Customer Ratings & Reviews

Turtle Beach used to be THE name in PC audio. They faded from the scene just a bit, but have resurged in recent years with their Recon, Stealth, and Atlas line of headsets. I have tried the Atlas Air wireless headset and found them to be unnecessarily difficult to operate due to poor control design and placement, and a viscerally uncomfortable fit despite their lightweight design due to an inordinate amount of inward clamp. The Atlas 200 is a far less complex beast in the Atlas headset lineup—and it actually has a lot going for it. In the end, I could not recommend the Atlas Airs on a blind buy, but the Atlas 200 is a different story. Bottom line, if you are looking for a budget-priced, no-nonsense, wired headset with few frills but absolutely stellar sound, the Atlas 200 should be in your short list. Construction is plastic…like…all plastic. But for the most part, the headset still feels well-built. I bent and twisted the headband and frame but did not get any sense of brittleness or creaking that indicated a “cheap” plastic build. There is a small amount of thick strain relief at the earcup and plug ends of the headphone cable which suggests it should hold up for some time under regular usage. The headphone cable itself is a simple rubber-clad wire with a 3.5mm combo jack on the end; it feels…fine…not over-built or braided, but not SO thin as to be worrisome that it will snap easily. The headband uses a suspension system with an elastic band distributing the weight of the headset across most of the surface of the head. Sizing is accomplished by raising and lowering the points at which the Velcroed ends of the headband attach to the fabric on the inside of the headset frame. It’s an interesting solution that helps keep the weight WAY down, and the headband itself is loosely secured to the frame with high-flow fishnet-style netting to keep any contact points across your head very cool. The earcups are huge…really massive looking, and the plush, memory-foam earpads are wrapped in a spandex or Lycra-type material rather than PU leather which would be certain to start cracking; the combination is pillowy soft and VERY glasses-friendly. The lift-to-mute microphone is captive; it cannot be removed from the frame, but it does lift and fold fully out of the way, and there is enough memory retention in the microphone stalk to adjust placement and angle for optimal pickup. There are no LED status indicators for signal or mic status—this is JUST a pair of cans with a wire. It almost seems quaint these days given how many wireless headsets I’ve gone through, but the wired design ensures compatibility with virtually any source that accommodates a 3.5mm combo jack. Mic sound quality seemed excellent with teammates reporting no thin, tinny, or watery-sounding voice reproduction. The included USB dongle is rated up to 24-bit/96,000 Hz resolution which is suitable for all but the highest of high-definition playback. The companion Swarm II PC client is not required, but it adds a small amount of functionality including a 10-band EQ with 15dB of boost/cut, and various adjustments for game/chat mix, dynamic chat soundfield, the somewhat dubious “superhuman hearing” effect that dramatically amplifies certain game sounds to improve awareness of background details, footsteps, etc., mic sensitivity, sidetone volume, and some 3D effects that were, in all honesty, just okay. Personally, I found the surround-sound effects from Dolby Atmos or DTS for Headphones to provide a much more convincing and immersive experience…BUT, it’s certainly better than nothing. The biggest concern, of course, is just how does the Atlas 200 headset sound? In a word—exceptional! There is enough deep, chest-thumping bass to satisfy most metal heads or gamers who play games that ‘go boom’, but mids and highs were also surprisingly clear, detailed, and well-rendered. High-resolution music in particular was simply sublime with strings, vocals, and acoustic instruments sounding realistic, lively, but not overblown or strained. Movie/media soundtracks were aggressive and dynamic with dialog coming through crystal clear. My only gripe, despite how well Turtle Beach kept the weight down, is that, at least for me, there was still just a tad too much inward clamping force—which was surprising given just how light and airy everything felt. Granted, I wear a helmet size 2XL so I guess my noggin isn’t necessarily typical of most users in the field, but it was disappointing, nonetheless. And, despite how large the earcups look from the outside, the openings inside the earpads themselves are fairly small, which left the pads themselves pressing in on the various portions of my outer ear with just a little more force/pressure than I prefer. The earcups themselves have about 10-15 degrees of inward/outward pivot, but the earcups do not adjust or pivot side-to-side at all, so the pressure was more pronounced on the backsides of my ears than I would have liked. I’m also just slightly concerned about the fishnet fabric surrounding the elastic headband—it’s light, thin, and seemingly delicate, which makes me wonder how much punishment it may be able to take before runs, tears, and holes start showing up. Still, for a no-frills, high-performing gaming-oriented headset, the Turtle Beach Atlas 200 really does deliver where it counts, with simple operation, feathery-lightweight build, and simply exceptional sound quality. Highly recommended if you are in the market!

Turtle Beach Atlas 200 Gaming Headset Review (for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox) The Turtle Beach Atlas 200 is one of those rare headsets that remind you simplicity still has its place in a world cluttered with unnecessary buttons and blinking lights. Right out of the box, the Atlas 200 impresses with its comfortable fit, solid construction, and a no-nonsense design that focuses on what matters most—great sound and comfort that lasts for hours. The over-ear foam cushions are among the most comfortable I’ve ever worn. They fully envelop the ears, creating a soft seal that allows for long gaming sessions with almost zero fatigue. Even after hours of use, there’s no pinching, heat buildup, or pressure points—just an easy, natural fit. It took me a few minutes to figure out how to adjust the headset to fit my head, but once I discovered the elastic head strap, it all made sense. The strap runs the length of the headband and is adjusted with Velcro tabs on each end, hidden beneath a soft mesh cover. This design not only keeps the headset lightweight but also provides evenly distributed pressure across the top of the head. The earcups don’t swivel much, but honestly, they don’t need to—the fit is so well-tuned that no further adjustment feels necessary. The Atlas 200 is built mostly from plastic, but don’t let that fool you—this is not the cheap, brittle kind that cracks after a few uses. The headset feels remarkably sturdy and durable, capable of withstanding daily wear without complaint. What’s especially refreshing is the lack of buttons and switches. The only control you’ll find is a simple volume dial. No confusing toggles, no power buttons, no RGB settings to remember—just plug it in and play. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference in ease of use. The non-detachable microphone continues the theme of functional simplicity. It features three positions, with the uppermost acting as a mute switch. The boom arm is flexible, allowing easy adjustment to the ideal distance from your mouth. There’s even a built-in windscreen, which effectively eliminates those harsh “P” and “B” pops that plague cheaper mics. It’s clear, natural, and well-balanced—a pleasure to use. Turtle Beach recommends using the Swarm 2 app for PC users, but I chose to experience the Atlas 200 straight from the factory settings—no software, no tweaks. The result? Impressively rich sound. There’s plenty of depth and clarity, with a strong, full-bodied range that brings both music and in-game environments to life. Explosions sound tight and punchy, engines roar with convincing resonance, and subtle ambient cues come through with detail and accuracy. For a budget-friendly headset, the Turtle Beach Atlas 200 delivers on every front—comfort, durability, simplicity, and sound. It feels like a headset designed by someone who actually games: no gimmicks, no fluff, just a rock-solid performer that rivals far more expensive models. If you’re looking for a plug-and-play headset that feels great, sounds excellent, and won’t wear you down after a long night of gaming, the Atlas 200 deserves a spot on your shortlist. I've already been recommending the Atlas to my online friends.

This Turtle Beach Atlas 200 model TBS-5002-5 includes their USB adapter that enables use of the Swarm II app that has significant audio enhancements, which I'll get into a little further down. I think it's important to note this up front as Turtle Beach offers another Atlas 200 model that does not include the USB adapter. For ten bucks more, you want this model. This is a wired only headset (no wireless connectivity) with a flip to mute mic compatible with PC, gaming consoles, and mobile devices. The headset is lightweight with a floating elastic headband and over-the-ear memory foam ear cushions. It's very comfortable, you hardly notice it on your head. The first thing you want to do is plug the headset into the adapter and then connect to your device and download and install the Swarm II app to get access to all the available settings and audio enhancements. There are separate Audio and Mic settings plus an equalizer and preset configurations. The Audio settings include Master Volume; Superhuman Hearing Off or ON and choose legacy, gunshots or footsteps; Game/Chat Mix; Chat Boost - Bold, Dynamic, or Active; Waves 3D - Games, Music, or Movies. The Mic settings include Sensitivity and Mic Monitoring (sidetone) to hear your voice through the headset. There are four presets - Turtle Beach Signature Sound (equalizer settings all zero), Bass Boost, Treble and Bass Boost, and Vocal Boost. I used a combination of Waves 3D ON for games, along with Superhuman Hearing-legacy, and the Treble and Bass Boost while gaming and it just blew me away. The sound was awesome- the Waves 3D gives you total immersion in the game. I play the War Thunder ground game with tanks and I felt like I really was in the middle of a war. The Superhuman Hearing provided extra fine sound detail. The sound quality overall is simply outstanding. I've used and reviewed many gaming headsets, and for its price this one is absolutely the best.

I have used Turtle Beach headsets before with my Playstation 3 and Playstation 4, but this will be my first use with the Playstation 5. The Turtle Beach Atlas 200 is a great headset, especially if you're playing for long lengths of time. The headset is snug but not too tight. One of my favorite genres to play are racing games and I'm currently play F1 25. Before this headset, I was just playing with the surround sound speakers in the room. This week, I have only using the headset. I have been immersed in my racing world with the headset on. Not only am I hearing more detail than ever (hearing the helicopter blades from overhead blows my mind), but even the sound quality from the game soundtrack is so crisp and clean. I can even heard the engine sounds of other cars more clear and I can tell which side the other car is based on which headphone is picking up the car sounds the most. The playstation 5 controller allows you plug the headset directly into the controller. So while the headset is wired, to me I still consider it wireless as I walk around my room with the wireless controller with the headset plugged into it. The headset also comes with a USB adapter if you chose to use it for a PC as well. The thorough test was over the weekend. A full 90 minutes of racing from practice to qualifying and racing. My ears never got hot or sweaty and there were no issues with the headset and my glasses for the entire timelength. I'm happy to be back using Turtle Beach headsets again for my online racing career.

As one of your more favorable budget gaming headsets made by Turtle Beach, this headset is pretty impressive. Amazingly enough, the quality is actually really nice on these things, as well as the audio being well balanced on both your left and right during gameplay. The mic actually offers some really nice clarity, and they are uberly comfortable. Overall, immersive audio, while good, could be better in as action items do standout from shooting, punching, engine revs, and much more. Being budget friendly, does mean it is wired; it does mean you receive lossless audio. The ear cups are comfortably made for longer game play with plush memory foam preventing high pressure as some others create due to the foam not being ear friendly or the leather being on the harder side during use. Hight is fairly easily adjust? Performed via an adjustable headstrap system meaning you will have to take the headset off and perform minor maintenance, taking away from your gaming time to get it just right. My head is average and even I had issue at times feeling as though the headset sagged a little on my head, after I had a trim. So testing does vary quite a bit from the amount of hair you have on your head to the size of your head.

My son uses this Turtle Beach head Atlas 200 headset for his gaming and he loves them. They fit perfectly on his head and are very comfortable to wear while gaming. The sound is clear and not glitchy or static. The voice part works great when hes playing with his friends. I also love that there is no lag or delay when speaking or listening to the sounds play. There is no echo just great sound. These are a great deal for teens who love to game. The headset does adjust to fit different sizes. These are wired so we dont have to worry about them going dead while gaming which is a huge plus. I have also used them when i am on video calls and they have worked great for that as well. My other kids have also used them when watching youtube videos or listening in to their homeachooling lessons. This headset is perfect for many different uses. Overall, these have been a great gaming headset with quality clear sound, and comfortable to wear for a good amount of time. I would recommend these for anyone.

The Atlas 200 wired headphones by Turtle Beach can be used anywhere you have a 3.5 mm connection, with the enclosed adapter you can also plug these into a USB Type-A port. Downloading the Swarm II application allows you to fully adjust the audio and microphone to your specific needs. The Waves 3D audio system is used to allow for better game play. You can utilize any of the four presets or create your own personalized Equalizer. Swarm II also allows for use of multiple profiles. The Atlas 200 also uses the standard mike up to mute, or you can also mute from the Swarm II dashboard. The bandwidth for the audio is 24-bit 48000Hz. Enabling the superhuman hearing gives you 3 preset configurations, legacy, footsteps and gunshots. Gameplay audio playback is of a very high quality. With the adjustable playback between gameplay and chatting you can highlight whichever one you need to. The headset fits comfortably and did cause any discomfort after 2 hours of being worn. With most other headsets I found if I needed to look down, they would slide off, I did not have this problem with the Atlas 200 by Turtle Beach.

I've used quite a few headsets in my time and this one is a decent entry level option for those not looking to break the bank on a headset. I've used headsets from Astro/Logitech/Razer/etc. and I found this one to be pretty comparable to the budget friendly options from each of the other manufacturers. Normally, or recently, I've been rocking my Astro A40s. I'm a PC gamer so using wired headsets isn't a real issue for me. These fit pretty well. There is a slight pinch at the top of the band for me. I have a big head so this is somewhat common for me. For the "average" gamer, I don't think they'll have this issue. Sound quality is quite good. No ANC on these but still get decent enough sound from these headsets that any gamer should enjoy. As far as thge mic goes, didn't have any issues with sound there. Teammates didn't complain my voice was too low/high or anything like that. Overall, great sounding headset without breaking the bank. Budget friendly headset that sounds good. What more can you ask for?

not something id recommend purchasing. very low quality, although it is $60 bucks there is better options. Volume is bad and so is quality.