Testseek.com have collected 54 expert reviews of the Kingston HyperX Quadcast S and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kingston HyperX Quadcast S.
January 2021
(85%)
54 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
443 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The build quality
The audio quality
The included 3/8 – 5/8″ mount
The fact that the cables connect from the side and not underneath
That it is plug-n-play
The USB-C connection
The included polar patterns
That it is lightweight and very portable
Very useful shock mount
Superior build quality
Sounds as good as similarly priced competitors
Four polar patterns
Excellent audio reproduction
Solid build quality
Eye-pleasing design
Touch sensitive mute sensor
Soft-touch gain knob
Excellent 48kHz/16-bit sound recording
Built-in pop filter
Four recording patterns
Mute button
Live monitoring through the headphone jack
Great sound quality
Reliable metal build
Built-in shock mount and pop filter
Customizable RGB lighting
Sound quality
RGB adjustable color scheme
Updated RGB LED Lighting
Solid Build Quality
Proven Audio Performance
Four Polar Patterns (Stereo
Omnidirectional
Cardioid
Bidirectional)
Built-in Anti-Shock Mount
Tap-to-Mute Sensor
Microphone Arm Adapter Included
USB Type-C Connectivity
Quick & easy setup
Tap-to-mute sensor
All of the compatibility
Crisp & clear audio
The editors didn't like
It works as it should
Not much different from original QuadCast
Software needed to turn RGB off
Not quite a studio mic
Pricey
Software is underwhelming
Not all features are available on Mac
Can't be removed from the shock mount
Relatively expensive
Minimal difference to the cheaper HyperX QuadCast
Not portable
Can't be removed from shock mount
Ngenuity only available to PC
Gain Dial Not Accurately Marked
Current Pricing and Availability Issues (As of January 2021
Published: 2020-11-03, Author: Sara , review by: soundguys.com
Sound quality, RGB adjustable color scheme, Mute button, Four polar patterns
Not portable, Can't be removed from shock mount, Ngenuity only available to PC
The HyperX QuadCast S is a sleek, clear-sounding USB gaming microphone with a mesmerizing light show. While its lack of portability and subpar internal pop filter detract a bit from its value, it is overall a very good microphone that comes with a two-yea...
Abstract: For streamers, casters and work from home professionals, a good microphone can make all the difference in making yourself understood to others over the internet. The new HyperX QuadCast S is a SB microphone featuring RGB lighting effects customisable with...
Published: 2021-11-12, Author: Jak , review by: tweaktown.com
What's HotExtreme customizability of lightingFour polar patterns to choose from for versatilityWhat's NotSmall bug in NGENUITY, although this can be patched and the software is in betaInability to remove the microphone and shock mount from stand and attac...
Published: 2021-09-04, Author: Jason , review by: techau.com.au
Audio quality, Audio modes, Mute
It's really easy to recommend this microphone, mostly because of the great audio quality on offer, but also because it looks great, comes with a shock-mount and built-in pop-filter.While it's not the cheapest on the market, I think the features on offer...
Published: 2024-02-27, Author: Andrew , review by: gamegrin.com
Abstract: As an avid podcaster and voice-acting enthusiast, I've gone through a bunch of microphones over the years. So when I was asked to review the RGB-ified HyperX QuadCast S, I was eager to hear how I sounded.The QuadCast S catches the eye with its RGB (cust...
Published: 2021-12-15, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: Whether companies like HyperX like it or not, Corsair, via Elgato, have created a bit of a “Tesla Model 3 killer” effect where a number of reviews of new streaming microphones are viewed through the lens of “how does it compare to the Elgato Wave:3?”. Thi...
Very useful shock mount, Superior build quality, Sounds as good as similarly priced competitors, Four polar patterns,
Not much different from original QuadCast, Software needed to turn RGB off, Not quite a studio mic
Now with RGB, the QuadCast S is great in all the same ways the original model was but with flashing lights. If that's essential for your streaming setup aesthetic that's great news...
Excellent sound, Mesmerizing dynamic RGB lighting, Built-in pop filter, 4 polar patterns, USB-C, Smart implementation of the mute button, Built-in low latency headphone monitoring jack, Good price for what you're getting
Ngenuity software has limited use, No XLR connection option, Non-removable shock mount affects portability
The HyperX QuadCast S is an excellent USB condenser microphone even until today. Its drawbacks are minimal at best and can be easily worked around with...
