HyperX Cloud III S
Score: 87/100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Score: 88/100Rankings
Bose QuietComfort Ultra combines industry-leading ANC with spatial and immersive audio, offering up to 30 hours of playback and lossless wired sound. Its premium build and feature set target travelers and media enthusiasts, though it lacks water resistance and can be heavy for some users.
The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless combines ultra-long battery life with low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless and angled 53 mm drivers for precise positional audio. It offers a solid build and clear mic but lacks ANC, has modest bass, and provides no wired backup.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
53 mmbest | — | |
120 hoursbest | 30 hours | |
64 ohmsbest | — | |
111.94 dBbest | — | |
20 mbest | 9.1 m | |
-21.5 dBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 355.9 gbest | 480 g |
| ↓ lower better | 4.5 hours | 3 hoursbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Microphone(1) | ||
Microphone Type | Electret condenser | Array |
Audio(1) | ||
Form Factor | Over-ear, circumaural, closed-back | Over-ear |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 355.9 g | 480 g |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 120 hours | 30 hours |
Wireless Range (m) | 20 m | 9.1 m |
Charging Time (hours) | 4.5 hours | 3 hours |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 12 months |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Cable Length (m) | 0.49 m | 0.975 m |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 5 | 3 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Cloud III Wireless for its industry-leading 120-hour battery life and ultra-low-latency 2.4 GHz link, noting the angled drivers and DTS:X integration deliver pinpoint positional cues, while criticizing muted bass and lack of Bluetooth or ANC.
Everyday users love the marathon-length battery, crystal-clear mic, solid build and comfort, but complain about weak bass, the absence of Bluetooth, occasional dongle drop-outs and ear fatigue after very long sessions.
Professional reviewers applaud the Bose QuietComfort Ultra for its leap forward in spatial audio, comfort, and build quality, highlighting the Immersive Audio and CustomTune features as standout innovations, while noting the lack of water resistance and slightly lower high-frequency ANC compared to Sony's latest model.
Users overwhelmingly praise the headphones for their comfort, powerful noise cancellation, and convenient auto-pause/lay-flat features, with common complaints about touch-control sensitivity, wind-related call quality issues, and initial disorientation with Immersive Audio.
“Battery lasts over a week of daily use - never worry about charging.”
“Mic is crystal clear on Discord and in-game.”
“Feels solid - no creaking or wobbling after months of use.”
