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HyperX

HyperX Cloud Stinger

Name: HyperX Cloud Stinger
Brand: HyperX
SKU: B01L2ZRYVE
Price: 42.10 USD

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.

Current price · Amazon US

$42.10

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

17 hBelow average

17 h

8 h90 h

below average for gaming headsets — based on 88 of 154 we've cataloged.

Connection Type

Wired 3.5mmMost common

Wired-3.5mm34%2.4GHZ26%Bluetooth26%Wired-usb-c11%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 34% of the 209 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 154).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 17 h
Charging Method: Micro USB
Battery: No
Fast Charging: No

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired 3.5mm
Dongle Connector: USB-A
Headphone Jack: Yes
Platform Compatibility: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4
Wireless Protocol: Wired only
USB Charging: Yes

Build

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

Design

Headband Type: Adjustable over-head
Color Options: Black, black with blue trim
Foldable: Yes
Weight: 275 g

Features

Control Type: Physical buttons
Rgb Lighting: No
Rgb Zones: 0

Microphone

Noise Reduction Type: Passive noise isolation
Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
Flip To Mute: Yes
Microphone: Yes
Sidetone: No
Is Detachable: No
Is Retractable: No
Sensitivity: -40 dBV/Pa

Release

Date: 2019-05
Msrp Usd: 99 USD
Year: 2019

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Driver Size: 50 mm
Driver Count: 1
Frequency Response: 18-23000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 23000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 18 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped
Impedance: 30 Ω
Noise Cancellation Type: Passive

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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