A universal headset - one that can be used to play with friends, watch movies, and listen to music - is already a problem. Depending on the task, almost opposite parameters of speakers and sound characteristics are required. And when it comes to a smart headset for a reasonable price, then it’s just right to grab your head with both hands: so that hitting the wall won’t hurt so much.
However, interesting options are slipping onto the market. And today we have one of them in our hands.
HyperX Cloud Stinger
Headsets from HyperX in 2017 confidently took second place in the popularity ranking.
When the design is not done by people with an Asian craving for everything shiny and bright, but by a strong team of engineers and designers with good artistic taste, the products turn out to be reliable and attractive. Add here a reasonable pricing policy with good filling, loyal warranty conditions - everything will fall into place. We have already reviewed the “ordinary” Stingers. At the time of release, it was the most affordable headset in the HyperX line, and with a unique design. Yes, there are practically no power elements made of metal in the design, and matte black plastic bears little resemblance to exquisite veneer with multi-layer varnish, but the main thing, the main thing, is functionality. In the “basic” Core edition, the ratio of features and price is taken to the limit.
Strong as a Kalashnikov assault rifle
A moderately flexible, moderately durable, fairly lightweight body is what you need for a gaming device.
It is not afraid of falls, nor is it afraid of the hardships of camping life (backpacks, proximity to heavy laptops, careless attitude towards luggage) - small scratches and abrasions are barely noticeable. The sliding mechanism is incredibly simple, but it works like a clock. The cable is braided with fabric, not detachable (saving, after all), but strong enough to withstand jerking, winding, and smartphones/gamepads hanging on it during awkward handling. The connection has also been changed - now it bifurcates and leads to both cups. Saving. In general, everything that could be done for reliability without sacrificing price has been done. HyperX Cloud Stinger Core survives harsh conditions without any problems. The Core version differs from the regular edition in its color accents: instead of the classic red, it is paired with a rich blue tint. With peripherals from PS4 it looks like native. It works, by the way, too. It also works well with Xbox: there is both voice communication and sound. The control panel can adjust the volume and mute the microphone, is located on the wire, is protected from accidental operations - everything is done wisely.
Appearance and build quality
HyperX Cloud Stinger Core is a relatively budget model, and accordingly, the kit here is quite minimalistic : the headphones themselves, an extension cable for 2 mini-jacks and documentation, if you can call one piece of paper that way.
