turtle-beach-unveils-new-line-up-of-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-all-launching-may-2024Read 10 October 2026Company release of 2024-04-18 gives the redesigned third-generation Stealth 600 MSRP as $99.99/£99.99/€109.99 and names the Designed for Xbox version among its editions. The release does not state VAT treatment, so the euro figure is stored as published.

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

US1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026US manufacturer product listing for Cloud III Wireless, not Cloud III Wired or Cloud III S Wireless.

US1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Black-Red4Maker product pagerow.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Colour choices and Shopify variant names.

Black1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Product title Wireless Gaming Headset.

Gaming1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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-ear1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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

Closed1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications / Form Factor: Over ear, circumaural, closed back.

Closed7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-usage/gamingRead 8 October 2026Exact public review prose identifies closed-back headphones. Acoustic enclosure is not confused with flat-folding geometry.8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/turtle-beach/stealth-600-gen-3-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Public exact-model commute/travel prose explicitly identifies 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.

Headband1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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

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Flat1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes a lay-flat design. Original guide and Black Xbox review confirm swivelling cups. No inward-fold capability is inferred.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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 zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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.

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

50mm1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker exact selected model uses 50 mm Nanoclear drivers. Magnet, diaphragm, physical transducer count and drive technology are not inferred from the brand name.

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

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

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes one acoustic range 20 Hz to 20 kHz without a power/connection distinction. This is not wireless transmission bandwidth and does not establish wired playback.

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.

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

111.94dB1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Published as 111.94 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-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)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

2%1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-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 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-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 depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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 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.

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

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

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.

101Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly gives a 10-band custom playback EQ for inbound audio. Microphone EQ and five custom preset slots are not substituted for this band count.

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.

Signature Sound, Bass Boost, Bass and Treble, Vocal Boost9Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-headset-review-reviewRead 10 October 2026Hands-on Black Xbox review explicitly names the four playback modes selected by its Mode button. Separate microphone Signature/Full/Clarity/Smooth presets are not copied into playback. Regional SKU is unstated. Only common Xbox-model control names and physical cover materials are used.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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

DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Lifetime activation of DTS Headphone: X Spatial Audio, on PC

Windows Sonic for Headphones, Dolby Atmos for Headphones, Tempest 3D AudioTech12Maker product pageeu.turtlebeach.com/blog/multiplatform-gaming-headset-xbox-playstation-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker guide explicitly includes Stealth 600 Gen 3 and names these host spatial-audio options in platform enhancement instructions. These are Xbox/Windows or PS5 host systems, not a built-in multichannel DAC or bundled paid licence. Compatibility requires the matching host, content and settings.

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

Yes1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-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.

No11Reviewmp1st.com/reviews/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-review-more-cost-for-a-lot-better-soundRead 8 October 2026Exact third-generation review explicitly says without active noise cancelling. Maker A.I. noise reduction is transmitted microphone processing. Edition-specific numeric results are not transferred. Article normal live access is blocked, but this original public indexed statement is available.

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

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

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

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

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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

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 tuning emphasizes mid and high bass. The public lab summary describes sharp treble transients.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-usage/gamingRead 8 October 2026Public tested default-tuning assessment identifies boosted mid/high bass and potentially piercing sword/cymbal transients. Linked exact review Black Xbox sample, current Test Bench 2.3. Exact target curve, preset details, firmware and frequency/gain values are unavailable. No protected curve is reconstructed.8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/turtle-beach/stealth-600-gen-3-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Sample association comes from the public Differences section. Only intentionally public qualitative summaries are used.

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

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

-3dB2Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public review header: Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)

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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AHyperX Cloud III Wireless

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	107.62

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.

BTurtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3

Hours (h)
85.7

Source7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-usage/gamingRead 8 October 2026Intentionally public gaming roundup explicitly publishes 85.7-hour battery life. Linked exact review identifies tested Black Xbox and describes continuous battery life. Public method is a continuous-playback runtime statistic. Transport, SPL, codec, EQ, microphone activity, LED and firmware conditions are unavailable, so table settings are omitted. No detail from locked measurement rows is used. PC SoundGuys 83 h 42 min is excluded.8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/turtle-beach/stealth-600-gen-3-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Differences section explicitly identifies Black Xbox test sample, public label reads Stealth 600 G3X. Public comparison text says just over 85 hours continuous life. Exact 85.7 comes only from the public roundup. Test Bench 2.3 update June 23, 2026, original review August 6, 2024. Specific battery-test firmware/protocol not publicly established.

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

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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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Detachable Microphone

Fixed boom1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Integrated flip-up boom shown in exact guide and manufacturer body images. Its documented operation is rotation to mute/unmute. A detachable microphone or internal call array is not inferred.

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

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.

Unidirectional1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker says uni-directional. This does not identify cardioid geometry or microphone capsule technology.

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

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

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

Min100 HzMax10 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 sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-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-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 pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker explicit A.I. noise reduction applies to transmitted voice. It does not establish playback ANC.

Flip to mute

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Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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.

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

LED on mic5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2 overview: microphone mute LED.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Secondary wheel can be reassigned to Variable Mic Monitoring. Swarm II adjusts monitoring levels. Some advanced wireless functions may not work in Bluetooth mode.

Adjustable sidetone

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Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Secondary wheel can be reassigned to Variable Mic Monitoring. Swarm II adjusts monitoring levels. Some advanced wireless functions may not work in Bluetooth mode.

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

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

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, Bluetooth1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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

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

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

0.5m3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Physical: 0.5 m USB charge cable.

0.7m1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Xbox/Black box list: 0.7 m / 2.3 ft USB-A to USB-C charging cable. PC edition has a different 2 m cable and is excluded. An Australian Black Xbox review says 750 mm, which is not transferred to this US package.

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-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-C2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly labels USB Charge & Update Port. The pictured headset socket is USB-C. Wireless transmitter USB-A is a different connector.

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.

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.

No2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide names charge/update use only. Exact public RTINGS roundup separately explicitly says the Xbox-capable model cannot be used wired. Receiver USB does not count as headset USB-cable playback.

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.

No2Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-iii-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Same Wireless-only Wired Gaming verdict excludes analog passive playback.

No7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-usage/gamingRead 8 October 2026Exact gaming roundup explicitly says the Xbox version cannot be used wired. No analog or passive listening path is documented.

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

Included1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026What’s in the Box includes a Wireless Dongle.

Included1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 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.

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-A2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

20m1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Up to 20 meters

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Bluetooth

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5.21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

No2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026QuickSwitch selects one audio/chat source. A Bluetooth call interrupts the default 2.4 GHz source and ending it automatically returns to wireless. Simultaneous audio mixing is not supported.

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, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Windows, Android, iOS, SteamOS, Nintendo Switch2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Xbox Series/One, PS5/PS4 and Windows are directly named in selected maker compatibility. Original guide explicitly adds Nintendo Switch USB-dock setup. Current maker explicitly includes Bluetooth-equipped mobile devices and Steam Deck, and names iOS/Android support. Mac/Linux and Switch 2 are not inferred.

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 Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 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.

BTurtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3

Platform	Connection
Xbox Series X|S	2.4 GHz
Xbox One	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Windows	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
SteamOS	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth

Source2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Xbox branch requires included receiver switched to Xbox. PS/PC/Switch branch requires USB mode. Switch USB-A is docked. Current maker FAQ explicitly supports Bluetooth for PC/Switch/mobile and its compatibility list specifies Steam Deck Bluetooth. No handheld USB-C adapter is bundled. Microphone cells remain unknown because generic platform compatibility alone does not establish them.

Official licence

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Designed for Xbox3Press releasesavingcontent.com/2024/04/18/turtle-beach-unveils-new-line-up-of-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-all-launching-may-2024Read 10 October 2026Release explicitly calls this edition Designed for Xbox. Other platform editions do not inherit that licence.

Battery and charging

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

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

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.

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

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.

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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 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	120

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.

BTurtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3

Hours (h)
80

Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker advertises 80 hours maximum/continuous use. Active transport, playback level, codec, EQ, microphone, LED state and firmware are not specified. No mode or ANC/lighting settings are invented.

Battery life (claimed, max)

120h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

120h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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-C1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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

270min1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Charge Time: 4.5 hours

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

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Use while charging

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.

Yes13Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-review-129213Read 10 October 2026Battery section: you can game while charging, as long as a USB-A port is within reach of the short charging cable.

Charging dock or stand

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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.

Buttons, Volume wheel, Chat mix wheel2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Wheel2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.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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Hardware dial2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated secondary wheel Game/Chat Mix applies on Xbox only. PlayStation/PC editions default to variable mic monitoring. Current wheel remapping does not establish separate game/chat streams on every host.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

Wear detection

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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.

Padded1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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

Pleather padding cover9Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-headset-review-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer Black Xbox unit describes soft pleather at the inner headband padding. This is the padding cover, not proof of structural band metal/polymer. Its weight and 750 mm cable are not transferred.

Frame material

Steel, Aluminum1Maker product pagehyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Frame Type: Steel, Aluminum

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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.

Plastic9Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-headset-review-reviewRead 10 October 2026Black Xbox reviewer describes the outer body as plastic. Other reports differ about the concealed structural band, so frame_material is left unknown.

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.

Athletic weave fabric, memory foam1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes10Maker product pageeu.turtlebeach.com/collections/partsRead 8 October 2026Exact maker collection lists a replacement left Stealth 600 Gen 3 ear cushion. This establishes service replacement for this generation, not an inferred Gen 2/700 attachment method.

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

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

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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.

Ear cushions10Maker product pageeu.turtlebeach.com/collections/partsRead 8 October 2026Only the explicitly listed compatible ear cushions are included. Battery serviceability, attachment mechanism and replacement microphone are unproved.

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.

Turtle Beach Swarm II1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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.

Windows, iOS, Android1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker and guide explicitly Windows desktop, iOS and Android. PC compatibility does not establish a macOS configuration 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.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

317g(11.2 oz)9Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-headset-review-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of the Black Xbox model: the headset weighing 317 grams. Reviewer's unit, not stated as weighed.13Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-review-129213Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists Weight 317 g. The review does not say whether the unit was weighed. The MKAU review of the Xbox model also states 317 g. An Amazon listing for the PS5 and PC edition (TBS-3102-05) shows an item weight of 320 g, a slightly higher seller-entered figure. SoundGuys tested the PC edition. The Xbox edition uses the same headset and differs in the included transmitter.

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026Dimensions W x D x H: 155 x 86.7 x 190 mm. Reordered to named axes.

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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.

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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.

Black Xbox Stealth 600 Gen 3 headset, Xbox USB-A wireless transmitter with Xbox/USB mode switch, 0.7 m USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Selected US Xbox Black standard package. One included Xbox-mode receiver, not Stealth 700 dual CrossPlay transmitters. No paid spatial licence is inferred from compatibility.

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

AHyperX Cloud III Wireless

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

Source3Press releasehyperx.com/blogs/press/hyperx-announces-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset-at-gamescomRead 30 September 2026Physical: 0.5 m USB charge cable.

BTurtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging/update cable	0.7	1

Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

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

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None2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete original package inventory and maker box list contain no supplied carrying case or pouch. The retail carton is excluded.

Links

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Product page

hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-wireless-gaming-headset1Maker 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.

www.turtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/01/ce/01ce95e1-4f01-4250-9c89-30bdc6af360b.pdf8Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/01/ce/01ce95e1-4f01-4250-9c89-30bdc6af360b.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original three-page HP datasheet, October 2023, linked as Product Data Sheet/Brochure by exact SHI 77Z46AA listing. Page2 identifies product number 77Z46AA and Black-Red. No OMEN PC accessory sheet or III S sheet used. Current online main specs and original user guide corroborate same hardware.

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Manual

d1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdf5Owner's manuald1z8x2chb1ujcd.cloudfront.net/Manuals/Headsets/Cloud_III_Wireless/HX-Cloud-III-Wireless-QSG.pdfRead 30 September 2026Official 44X0020B Cloud III Wireless quick start guide.

cdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker-hosted folded Quick Start Guide, one large page, copyright 2024. Visually viewed and text read. Third-party automatic conversions of button instructions are not used.

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

1 of 1 differ

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-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 30 September 2026US store: 2 years

1year5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/678857Read 8 October 2026Exact US Black TBS-2102-05 specification table independently states Parts 1 Year Limited and Labor 1 Year Limited. This corroborates the selected US retail warranty when the Best Buy route redirects to country selection.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/sku/6577968.pRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black TBS-2102-05 listing explicitly gives 1-year parts and labour warranty. Reported manufacturer coverage for this US retail reference, not AU statutory rights or a universal regional promise. Mixed other-headset Q&A is excluded.

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