QuadCast S
HyperXReleased Sep 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Feb 14, 2026
RGB gaming microphone with built-in pop filter, touch mute, and multiple polar patterns for versatile, clear audio. The HyperX QuadCast S scores 85/100 based on 24 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Gamingtrend, Pcmag, Thesixthaxis, and Nichegamer.
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Pros
- Customizable rgb lighting(17)
- Built-in pop filter(13)
- Multiple polar patterns (stereo, omnidirectional, cardioid, bidirectional)(12)
- Great sound quality(9)
- Capacitive touch mute button(7)
Cons
- Premium price point(6)
- Shock mount is plastic(4)
- Higher price(3)
24 Publication Reviews
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The HyperX QuadCast S is a simple and yet powerful microphone that will take your setup to the next level.
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The HyperX QuadCast S is a feature-filled USB microphone ideal for streamers, podcasters, or anyone looking to record speech while using a webcam.
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It's safe to say that the Quadcast S is the best microphone I've used by a large margin.
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Sporting RGB lights, an anti-vibration shock mount, and a tap-to-mute sensor, this is one of the best USB microphones I've ever used.
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With stellar audio quality, a striking look, and lots of extras at no added cost, the HyperX Quadcast S is an evolution and trailblazer in its class.
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With a built-in shock mount, pop filter and customizable RGB lighting, the HyperX QuadCast S offers a great option for gamers that want both aesthetics and great sound quality.
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The HyperX Quadcast S delivers excellent audio quality in a beautiful form factor that’s pleasing to the eye and to the touch.
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The HyperX QuadCast S offers excellent audio quality with versatile features and RGB lighting, making it a solid choice for streamers and podcasters despite its premium price.
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The HyperX QuadCast S is a great successor to the original with customizable RGB, USB-C, and clear sound at a lower price.
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The HyperX QuadCast S is a very high quality USB mic that is equally suited for gaming, streaming, podcasting, and WFH use.
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The HyperX QuadCast S is a versatile, high-quality USB microphone with excellent sound capture and customizable RGB lighting that impressed despite initial skepticism about its aesthetic features.
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The HyperX Quadcast S is a solid piece of tech that may only be a slight improvement over the previous model, but offers professional-quality sound and features that make it a top choice for streamers...
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The HyperX QuadCast S offers excellent features like adjustable polar patterns, built-in accessories, and RGB lighting, making it a versatile and stylish USB microphone despite some sensitivity issues...
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The HyperX QuadCast S is a tremendously fun enhanced version of the original QuadCast with excellent features for the price.
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Ant Pruitt reviews the HyperX QuadCast S; a USB microphone with dynamic LED lighting effects, perfect for streamers or those working from home.
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The HyperX QuadCast S is a solid microphone for gaming and content creation with good sound quality and RGB lighting.
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The HyperX QuadCast S is a fantastic microphone with excellent sound quality, real-time monitoring, RGB lighting, and a number of features that will make your recordings sound professional.
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Even though you can't access every feature with a Mac, the HyperX QuadCast S is a stellar USB microphone that will make you sound better on video calls, recordings, and, yes, while gaming.
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The HyperX QuadCast S is a high-quality USB microphone with RGB lighting, excellent sound quality, and versatile features, making it ideal for streaming and podcasting.
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Great looks and good sound make this USB microphone a favorite for new and veteran Twitch streamers alike.
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The HyperX Quadcast S brings a visual aesthetic along with a sound quality that is on the higher end for the usb microphones, making it an appealing choice to content creators trying to add a little m...
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With a variety of customizable RGB lighting and color schemes as well as 4 polar pickup patterns, the HyperX QuadCast S is a fun and affordable way to elevate your streaming or recording setup.
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The HyperX Quadcast S is an excellent microphone for podcasters and online streamers, offering premium features like multiple polar patterns and customizable RGB lighting at a reasonable price point.
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The QuadCast 2 S is a great gaming mic — it sounds and looks great (assuming you like lots of colorful RGB lighting) out of the box, and it doesn't really need any software at all thanks to the intuit...
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