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HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core - Gaming Headset - PlayStation - Black

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core - Gaming Headset - PlayStation - Black

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  • 50mm drivers
  • Frequency response: 10 Hz - 28 kHz
  • Weight: under 300g
  • Cable length: 2m
  • THD: <= 2%

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Summary

A wired over-ear headset for PS5 and PS4 with 40 mm drivers, a swivel-to-mute microphone and a 2-year warranty, positioned at the budget end of HyperX’s lineup. Check the cable length before you buy: the PlayStation variant’s cable is about 1.3 m, not the 2 m figure that appears in some listings.

Strengths

  • Clear, balanced gaming sound with useful stereo positional cues.
  • Lightweight at 0.60 lb (≈272 g) for long sessions.
  • Swivel-to-mute microphone is convenient for chat.
  • Broad 3.5 mm compatibility across PS5, PS4, PC, mobile and Switch.
  • Low price at about $25 with a 2-year warranty.
  • No batteries, software or consumables to manage.

Weaknesses

  • Plastic build, not premium.
  • Stereo only, with no surround or spatial processing on the headset.
  • Microphone is adequate for chat, not broadcast quality.
  • Short PlayStation cable at about 1.3 m.
  • No active noise cancellation; passive isolation only.
  • Some owners report audio or microphone issues on HyperX budget headsets.

Verified specifications

Driverdynamic, 40 mm with neodymium magnets.
Form factorover-ear, circumaural, closed back.
Frequency response (headphones)10 Hz – 25 kHz.
Impedance32.5 Ω.
Sensitivity95 dBSPL/mW at 1 kHz.
T.H.D.≤ 2%.
Frame typeplastic.
Ear cushionssoft foam and fabric.
Microphone elementelectret condenser.
Microphone polar patternbi-directional, noise-cancelling.
Microphone sensitivity-40.5 dBV (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz).
Microphone frequency response100 Hz – 15.6 kHz.
Audio connectionwired 3.5 mm (4-pole CTIA).
Audio controlsonboard volume wheel; swivel-to-mute microphone.
CompatibilityPS5, PS4, PlayStation; works on any 3.5 mm source.
Weight0.60 lb (≈272 g).
Cable (PlayStation variant)4.26 ft (≈1.3 m), 1.3 mm diameter.
Included in box (PlayStation variant)gaming headset, quick start guide.
Warranty2-year limited warranty per the manufacturer product pages.
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Sound and microphone

Review write-ups describe the sound as clear and balanced for gaming, with useful stereo positional cues, decent but not overpowering bass, and a microphone adequate for team chat. Output is stereo only, with no surround or spatial processing on the headset itself; the DTS Headphone:X spatial audio mentioned for this family applies only to the PC variant via its included splitter and instruction card. The microphone is a bi-directional noise-cancelling electret condenser, not a detachable or broadcast microphone.

Comfort and build

Comfort is generally praised for long sessions thanks to the low weight, while the plastic build is noted as a trade-off. Fabric ear cushions wear over time. There is no active noise cancellation, so isolation is passive only.

Compatibility and cable

The headset connects by a wired 3.5 mm (4-pole CTIA) plug and works on PS5, PS4 and any 3.5 mm source. The PlayStation variant’s cable is 4.26 ft (≈1.3 m) with a 1.3 mm diameter, shorter than the 2 m headset cable on the PC variant. A 3.5 mm extension cable may be needed for some setups. The PC variant also differs in the box: it ships with a PC extension cable and quick start guide, and offers DTS Headphone:X spatial audio.

Reliability and upkeep

The manufacturer lists a 2-year limited warranty on the product pages, while the support center lists a limited warranty without a stated duration. No official spare parts were listed for this model in the fetched pages; the headband and cable are not user-replaceable per the quick start guide. Keep the ear cushions clean and avoid high volume. Owners report the original Cloud Stinger line breaking after about one year, though that is not specific to the Stinger 2 Core.

Is it worth it?

At about $25 the Core PlayStation headset is a good budget value: 40 mm drivers, clear gaming audio, a swivel-to-mute microphone, an on-ear volume wheel, a lightweight build, broad 3.5 mm compatibility and a 2-year warranty. Value drops if the price rises above about $40, where better-built alternatives become competitive. It is not suitable for buyers wanting surround sound, wireless or premium build.

Which model this is

This page covers the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core for PlayStation in black, sold via HP and retailers. The manufacturer’s fetched PlayStation product page showed only a white color option in its selector; the black PlayStation variant’s core specifications are assumed identical per the HyperX support center but were not verified on a black-specific manufacturer page. Do not confuse it with the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 (non-Core), the Cloud Stinger 2 Core PC variant, the Cloud Stinger Core wireless, the Cloud Stinger 3, or the Xbox variant.

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