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HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM) vs HyperX Cloud II

Product Comparison: HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM) vs HyperX Cloud II

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HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM) Gaming Headset

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General Specifications

Brand

HyperX

Model

Cloud Stinger

Cloud II

Origin

China

About the Product

HyperX cloud Stinger is the ideal headset for gamers looking for lightweight comfort, superior sound quality and added convenience. At just 275 grams, it’s comfortable on your neck and its ear cups rotate in a 90-degree angle for a better fit. Its 50mm directional drivers position sound directly into the ear for audio precision and gaming-grade sound quality. For ultimate comfort in prolonged gaming sessions, it features high-quality HyperX signature memory foam.

HyperX Cloud II features a redesigned USB sound card audio control box that amplifies audio and voice for an optimal Hi-Fi gaming experience, so you can hear what you’ve been missing. Open up a world of detail other gamers will never know — the rustle of a camper’s boot, the scuttle in a distant vent. Its independent audio and microphone volume control lets you adjust not only sound volume but also mic volume and easily toggle Surround Sound 7.1 or the mic sound on and off.

Key Specs

Noise Canceling

Yes

Adjustable Headband

Yes

Detachable Microphone

Yes

What customers say about "Key Specs"

HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset

Noise cancelling for noisy work and study areas (not to mention airplanes), great for gaming, and great for music. sound quality is outstanding.
Given the nature of the full-sized cups and conforming pads, surrounding passive noise cancellation is exactly what you'd expect: very good.
The noise cancelling is superb, can't hear a damn thing outside once I turn on the headphones.
Anti-noise - it has the best passive noise canceling of any headset I've used
The quality, the fit, the feel it has when it rests on my head is by far the most comforting and relaxing ever...the noise canceling blocks out sound that I don't want to hear while I'm listening to music, watching amazon video, netflix, hulu gaming on the xbox or computer.

Size & Weight

Height

9.5 in.

4.72 in.

Width

10.8 in.

6.69 in.

Depth

3 in.

2.76 in.

Weight

9.7 oz.

11.29 oz.

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

Headset

Ear Cushion Material

Memory foam

Velour

Min. Frequency Response

18 Hz

15 Hz

Max. Frequency Response

23 KHz

25 KHz

Sensitivity

102 dB

98 dB

Impedance

30 Ω

60 Ω

Headphone Driver

50 mm.

53 mm.

Operating Principle

Closed

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

What customers say about "Headset"

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM) Gaming Headset

The memory foam ear pads and the lightweight frame make this a headset you will hardly notice. The build quality seems very good and as for the mic, it works fine and I have had no issues for this week of use.
The earcups have a memory foam cushions which are very soft and provide enough padding to keep my ear from touching the driver.
Very clear high end frequencies, microphone is very clear and they are very comfortable.
Good sound, low through high frequencies, distinct
Good gaming headsets, but they don't give great sound. Boomy and reasonates with dull mid & high frequency sounds.
While the sound is good, it is a bit lacking in the lower frequency range compared to my Blue Ant

HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset

The foam pad on the head of the mic is removable, I guess for replacement or simply for those so inclined to do so. When the mic is detached, the headset is great for music without the boom in the way.
All the sounds are clear and you can hear everything. The high frequencies on these Are simply beautiful. All in all these are legit the best and would highly recommend to everyone
These were a huge upgrade to my old headset in terms of sound quality - especially with the 7.1 option. They do a great job capturing all frequencies of sound and playing them back.
If you need in game sensitivity these are the ones
I find these head phones have a fairly flat frequency response with dips in the higher frequencies. The bass and mid sound levels are fairly even in terms of loudness which some may dislike if they are looking for bass heavy headphones
Sometimes the sensitivity on the mic is way too high bit the volume adjuster also has a mic sensitivity adjuster so just fix it yourself.

Microphone

Microphone Output Sensitivity

40 dB

-39 dB

Frequency Response

50–18000 Hz

Capsule Diameter

6 mm.

Nominal Impedance

2.2 kΩ

Microphone Output Sensitivity

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

What customers say about "Microphone"

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM) Gaming Headset

Excellent microphone for reducing background noise reduction. (electret condenser)
The mic is not removable like it is on the more expensive cloud headsets but you can turn the microphone up to mute when you are not using it. There is actually a switch in the mic that turns on and off when you swivel it. It's also flexible, so you can bend the mic to find just the right position
Mic quality is exceptionally good. I don't know how it would be for a recording setup, but it is great quality for just chatting a game/skype/discord/whatever.
The mic stays attached the entire time, so that may be a negative to some.
You cant hear yourself through the mic when you're talking, and it looks kinda awkward when you put it on if your head is small.

HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset

The detachable mic is nifty. It plugs in securely on the left side with a 3.5mm jack and features an infinitely bendable but stable stalk to position it exactly where you want it.
The sound is good enough and the mic boom sounds fine for my casual gaming sessions. For competitive matches in CS GO or Overwatch, I do switch over to the G4ME Ones just for the convenience of the mechanical mic mute function for discord.
Mic Quality: Superb! I use a LOT of VOIP. Skype, Hangouts, all of it sounds a million times better with this than that old desk mic I was using. I've never had a complaint.
I do like the option for the detachable mic, but again, it lacks the ability to adjust voice quality, and sounds like you are talking on an old phone. I have yet to try other drivers for this.
My mic has also suddenly stopped functioning effectively. It's now recording my output sound. In other words, whatever I hear on my PC, is what my mic is picking up. I do not have Stereo Mix enabled or anything of that sort. I've gone ahead and reinstalled my audio drivers as well, to no avail

Features

Connector Size

3.5

Cord Length

4.3 feet

3.3 feet

Controls

Headphones volume control

Headphones volume control, Microphone volume control

Compatible Platform(s)

PC, Xbox One, PS4, Wii UTM, Mobile devices

PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S, VR Systems

Extras

90-degree rotating ear cups, Adjustable steel slider, Swivel-to-mute noise-cancellation microphone, Multi-platform compatibility

Advanced USB audio control box with built-in DSP sound card, 7.1 Virtual surround sound, Digitally enhanced noise-cancelling microphone

Cord Length

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM)

HyperX Cloud II

What customers say about "Features"

HyperX Cloud Stinger (HX-HSCS-BK/EM) Gaming Headset

The construction is very solid and has more heft than I was expecting.
The only control the headset has is a volume rocker on the right side of the headset and the mic can be muted by lifting the boom up. No heavy controls on the cord.
The cable does not unplug from the headset (both my Bose and Blue Ant have removable cables).
The cord is too dang short. It limits the possibilities you can create for certain situation.

HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset

Sound quality is excellent, the mic is flexible and detachable, the cable is nice and long, it comes with velvet ear pads or leather ear pads and a carrying case.
The "remote" built into the cord is easy to use and just adds to allure of the headset itself.
Listening to a Blu-ray movie on my PC it was great to hear every background sound using the 7.1 feature. Thought it was a gimmick until I tried it and I now believe.
Comfort 10/10 This is by far the best feature of this headset. The comfort is like no other headset I've had before. Very comfortable even after all day use. Sometimes I even forget I'm wearing them lol
Short cord if using just audio jack

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

2 year(s)

Certifications