Headsets / Comparison

Corsair HS45 SURROUND vs HyperX Cloud III S

Headset · Corsair

Corsair HS45 SURROUND

Wired
—Not enough specs for a score
VS
Headset · HyperX

HyperX Cloud III S

Wireless · 53 mm
GEAR SCORE 96.0 / 100Top tier
Connection100
Driver92
Microphone92
Verdict

On the known specs, HyperX Cloud III S comes out ahead: better in 1 specs, versus 0 for Corsair HS45 SURROUND.

  • HyperX Cloud III S is wireless; Corsair HS45 SURROUND is wired.
Pick this

HyperX Cloud III S

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair HS45 SURROUNDHyperX Cloud III S
—Gear score96
WiredConnectionWireless
—Driver53 mm
—MicrophoneDetachable
—Estimated price≈ $180
0Setups using it2

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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Average setup score of people using these: 67.9 What’s yours?

FAQ

Is Corsair HS45 SURROUND or HyperX Cloud III S better?

On the known specs, HyperX Cloud III S comes out ahead: better in 1 specs, versus 0 for Corsair HS45 SURROUND. HyperX Cloud III S is wireless; Corsair HS45 SURROUND is wired.

Which one is wireless?

HyperX Cloud III S is wireless; Corsair HS45 SURROUND is wired.