The HyperX range has long been a measure of quality, and it's probably a fair assumption to say that most of us have owned at least one HyperX product in our PC owning lifetime. With such a strong brand it is not a great surprise to see that Kingston are seeking to expand it, and we've looked at a...

When Kingston released their HyperX Cloud gaming headset they took the gaming world by storm. With outstanding build quality, very comfortable fit, great sound and a microphone that put many of the big gaming peripheral players offerings to shame (looking at you SteelSeries) at a great price they...

Lightweight; comfortable; price; no gaudy extras

Lack of 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound

In an increasingly saturated peripheral market, HyperX are hoping their new Cloud Stinger can become the ‘go-to' headset if you are on a budget. Priced at £49.99, it comes in cheaper than the acclaimed Cloud and Cloud II headsets while keeping familiar features from those devices, including memory...

Attractively priced; New features are introduced such as rotating ear cups; Audio quality is great for the money; Comfy to use

Construction does feel a bit plasticky; The Cloud II offers a better all-round package for £20-25 more

Happy with the purchase. Very comfortable on-ear headphones. Ideal for gamers

good quality; auto-mute microphone; comfortable to wear

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Headsets, like most peripherals, are very subjective. Both looks and fit make reviews more opinion based than products we can accurately benchmark, at least without some very expensive audio equipment.

Comfortable memory foam ear cups; Directional drivers; Great gaming separation; Massive compatibility

Plastic construction; Microphone could be better; Distorts at high end of range

The HyperX Cloud Stinger is definitely a versatile, decent sounding, and comfortable gaming headset that won't break the bank.

Comfortable, lightweight design; Crisp and clear sound; Great mic/voice quality; Very affordable

Non-removable mic; lacking on the bass end of the sound scale

The Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger is an affordable wireless headset that offers very satisfying performance for the price. It's one of the best sub-$50 headsets out there, and feels very comfortable on the head.

Comfortable; Strong audio performance for the price; Good microphone

Weak in extreme low and high frequencies

We've said a few times that the HyperX Cloud Stinger headset is good for its price , and that's the truth of the matter. It won't stand compared to more expensive headsets like the HyperX Cloud Revolver or the Sennheiser Game One headset . At $50, however, it can't be beat.

The sound quality is the best of any headset I've used, which is astounding as the item is very cheap for a headset, at least when competing against the top range of headsets. The cord length is incredible, (2m), with the cable splitter being almost half of that.

The HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset is light on your head and light on your budget. It is not light in performance though.

Great sound for the price; Microphone mute by swivel; Extremely comfortable

Not great for music without an DAC; Headband could be more padded