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HyperX QuadCast 2S Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Connection type:USBTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:122 dB SPLSupported sample rates:44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHzOutput connector type:USB-c

HyperX QuadCast 2S Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

75%

8.4

Technical score

25%

?

User score

★Better than 99% of microphones
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

20%

7.9

Audio Performance

20%

8.5

Recording

16%

8.6

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.4

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

5.4

Connectivity

3%

7.2

Design

3%

8.5

Accessories

★Better than 99% of microphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £140

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Technical Specifications of microphone HyperX QuadCast 2S

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

20%

7.9

Audio Performance

20%

8.5

Recording

16%

8.6

Pickup Patterns

16%

8.4

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

10

Compatibility

5%

5.4

Connectivity

3%

7.2

Design

3%

8.5

Accessories

8.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
HyperX QuadCast 2S has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.8
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
14 mm
Capsule type
triple
Sensitivity
?
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
USB-c
Headphone output
yes
Headphone output
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This microphone includes a headphone output. 62.3% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This microphone includes a 3.5 mm jack. 62.8% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz
Supported bit depths
16, 24, 32 bit
Audio interface sample rate
192 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
192 kHz
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 192 kHz which is higher than that of 83% of microphones and equal to that of 17% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
32 bit
Audio interface bit depth
32 bit
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 32 bit which is higher than that of 99.4% of microphones and equal to that of 0.6% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
?
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N. of polar patterns
4
N. of polar patterns
4
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 4, which is higher than that of 87.9% of microphones and equal to that of 11.1% of microphones.
Cardioid pattern
yes
Cardioid pattern
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This microphone supports an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 25.6% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
yes
Bidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 83% of models
This microphone supports a bidirectional pickup pattern. 16.6% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
yes
Mute function
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This microphone includes a mute function. 67.8% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
yes
Onboard gain control
yes
â–² Better than 49% of models
This microphone includes onboard gain control. 50.8% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
1
Volume control levels
1
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 1 which is higher than that of 34.9% of microphones and equal to that of 49.5% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support a flat DSP mode. 25.6% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
0
DSP presets
0
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 0 DSP presets, which is fewer than 16.6% of microphones and equal to 83.4% of microphones.
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Phantom power required
no
Phantom power required
no
â–² Better than 10% of models
This microphone does not require phantom power. 90.5% of microphones also operate without phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
N/A
USB bus-powered
yes
USB bus-powered
yes
â–² Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
212.73 mm
Height
212.73 mm
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 212.73 mm tall, which is taller than 72.3% of microphones.
Width
50 mm
Width
50 mm
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 50 mm wide, which is narrower than 75.9% of microphones and equal in width to 8.7% of microphones.
Thickness
103 mm
Thickness
103 mm
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 103 mm thick, which is thicker than 84.2% of microphones and equal in thickness to 1.6% of microphones.
Weight
836 g
Weight
836 g
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 836 g, which is heavier than 80% of microphones.
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
stand; shock mount; cable
Shock mount included
yes
Shock mount included
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This microphone includes a shock mount. 49.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
yes
Pop filter included
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This microphone includes a pop filter. 60.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
â–¼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
3 m
Cable length
3 m
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 3 m which is longer than that of 81.3% of microphones and equal to that of 14.4% of microphones.
Android compatibility
yes
Android compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This microphone is compatible with Android. 65.8% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
yes
iOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This microphone is compatible with iOS. 61.3% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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HyperX QuadCast 2S vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 3 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    4
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (4 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    4 vs 1
  • 144 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    192 kHz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    192 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes high-pass filter
    High-pass filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This microphone includes a high-pass filter, the average microphone does not.
  • 8 bit higher interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    32 bit
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (32 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    32 bit vs 24 bit
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • 11.3% better value for money
    HyperX QuadCast 2S has a higher value-for-money score than the average microphone (8.84 vs 7.9).
    8.84 vs 7.94
  • 144 kHz higher interface sample rate
    Audio interface sample rate
    192 kHz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface sample rate than the average microphone (192 kHz vs 48 kHz). The average microphone audio interface supports 48 kHz.
    192 kHz vs 48 kHz
  • Includes mix control
    Mix control
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This microphone includes mix control, the average microphone does not.
  • 8 bit higher interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    32 bit
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a higher audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (32 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    32 bit vs 24 bit
  • 3 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    4
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (4 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    4 vs 1
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes high-pass filter
    High-pass filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This microphone includes a high-pass filter, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes LED level indicator
    LED level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This microphone includes an LED level indicator, the average microphone does not.
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2024 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    November 2024.
    2024 vs 2020
  • Includes RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This microphone includes RGB lighting, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • 1 m longer cable length
    Cable length
    3 m
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a longer cable than the average microphone (3 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    3 m vs 2 m
  • 51.2% heavier
    Weight
    836 g
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (836 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    836 g vs 553 g
  • 37 mW lower headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    7 mW
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a lower headphone output power than the average microphone (7 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    7 mW vs 44 mW
  • 47 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    103 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (103 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    103 mm vs 56 mm
  • 6.22x less popular
    HyperX QuadCast 2S has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 2x more expensive
    HyperX QuadCast 2S is more expensive than the average microphone (£140 vs £70).
    £140 vs £70
  • 27.73 mm taller body
    Height
    212.73 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (212.7 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    212.73 mm vs 185 mm
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HyperX QuadCast 2S
    the average microphone
    HyperX QuadCast 2S has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 6.22x less popular
    HyperX QuadCast 2S has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 2x more expensive
    HyperX QuadCast 2S is more expensive than the average microphone (£140 vs £70).
    £140 vs £70
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HyperX QuadCast 2S
    the average microphone
    HyperX QuadCast 2S has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • 37 mW lower headphone output power
    Headphone output power
    7 mW
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >130 mW
    This microphone has a lower headphone output power than the average microphone (7 mW vs 44 mW). The average microphone has a headphone output power of 44 mW.
    7 mW vs 44 mW
  • 51.2% heavier
    Weight
    836 g
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (836 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    836 g vs 553 g
  • 47 mm thicker body
    Thickness
    103 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
    This microphone is thicker than the average microphone (103 mm vs 56 mm). The average microphone has a thickness of 56 mm.
    103 mm vs 56 mm
  • 27.73 mm taller body
    Height
    212.73 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (212.7 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    212.73 mm vs 185 mm

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Third-party reviews

What we like about HyperX QuadCast 2S

  • High-resolution audio recording (32-bit/192kHz) for crisp, professional-level voice quality
  • Extensive customizable RGB lighting with over 100 individually addressable LEDs
  • Versatile use cases with four selectable polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo
  • Sturdy, premium build featuring a redesigned detachable shock mount and a weighted aluminum stand
  • Plug-and-play functionality via USB-C with broad compatibility across PC, Mac, and consoles

What we don't like about HyperX QuadCast 2S

  • Premium price point compared to standard USB microphones and the standard QuadCast 2 model
  • Large and heavy physical dimensions that require significant desk space
  • Internal pop filter may not be sufficient for high-volume recording, potentially requiring an external one
  • Software customizability (NGENUITY) can feel limited for advanced audio processing or equalization
  • Higher-resolution specifications (32-bit/192kHz) may be overkill for standard streaming and gaming

Verdict

The HyperX QuadCast 2S is a premium USB condenser microphone designed for creators, featuring a high-fidelity 32-bit/192kHz resolution and three 14mm electret condenser capsules. It offers four selectable polar patterns—cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo—alongside 100+ addressable RGB LEDs for deep visual customization through NGENUITY software. Key advantages include an intuitive multifunction knob for adjusting gain and volume, a convenient tap-to-mute sensor with a status indicator, and an improved detachable shock mount for better vibration isolation. However, the high-resolution audio specs are considered overkill for standard streaming platforms, and it lacks professional XLR connectivity for studio-grade interfaces.

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