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HyperX

HyperX Cloud Stinger

Name: HyperX Cloud Stinger
Brand: HyperX
SKU: B01L2ZRYVE

The HyperX Cloud Stinger is just about as basic as it gets, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes cheap and easy is all you need.

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Key specs

Connection Type

Wired 3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm32%Bluetooth29%2.4GHZ25%Wired-usb-c10%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 32% of the 182 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 149).

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired 3.5mm
Headphone Jack: Yes
Wireless Protocol: Wired only

Build

Material Ear Cups: Memory foam, PU leather
Water Resistance: No
Material Headband: Plastic with leatherette-covered padding

Features

Control Type: Physical buttons

Microphone

Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
Flip To Mute: Yes
Microphone: Yes
Is Detachable: No

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Driver Size: 50 mm
Frequency Response High Hz: 23000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 18 Hz
Impedance: 30 Ω

Battery

Battery: No

Design

Foldable: Yes
Weight: 275 g

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.2/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed bySam MooreReviewed October 2022

Isolation3.8

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity6.5

Design6.5

Portability6.0

Features6.5

The verdict

The HyperX Cloud Stinger is a simple gaming headset that doesn't break the bank. It's not exactly high performance, but it's a competitive option for the price and it's easy to use—for $50 USD how much more could you really ask for?

✓What we like

✓Price

✓Comfort

✓Microphone

✓Two cables

✕What could be better

✕Bass output

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