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Black over-ear gaming headset with adjustable headband, flexible boom microphone and on-ear controls

HyperX

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Wired Gaming Headset Black

SKU CH-0CGN-AQP26

A wired gaming headset with 40mm drivers and DTS Headphone:X spatial audio for immersive sound

  • ColorBlack
  • Immersive spatial audio via DTS Headphone:X activation
  • Clear game audio from 40mm directional drivers
  • Comfortable long sessions with memory foam ear cushions
  • Quick volume and mute controls on the headset
  • Flexible swivel-to-mute microphone for easy chat management

Entry-Level Wired Gaming Headset

The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core is a lightweight wired headset built for PC gamers who want a straightforward audio upgrade. It delivers spatial sound through a bundled two-year DTS Headphone:X activation code. Memory-foam ear cushions and an adjustable steel slider keep long sessions comfortable.

Casual Players Seeking Simplicity

This model suits gamers who prefer plug-and-play convenience with on-headset volume and a swivel-to-mute microphone. Buyers who need wireless freedom, detachable cables or active noise cancellation should look at something else.

40mm Directional Drivers With Enhanced Bass

The 40mm drivers are tuned for stronger low-end response, giving explosions and engine notes more impact in-game. Combined with the closed-cup design, they help isolate audio so you stay focused on the match.

Highlights

  • Immersive spatial audio via DTS Headphone:X activation
  • Clear game audio from 40mm directional drivers
  • Comfortable long sessions with memory foam ear cushions
  • Quick volume and mute controls on the headset
  • Flexible swivel-to-mute microphone for easy chat management

Specifications

ColorBlack

Questions about this item

Does the headset come with a DTS Headphone:X activation code, or do I need to buy it separately?

The box includes a code that unlocks two years of DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio at no extra cost.

The product name mentions Core — does that mean it lacks the standard Cloud Stinger 2 drivers?

Both models use 40 mm directional drivers; the Core version simply bundles the spatial-audio code instead of offering a longer licence.

How does the 40 mm driver size affect the bass I hear in games?

The 40 mm drivers are tuned for enhanced bass, so explosions and low-frequency effects come through with more impact during gameplay.

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