The $50 gaming headset from HyperX just demonstrated that this is all you need to spend.


In the world of the best gaming headphones, features are all too frequently prioritised over cost.

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Active noise cancellation (ANC) and a foot rub are features offered by headsets like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.

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But $350? to get a headset? In comparison to a console, you may spend more on them

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By returning to the fundamentals, HyperX's most recent Cloud Stinger 2 headset bucks that trend.

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Given the popularity of the first iteration and the fact that it costs only $50,

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Most don't, though, and the Cloud Stinger 2 offers several more advantages that set it apart from the competition.

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I wasn't surprised to learn that it rivals even the best (and most costly) headsets available in the areas that really matter.

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