Corsair - Virtuoso Pro vs HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Corsair - Virtuoso Pro | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver size | 50 mm | 53 mm |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | true |
| Battery | 0 h | 120 h |
Between the Virtuoso Pro and Cloud III S Wireless, the Virtuoso Pro comes out ahead in several specs, while the Cloud III S Wireless wins on driver size / 2.4 ghz lossless. Overall, the Virtuoso Pro scores 61.1 and the Cloud III S Wireless scores 72.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Cloud III S Wireless is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Virtuoso Pro does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Cloud III S Wireless if you care most about driver size / 2.4 ghz lossless. Its strongest claims are driver size, 2.4 ghz lossless, mic noise cancellation, among others. The single most decisive one: Driver size — 6.00% more. 53 mm vs 50 mm.
Both ship with comparable surround sound, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Cloud III S Wireless is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Corsair - Virtuoso Pro or HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless?
HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless leads the current Mars Score by 11.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery, 2.4 ghz lossless against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Corsair - Virtuoso Pro if…
Corsair - Virtuoso Pro does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless if…
HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless has the measurable edge on driver size mm, has lossless 2 4ghz, mic noise cancel.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Corsair - Virtuoso Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless wins
- ▲Driver size — 6.00% more. 53 mm vs 50 mm.
- ▲Has 2.4 GHz lossless.
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
- ▲Battery: 120 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Corsair - Virtuoso Pro | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mm | 53 mmlead |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | Corsair - Virtuoso Pro | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | true | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Corsair - Virtuoso Pro | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Batteryⓘ | 0 h | 120 hlead |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | false | truelead |
| Platforms | PC,PS,Xbox,Switch | PC,PS |