Edifier (漫步者) HECATE CP2 lands with national subsidy — price falls to ¥214.2, government scheme still running

Cheap gaming headset gets cheaper

Edifier (漫步者) has opened reservations for its HECATE CP2 clip-on Bluetooth gaming headset, officially priced at ¥279. It has been reported that after applying China’s ongoing national digital-and-appliance subsidy the effective price falls to ¥214.2. Need a low-cost gaming headset that still packs features? This one aims squarely at value-conscious buyers.

Specs and user experience

The HECATE CP2 uses an axis-ball wearing system and a coaxial circular acoustic design, and reportedly carries an 11mm PEN titanium-plated diaphragm driver. The headset supports IPX4 water resistance, a low-frequency enhancement algorithm, Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity and multiple companion-app functions. Single‑ear weight is about 4.8 g, single‑ear battery life about 6.5 hours and combined endurance reaches roughly 26 hours.

Subsidy details and wider context

It has been reported that China’s 2026 digital and household appliance subsidy program continues to apply to phones, tablets and 3C digital products at an 8.5-fold discount (paying 85% of price), with products under ¥6,000 eligible for up to ¥500 off. The scheme is part stimulus, part industrial policy — a domestic consumption boost as Chinese tech firms face slowing demand and heightened export and sanctions scrutiny from Western markets. Expect more promotional combinations as vendors chase market share at home.

Source and note

The product listing and subsidy details were shared on a social upload; it has been reported that the platform providing the information functions as a storage and distribution channel rather than the original content creator.