The Cloud Stinger headset have a decidedly plasticky feel, which is likely do to the fact that they are, well, made of plastic

The Cloud Stinger Core’s don’t eliminate all background noise, but ambient sounds are no way overpowering, which can sometimes be the case with budget headsets

Out of the box, this HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Gaming Headset looks cheap, but once you put it on your head for the game, it sounds like those expansive ones.

BUT NOT LEAST-FINAL THOUGHTS)))))The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core gaming headset is a great value

It's another entry level set with a slightly greater frequency range and slightly larger driver, but on a console, I cannot hear the difference, and the Stinger is more comfortable for me (smaller head)

The Cloud Stinger Core’s mic quality is not an issue

Cloud Stinger Core’s feature faux leather earcup and headband padding

The one feature that the Cloud Stinger lacks is a detachable microphone

(Sound Hardware)The Cloud Stinger Core’s contain two 40 mm speaker drivers, which is par for the course with budget priced cans

The Cloud Stinger Core’s don’t eliminate all background noise, but ambient sounds are no way overpowering, which can sometimes be the case with budget headsets

The Cloud Stinger Core’s feature great directional sound from right to left, but will not be able to direct sound from the front and back

(Sound Quality)During our testing of the Cloud Stinger Core, we found the sound quality to be better than typical budget gaming headset

Don’t get us wrong, the Cloud Stinger phones don’t feel cheap