HyperX QuadCast 2 USB Microphone: At a Glance
Looking for a microphones? The HyperX QuadCast 2 USB Microphone comes in at $114.99 and has earned 4.7 stars across 36,149 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #2 ranking (out of 53) seriously. Sitting in the top 3 means it's competing directly with the Blue Yeti USB Microphone ($95.00, 4.6★) for the category lead.
Build & Pickup
Mic stands and shock mounts vary widely in quality at this price. Most users are satisfied with the included mounting, even if it's not premium.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: HyperX
- Price: $114.99 (well above the $56.39 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 36,149
- Category rank: #2 of 53 in microphones
- Cheaper in category: 46 products
- Higher-rated in category: 0 products
- More-reviewed in category: 2 products
What 36,149 Buyers Say
36,149 reviews and a 4.7-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
For context, the average rating across all 53 microphones options we track is 4.5 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
Up Against the #1 Pick
At $114.99, the HyperX QuadCast 2 USB Microphone sits well above the $56.39 category average. 46 options are cheaper and 6 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Blue Yeti USB Microphone ($95.00, 4.6★, 60,493 reviews). It's $19.99 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Blue Yeti USB Microphone - $95.00, 4.6★ (60,493 reviews) · Cheaper
- HyperX QuadCast S RGB USB Mic - $119.00, 4.7★ (18,694 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Elgato Wave 3 USB Condenser Mic - $119.99, 4.7★ (10,039 reviews) · Roughly comparable If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the CMOCIIY USB Microphone at $13.99.
Is It For You?
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
- First-time buyers who want a safe, well-vetted choice without doing extensive research
Wrap-Up
8.6/10
Top-3 in the category. Close enough to the leader that personal preference (color, design, brand loyalty) is a fair reason to pick it.