HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless + 7.1 Gaming Headset Review
Peter Donnell / 4 years ago
A Closer Look
Included with the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless + 7.1 Gaming Headset are a USB charging cable and USB wireless dongle. The USB cable is pretty straightforward and can be used to charge the headset. Of course, you can use any other USB-C cable you have laying around too.
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The dongle is plug and play ready, so just put it in the computer, it’ll pair up with the headset, and you’re ready to rock.
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It’s pretty small too, so you shouldn’t have many issues putting it in the back or front of your PC.
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The headset looks broadly similar to previous models from HyperX, albeit, it is part of a range of Cloud headsets, so that’s hardly surprising. What’s different is that this is the top model, so it’s both the larger and more premium design, but also wireless. There’s a large adjustable boom microphone on the left side too, which auto-mutes when folded up and reactivates when folded down.
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Aside from the easily adjustable boom microphone, you’ll also find a durable metal inner headband on the headset. It’s got a great range of adjustment, so it’ll fit gamers of any age easily enough.
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On the bottom of the left ear cup, you’ll find the USB-C charging port. Pretty self explanatory really.
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Further up the ear cup, you’ll find both the master volume wheel and the power button. There’s also a small LED indicator light to tell you when the device is on or battery is low.
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The ear cups are a closed-back design, so they’ll lock the sound it fairly well. Plus, there’s a pivot design on the mount allowing for some vertical adjustment. However, they’re fixed horizontally and do not fold inward/outwards.
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While the ear-cups are closed-back, the foam padding is coated with a softer fabric. That means they won’t completely lock sound in/out, but it is more breathable and comfortable than leather would be; especially on warmer days!
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Up on the top, you’ll find a simple HyperX logo stamped into the plastic, nothing too flashy, but it does look cool.
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