When it comes to comfort the Cloud Stinger is super comfortable on my head. The memory foam cushions sit around your ears and do not cause any strain after long gaming sessions. The lightweight design of the headset and the foam on the headband also help make this headset really comfortable.

– Lightweight design; – Very comfortable; – Clean and precise sound; – Adjustable microphone; – Price

– Audio cable and microphone not detachable

The headset industry has absolutely exploded over the past few years, as more and more gamers turn to online gaming, which often use in-game voice chat, as well as competitive e-sports gaming, which requires the use of headphones, as speakers just aren't feasible in an open event.

Great performance in gaming; comfortable earcups, flexible boom mic flips up to mute; amazing price

Stiff headband; slightly "plasticky" feel

Kingston has once again impressed us with their latest headset from their HyperX Cloud series, the Stinger. Aimed at budget-conscious gamers, the Stinger offers up goodies such as HyperX signature memory foam, rotating ear cups, and intuitive microphone and volume adjustments.

Very comfortable; Lightweight – 275 grams; Headset mounted volume slider is conveniently placed; Memory foam in all padding areas; Low price

No size markings on adjustable slider band; Headset cord is short when used without Y-adapter extension

The Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger is a mildly stylish and extremely comfortable gaming headset, but the audio is nothing special.

Inexpensive; Comfortable; Smooth setup

So-so audio; No extra features; Unimpressive mic

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Comfort, sound, price; Build Quality

Could get a little warm in extended game play

-Would recommend this headset if you're on a budget, it's one of the best for the price.

-Quality sound; Mic is very good for the price; Noise cancellation

-A little uncomfortable when worn for extended periods of gaming/work -A little bit smaller than I expected but none the less the build quality is very sturdy

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The Cloud Stinger is HyperX's newest addition to its headset line, priced at the rather cheap £49.99. The Stinger fuses an attractive design with easy-to-use adjustment features, and is super-comfortable to wear for long gaming sessions.

Lightweight and comfortable; Excellent audio quality for the money; Great value

So-so build quality; Non-detachable microphone; Analogue connection quality varies by device

If you are looking for a low cost headset that still has some quality, the HyperX Cloud Stinger can fit that bill. Sold for $50, the Cloud Stinger is a lower cost alternative than its older brother, the HyperX CloudX headset . But with lower cost means compromising on additional bells and whistles.

Value driven low cost but contains quality; Sound quality is higher than expected; Rotatable ear cups

No cool extra features; Does not ship with a carrying case; Headstrap and ear cups could use just a little more work

Hey all, it's been a while since I was able to get another review done but the wait has paid off with what could be a great headset at a great price point. Today we'll be looking at the brand new HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset that features 50mm directional drivers, an ear cup volume slider, a...

Light weight; Simple and clean design; Compatibility with many devices; Signature memory foam padding; 50mm Directional drivers (like surround sound; 90° rotating ear cups; Price

Issue with volume slider as it nears 0% (could be an isolated issue