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CloudX Stinger 2 (Wired)

HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 (Wired)

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Sentiment score77% positive
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Last updated: Aug 18, 2026

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Reddit IconNoSexAppealNeil
8 months ago

The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 – Wired PC Gaming Headset are $30 on Amazon they are fine, not the best. For the price they are good Razer BlackShark V2 X Gaming Headset: 7.1 are $36 on sale $31 for black

Reddit IconRockld50
9 months ago

Hyper X all the way. They have been my go to for some time now. https://preview.redd.it/30xztenniv1g1.jpeg?width=2371&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2fd20bcef0f9034e6dcce50196913f285a46ea98 Totally not biased at all.

9 months ago

I've got one of each from each price point, I love them all equally. Whichever you choose, definitely go wired as others have said.

9 months ago

Had to double check because of the names. Those 2 are the ones I use the most. Both sound great, both are super comfortable. My old stinger 2 did have a ear cup go out on me, but it lasted 1.5 years and I did drop it a bunch so that was most likely my fault.

Reddit Icon75tavares
5 months ago

I like Logitech, personally, i have the G PRO X wired and wireless. HyperX you might like aswell, have a cheap headset that is fairly decent, Hyperx Cloud Stinger 2. Its a question to go to a local store and try the display ones, if theres some. Logitech and HyperX have both cheap options for headphones, they are not bad at all. But still look on Aliexpress or even Temu, for the most sold headphones with good reviews, look at reviews with photo/videos.

Reddit IconBeaconBoss21
9 months ago

Hyperx cloud stinger 2

Reddit IconDevxers
3 months ago

Thank you so much for your detailed reply I have decided to spend a tad more to get the HyperX cloud stinger 2 (non core) which seems to have better quality audio and a sturdier build compared to the core. I know this may not be your area of expertise but if you do happen to know do tell : I'm going to be buying the stinger 2 in India where I am currently residing. Soon I will be moving to the US and will be staying there. If there was a problem with the headphones in the US while under warranty, would I be able to replace them there or would that only be applicable in India. (unrelated but I also find IEMs to be mildly uncomfortable despite everyone online seemingly liking them lol) !thanks

3 months ago

They do work on mobile! (Obviously not if your mobile doesnt have a 3.5mm audio jack tho). I would say the sound quality and mic are good for the price, now I'll have to see how the headphones hold up against the test of time

2 months ago

Hi, I ended up getting the stinger(non core version) and it's pretty good for all my needs! One mild annoyance is that I hear static or smthing of the sort when theres audio playing but the audio in the actual video isn't loud enough if you get what I'm saying.  I can't really tell whether it's the headphones or my system but is there any fix for it or is it normal 

Reddit Iconjxjsiskucihif
5 months ago

I am looking to get a new headset for my ps5. Ideally i am looking to spend no more than 60-70 US dollars(if its good then maybe ill go over). I currently have the hyperx cloud stinger 2. I originally bought it to use on the nintendo switch, but wired headphones aren’t that great with the ps5 controller. I want a bluetooth headset that has a good mic. I dont want my voice to sound muffled. I want a good clear sounding mic on the headset. The sound quality isn’t as big of a concern as mic quality, but still important. Any recommendations?

5 months ago

I have purchased the wired JBL Quantum 100 a year ago. The mic was really great and i got a lot of compliments on the quality of it, but the mic stopped working after a month. I asked around and people have said not to rely on JBL for making good gaming headsets. Should I still get the Quantum 360P? I wanted to stay away from wired headsets just because i’ve heard that the PS5 controller doesn’t pair great with them. And in my experience with the HyperX headset its true. The mic always cuts out and people i game with can hear static, so I have to twist the wire every now and then to fix it. Plus the mic quality isn’t that great.

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