Customer Ratings & Reviews

Only headset that's open back with a built-in microphone. Super light and my friends on discord say the microphone quality is good. It's true that this doesn't get as loud as other headsets but it's more than enough for me. If you're someone that maxes out prior headsets then maybe it's not for you.

The Atlas Air Aiming set has lots of very nice features with only one minor limitation which I wil mention a the end. Starting with the sound quality which is outstanding carrying great lows and high frequencies and no distortion at high volumes (not recommended). The detachable mic is nice with the added benefit of a wired mic with volume control. Attaching the wire disables the volume control on the left which is a bit disappointing but not a problem. The design is a change from the ordinary with the cords holding speakers in place. All controls are in the left speaker which help with knowing where they are. One of the best features is the wireless via Bluetooth or RF so can be used with the USB adapter or without it which means I have it connected to my PC as well as my phone. It requires the app however, which I wil not comment here. The only shortcoming that I found in this headset is that of the cloth padding. While is not silk, it has a soft material but it becomes un confortable after al while on which I attribute to the material used. The speakers do not swibel or rotate or fold, so a stand is needed... The monitor serves this purpose. For the features this is a good investment for gamers or Conference calling.

The Atlas Air is the 3rd Turtle Beach headset I’ve caught & released over the past few years. Specifically, I found the Recon & Stealth headsets to have fitment/comfort & usability issues--which was a shame because they SOUNDED great. When the Atlas Air came along w/a new design & interesting tricks up its sleeve, I really hoped this headset would land closer to the bullseye. In the end, however, the same kinds of problems w/comfort & ergonomics/usability cropped up, one of which turned out to be a deal-breaker. On the positive side, the open-back design really does add some spaciousness to the soundstage, especially with well-mastered music--some of that “in your head” feeling associated w/many closed-back headphones is appreciably opened up here. And for those of you who want to be mindful of the environment, the Airs do pass through most ambient noises so you can attend to both your game and the rest of the world. Construction is all plastic which makes the Airs reasonably light. Sizing is via lengthening/shortening an elastic suspension headband by securing its Velcro tabs higher or lower on the inside of the headband. The headband & strap is also wrapped in a fishnet-style material that helps keep air flowing. The earcups are fairly large & helpfully labeled L & R inside. The memory foam earpads are covered w/a spandex-type fabric rather than PU leather or mesh. The texture is comfortable against the skin & breathes well enough help reduce overheating. The Airs also feature a unique earcup support system using what looks like rubber O-rings. The rubber supports radiate from earcups like wheel spokes so that the tension/pull against the circular frame cutouts suspend the earcups in the middle. The elasticity of the support bands help reposition the earcups according to your anatomy as they are donned. It’s a neat idea & separates the Atlas Airs from the crowd. The lift-to-mute mic is detachable & thankfully retains shape/bends over several hours’ use; there is also a foam windscreen in the box. Mic audio quality was outstanding on both game chat & BT calls with teammates & callers reporting incredibly clear speech on their end. Other pack-ins include a wireless dongle, braided USB-A to USB-C charging cable, braided 3.5mm cable w/inline volume control, & a drawstring fabric bag for the headset w/an internal pocket large enough to hold all accessories. Controls & ports are on the left earcup: 3.5mm jack, USB-C power/update port, & buttons for power, BT pairing/multi-function (play/pause & call answer/end), & input switching between wireless & BT. The outer ring of the left earcup is conveniently a rotary volume control as well. A voice prompt indicates BT or wireless mode while all other status messages (power, EQ preset, mic mute, etc.) are collections of beeps/tones. The dongle's LED also changes colors indicating operating mode (BT, wireless, connecting/updating, etc.) & mic mute status. Other features are accessed w/Turtle Beach’s Swarm II app. It’s fairly straightforward w/many common headset features so most gamers will likely need little instruction. Adjustments include "superhuman hearing” settings; game/chat mix; chat volume/vocal boost; Waves 3D audio enhancements; mic sensitivity, sidetone volume, & noise gate; 10-band/9dB cut/boost EQ w/presets & custom settings for game & mic audio; as well as auto-off timing, dongle LED brightness, & readouts for drivers, firmware, charge level, etc. You will also be prompted to download/install the Turtle Beach Waves audio driver though thankfully there is no additional Waves app to worry about. So where did things start taking a turn? As a playback device, the Atlas Air supports audio resolution up to 24-bit/96kHz, enough for many high/ultrahigh-definition files/streams. I spun up some of reference tracks to see if the Airs could hold their own w/complex, multi-layered, & detailed musical passages as well as reproduce vocals without stridency or strain. The results were--fine, maybe even really good--just kind of boring. Don’t get me wrong, the Airs sounded VERY nice & provided a great deal of clarity & detail in the mid & higher registers without any hints of sibilance, screechiness, or exaggerated high-end sparkle, but the lower end just didn’t have much visceral oomph or impact without major EQ tweaks to fill out the sound. This is one potential shortcoming of open-backed drivers simply because there is no enclosure to naturally reinforce/enhance bass frequencies. And while I don’t consider myself a bass-head, I DO appreciate snappy, accurate, & responsive bass that also hits w/palpable heft when appropriate. I find such balance more critical in gaming headsets given that many games I play have very kinetic/bombastic soundfields (explosions, weapons, engine/rocket noise, busy ambient environments & musical accompaniment, etc.). With the Airs, game audio just felt a bit flat & unexciting. The Waves 3D “Game” setting did a little better at creating a lively & convincing sense of space/ambience, but sound source localization was not as precise as it was w/something more advanced like Dolby Atmos. All together, the best way I can describe the Atlas Air's sound is “polite.” If that is your jam given your gaming/listening preferences, these headphones will undoubtedly serve you well; for me, the sound wasn't wrong or bad, but it wasn’t very compelling, either. Speaking of polite, you'll have to remember to be so when gaming in public. Given the open backs, everyone within earshot will hear what you're hearing. But that goes the other way as well--when I tried gaming during a long flight layover, the surrounding din was so intrusive it was hard to concentrate on the game at all. Usability also took a few knocks. For example, when I downloaded the Swarm II installer, McAfee quarantined the file for a Cache! virus. I suspect this was a false-positive, but it wasn’t a very reassuring start. Upon first opening Swarm II, a message said the client I had *just* downloaded needed a version update. Once installed, I was prompted for headset & dongle firmware updates. After those, the headset wasn’t recognized until I unplugged & reinserted the dongle. At that point, another message indicated I had to download/install a Turtle Beach audio driver which required a full system reboot. It wasn't the worst installation I've dealt with, but I can see where it could get confusing/intimidating to someone setting up their first gaming rig. Infuriatingly, the onboard controls are the same size, shape, & placed closely together. Blind operation became unnecessarily irritating due to constant confusion of the power & input-switch buttons. The input switch is also at the bottom of the earcup where I naturally grasped when removing the headset, so I was CONSTANTLY changing from wireless to Bluetooth when doffing the Airs. Some controls or even additional functions could easily have been migrated to the other earcup to reduce confusion, maybe w/another rotary dial like the volume control to do things like change the EQ or Waves 3D setting on the fly (presently, you can only change those options from the Swarm II client). Long-term durability is also concerning. The headset [mostly] offers a robust build, especially the beefy earcups & sturdy headband that can be twisted/bent without any plasticy creaks or obvious signs of materials fatigue. However, the fishnet over the headband feels about as durable as a spider web & hangs like sheer gossamer just begging to get snagged on something sitting on your desk, couch, tabletop, etc. before holes/tears start to appear. Similarly, the suspension bands for the floating earcups better be made of some industrial-grade rubber as breakage from repetitive stretching or cracking from dry rot arent' unreasonable expectations. But the deal-breaker for me was [dis]comfort. Despite the lightweight build, the Atlas Air exerted a wholly unacceptable amount of clamping force on my ears that grew uncomfortable after only 15-20 minutes. After an hour, the pain was so great I was shifting the headphones several times a minute just to keep them on at all. There may be several factors at work. One is likely my anatomy. My hat size is 7 5/8"--not huge, but I usually wear an XL or XXL hat/helmet. Perhaps larger adult head sizes are not what Turtle Beach primarily designed the Airs to chiefly accommodate given the last-minute inward curve of the earcup mounts or the sharp headband arc that seemed to fight against its sustained expansion on my head. The floating earcup design may also be responsible how hot, fatigued, & sore my ears became. Specifically, while the elasticity of the supports means the Airs will naturally be repositioned to match your physiology in terms of inward/outward tilt & pivot, the range of tilt & pivot is not that great because the bands themselves are pulled taught & are not all that stretchy. As such, once they settle into place on your head, the support bands are constantly pulling/exerting tension & fighting against your anatomy to return to their neutral lengths & positions. Worse is that despite their large exterior, the earpad openings were not wide enough to fully enclose my ears. Thus, the headband's substantial inward clamping force & the return-to-neutral pull on the earcups yielded considerable & constant pressure on the skin & folds of my outer ear to the point that the headset became too painful to use. My daughter (w/a smaller noggin) found them quite comfortable; but for me, this was another Turtle Beach misfire despite by hopes to the contrary. Given my experience, even IF the Atlas Air's sound signature appeals to you, I cannot recommend them on a blind-buy--at the very least, try on a pair for yourself before committing these headphones to your collection or you might regret a potentially painful mistake!

This is the 1st open-back headset available on the market. The frame is a combo of plastic & cloth mesh; no metal. Very light. Easy to put on because of free-floating speakers. Long wireless range. Great speaker & mic quality for its price bracket. There are some minor issues though. Despite being comfortable, it's not designed for larger heads. There's a .5sec delay before audio can be heard if silence is being broken. Turtle Beach's Swarm II software altered the audio channel intended for chat output to have a far lower volume range than the channel for gaming.

They have bad connectivity issues. I play on pc and computer is right next to me. My fix was buying a 3.0 usb extension and puting the dongle directly infront of me. Havnt had a problem since. They are extremely comfortable. Sound is great and the design of open back is also great. This is my first pair of open back headphones and I love them.

These Turtle Beach - Atlas Air headphones truly are open back. You can hear pretty much everything as if you weren’t wearing headphones yet once the sound is going you can barely notice unless it is a loud background noise. These easily connect to a device that can use the USB dongle or to any device that uses Bluetooth. However, you can only switch between them and not use both at the same time like some higher end headsets. The build is all plastic with round earcups and an elastic band inside some fishnet material. The only real adjustment is by adjusting the velcro straps for the elastic band. The volume is controlled by the outside of the left earcup and the detachable microphone is flip-up to mute. You get an audible sound when muted as well as voice prompts when switching between wireless and bluetooth. Everything about them seems pretty basic but effective by default. Noise gate on the microphone was noticeable from the other side, but not too bad. Until I installed the Swarm 2 software which installed its own audio driver and from there it seemed like everything went downhill. The “default” settings in the Swarm 2 software are not the default of what the headset came with. The noise gate became really noticeable, cutting off some voice chat and the audio functions were hit or miss. Sometimes you could get the sound you thought you were looking for, other times it just wouldn’t change anything. I used the software to update the firmware then removed it and the driver it installed and everything is back to normal. Overall, they are not bad, but they are not great, they just feel basic. The details on the box are spot on with the lightweight build and long battery life, but don’t even really mention the Swarm software. But, if you want to make sure the headphones are updated, you need it, but I would avoid it.

I purchased this pair of headphones for one main reason: Open Back Wireless Gaming. There were really not any mainstream options on the market in this category when I first purchased these. I have a pair of Sennheiser HD6XX's that are connected to a DAC/Amp that I love - but these Turtle Beach headphones are both wireless and include a microphone. I would say that these headphones hit a sweet spot for audiophiles that want a convenient headset for gaming. One con with these headphones is that in wireless mode they are a bit quiet. They're not going to blow you away even at 100% volume. These are no substitute for a proper set of cans w/ a DAC/Amp. I would say that they are a 10/10 when it comes to comfort. The open back design keeps my ears cool. The padding and size make them very comfortable to wear, even with glasses. I would say that if you're looking for a pair of wireless open back headphones for gaming - these are the ones to buy!

The Atlas Air wireless headset is a good headset overall. The good points they are lightweight, the battery life will outlast most gaming sessions. They sound really good! Now for the bad points there is a noticeable difference between th bluetooth and 2.4g wireless. The wireless sounds better and louder. The ear shape can be uncomfortable until you figure out how to adjust them. The microphone is ok and has to be right next to my mouth for it to sound good without raising my voice. No real issues getting connected once i figured out it won't pair with my Xbox Series X, which is weird because it connected to a windows 11 computer easily. Turtle Beach includes a wireless 2.4 usb adapter that doesnt work with my Xbox. This headset has to be plugged into my controller for sound on Xbox. Overall I really like the sound, the price seems high for these but the name brand is why I payed a little more.

These are open back so they won't block it the noise around you if that's what's you need. They let your ears breath and are extremely light so i can wear them for hours. They have a long battery and are also Bluetooth but the biggest reason i got them is that they still have a headphone jack so even if the battery dies. You can still use them. The mic on them is also removable so you can use them in public without worrying about that gamer look on you. The open design means you can also hear what's going on around you. These are literally the only headphones with all these features and i think it's a very fair price because of that.

This headset is the most comfortable I have ever worn and. The sound is amazing. It even sounds as amazing using it wired on Xbox. I do wish you could make it a little louder at times wired or wireless. I haven't tried the mic out. The software on the phone has worked every single time. I haven't tried the PC software yet. You don't have to do much when you first unbox it. You have to update it and I did that with my phone. You can only do small tweaks with phone software. But that's not a bad thing cause this headset is great right out of the box .

I recently procured the Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Open Back Gaming Headset, and overall, I have mixed feelings about this product. Let's dive into the pros and cons based on my experience. Pros: One of the standout features of this headset is the very comfortable netting on the top. As someone with a sensitive head, I appreciate the "floating feeling" it provides, almost as if I'm not wearing anything at all. The headset is quite large, which offers a comfortable fit for those with smaller heads like mine. However, this can be a downside as it affects noise cancellation and may impact audio crispness for some users. Adjusting the band with Velcro is a nice touch for customization. I found it useful to set it higher at times. However, I wish the ear cups were a bit tighter for a more secure fit. In terms of sound quality, I was impressed. The audio performance is on par with more expensive headphones I own, delivering an excellent gaming experience. The packaging is also noteworthy. The headset comes neatly packaged with a drawstring bag and all cords organized. Just be sure to locate the hidden mic foam and Bluetooth plug-in initially. Cons: One major downside is the tedious process of downloading the required program for the headset. I encountered issues with connectivity, multiple updates, and restarts, which made the setup frustrating and time-consuming. I believe such programs should be optional for users. The headset's vocal notifications like "wireless mode" are obtrusive and unnecessary. The loud and startling announcements are disruptive, especially when the headset is connected directly to a computer. An annoying issue I faced was the volume randomly changing when unplugging the headset. This inconsistency can be frustrating, especially when expecting a consistent volume level. You have to turn the headphones up really high to hear much; I’m sensitive to loud noise usually but I still had to get close to 100. In conclusion, the Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Open Back Gaming Headset offers comfort and great sound quality but falls short in terms of user experience with its cumbersome setup process and disruptive vocal notifications. Not big deals, but items to consider.

The physical headset itself is great with it being very lightweight and comfortable. The sound is also fantastic and easily beats most other headsets at this price and above due to it's open back design. But the issues comes down to the terrible software and app. The Swam II software would more often than it should not detect the headset, which would require a restart of the software or re-plugging in the dongle. Sometimes there would be no audio all of a sudden as well and that would also require a restart. I noticed at times the microphone would become very quiet or it wouldn't pick up audio correctly and miss parts of my sentences which once again this also required more restarts. And finally I noticed occasional weird distortions in the sound. I mainly noticed that when using EQ in Swarm. When I turned the EQ off, it wouldn't seem to occur. It's just not a good user experience to have to constantly restart the software/app as issues occur, as issues due to occur with almost every use. When it was stable it was great but that would only last so long before another issue occurs. If they every figure out the software this would be a great buy but until then I can't recommend the headset.

I really enjoyed this headset, it’s comfortable, light and durable! Sound quality’s clear and microphone seems to be clear without cutting out. However the software tanks the review it’s bad, broke my headset awful! Updated recently and now my pc will not function with the wireless connector plugged in. Audio doesn’t play on the headset at all.

I have been searching for a quality pair of headphones for both PS5/mobile/PC gameplay that do not have a ton of clamping force. As a glasses wearer I found that these are advertised as being “glasses friendly” so I gave them a shot. They are in fact just that, I can wear these for hours without any fatigue. Switching back and forth between bluetooth and wireless mode connected to the included 2.4ghz dongle is a simple button press on the left ear cup. The sound is great being open back and can be adjusted using the Turtle Beach software.

Pretty comfortable and the open back design is pretty nice. It feels a lot lighter than other headsets

Before you do anything especially if you’re using these on a PS5, is to UPDATE! If you just plug them in and try to use them on a PS5 you’ll want to return them as they’ll continue to disconnect. With that said, even updating them can be somewhat of a pain. I downloaded the app, connected the headphones and tried to update and every time it would error out. Initially I had the transmitter plugged into the PS5 and after about the 8th time of it failing to update, I plugged the transmitter into my iPad Pro via a hub and was able to update. As long as Turtle Beach has been in the headphone game this is disappointing that this wasn’t done before they shipped these out. Now that I got that out of the way, the headset itself is not that bad. The ear muffs are comfortable, though if you have an XL head these probably won’t be for you as there’s no up and down adjustment. The headband is one solid piece with a mess band that’s adjustable but you can’t move the ear pieces up and down. I like the flip up mic that is also detachable. Adjusting the volume is done thru the left ear piece with the circle part, it’s like a scroll wheel. The only problem with this is there’s nothing that indicates this is the volume control (maybe in the directions that most don’t read) at least on the headset. The app functions well and is easy to adjust settings on the fly when using the headset, but there’s not a lot of sound settings. I’ve got another pair of Turtle Beach headphones and this uses a completely different app than that one, not sure why they did that! The headset also has a dedicated button that allows you to switch from WiFi mode when gaming to Bluetooth to take a call on your phone. In some aspects these feel kinda half baked, but once you update them it’s a different story. I just feel for as long as Turtle Beach has been doing this, this shouldn’t be the case. If you have an XL head I’d steer clear of these, but if you don’t they’re a solid headset with good sound.

Overall an AMAZINg headset for my use!! Its light-weight, durable, COMFY, and Open-back... the sound stage is incredible for a fair priced wireless headset!

I have Nova Pros and Audeze Maxwells and this beats them hands down for me. The open back soundstage is big for me I like it wider. I also like being able to hear if my dog is barking etc. It is really immersive if you are in an overall quiet room. Does not have simultaneous connections but that does not matter to me. It has a button that allows you to switch from wired (computer) to bluetooth on the fly and that works. Sound is fantastic. Super comfortable and light. Sacrifice the simultaneous connections and some planar sound advantages to have a higher quality of life. Just feels better and right. Better price as well.

I love how comfortable this headset is, and I also am a fan of the open back design so I can actually hear myself normally when I speak. The sidetone / mic monitoring on so many headsets, including turtle beach’s other offerings, sound too quiet, robotic, or have an unbearable delay. This is NEARLY a perfect headset for both my ps5 and PC, but there’s one glaring issue: The wireless receiver has a range of maybe 6 feet and that’s pushing it. Turtle Beach claims a range of 60ft, but if I wander at all from the console or turn my head the wrong direction then frequently I can hear the reconnecting beep. And my friends also alert me that I’m cutting out while talking. Despite this huge flaw, I’ve found work arounds with wiring it to my controller, or just sit close enough to the receiver that it’s not an issue - simply because I love everything else about this headset. No other headset I’ve tried is near as comfortable and light, and the fabric mesh is super breathable. The Swarm 2 app gets a fair bit of complaints online and other reviews, but I genuinely don’t understand why. Maybe they’re tech illiterate or maybe they’re expecting more from it? Its EQ mixer works fine, and the output and input have multiple presets. It’s not a crazy amount of options, but it’s more than I would have asked for. If you’re having trouble with an update loop, you need to just turn off the headset and force close the app AFTER it completes the update, then turn it back on, reopen the app, and reconnect. It’s not hard to troubleshoot, but I think a lot of complaints come from people not possessing the common sense.

Was pleasantly surprised when I got this the cushions are very comfy, sound quality is great and the detachable microphone is of very good quality as well, when chatting with friends they hear me clearly. Overall very pleased with my purchase