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

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

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...

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

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

A few weeks back, I was driving home after a long day at work. I was waiting in a left turn lane, when I peered over my shoulder and spotted a girl singing and dancing in her car while waiting at the red light. I felt like I knew who she was, but I could not put a name on her.

-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

Introduction The Gaming Headset. Ubiquitous and necessary to any gamers arsenal of tools. In cooperative multiplayer games, a good headset can make the difference between the glorious sound of "Head Shot!

Comfort, sound, price; Build Quality

Could get a little warm in extended game play

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