Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 is a great choice for a starter headset. Performance wise its got 40mm drivers for some deep and clear sound quality that will take your gaming expereince to another level. Design wise its focused more on comfort than aesthetics. This means it doesnt have a crazy amount of RGB lighting or unnecessary features or controls, but instead it is a lightweight and minimalist set that has cushy ear muffs that will keep you comfortable during long gaming sessions. The biggest selling point is the battery life, the Stealth 500 has a whooping 40hrs of battery life, which is actually higher than some if the premium headsets on the market, this means youll be gaming for longer times before having to charge. The headset is wirelessly connected by a USB dongle, so its compatible with just about any console or pc whether its a Switch, PS5, or High End PC. I tried it out on my PS5 and it was good, my only complaint is that its not 3D audio compatible. Other than that its a solid entry level headset that can outshine some higher end sets.

I’m a casual gamer, and this headset exceeded my expectations. Great sound, comfortable fit and a charge lasts several days, and charges back up in only a few hours. USB plugs in easily to my PS5 and links right up to the headset. Swarm II App works great to keep track of the charge, change sound etc. Definitely worth the cost.

The Stealth 500s are an extremely comfortable headset. They can easily be worn for hours at a time. There is nothing that gets in the way of the gaming experience. Like a good gaming controller, the 500s feel like an extension of yourself, you can almost forget that they're on, letting me focus on what's going on during the game. The floating headband feels secure but without so much clamping pressure. They don't jostle around while moving my head and are comfortable to wear even with thicker type glasses on. Like any headset, the button placement needs to be memorized in order to get used to accessing the features quickly, but I do appreciate that each button is shaped a bit differently. That helps tremendously with the learning curve of button memorization. The mic is decent. There are some tradeoffs to it though. Vocals are clear but the mic is very sensitive, and it picks up everything. Even the slightest mouse, trackpad, or keystrokes will be picked up. Luckily the mic can flip up and down to active voice on or off, with a nice red or green light on the USB dongle letting you know when the mic is hot. It has good balance and does a good job at keeping it together during. While the audio quality isn't bad at all. It is nothing that will really wow you. It all depends on the game. When audio is optimized it's an enjoyable listen. In games like Gran Turismo, MLB The Show, or FO4, the audio is great. Games like Elden Ring are a bit more muddled when action really picks up. The Stealth 500s are a great starting pair that will get the job done, and for most this will be all you need and could want. Especially those wanting to play without waking up family members during all night gaming sessions.

Hardware: Build quality is really good. Microphone and sound works great. I have played games without any lag or communication issues speaking with other players. Comfort: The comfort level is really good with the flexible band under the head band support, gives an additional layer of comfort which I was surprised to see when I took it out of the box. Can wear these for hours without hurting my head nor ears. Packaging - Packaging is very nice. Packaged very nicely, was able to protect the headset during shipment without fail. Everything organized nice and neat in the box. Setup - Easy, plug n play. Plugged the Wireless USB adapter into the back of the PS5 and it connected immediately when I turned the headset on. Quality - Sound was awesome, the 3D audio very crisp and fills my head from so many angles. Games come to life as well as movies I have watched on the PS5. Can't get over how real everything seems to be and am amazed. Absolutely would highly recommend these headphones to anyone who is looking for a great wireless headset. Can't go wrong feels like these could last younger players without fail as well.

These headphones are comfortable and stylish. Easy connection. Excellent noise cancellation and clear sound. They do unfortunately lack in spatial audio, which is very important in some games. They are light and comfortable. The ear cups are soft and don't press on my ears. The head band doesn't weigh heavy or dig into my head. The appearance is stylish and nice looking. Connection is quick and easy as should be. The noise cancellation is excellent in these headphones. It's noticeable from the moment you put them on. They really shine on this aspect. The sound comes through very clear, no problem. The lack of spatial audio is important for games where you need to know where your opponent is, where the sound is coming from in the game. Some games don't really need this as much and these headphones are great for those. But if spatial audio is important to your game these lack in that area unfortunately. I do really like them otherwise for the noise cancellation and comfort especially.

The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 is an amazing wireless headset, and is one of the best values in gaming at it's price point! For me, one of the main factors in deciding which gaming headset to use is comfort for long gaming sessions. No one wants sweaty ears and a tired neck after only 1-2 hours when you plan to game for many hours longer! This headset does a great job of feeling light on the head, and being comfortable for extended timeframes which is amazing. The flip down mic is another great feature, it's nice to quickly flip it out of the way when it is not in use, instead of having to disconnect it from the headset altogether. The sound quality is good for a device in this price range, and I can discern footstep locations fairly well. While not the sound you would get from a high end model, it definitely gets the job done for MMO and FPS type games that I typically play. I have had no issue syncing this up with my PS5, Switch, or PC and it works flawlessly with all 3! Overall this headset is amazing at it's price point, and I think it will be hard to beat!

Amazing especially for the price, although I don’t use the mic it comes with since I have my own. But the noise quality and easy to distinguish sounds is honestly impressive, I hear footsteps that no one else on the team can hear. And there’s no noticeable delay at all, honestly really worth it

The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless gaming headset is a very good value for a quality headset with good features and sound quality. High points: 1) Clean design - this headset's look doesn't scream "GAMER" but it also is clearly not a business headset. 2) Comfort - I really like the elastic band that sits inside the plastic headband. In the past this style of headset band has held up better than I'd expected so I don't have many qualms about it here. It makes for a very soft feel but still has the springy durability of the plastic headband. 3) Features - Very easy to switch from dongle to bluetooth. I love having the dongle as it makes it really easy to hand to my kids to plug into a console or their own gaming PC without having to explain how to pair. Also nice for leaving connected to a thunderbolt dock that gets switched between computers. Flip to mute mic is great at this price point, and it also folds in two dimensions to be closer or farther from your mouth. 4) Sound quality - While this isn't an earthshattering listening experience, it's good enough without being as bass heavy as inexpensive headsets seem to gravitate towards. It sounds pretty good. Low points: 1) Doesn't have the ability to connect via 3.5mm, but that's not a big deal to me at all. 2) I know this isn't marketed as a kids headset, but it would be nice given the price if it had a volume limiter built in for parents. I imagine given the price that a lot of parents will buy these for young gamers.

LOVE IT. EASY TO SET UP. VERY VERSATILE. GOOD QUALITY.

All the good specs are completely cancelled out by the problems this headset has. Though it is comfortable, I am CONSTANTLY having to basically scream into the mic for anyone to hear me. All day I hear that the mic is WAY too quiet and no one can hear me. Even when I move the mic close to my mouth, it’s not good enough. Also, when you flip the mic up to mute it, half the time it glitches and turns it on and off multiple times before sticking to how you set it. On top of that, sometimes it just spazzes out completely and plays a brain scrambling type noise for 30 seconds then restarts. Even adjusting the sensitivities on the app doesn’t help, don’t get this if you plan on communicating with teammates or friends whatsoever. I got a $35 headset that works better than this $80 piece of garb.

Great audio especially for the size, not to big or small.

I think mine were defected. The quality of the sound of trash.