Image © HyperXOfficial Xbox licensed headset Signature HyperX Comfort Adjustable sliders for custom comfort Superior sound and immersion Lightweight with 90° rotating ear cups Swivel-to-Mute noise-canceling microphone Convenient on-board volume control Comfortable, Lightweight Gaming Audio Refined. The HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 is an officially licensed Xbox headset designed for the Xbox player who values lightweight comfort.
The HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 is a budget-friendly wired gaming headset that prioritizes simplicity and broad compatibility over extra features. It delivers solid audio and decent mic quality for the price, but its build feels somewhat fragile and it lacks software customization or app support. With a lightweight design and 20-hour battery life when used wirelessly, it's a straightforward pick for gamers on a tight budget.
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| Driver | 50 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 50 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB/mW |
| Driver | 50 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 50 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB/mW |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
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| Battery life | 20 h |
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| Wireless charging | No |
| Active noise cancelling | No |
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| ANC type | none |
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | buttons |
| Voice assistant | No |
| Weight | 275 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| USB-C | No |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
| Microphones | 1 |
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| Mic sensitivity | -41.5 dBV |
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Reviewers agree the HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 is a comfortable, lightweight budget headset with good sound quality and a useful swivel-to-mute mic, making it a strong value for the price.
16:39The reviewer finds the HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 Core to be a solid budget gaming headset for around $30, praising its sound quality, comfortable fit, and useful features like the swivel-to-mute mic and long cable. While noting some minor drawbacks like a slightly muddy mid-range and potential for sweaty ears, he overall recommends it as a good value purchase.
3:52The reviewer found the HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 Core to be a comfortable, lightweight, and durable gaming headset with excellent sound and microphone quality, suitable for long gaming sessions. They noted that while it is not truly noise-cancelling, it effectively reduces background noise, and the overall value is good for the price. The main drawbacks are the easily detachable mic sponge and the lack of wireless connectivity, but these did not significantly detract from their positive experience.
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