New HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless Headset Costs Less Than $100

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, is shipping the HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless gaming headset and HyperX Cloud Alpha Purple Edition.

The Cloud Stinger Wireless gaming headset weighs 270 grams, features 90-degree rotating earcups for an adaptive fit and offers up to 17 hours of battery life on a single charge. Cloud Alpha Purple Edition combines the qualities of the original Cloud Alpha with a new purple and white color scheme.

The Stinger Wireless utilizes onboard controls, includes a swivel-to-mute noise-cancellation microphone and 50mm directional drivers.

Cloud Alpha Purple Edition features dual chamber technology to deliver accurate in-game sound. The dual chambers allow the Cloud Alpha to tune bass separate from the mids and highs. Cloud Alpha also features a detachable cable with in-line audio control allowing console gamers to adjust volume and mute the microphone.

Cloud Stinger Wireless operates on 2.4GHz wireless providing freedom from cords, featuring on-ear cup volume control and a swivel-to-mute noise-cancelling mic. The HyperX Stinger Wireless is PC, PS4, PS4 Pro ready.
Cloud Alpha features a detachable cable with in-line audio control allowing console gamers to adjust volume and mute the microphone right on the cable. Cloud Alpha also offers multi-platform compatibility with PC, PS, PS Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Mac, Mobile, Nintendo Switch, and other virtual reality systems with 3.5mm ports. The Cloud Alpha is also TeamSpeak and Discord certified.

HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless is available now through Best Buy’s network of retail outlets and online at Bestbuy.com for $99.99 MSRP. Cloud Alpha Purple Edition is available through HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets for $99.99 MSRP.

HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless Headset specifications:

Headphone

Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
Type: Circumaural, Closed back
Frequency response: 20Hz-20,000Hz
Impedance: 32 Ω
Sound pressure level: 109dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D.: < 2%
Cable length and type: USB charging cable (1m)

Microphone

Element: Electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Uni-directional, Noise-cancelling
Frequency response: 100Hz-7,000Hz
Sensitivity: -47dBV (0dB=1V/Pa,1kHz)

Battery Life: 17 hours
Wireless Range: 2.4GHz, Up to 12 meters (40 ft)

HyperX Cloud Alpha Purple Edition Headset specifications

Headphone

Driver: Custom dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
Type: Circumaural, Closed back
Frequency response: 13Hz–27,000Hz
Impedance: 65 Ω
Sound pressure level: 98dB SPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D.: < 1%
Weight: 298g
Weight with mic & cable: 336g
Cable length and type: Detachable headset cable (1.3m) + PC extension cable (2m)
Connection: Detachable headset cable - 3.5mm plug (4 pole) + PC extension cable - 3.5mm stereo and mic plugs

Microphone