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The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core is an affordable entry-level wired gaming headset with 40mm directional drivers for immersive sound, a swivel-to-mute microphone, and onboard audio controls. It features a lightweight, closed-back over-ear design with soft ear cushions for comfort during long gaming sessions.
This wireless gaming headset pairs a comfortable, sturdy build with dependable 2.4GHz connectivity and virtual 7.1 surround sound for an immersive experience. It offers around 17 hours of battery life, clear microphone pickup, and solid stereo performance, making it a practical choice for gamers seeking value. While it lacks extras like RGB lighting or a wired 3.5mm option, its core audio and wireless reliability shine for the price.
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| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
|---|---|
| Wireless range | 20 m |
| Battery life | 17 h |
|---|---|
| Full charge time | 180 min |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| ANC type | none |
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | buttons |
| Weight | 272 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| Foldable | No |
| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Microphones | 1 |
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Reviewers agree the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core 7.1 is a comfortable, lightweight, and durable budget headset with decent sound and microphone quality for gaming, making it a good value for its price.
9:22The reviewer finds the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core 7.1 to be a comfortable and durable budget headset, but considers it a downgrade from the original Cloud Stingers due to a less detailed sound profile and the inclusion of a poorly implemented 7.1 virtual surround feature. They recommend it for immersive, story-based gaming but not for competitive FPS play, and suggest it would be a better value at a lower price without the 7.1 feature.
7:30The reviewer finds the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core 7.1 to be a solid budget headset, especially for gaming, offering good sound quality and comfort for its $50 price. However, the 7.1 surround sound feature is disappointing, sounding echoey and distorted, so the reviewer recommends using it in stereo mode instead. Overall, it's a good value for gamers on a budget.
5:35The reviewer finds the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core 7.1 Wireless to be a solid entry-level wireless gaming headset, praising its lightweight design and adequate sound and microphone quality for the price. They note the plastic build is flexible but acceptable, and the software is basic and not essential. Overall, they recommend it as a good value option for wireless gaming.
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