Turtle Beach - Stealth 500 Wireless Over-Ear Gaming Headset for Nintendo Switch 2 & Mobile - Charcoal Black

Over the years, we’ve tried many different versions of headphones for gaming. In fact, we have a dedicated headphone set for our PS5, Xbox SX, Steam Deck, PC, and now the Switch 2. That may sound excessive, and it probably is, but when you have multiple gamers in the family fighting for loose headsets, it can get a bit wild. We’ve had several Turtle Beach sets, and I know they can vary in quality because, as a company, they try to offer headsets across the board of value and quality. At $90, I expected something on the lower end, but they are exactly what my son needed. They’re not fragile by any means, but they are not expensive enough to worry about either. $90 is still more expensive than many other cheaper options. But here you get a proven brand and features that you won’t find on many cheaper headsets. For example, the mic boom, which turns the microphone on and off with a simple flip, is awesome for when he doesn’t want the mic on. He doesn’t play online with his friends often, but when he does, he loves the idea of quickly “muting” the mic with the flip instead of a button or through the settings. They also offer plush, cushioned earcups, which are invaluable when you play for more than 30 minutes. They’re lightweight without feeling “plasticky” or super cheap. From what I can tell, they’re constructed well. We’ve had our fair share of broken headsets, and these don’t feel like they will break easily. At just 8.3 ounces, they’re easy to wear for extended periods. When my son put the headphones to the test, he was happy with the sound quality. I played a few minutes of Metroid. Turtle Beach has a feature called “Superhuman Hearing” that is supposed to make every detail stand out, and it seems to do the trick. It’s rich enough for games, especially when sound matters (i.e., stealth or multiplayer). There is a transmitter or Bluetooth to help you connect. We find the transmitter adapter works very well. It’s nice that the Switch 2 has two USB-C ports, so you can charge using the bottom and place the module on top. The noise-canceling is highly effective, immersing you in your game and blocking out distractions. Turtle Beach claims 40 hours of battery life, comparable to most headsets on the market today. The four built-in EQ settings, plus the ability to define up to five custom EQs, let you fine-tune your audio to your preferences. My son doesn’t dig into it much, but when I played around with the preset EQs, I didn’t see the need to dive into customization. All in all, these are an excellent choice for the Switch 2. They have the same colorway and, aesthetically, look like they belong with the Switch.

The Stealth 500 is a great headset to pair with the Nintendo Switch 2. It comes in colors that match the console, provides amazing sound, and is very comfortable to wear. The dongle provides an easy way to just plug and play while Bluetooth connection works for both the Switch and mobile phone. *What’s included?* This headset comes with a wireless dongle and a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging. *Quality of Product/Build* The headset is extremely lightweight and comfortable. It is easy to forget I am wearing it. The earcups have deep cushions that provide a high degree of noise cancelation. The top is lined with a band that can be adjusted for smaller heads, but the headset is not retractable and does not fold in any way, so portability may be an issue. The mic folds up and neatly tucks away into the earcup. It is located on the left cup as are all of the buttons and it is flip-to-mute. There are two scrolls located toward the backside for easy thumb control – one is for volume and the other is mic monitoring volume. All other buttons are easy to find too, with varying sizes. *Connection* The headset can be used via dongle or Bluetooth. The great thing about having the dongle option is that you can have it simultaneously connected to your phone through Bluetooth and change settings with the Swarm II app in real time. The one downside about using a dongle is – kids. I have already had instances where it has been misplaced by my kids, especially since it needs to come off for the Switch to charge. I usually plug it into the headset’s charging port to keep it from getting lost but my kids absentmindedly just leave it laying around. *App* The app has certain features that really help elevate competitive advantage in FPS games. The main one is Superhuman hearing – it has three presets: legacy, footsteps, and gunshots. There is also a slider to tell it how much amplification you want. It does alter the rest of the sounds and music though. Besides that, there is also sound presets and options to save up to five custom presets for easy access. Plus, battery life percentage, mic sensitivity and volume, auto-shut off time, and firmware updates. *Sound* The sound is phenomenal with this headset, with richness and depth. The bass, mids, and highs all come through harmoniously. While there is no noise cancelation, the ear cushions provide a lot of it on their own. As I mentioned above, the sound footsteps and gunshots can be heightened to really give you a higher edge over your competition, and it works exceptionally well. *Mic* The mic captures sound well and it has a good amount of customization available. Output stays level when speaking regardless of any tonality changes. It captures whispers perfectly and neutralizes sudden exclamations to protect the rest of the listeners’ ears. The Noisegate setting is good but acts odd when put at around 50%. It causes my voice to waver in and out as I speak. At any other point in the slider, it functions well though. *Battery Life* Battery life is 40 hours so depending on gameplay it can go nearly a month before needing to recharge. *Conclusion* Overall, this is a great headset to pair with the Nintendo Switch 2. It gives so much control to sound and mic settings, is extremely lightweight and comfortable, and has dual connection options. It is good for adults and kids alike and it is honestly hard to go wrong with this option.

Having a great pair of gaming headphones is important. It is a great way to fully immerse yourself in whatever game that you’re playing. It didn’t occur to me that I did not have a dedicated pair of headphones for my Switch 2. That being said let’s have a look at the Turtle Beach Stealth headphones. The box is small and lightweight and so are headphones themselves. Holding them in hand they don’t feel cheap and brittle. The color scheme matches the Switch 2 as well. You’ll find that the headband is the same joycon blue, and there are rings on the headphone’s that also match the joycon orange color. That was a neat little feature that I found to be fun aesthetically. You’ll find that a wireless transceiver and a usb c cable is included. That is all that you’ll need to get your game on. The left side is where you’ll find the buttons and the hidden microphone. This can be used Bluetooth & Wireless with the included adapter. I plugged the USB C adapter into the bottom of the switch and it is an effortless experience. My headphones were immediately recognized. Pairing it to my phone was simple enough too, place the headphones into pairing mode and voila you’re good to go. Going forward I will refer to these as the TBS and they are comfortable, no pressure felt on your head, the fabric band is comfortable and there was no fatigue on my ears, or discomfort with prolonged usage. Like with any pair of headphones you’ll obviously sweat a tad but it isn’t within reason or expectation to be honest. It isn’t a deal breaker by any means. The volume gets loud, and the sound clarity is good for gaming, music and phone calls. The pull-out mic is a neat feature to have you won’t struggle to hear or be heard by the party on the other end of your call or gaming session. There is a lot to like about these but my favorite is the quick switch button that lets you change from wireless to BT. :::Pros & Cons::: Pros: - Comfortable - Easy to use & setup - Wireless & Bluetooth - Good sound balance - Great battery life - Bulit in flip microphone - Dedicated quick switch button Cons: - None While the TBS aren’t new per se as they exist for other platforms these are specifically designed for the Switch 2. I love everything about them and they aren’t uber expensive either they are about as much as a game. All in all, there is a lot to love here and no downside in my opinion if you are searching for a dedicated switch 2 pair of headphones then these should be your first pick. Have a look you won’t be disappointed.

I had the pleasure of trying out the Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless Gaming Headset for the Nintendo Switch 2 and to be honest, (I’ve had a lot of Turtle Beach headphones over the years, and so far, they have all been great), this one is no exception. At around $90, it feels like an affordable headset that focuses on comfort, solid wireless performance, and easy use across different devices, and as a bonus, it’s the first officially licensed wireless headset for the Nintendo Switch 2 and I was able to use it with the original Switch as well. I just had to purchase a USB A to C adapter for it to connect wireless, but BT connection worked as well, although it wasn’t as consistent via BT. Design and Comfort • The headset is really lightweight, and the floating headband helps keep pressure off the top of my head during longer gaming sessions. • The memory foam ear cushions feel comfortable, easy to clean, and help block out some outside noise, but not all of it. • The buttons and volume controls are all on the earcups, which makes them easy to reach without having to stop what I’m doing, and they will take some time getting use to them if you have not had Turtle Beach wireless headphone before. They are consistent with some of the older ones that I had to button familiarity is appreciated. Sound • With the 40mm amplified drivers, the sound comes through clearly, especially dialogue and higher-pitched details in games. • The bass is there, but it does feel a little light at first. Luckily, the Swarm II app gives you presets and adjustments if you want to tune the sound to your liking. • The Superhuman Hearing mode is useful for multiplayer games because it makes important sounds, like footsteps, easier to pick up and this is one lesser used feature that I don’t really care about, so YMMV with that. Connection and Battery • The 2.4GHz wireless USB-C transmitter connects smoothly to the Nintendo Switch 2 (and PC)… I didn’t notice any lag while using it in handheld or docked mode. • The QuickSwitch button is a nice feature because it lets me jump between game audio and Bluetooth from my phone without much hassle. • 40-hour battery life is one of the biggest strengths. I wouldn’t have to worry about charging it constantly, and the quick-charge option is helpful when I forget to plug it in. Mic • I like that the flip-to-mute microphone tucks into the headset when I’m not using it, so it doesn’t get in the way during single-player games. The microphone flip action is a bit stiffer than I like, and I find that I have to use my other hand to hold the headset when I close it or open it at times so to keep the headset from moving too much. • The mic sounds clear enough for chatting with friends in games, and I have had no complaints from my buddies on the other side about quality or volume. • It does a good job of cutting out background noises and again, no complaints from my online friends. Overall The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 feels like a dependable and budget-friendly wireless headset that gets the important things right: comfort, battery life, and easy connectivity. The bass could be stronger, but the dual-wireless setup and Switch 2 support make it a great choice for those who want something simple, comfortable, and reliable. I am very glad I chose this headset to complement my Nintendo Switch 2, and it is going to make playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 that much better when it comes out.

As I opened the box, I saw that everything was nicely packaged, out the box, I found an USB A to USB C cable to charge the set. The dongle that connects via 2.4 GHz that has great connection, documentation and finally the Stealth 500 that looks cool and great. The good value headset delivers great sound, much better than I expected and I was able to connect it to the switch and right away they worked, I was able to connect them to my USB C on my laptop and they worked right away too. The sound is great; the memory foam keeps some noise out while keeping what we want to hear in them. The headset is light in weight so they are very nice and comfortable to wear for long periods of time. They do deliver great Bass as well as great highs and neither is overwhelming. The Stealth 500 can connect via the 24 GHz and can be switched to Bluetooth with just a push of a button so there is not much to do other than that. When it comes to the mic, it is easy to mute by moving the mic over and to unmute just move it right back and done, best of all the mic hides away when not in use to prevent it from braking. The volume on both the mic and When it comes to battery life, they do work for a long time 40 hours is more than enough for us in our house, The headset is adjustable with 3 different sizes on each side of the headphones and they can be stretched out easily and they are strong enough that I do not think they break easily. Something else that works great is the Swarm II app to customize the audio and I was able to do so on my laptop. Overall it is another great set from Turtle Beach; they are perfect for on the go with our Switch 2 or for the entire family. I have my premium Turtle Beach set just for me while we can all share the Stealth 500.