Gaming
HyperX CloudX Stinger 3
77Great
$40
Full review dataHyperX CloudX Stinger 3 vs JLab MrBeast Wired: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the HyperX CloudX Stinger 3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 77. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: HyperX CloudX Stinger 3 - Great overall at around $40.
Gaming
JLab MrBeast Wired
71Good
$27
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HyperX CloudX Stinger 3 leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- HyperX CloudX Stinger 3
- JLab MrBeast Wired
HearWiki score
77
71
Sound
7.4
7.2
Calls
5.8
5.3
Value
9.0
8.8
Price (USD)
$40
$27
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The HyperX CloudX Stinger 3 is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the HyperX CloudX Stinger 3 adds USB-C.
- CloudX Stinger 320262 yr newer
- MrBeast Wired2024
What differsCloudX Stinger 3MrBeast Wired
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
CloudX Stinger 3MrBeast Wired
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $40
- $27
- HearWiki score
- 77
- 71
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 114 dB/mW
- 102 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Battery life
- 80 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 240 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- -
- No
- Weight
- 287 g
- 250 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Microphones
- 1
- 1
- Mic sensitivity
- -41 dBV
- -
What reviewers said
HyperX CloudX Stinger 3
The HyperX CloudX Stinger 3 is a budget-friendly wireless gaming headset that prioritizes comfort and long-lasting battery life, making it ideal for extended play sessions. It delivers a solid audio experience through its 50mm drivers, with a simple, practical feature set that focuses on core gaming needs rather than premium extras. The headset's lightweight build and plush fit ensure it remains comfortable even for those with larger heads.
- Pro:Exceptional battery life of up to 80 hours
- Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design for long sessions
- Pro:Clear and decent sound quality with 50mm drivers
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching
- Con:Stereo-only output without virtual surround sound
JLab MrBeast Wired
This wired gaming headset offers a solid budget-friendly option with 50mm drivers that deliver punchy sound, a clear microphone for team chat, and comfortable padding for long sessions. Its simple button controls and lightweight build make it easy to use, though the bold aesthetic might not suit every taste.
- Pro:Punchy 50mm driver sound
- Pro:Clear mic for voice chat
- Pro:Comfortable for long wear
- Con:Styling may not appeal to all
- Con:No detachable cable
- Con:Limited to wired use
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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