# HyperX QuadCast 2 S

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/hyperx-quadcast-2-s
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/usb-microphones
- Placement: #8 of 17 in USB Microphones, C tier
- Brand: HyperX
- LP on this board: 481
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:43:51.392Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Versatile pickup patterns and excellent sound justify its higher price over the SoloCast.

## For

- Versatile pickup patterns
- Excellent sound quality
- Clear, low-noise signal
- Tap-to-mute button
- Solid build

## Against

- One-year warranty only

## Evidence

Consolidated from 37 cited sources across 30 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Provoked Prawn | The Provoked Prawn | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQXWpXDsz14 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/Twitch | reddit.com | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/Twitch/comments/1poslc4/so_lost_on_finding_a_good_quality_mic_that_doesnt/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Hitech Century | hitechcentury.com | B | https://hitechcentury.com/hyperx-quadcast-2-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Stream Tech Reviews by BadIntent | BadIntent | B | https://www.streamtechreviews.com/blog/quadcast-vs-2 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Provoked Prawn | The Provoked Prawn | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRvSQnP9T-w | fetched and confirmed |
| MicroPicked | David King | A | https://micropicked.com/reviews/hyperx-quadcast-s/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Trends | digitaltrends.com | B | https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/hyperx-microphone-sale/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Gamer Section Media | Gamer Section Media | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWfE_1jYUyc | fetched and confirmed |
| CNET | Ingrid Cruz | B | https://www.cnet.com/deals/sound-off-with-this-hyperx-microphone-while-its-down-to-its-lowest-price-this-year/ | fetched and confirmed |
| note（ノート） | note.com | C | https://note.com/2choozumou/n/ne0d6eea42a5a?hl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbuWHiWtLSo/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PodcastVideos.com | Staff Report | C | https://www.podcastvideos.com/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-mic-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Stream Tech Reviews by BadIntent | BadIntent | B | https://www.streamtechreviews.com/blog/blue-yeti-vs-hyperx-quadcast | fetched and confirmed |
| PC HUB | PC HUB | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ5mI6WVoG0 | fetched and confirmed |
| EveZone | AudioAlchemist | B | https://evezone.evetech.co.za/gear-review/hyperx-quadcast-2-pc-ps5-mac-switch-steam-deck | fetched and confirmed |
| Gear Nexis | Gear Nexis | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8PhProk1fw | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DSnfBQCkspv/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SIFTER | Naomi Jackson As | B | https://www.sifter.com.au/post/hyper-x-quadcast-2-microphone-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Irish Examiner | Noel Campion | B | https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41728425.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Hardware | tomshardware.com | B | https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/microphones/hyperx-flipcast-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Tino Reviews | Tino Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sFu0keUKEIM | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Guide | Kevin Pocock | B | https://www.pcguide.com/deals/the-quadcast-2-is-still-discounted-at-amazon-and-its-a-gaming-mic-with-greater-aspirations/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Dad Life Gaming | Dad Life Gaming | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpOyaiwrwe4 | fetched and confirmed |
| ProductPilot | ProductPilot | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PUzpsHkuaQ | fetched and confirmed |
| HeisBarry | HeisBarry | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU1rdYdfaF8 | fetched and confirmed |
| The Provoked Prawn | The Provoked Prawn | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VScEv1WbnjQ | fetched and confirmed |
| 9to5Toys | 9to5Toys | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6beAg3_Df6M | fetched and confirmed |
| Cuttles | cuttles.io | C | https://www.cuttles.io/audio | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/PughsReview/videos/the-hyperx-quadcast-2s-is-somehow-cheaper-than-the-standard-version-at-116-dolla/2038256490208627/ | fetched and confirmed |
| EveZone | GearGlow | B | https://evezone.evetech.co.za/gear-review/hyperx-quadcast-2-usb-microphone-streaming-south-africa | fetched and confirmed |
| Eneba | Schouzib Intikhab | B | https://www.eneba.com/hub/gaming-gear/best-gaming-microphone/?srsltid=AfmBOooYGNb4ri3xLvCF-InHkjYmLiPxXJz-J6xHSXELMtXVWy8ymPrB | fetched and confirmed |
| Marksangryreview | marksangryreview.com | B | https://marksangryreview.com/cheap-gaming-microphone/ | fetched and confirmed |
| MusicRadar | musicradar.com | B | https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-usb-microphones | fetched and confirmed |
| MicroPicked | David King | C | https://micropicked.com/hyperx-quadcast-s-vs-elgato-wave-3/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tiktok | tiktok.com | B | https://www.tiktok.com/@sticauti/video/7557884617915731213 | fetched and confirmed |
| Wirecutter | - | - | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-usb-microphone/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Hardware | - | - | https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-gaming-microphones,6247.html | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | Rode PodMic USB | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/rode-podmic-usb |
| 4 | Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/audio-technica-at2020usb-x |
| 5 | Elgato Wave:3 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/elgato-wave-3-mk-2 |
| 6 | Rode NT-USB Mini | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/rode-nt-usb-mini |
| 7 | Samson Q2U | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/samson-q2u |
| 9 | Logitech G Yeti GX | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/logitech-g-yeti-gx |
| 10 | Fifine K678 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/fifine-k678 |
| 11 | SteelSeries Alias | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/steelseries-alias |
| 12 | Blue Snowball iCE | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/blue-snowball-ice |
| 13 | FIFINE K669B | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/fifine-k669b |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/usb-microphones.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

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## Image

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