HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core

Launched Sep 2022 · Wired

51
BasicGifng score
Good for gamingGood for valueGood for comfort

Usual price₹1,998

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Usual price ₹1,998

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Score breakdown

Sound
52

Punchy but uneven bass, hollow mids, low volume

Noise cancelling
26

No ANC; loose clamp leaks, about 20 dB passive

Features
22

Volume wheel and flip-to-mute only; fixed mic and cable

Calls
52

Mic clear for chat but very quiet

Comfort & fit
75

Light, gentle clamp; stiff shallow pads

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Strong bass with smooth treble and some air
  • Light with gentle clamp
  • Mic clearer than other sub-$30 headsets
  • Cable resists kinking
  • Good mids and punchy bass
  • Lightweight and glasses-friendly
  • Handy volume wheel and flip-to-mute

Cons

  • Boosted, uneven bass and a hollow upper midrange hurt accuracy
  • Stiff pads seal poorly with glasses
  • Mic output low and a bit sibilant; not removable
  • Thin plastic hinges
  • Low maximum volume and lighter bass than hoped
  • Very quiet mic
  • All-plastic frame flexes
  • TechPornAug 2023

    Measured review (frequency response, about 20 dB isolation) that rates it a benchmark among very cheap gaming headsets. Tested Philippine retail unit.

  • Gadget PilipinasJul 2023

    Decent starter headset on a tight budget; the mic rules it out for streaming or meetings.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers40 mm dynamic
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioYes
EqualiserNone
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones1
Call noise reductionbi-directional electret boom mic, swivel to mute, foam windscreen
Connection
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Quick pairingNo
Wired option3.5 mm
AppNo
Build & fit
Weight272 g
Controlsdial
In-ear detectionNo
FoldableNo
Other
ColoursBlack

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