HyperXCloud Stinger 2 Core – PC Gaming Headset, Lightweight Over-Ear Headset with mic, Swivel-to-Mute mic Function, DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio, 40mm Drivers,Black

This HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 brings decent quality, given the price point. As a wireless headset for gaming, it includes a microphone and is compatible with Discord. When you move the microphone down, a noise is played through the headset that makes you aware that you are unmuting the microphone. When you move it back up, a noise is played again to let you know that you've muted your microphone. It is adjustable with numbers attached to the top portion of the headset on both sides which is pretty helpful so you know where to set your headset without having to resize it every time. The padding on the headset is great quality and makes it feel like a professional headset. I have used this headset for almost 18 hours without charging it before it shuts off by itself. One tip when using this headset - make sure you plug the usb stick into your motherboard directly. Otherwise, you may encounter some issues when it comes to the microphone. I recommend charging it before your first use as well as any time it is not in-use in order to preserve the battery life. At times, depending on the game you are playing, you may have issues with the microphone but I've been able to solve this by exiting out of the game, going into sound and device settings. You want to set the headset as the default output and input for the microphone. When you go back into your game, make sure the output/inputs are selected correctly and you won't have further issues after you follow these steps. It comes with a charger usb-c type but it is sort of short. I recommend charging the headset at it's own designation spot because the cable really isn't that long. It's range on the wireless connectivity is decent. I have left my room and went to another level and was still able to talk to other people on Discord and hear them as well. Over, it has a great gaming ability and it's functionality is pretty decent for avid gamers who are looking for decent wireless headset with a microphone for a valuable product and fair price point.

Good improvement on the previous gen Cloud Stinger Core. Definitely go with the cloth as it's more durable and quite comfortable. Only thing I somewhat dislike is HyperX going away from metal in the size adjustment. Just seems like a potential failure point though these seem pretty robust. Time will tell.

I’d recommend connection is very easy. There’s a USB dongle that connects to the computer and its wireless connects really fast, so far it’s been very durable, fits comfortable in the head, charge is pretty fast, the microphone mute if you lift it up great feature.

Note: I am plugging this headset into the HyperX Amp USB Sound Card (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GW1SHSN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1).This replaces the original Cloud Stinger I purchased back in April 2020, which came bundled with the above sound card accessory, so that was the only way I ever used the original headset. However, the right earpad finally gave around the very edge of the rim of the earcup so the pad would no longer stay securely in place. It didn't appear it would be that easy to replace one or both earpads, so I replaced with this updated (2) model of the Cloud Stinger.Two things I mmediately like about this headset are the volume wheel and the more standard "wire" arm microphone. The original Cloud Stinger headset had a volume slider I was almost constantly accidentally moving, and the microphone arm, while flexible to a degree, did not behave like the more traditional "wire" style which offers more flexibility in positioning the microphone.In terms of sound quality, plugged into the same above sound card as the original, I can't really hear any difference, which is good. I was satisfied with the original sound. Perhaps replacement earpads would have been cheaper, but for gaining a volume wheel and the more flexible "wire" microphone arm, this purchase was worth not having to deal with the hassle of trying to get new earpads anchored. Short of buying new earpads direct from HyperX, I wouldn't trust I was getting equivalent replacements anyway. Overall, probably as cheap and easier to just buy a new headset than replacing earpads.I will conclude by mentioning that as a totally blind computer user, I wear this headset on average about 10 hours every day for use with my screen reader, and the comfort of this thing is INSANE! I have been told the microphone sound quality is great during Zoom calls, so this would probably be a great buy for anyone doing lots of calls.I bought for comfort and the fact it folds so can fit in a bag if I need to take with me out and about. The microphone muting and unmuting simply by swinging it up out of the way (mute) or down (unmuted) is a nice touch. A bit more difficult with this "wire" arm, but not impossible if one simply grabs the plastic part of the arm where it joins the headset. Probably overall better than grabbing the arm itself anyway; just tried it and can flip it up and down with one finger without issues.I can't report on the DTS:X since I don't use it for that sort of enhanced audio as would exist in gaming.

got one for my kid, and he loves it