HyperX has taken note of the lack of color in today’s tech. After releasing its Cloud Stinger in black in 2016, it has now come up with a new PC-focused headset in pink. The price is higher at $50 compared to the black version of $35 at the time of review. One may be tempted to call the hike a pink tax!
Hyperx Cloud Stinger Core Reviews
Apart from the color and price, all the features one expects from a gaming headset are available. It also comes with a noise canceling quality microphone and virtual surround sound.
Though the headset is lightweight, it is bulky. The HyperX Stinger headset cannot compete with the best headphones for gaming in the market. It is an excellent entry-level headset.
Hyperx Cloud Stinger Review – Design
The baby glossy pink color adds to the chunky look, although it lacks the RGB lighting. The grey earcups and the HyperX logo on the pink plastic body ensure that the entry-level headset stands out among the crowd.
The HyperX cloud pink headset is easy to store as it can fold the earcups by rotating them 90 degrees. The earcups have a solid feel though the hinges are weak. The earcups are made of memory foam, home bread from HyperX, and covered with a lustrous leatherette.
Hyperx Cloud Stinger Review – Audio Performance
The Cloud Stinger consists of a pair of 50mm neodymium drivers. It has a frequency response between 18-23000 Hz and many other gaming headsets in the 20000 HZ range. This is an advantage considering its price range. The bass is not very powerful, but it is loud and clear.
Is the Hyperx Cloud Stinger Good for its Microphone?
The Cloud Stinger has a unidirectional electret condenser microphone with noise cancellation features. It has a 50-18000Hz frequency response. It has a broader range despite its budget price when compared to, say, a Kraken V3 X microphone which has a specification of 100-10000Hz. The microphone with swivel to mute functions stands out.
Bottom Line
The entry-level headset’s new pink shade can turn it into a scene stealer on the Twitch stream. Though the pair of cans looks bulky, it is comfortable thanks to its lightweight. It can be worn comfortably when gaming for hours.
Overall, the Hyper Cloud Stinger review shows a decent quality build of its headset. Though the plastic frame may feel cheap, the headband is reinforced with a metal strip. The audio cable is made of rubber compared to the premium braided cables that many costly headsets come with.
If you are searching for an entry-level affordable gaming headset, the HyperX Cloud Stinger is a solid buy, whether the color is pink or black.
