HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless 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 | HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 300 h | 120 h |
| Driver size | 50 mm | 53 mm |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | true |
Between the Cloud Alpha Wireless and Cloud III S Wireless, the Cloud Alpha Wireless comes out ahead in battery, while the Cloud III S Wireless wins on driver size / mic noise cancellation. Overall, the Cloud Alpha Wireless scores 81.9 and the Cloud III S Wireless scores 72.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Cloud Alpha Wireless is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.5 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.
Pick the Cloud Alpha Wireless if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery. The single most decisive one: Battery — 150.00% more. 300 h vs 120 h.
Pick the Cloud III S Wireless if you care most about driver size / mic noise cancellation. Its strongest claims are driver size, mic noise cancellation. The single most decisive one: Driver size — 6.00% more. 53 mm vs 50 mm.
Both ship with comparable 2.4 ghz lossless, surround sound, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Cloud Alpha 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: HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless or HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless?
HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless leads the current Mars Score by 9.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless if…
HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless has the measurable edge on battery life h.
Choose HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless if…
HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless has the measurable edge on driver size mm, 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 HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless wins
- ▲Battery — 150.00% more. 300 h vs 120 h.
Why HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless wins
- ▲Driver size — 6.00% more. 53 mm vs 50 mm.
- ▲Has Mic noise cancellation.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 50 mm | 53 mmlead |
| Surround sound | true | true |
| ANCⓘ | false | false |
Microphone
| Spec | HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable mic | true | true |
| Mic noise cancellation | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | HyperX - Cloud Alpha Wireless | HyperX - Cloud III S Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Batteryⓘ | 300 hlead | 120 h |
| 2.4 GHz lossless | true | true |
| Platforms | PC,PS | PC,PS |