Customers admire the Stealth Pro headset's exceptional sound quality, including its deep bass and immersive soundstage, as well as its long battery life and comfortable design. Many appreciate the headset's comfortable fit, although some find it a bit heavy. However, some users have noted issues with the volume control and the accompanying software. The relatively high price point is also a recurring concern for some customers.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound, all day battery life, easy to setup
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A high quality ANC headset from Turtle Beach that’s built for more than gaming. It seems like this is where the market is going with high end gaming headsets, which is a welcome trend considering the high price point. Not only do you get an outstanding set of Active Noise Reduction gaming headphones, but also a solid headset for live streaming, music, and movies. Setup on the PS5 was as easy as plugging the USB transmitter into the front of the PS5, making sure it was set “PS”, setting the app to “Game” and then connecting the Bluetooth. No firmware update was required out-the-box, but it’s always good to check when starting out. Out of the box it already sounds great, but you can easily tailor the sound to your liking with the EQ and advanced sound settings that are built into the app. Switching the headset to other devices was very easy as well.
SOUND / MIC
Game sound is amazing. Nice frequency range and soundstage. For first-person shooters, I felt I could better determine where other players were on the map by hearing their footsteps. Imaging felt accurate and I had no trouble figuring out if I had someone coming from the left, right, or behind me. The “Superhuman Hearing” mode actually helps. Other players' voices sound okay. The volume wheel on the R headphone does a good job of adjusting volume on the fly. It’s not very precise but works in a pinch. Connecting to a PS5 or PC requires a USB connection for the battery charger/transmitter, but there’s a bluetooth connection available for connecting your phone for music or taking calls. This way you can game without worrying about missing any important calls and it makes it easy to provide your own soundtrack. Spotify integration works well. It’s easy to balance the game sound and music through the app. When recording gameplay the boom mic is highly recommended, because it sounds more clear and professional when talking. There’s actually 2 sets of microphones that come with this headset. There’s a set of stealth microphones that are built into the headphones and work well in everyday use, but it also comes with a boom microphone that you can plug-in when microphone sound quality is a higher priority. Without the boom mic, my voice did sound a little echoey and tinny, but not enough to be distracting. The boom mic alleviated those issues and made a significant increase in sound quality. It’s also easy to install and use, but I don’t like that I had to turn off the headset when I wanted to remove the boom mic. When I removed the boom mic during gameplay, it did not automatically switch back to the default mic. In any event, either mic setup sounds much better than the one built into the PS5 controller.
COMFORT/DESIGN
Excellent fit and finish. A bit bulky but not too heavy when wearing. High quality materials and comfortable leather padding. The ear cups feel very nice and the leather reminds me of a high-end sofa. The headphones firmly hug my big head, but not overly so where it felt too tight. The longest I wore these in one session was four hours. They do get a little warm, but not unbearably so. Taking them off for a second every other hour or so helped keep things comfortable. The battery life so far has been outstanding. Each battery is rated for 12 hours on a full charge and that actually seems accurate. Even better is that it includes 2 batteries, so there’s essentially no downtime as long as you keep one charging.
Overall, the Stealth Pro is a strong offering from Turtle Beach in the high end ANC gaming headphone market. There’s stiff competition in this range, but the excellent sound, battery life, and ease of use should make the Stealth Pro a strong contender. They’re great for gaming, casual multimedia use, live streaming, and look great doing so.
PROS
- Switching between devices is a breeze. Adding it to my Switch, Android, or Macbook was as easy as setting it up on the PS5
- Nice carrying case comes in handy
- Active Noise Cancellation works very well. Reduces the ambient noise, but I can still hear when someone calls my name
- 12 hours of battery life. I’ve been using these headphones for about 8 hours and the voice that tells you the battery level still says it is “high”.
- Very well built. Headphones are very sturdy, excellent fit and finish with quality materials. I don’t feel like any of the parts will easily come off or break
- Boom mic automatically mutes when adjusted to the vertical position
- Can reconfigure the volume wheel to perform secondary functions
- “Superhuman hearing” mode seems to actually help. Love that it’s a single button to switch on/off and it doubles as a mute button when held.
- Comes with a nice storage bag/carrying case.
- Bag has a nice inside pouch, probably for charging cables, but snacks fit too.
- Auto shut-off to 5, 10, 20 or 30 (default) minutes
CONS
- A bit bulky, but not overly heavy
- The headphones start to get warm about an hour after wearing, but the heat plateaus and I never really felt overheated. Just took them off briefly to let my ears breathe.
- I wish the headphones would auto shut-off when my PS5 goes into Rest Mode or is turned off. You can set auto shut-off to 5, 10, 20 or 30 minutes though
- Must power off headphones when removing the boom mic.
- Limited range of motion on the boom mic attachment. I like being able to rotate it all the way around
- Took a few minutes to realize the volume knob was an actual hidden knob to rotate and not touch sensitive (user error)
- At the price point I’d hope it would come with a stand where I could keep it when I’m not using it, but maybe I’m just cheap
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Its VERY expensive, but its TOTALLY worth it!
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Turtle Beach - Stealth Pro Multiplatform wireless, noise cancelling gaming headset for Playstation5 is a great headset for long hours of use and it packs a powerful headset capability along with top of the line noise cancelling features and 2 batteries so you can swap batteries in a matter of seconds and continue your gaming experience.
Packaging:
the packaging is what you expect from Stealth, very neatly packed and it looks like you are discovering easter eggs with every unfold.
the headset comes with the following:
- Headset
- Base for choosing platform (pc, or playstation) that also works as a bluetooth connector to the console/ pc and a battery charger at the same time.
- detachable flexible microphone
- nice velvety pouch that am sure no one will use.
- a couple USB A to USB C cables
- quick start guide.
just to clear something up, this headset works with every platform. that includes MAC, PC, Nintendo switch, IOS, Android, PS4, PS5. it has specific capabilities to enhance the experience when using with PS5.
Build quality:
the build quality for turtle beach keeps getting better and better. I have $500+ Harmon Kardon headsets that barely feel and look as nice as these Turtle Beach headsets.
This headset is on the heavy side, but you dont feel the weight when wearing it. the head arc rest is made of metal and covered with flexible plastic and a nice memory foam to keep your scalp comfortable.
the ear cups and big and the foam is thick for maximum comfort.
this headset also looks really good. it looks and feels very expensive.
noise cancelling and volume: I have 1 word only. SUPERIOR.
switching between platforms: the wireless charging transmitter that looks like a puck has a button to toggle between PS and PC for maximum compatibility.
i loved how the headset volume can be set using the remappable wheel on the left side ear cup and that the battery cover is on the right side ear cup and is held by 3 strong magnets so it clicks securely in place and allows to change battery in a matter of seconds.
also the detachable mic clicks in place and cant be inserted the wrong way.
Summary:
This is a very well thought design that was executed perfectly and it has a very good audio quality and overall features that makes it superior to most headsets in this price range.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stealth Pro for PS: Does Price meet Performance?
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About three days ago, I finally had the great opportunity of receiving Turtle Beach’s Stealth Pro Wireless Headphones for PlayStation. I going to start off by saying that the most money that I’ve personally ever spent on over-the-ear gaming headphone has only been about $80. However, even though I only got these in for the purpose of a review, the packaging alone makes a strong case for investing in the triple digits as it just says “PREMIUM”!!! They are durable, sleak in design and have quality memory foam padding. But does the actual sound quality scream buy these me for $330?
Now, I have a Series X and PS5 but have always leaned towards the former due their implementation of Atmos and DTS:X headphone audio. But this is the first time I skipped the soundbar on my PS5 and actually turned on the 3D audio. While going through the Sound menu, I was admittedly not that impressed.
It wasn’t until I tested “Spider-Man: Remastered” with the audio on Maximum Settings that I genuinely heard a distinct difference. Particularly when leaping off tall buildings then pendulum swinging lower into the New York City Traffic. The Stealth Pro’s accurately captured the airy wisp of night while zipping past skyscrapers and then enveloped me as I descended into the chaos of honking horns, police radios, and pedestrian chatter. I then watched “Man of Steel” & “The Greatest Showman” as they are both excellent mixes with very dynamic soundstages in the opening sequences. There was substantial punch in the bass and crystal clear fidelity with higher register sounds.
My preferred PlayStation setting under the Game EQ Preset is “Signature Sound” with the “Superhuman Hearing®️” feature on Footstep just below 50%. Make sure that the transmitter is correctly set to (PS) when using your console because I mistakenly had the Headphones set to PC and misinterpreted the audio as muffled. Your settings may vary but it best recommended to keep your PS5 3D Audio settings at Default “3”.
I got around 11 hrs play/ listen time out of a 75% charged battery. So I am assuming I could easily get 14 hrs on a full charge. And they were extremely comfortable throughout as the perfectly cup my entire ear without squeezing the sides of my head. That said, the only for these headphones are the Active Noise Cancelling (ANC). While they are competent in suppressing the obnoxious background hums of a fan or an HDD, they are fair poorly against sudden outside ambient noises (I consistently drop my TV remote controls). There are is an option in the Audio Hub app that always to gradually toggle between “Ambient” and “ANC” and even at the highest setting, I couldn’t fully mute outside sounds. I’m unsure if it is a software or hardware issue but nonetheless it is an issue.
Overall, The Stealth Pro Wireless Headphones for PlayStation are an otherwise great gaming headphone option. The 3D audio is truly dynamic with spatial audio for gaming that rivals my AirPod Pros, honestly. There are also tons of options in the Audio Hub app to help you hone in on your preferred sound. I would also recommend the Stealth Pro’s for movies as the PlayStation has a 4K Blu-ray player and the Turtle Beach’s 50mm speakers are more than capable of outputting high bit-rate content. Lastly, while not a dealbreaker for people like myself who like to be aware of their surroundings, the ANC could stand to be improved with a possible firmware update. For now, $250 sounds about right.
4.25/5
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
one of the best headset out there hands down
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it’s been awhile since I own another turtle beach headset, and their latest Stealth Pro is Wow. the company has improve, first of all i’m loving the look of this new stealth pro, grey black and aluminum. it looks professional that doesn’t look like a hardcore gaming headset. high end gaming headset is what I mainly use, this having the ability to connect your phone while connected to your gaming system is another great feature, i’ve seen other headsets offer this and i’m glad turtle beach included with stealth pro. the comfortably of the headset was great, a good amount of support, been using it for couple of days now and so far no issues with comfort when wearing this headset. audio clarity of the headset was also good, it’s loud but even if you have it on max volume it doesn’t feel like you need to remove the headset for being too loud. highly recommend installing the app either on your phone, because it just gives the user so much more option to customize how much treble, bass and vocals. other gaming headset should follow through of what is turtle beach is doing with including a reliable app, once making an adjustment through the app it transfers right away on your headset.
I love how I can use this headrest with my nintendo which, PC, and connecting to my phone, so this headset doesn’t have to stay with my PS5, this will be my alternative travel headset from now on. having active noise cancel is my favorite, I hate getting bothered while gaming when my wife keeps calling my name, you also have the ability to adjust this setting through the app. back to the app, having the pc version of the app is also a great addition to this headset, it does offer a whole lot more settings compared to the mobile app. one of the coolest thing about this headset package that it comes with extra battery right at the box, yeah it’s insane, you will never run out of game time with this headset. the headset itself also already equipped with one battery. then a second battery waiting for you on the doc. and if you don’t want to change the battery you can even just plug in the usb c directly to the headset.
few things that I notice that I did not like, but audio on calls seems muffled a bit. not sure if I just have to make adjustments through the app, but I feel like I should have to deal with that when buying a premium headset. I also wish they found a way to transfer the detachable microphone on the other side, not an issue but if you want to change the battery you’ll have to disconnect the microphone as well. my experience with this headset has been great. I forgot to mention that I like the superhuman settings it offer incase you play a ton of competitive games you can set where you can hear foot step a lot better, overall experience on that it does seems to work quite well. turtle beach your guys did an amazing job on this new stealth pro. I highly recommend this if you guys want a great sounding gaming headset that can also be use on the go.
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great on pretty much every platform!
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Summary: These are quite impressive for primarily gaming, but also for everyday use! Even though they are marketed toward PlayStation, they are very much able to be used with PC, Switch and mobile via USB or Bluetooth. The audio quality is great for games and music, battery life is amazing, and they are comfortable for long wear.
Unboxing: The packaging is very high quality. Inside the sturdy box you will find the headphones, the detachable microphone, a carrying case, two USB-A to USB-C cables (for connecting to console/PC and charging), two batteries (one installed, one on the charger/puck), the puck adaptor and documentation.
Setup: On PS5, setup couldn’t be simpler. Plug in the puck to one of the available USB ports, ensure it is set to PS, turn on the headphones and wait a few seconds to sync. Depending on your PS5 setup, you might need to dig into audio settings to switch the audio output. On PC, do the same but ensure it is switched to PC which installs a few drivers. There is also software I recommend you download to ensure firmware is fully updated and to map buttons and EQ to your heart’s content (screenshots included). This app also exists on phone which you can connect via Bluetooth.
Use: I first tried it with my PS5 since that is what it is marketed toward. I used the front USB-A slot for review purposes but keep in mind the PS5 has two USB-A ports in the back you can use if you want a cleaner set up. As described above, setup is a breeze. I first tried playing with Tetris Connect since there are some amazing music tracks in that game. The Bass is thumping on these 50mm drivers! I also streamed some Spotify music on PS5 while waiting for an update and the music was outstanding. Next, playing some Overwatch 2, I was most impressed by the thump of the shots and explosions and how the headphones also emphasize detailed sounds like footsteps. There is a lot of sound stage on these allowing for a good overall ability to locate where the sound is coming from so that’s a bonus. I mainly had the same thoughts for Destiny 2.
I then tried it with PC. My main wow factor came from the Turtle Beach Audio Hub software. I don’t usually customize my settings on mice, keyboard and headphones but the number of settings within this was amazing! Here you will find EQ sounds, Microphone EQ, ANC, Superhuman Hearing (footsteps and such), power settings, levels, button mapping, and firmware updates.
Other stuff: I liked that the mic boom is detachable. If you prefer to use your headphones as simply headphones, you can do that, and they look mostly like a normal set of cans without the boom (no crazy lighting). Don’t lose the little plug where the boom goes as it covers up the port. Without the boom, there are still microphones built into the headphones which also for mic communication, the boom just simply makes it better.
The included bag is a very snug fit. It does the trick for storage though and even has a little pouch for the boom.
I love the batteries! I fell asleep one night during a late “review” session wearing them and they were still playing Spotify music on the PS5 until morning when I woke up. What is super cool here is that you do not need to plug them in to charge them. There is an included 2nd battery in the puck so you can very quickly swap batteries out by pulling off the left outer ear panel and changing them out in seconds, a great feature!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A fantastic headset that does EVERYTHING!
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So, I've really been on a headset kick here lately and am starting to amass a bit of a collection! However, of all the brands I own, Turtle Beach is one of the two or three that I truly enjoy. I loved my Stealth 700's, but I was SUPER disappointed in their Stealth 700 Max model - they didn't get anywhere near as loud as the regular 700's and I've since been using other brands to find my niche. Will these Stealth Pro's bring me back to Turtle Beach as my daily driver? Let's find out.
As for unboxing, it's pretty premium feeling! Inside, you'll find your headphones themselves (which just upon looking at them and taking them out, I was surprised at how nice they felt!), two USB cables (one longer...about 6', one shorter...about 3'), your base receiver that plugs into your system and acts like a hub that also charges your spare battery, two batteries (one pre-installed in the headset and the other, going into the base) and finally, your microphone, as well as a travel bag that everything can go in. I do love how the travel bag has individual pockets inside that when used, keeps everything from rubbing together and causing scratches.
So, all in all, everything feels pretty great. The only "cheap" feeling during the unboxing that I had was with the batteries themselves. On the extra battery that goes into the hub to charge (not the pre-installed one), after peeling off the film, there were a bunch of scratches on top of the battery, which I noticed immediately. The batteries are really light-weight, which is a good thing, but this also makes them feel pretty cheap, especially given the plastic housing material. They are easy to get in and out of both the base and the headset, so that's not an issue. I just wish they were a little bit more durable feeling.
Ok, now - initial setup. ANY time I get a new headset, the first thing I do is immediately install the dedicated program on my laptop (if I don't have it already) so I can update the firmware - In this case, there's a new version of the Turtle Beach Audio Hub (V2) that I needed to install. I installed that and plugged both the base and the headset into my laptop using the two included USB cables. The Audio Hub V2 app would not recognize my devices for some reason...even after multiple attempts. Thankfully, after 15 minutes of trying and giving up, a system reboot solved that problem and they were detected immediately afterwards. And oddly (this may be a first!), there was actually no new firmware update available. I immediately thought...this is either a good thing or a bad thing, lol - good being that they were actually READY for release and all the initial bugs are ironed out....or bad being that these were going to be a buggy mess... The verdict? GOOD!
Thus far, outside of the initial detection issue I had with the Audio Hub app, I've experienced ZERO other issues with these cans! I'm going to say that these are probably the closest "ready to release" headphones that I've had in a long time that didn't require a firmware update off the bat and I didn't experience any bugs! So, great job here, Turtle Beach!
Alright, setup time. I never could determine if they intended the longer or the shorter cable to be the one that plugs into the system, directly. I guess that's going to depend on if you're using it on PC or PS5 and where you plan on placing the receiver base. I used the longer cable going from the receiver into the back of the system, because I have it on the shelf above my system itself, and then the shorter cable as the spare for charging, etc. I had no issues with the PS5 detecting the headset or pairing it to the receiver base. Also, which may be another first, I had no problems pairing the headset to my phone via Bluetooth! And the Bluetooth here is simultaneous, meaning, you can listen to music from your phone or take a call, while still hearing your game audio and such, which I love. The Audio Hub app for the iPhone (using an iPhone 14 Pro Max) is pretty great, although I wish it would detect the connection automatically instead of me having to tap the "get connected" button every time I go into it. From the app, you can see where the master volume level is at, change your equalizers for the headphone (gaming) and even Bluetooth, separately! This is awesome! They've really thought of everything here.
Now, on to functionality, mic and audio quality. This will be split into several sub-sections:
1) Let me start out by saying that man, are these things comfortable! The build quality is fantastic and I have no worries over long-term issues, just yet. The cushions are super plush memory foam and they fit great for what I'd image would be all head sizes. These are probably the 2nd best "stock" cushions I've experienced on a new headset.
2) The microphone is great! It's a flip-to-mute, which is fantastic and I love the little touch where the blue ring around the receiver changes to red to indicate it is indeed muted. The built-in microphone is ...OK... I'd definitely prefer just keeping the microphone itself attached, since I can keep it up and muted when not using it, given the big increase to mic quality this way.
3) I do wish there was a way to either dim or turn off the blue ring (just keep the red mic mute ring option there) on the receiver hub, as it's a bit annoying and distracting, having that on ALL THE TIME. Perhaps they can implement this in a future firmware update as maybe a toggle within the phone app or something?
4) As for audio quality itself, these have 50mm "Nanoclear" drivers, which seem a step above the norm, as most headphones these days still use 40mm drivers, unless you're dealing with Planar Magnetic, which are usually much bigger (and louder)...around 90mm. So, these seem to be a pretty happy middle-ground. I played a variety of games with these cans: Hogwarts Legacy, Modern Warfare II (MP and Warzone), Resident Evil 4, Destiny 2, Dredge, Diablo II Resurrected and Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. I will say that the sound across all games was pretty consistent. Some headphones seemed to vary pretty wildly...some games were overly loud and others were overly low. So, I was happy about the consistency and the overall sound-stage seems wide. Also, the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) wasn't too overdone. While, it doesn't seem as strong as some other gaming and non-gaming headphones I've used, it does it's job pretty well. However, I did seem to notice a bit of an audio difference (very small) when using ANC compared to having ANC off. I prefer ANC off, as it tended to sound a bit better and more "full".
5) However...I'm a little underwhelmed by the max volume levels, which sadly, seem to be pretty common for PS5 headphones. These have almost NO volume until you get past the 50-60% mark, leaving not a whole lot of volume overhead. In order to get the volume to my "normal" comfortable listening levels of my other headphones, I have to get them to about 85% on the volume slider within the app. So, this means that I can't really "jam out" with them when I want because the total volume overhead just isn't there. This could be fixed in a firmware update, but judging by Turtle Beaches track record with this, I'm not banking on this happening - it seems to be pretty common for their headphones.
6) Overall volume levels aside, the only other real complaint I have with these headphones is the actual volume wheel, itself. It just feels cheap. With the app up, so I can see at what point it's being adjusted to the next increment, it seems that you have to turn the wheel pretty far to get that next level. Without using the app, it's a guessing game as to if it's actually turning up the volume or if you need to turn the wheel more. I also did notice that there is a bit of a small delay (by a few seconds, it seems) in making adjustments on the headset - including volume - and when it shows in the app.
So, in summary, I'm overall pretty impressed with these headphones. I'm not 100% sure just yet if they're going to be my daily driver, as my others get louder than these do. Regardless, if these were to be a secondary pair, I'm totally happy with that, too! These cans are packing all of the latest and greatest feature for the price point they're asking - you can't go wrong! The only downsides I can find is the "cheap" feeling of the batteries themselves and the volume wheel, as well as the inability to turn off the always-on ring around the received. If Turtle Beach could just increase the total volume by about 20-25%, I would have no issues saying that these are my new favorite cans.
With the above being said, I personally give these a 4.5 out of 5. But, since we can't do half stars here, I'm going to go with a 5 and give the benefit of doubt, here. Just note that if the volume levels can be improved, I'll give these a 5, all the way, no questions asked.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid headset with a little complaints
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I see mostly everyone is praising the headset, but lets be real the headset is not perfect. Ill start off with the good thonfs about the headset, sound is probably the best i have heard on a faming headset, i dont even mess with the EQ cause the flat response itself just sounds amazing, rhe microphone is crisp and clear, and the comfort is solid and i have owned astrost and steel series, this is hands down my favorite headset at the moment, but here come the cons of this headset, the microphones mutes when flipped up which is awesome, however every time you touch the mic by accident it beeps and curs out sound during that beep and i have no idea why they would add this to the headset, secondly the chat mix from game volume to chat volume is annoying to get to as yoy have to hold a button down for two seconds until you here a voice command relling yoy that yoy are on the secondary setting with the worst volume knob ive ever experienced on a headset cause its hard to turn, not only that but in the process of it letting you know you are on the secondary setting it cuts off all other sound just like when you accidentally bump the mic, why they would implement such a flaw is besides me and i hope they can update this through a firmware update. Besides that the headset is solid, but if youre a series gamer rhat sometimes needs to listen carefully and quiet down your friends in fame it could be annoying dealing with this. So my recommendations would be remove rhat annoying beed when you accidentally bump or touch the mic and instead of holding down the button to get to your chat mix/game setting swap that to the noise cancelling and just press the button to get to the chat/game mix setting, and that will loterally be the best update in my opinion and for those who own the headset youll know exactly what im talking about, just an honest review hear from an experienced gamer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best PS5 headset on the market
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I have been a gamer my whole life and have owned dozens of headsets over my many years. I have struggled with battery life, comfort, connectivity issues, sound quality, build quality, and basic feature set always getting at most a few of those things but never the complete package. That is, until I got this Turtle Beach Stealth Pro. This is hands down the best gaming headset I have ever used. It is incredible in every aspect. First and foremost, for me is comfort. A gaming headset absolutely must be comfortable for hours on end, otherwise nothing else matters. It could be the best sound or have the best battery life but if I can only wear it for an hour or two before starting to get a headache from it crushing my head or putting excess pressure in the wrong places, it does not matter. I could tell as soon as I put it on that it would be very unlikely that I would experience discomfort from using this headset and that has proven true during my time with it so far. I have a very large head and wear glasses so finding total comfort with headsets is often very difficult. Thankfully this Stealth Pro is fantastic to wear, leading to no pressure points or headaches even after several hours of gaming in a session. I will say however that I have it adjusted to the maximum and it fits perfectly for me, but you may not have the same results if you have an exceedingly large dome.
Next up in importance is sound. It supports 3D audio for PS5 and has Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing which enhances things like footsteps in shooters so you can hear what may be coming up behind you. In a word, the sound quality is phenomenal. I can hear every bird, every leaf in games like Horizon Forbidden West, and every sneaking soldier in Call of Duty. Since it can simultaneously connect to your phone via Bluetooth you can take calls or hear notifications and listen to music. The Bass is strong, the high notes are crisp, and nothing sounds muddled or distorted whatsoever. Noise Cancellation on a gaming headset is something unfortunately very rare and that is surprising since it is a total game changer. If you want to be fully immersed in your gaming experience, being able to cut out all the outside noise and focus on your game via ANC is incredible. The noise cancellation is fantastic and better than most other premium over ear headphones I have ever used not to mention the gaming variety. Just listening to music on these with ANC on and doing things around the house I could not hear anything around me, just the tunes. In my experience with other headphones, I can typically still make certain noises out even with ANC on but not with these. It is very impressive. It has two microphones, one on either side built into the earcups, and for higher fidelity a separate noise cancelling boom mic. For simpler interactions the built in mics work better than most and sound great to the people I play with, then the boom mic takes it to another level cancelling out background noise and giving me more adjustability with my positioning and sound making it so there is nothing in the way of communicating flawlessly.
Battery life is phenomenal, with the inclusion of a second swappable battery pack and the separate charging dock that doubles as the wireless transmitter, not only is the setup clean and minimalistic but you can effectively go forever without having to plug in to charge. Just quickly swap the battery pack under the magnetic cover on the left side earcup and keep going. While you are continuing to play your other battery can recharge and be ready to go long before you need to swap again. It is not only a very nice option for long sessions but in the long term could prevent the whole headset from becoming obsolete because of a bad battery since they are replaceable. In any case, 12 hours per battery is more than enough for 99% of gamers out there, but that swapability is invaluable. You can charge the headset itself with the included USB-C cable in addition to the separate battery, so both are always ready to go, or just swap batteries whenever needed.
The last things I consider for my gaming headsets are just general quality of life. This one checks off all the boxes. It looks great, feels like it’s built like a tank, and connects to both Bluetooth and the wireless transmitter the first time every time with no lag or interference, and both connect simultaneously and can be used at the same time meaning you can take a phone call and still hear your game if you so choose. This allows you to disconnect from the real world via the top-notch ANC, but still be able to keep one foot in the door for important calls should you need to still be reachable. Across the board this headset is the best I have used. It hits all the marks for me, and I have no complaints about it whatsoever. If you want the best, Turtle Beach is back in the game and here it is. I can’t recommend it enough.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Made with a real gamer in mind
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The Turtle Beach Steal Pro had a quick setup. After unboxing, connect the transmitter/battery charger to the PS5. Then, connect the microphone to the headset and you are ready to go.
--- FEATURES ---
Dual mics (boom and no boom options), Bluetooth 5.1 dual connectivity (plugs to phone and console), customizable via the phone/PC app, active noise canceling (ANC), swappable dual battery system (with second battery included).
--- PERFORMANCE AND EXPECTATIONS ---
It had been a while since a gaming headset stood out above the crowd. This PS5 headset really is a great package for the price. To start off, active noise canceling can be a very important feature in a gaming headset, especially if you enjoy online competitive games. What ANC does, is it reduces your real-world ambient sound. So, people speaking in your home or outdoor neighbors won’t be a distraction anymore.
The headset has two microphones. One is the boom mic that is adjustable and can quickly be muted by flipping it up. The other is hidden in the headphones and allows you to use it when the boom mic isn’t plugged in. This feature is great if you want to use the headset like headphones while you are away from your console, allowing you to take incoming calls from your phone. If you plan on traveling with it, the included traveling pouch is a great option to protect your headphones while on the go. They can also be charged with the extra USB-C cable included, which can be stored in the pouch.
Speaking on incoming calls, you can connect your phone via bluetooth. This feature is great, especially if you plan on using ANC, as you could miss a call or text otherwise. I really enjoyed hearing my friends when they sent me audio texts and I could easily reply back using the mic from the headset. I also was able to play my own playlist from my phone while I played less taxing games such as Minecraft or tower defense games.
The button called Superhuman Hearing is helpful when you want to hear footsteps of enemies. This is a great mode to try when playing games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, or other games that require stealth. I enjoyed it while playing The Last of Us 2, as that game requires silence and precision.
This headset uses a removable, rechargeable battery pack system. What I found most impressive is that one battery can last you up to 12 hours and the box includes 2 batteries for you! So, if you use up one battery, the fun can continue as you install the fully charged one and allow the drained one to continue charging in the transmitter/battery charger that is included.
--- APPROVAL ---
This is one headset package that was very well thought out with the gamer in mind. This is already a professional level headset that is a welcoming addition to any PS5/Nintendo Switch/PC gamer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Connectivity, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Major Upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My son wanted a good gaming headset for his birthday. So we went to Best Buy to see what they had in stock. We initially chose this set because they looked high in quality and they fit comfortably on my son’s head. I asked a store employee what he thought about them and he said we chose well, because it was one of the highest rated and his personal favorite product.
My son absolutely loves them because it has sound cancelling and can be paired with all of his gaming consoles. The best pair of gaming headphones ever!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headset, Best Buy came through once AGAIN!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I don’t know how to do reviews about products but all I can say is that these sound wonderful and I can pinpoint enemies when playing shooting games, the rechargeable swapping battery is easy to put on and charge I don’t have to think about it it just happens, few seconds and I’m back to playing again, the app on the phone is cool and allows you to customize eq settings while you’re playing if you have too, the transmitter is cool too it lights up blue while it’s connected just like the ps5 leds and turns red when you flip the mic to let you know your mic is off, the headphones feel great, they feel premium, and they’re comfortable not too heavy and your ears don’t hurt, no pressure, comes with a carrying bag that feels like there’s quality to it, over all I love them, best headset I have, and not too mention Best Buys deals on them, I buy most of my stuff from them and they always come through with the pricing when I’m hurting the most in my pockets, I enjoy buying from them, and the deal I got on this headset on Black Friday, they’re amazing man just trust them to have your back during the right timing and you’ll always get what you want. Got a MacBook from them when I needed it the most for school with way under retail. They always come through ! , thanks Best Buy this was a great purchase . Grateful for sure and I’ve always been a customer and the way things are going they have me for life, they’ll take care of you :D
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Durability
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this for my teenage son. At first I was unsure about the price. The durability on this head set seems very strong. Had problems with other headsets breaking very easily. So in the long run this head set should last a long time without having to replace one every few months or so. Not to mention Has great sound and adjustable mic, comfortability is good. Long battery life with a charger is always a must for gamers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
They might be the best headset ever made
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I know you've probably read a million reviews, seen tons of ads telling you these are the best and truly they are. I've tried all the headsets for the most part on the market especially the ones at this price point and most of them are bad and don't feel worth the price there's nothing that justifies there price but these in a short summary are amazing. you can Bluetooth to your phone and be connected to your pc at the same time, also Bluetooth to every console, you can control in depth settings which is nothing new but they actually work unlike so many other brands the sound is so close to corded headphones its nuts and comfortability is at highest level OH and they have battery packs its literally the best idea anyone has ever come up with... you can charge one battery while you're using the other and they both last about 10 to 12 hours so your headset is never dead give them a shot and take them back if you don't like them but I guaranteed you wont be disappointed
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but heavy and pricey
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
These were pretty good sound quality and all the feature fot fine tining was impressive. Overwhelming for my amateur needs but impressive. For me they were too heavy tho but still good headphones.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Performance & Lightweight but could be better
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased these to replace the no longer made, but still out there, Razer Nari Ultimate 7.1 Wireless headset that was losing it's charge capacity.
I'd totally had given these five stars except for some nitpicky reasons that at this point in time shouldn't be an issue for ANY wireless headset.
Issues with staying connected while in gaming sessions. Even though the base is 3 feet or less from my seated position, these will at least once per gaming session just drop connection. Very annoying when you're knee deep in the campers of COD or Fortnite.
Range of connection is shorter than previous headset. It's a nitpick, but valid considering the price difference between the two; this one being far more than the last.
Charging base for the battery doesn't "do anything" to let me know the battery is charged; no lights while charging, no lights when done.
Base shows muted mic status light instead of "connection good" status light. I use an XLR mic and don't even bother with the built in mic arm or earpiece mics.
The good:
Comfy. This is for both the earcups and the headband.
Lighter than the last headset (that's always good).
Charge time is minimal on a "fast charge" usb port.
Does get 12 hours or more per battery depending on settings.
Bluetooth connectivity means can use with more devices; very handy that is.
Base has a charge port built in for "charge only" devices.
Overall:
I don't know if I'd pay 320 again (with tax) for this headset. It's nice, but for the price range there should be more of something and less of the issues with the devices that keep it connected. Sound is on par with the former headset, so there's that at least. I haven't owned a TB headset since a gazillion years ago when they were pretty much the only game in town for "gaming" (early 2000's). If they're going to play in the "big leagues" for gaming headsets (for PCs), there's definitely room for improvement.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I've tested them all, and these are the best.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just superb headphones for gaming on the PS5. I had the very expensive Artis Nova Pro headset but this one has better sound and options, IMO. For example on the Nova Pros the best EQ options and other sound options only work if you're using a PC. This TB set has options that you can control from your PC or your phone. Charge one battery (it comes with two) while using the other and you'll never run out of battery life. Very comfortable, and very "premier" feel to them. The only downside is that they are on the high side of pricing for headphones, but you get what you pay for.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing audio quality, bad base station
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I did end up returning these for something else but only for one issue which I'll explain below. I wanted to keep them but not with the issue below.
Sound quality: AMAZING sound quality and immersion. These produce a powerful, wide soundstage around you. Bass is great, treble and all ranges are great. Very immersive and some of the best audio I've heard on a headset. These take the Stealth 700's and add a bit higher end clarity - well worth it.
Comfort: A bit heavy for headphones but didn't bug me at all. The earcups are large and seal well around you ears, a little warm. No discomfort at all however, nice and deep ear cups with good headband and cushioning.
My reason for return: The base station does NOT connect correctly with my PS5. I reached out to turtle beach support directly and they instructed me to do a firmware reset and reupdate via a PC. I did this, and it did NOT fix the issue. Essentially, everytime you turn on your PS5 - to get the PS5 to detect the base station you have to unplug it physically and replug it (sometimes 5 times, sometimes 2 times, sometimes 10 times) before it gets recognized by the PS5. I have no idea why and I wasn't about to return these and get a second pair just to have the same issue. I ended up with a different headset that has the same audio quality as these and I'm happy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best headphones I have ever had! Sound is amazing all around comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great closed back headset
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This headset was bought to upgrade from the SteelSeries Arctis 7P+, i tried to use the Nova Pro and compared to this headset the sound felt empty. I'm new to the closed backs, and i have to say it does take somw getting used to but that doesnt take away from this great headset. Turtle Beach seemingly took the next step and went into the lab to fine tune this headset, bringing me back to the quality I once knew from the old PS3 days. Pairing this with the mobile app, you can control and fine tune everything on the fly. The build quality of this headset is great, but the weight of the headset does take some play sessions of getting used to. The stock ear cushions feel comfortable although i swapped mine out for some off of Wicked Cushions and those are just a tad better. I do find during long sessions i have to lift an ear cup off my ear because they get warm. All in all this headset is a great upgrade for anyone, just keep in mind that if youre going from an open back there is a learning curve.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best Premium ANC gaming headset yet.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Coming from a owner of the nova pro wireless the new turtle beach stealth pros absolutely out perform in base comfort and sound quality. On PC these headphones worked great, they got plenty loud for me and the app to control your eq's etc. Works great as well. I will say the volume wheel seems a little subpar compared to other models, there seems to be a delay from when you turn the volume up or down and it actually registering, sometimes it is even a guessing game if you turned the wheel far enough to have it move the volume slider at all. Also i mainly got these for my ps5 as i am very happy with my nova pro wired headset for pc, and on the PS5 the max volume was not quite high enough. I dare say it was a little too quiet. And that really was upsetting. The Nova 7s with the volume limiter turned off works so great with the ps5 and the volume gets more than loud enough. So that definitely was a bit of a let down hopefully turtle beach will address this in a firmware update but im unsure. Over all i definitely would recommend these over the nova pro wireless due to the uncomfortable nubs that touch your ears from the anc and the fact that the stealth pros have better sound quality as well as not having nubs that touch your ears lol giving 4 out of 5 stars mainly due to the low max volume on ps5. Otherwise overall a complete winner in the premium gaming headset category.