Turtle Beach - Stealth™ 500 Wireless Amplified Gaming Headset for PS5, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, & Mobile with 40-Hr Battery - Black

Works great. No issues with it. If you leave the usb thing plugged in to your console, even if your headphones are turned off, the sound of your tv will be mute. So if you want to use regular sound from tv speakers then remember to unplug the usb from your console

Remember the following details about the Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless headset: Turtle Beach has impressively refreshed the Stealth 500 wireless headset, making it a compelling choice for under $80. This third-generation update includes Bluetooth 5.2 and low-latency, reliable 2.4GHz wireless as standard features. It's a great option for kids or beginners looking to go wireless while gaming. Turtle Beach also offers many options to look at should this be a good start as you progress. The Stealth 500 features a quality microphone and powerful sound in an ultralightweight design. The microphone ensures clear communication, while the sound profile enhances the clarity of in-game audio such as footsteps and gunshots. Additionally, the headset can be further tuned using the Swarm II app. With its straightforward setup, the headset is ready to use out of the box with minimal configuration required. It's important to use the app to update the firmware for optimal performance. Design and Comfort: The Stealth 500 boasts a sleek and modern ultralightweight design made of durable plastic. Despite being entirely plastic, it feels premium while also flexible. The fit is a standout feature, with a comfortable and aesthetic design that doesn't scream "gamer". The ear cups are generously padded with memory foam wrapped in black leatherette. The headset is ideal for extended gaming sessions, offering a weightless fit with minimal clamping force and an adjustable elastic headband for a secure and comfortable experience. Audio Quality: Featuring 40mm Nanoclear speakers, the Stealth 500 provides impressive audio performance at an entry-level price point. While the out-of-the-box sound may have deficiencies in the mid and low ranges, these can be improved with the EQ settings. For even better performance, consider upgrading to the Stealth 600 for just $20 more and skip this all together. This headset delivers crisp, clear sound with a balanced audio profile, and its surround sound capabilities enhance spatial awareness, ideal for competitive gaming. Wireless Performance: The Stealth 500 offers reliable wireless connectivity with a lag-free experience. Whether using Bluetooth or the dedicated USB transmitter, the headset provides stable and interference-free connectivity. With up to 40 hours of battery life on a single charge, it's suitable for most gaming sessions. It's also suitable for mobile gamers, providing good sound quality for various devices and media consumption. Microphone Quality: Equipped with a flip-to-mute high-sensitivity microphone, the Stealth 500 ensures clear voice communication, essential for team-based games. The noise-canceling feature effectively filters out background noise for clear voice transmission. While the mic can be easily muted via the built-in controls on the headset, using the Swarm II app allows for further customization to improve noise cancellation and mic performance. Features and Usability: The Stealth 500 includes user-friendly features such as flip-to-mute and simple volume controls on the left ear cup. Additionally, it features the Superhuman Hearing technology, enhancing in-game sounds like enemy footsteps and gunshots. The headset's versatility shines through the combination of USB dongle and Bluetooth 5.2 switching at the press of a button, offering seamless connectivity for various devices and audio sources.  The Verdict The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 wireless headset is a great choice for under $80. It offers Bluetooth 5.2 and low-latency, reliable 2.4GHz wireless. The headset provides clear communication and powerful sound with 40mm Nanoclear speakers and a flip-to-mute high-sensitivity microphone. It offers reliable wireless connectivity and up to 40 hours of battery life. The headset is versatile, suitable for PC, console, and mobile gaming. These were earthshattering features a few years ago, it is a shame it is now just "normal" to be this good for cheap. Check these our for SURE and you won't be disappointed!

While this headset is by no means the best in class in every facet, I can see the attraction of this headset. It fuses many of the more desired features of a modern gaming headset, such as a nice comfortable suspension band style headband with excellent battery life that is sure to impress anyone. Better than average audio quality is also paired with the versatility to run this headset across multiple systems, including on PlayStation consoles, the Nintendo Switch, and on, what is perhaps the best feature of this bargain of a headset, on Bluetooth connected devices like android and Apple iOS smart phones! There is also another SKU of this Stealth 500 that is designated for Xbox’s and such. The majority of my headset usage time before this review occurred on my Windows 11 PC, iPhone SE 3, and plug-and-play use with my PlayStation 4 Pro Console. My first impression of this headset out of the box is that the build quality is respectable at this price point. This headset is not an aesthetic beauty of an audio product, but it is also not a chunky piece of overseas plastic garbage that is going to leave you, or your intended recipient of this headset embarrassed to wear it. The lines and contours are clean, and the ear cups are not bulky. They are made of quite a comfortable pleather covered foam material that snugs securely to my medium-average adult male head. If you run with hotter ears and head like me, you may find yourself sweating it out in these a tad during a long gaming session. The earcups also perfectly accommodate my Gamer Advantage bluelight glasses I like to wear during gaming, so you are in luck as a glasses-wearer if you choose this headset! As I mentioned earlier in the review, this headset actually has above-average audio quality! I am stinking impressed to be honest. The stock EQ setting this comes set to is “Turtle Beach Signature Sound”, and I have zero desire to change the audio signature! It is perfect for music and for video games. Doom Eternal sounds gnarly coming out of these earcups and the music I play from EDM to country is balanced and easy to listen to! The Turtle Beach Swarm II software for this device is actually quite feature-packed and impressive. I am quite thrilled with the amount of control and customization that is available on this less than $80 dollar headset. For one, you actually get sidetone monitoring and noise gate control right on the front page of the controls of this headset of the software. This is amazing, as it allows you to hear yourself speak which is great for voice modulation and volume control during games and Discord calls, and the noise gate adjustments can help you cut out those pesky keyboard taps, mouse clicks, and other distracting background noises so your team mates don’t hate you, haha! The EQ controls built into the software are also quite impressive. As I mentioned above, the “Turtle Beach Signature Sound” EQ profile is perfect for my needs and expectations as a borderline audiophilic gamer. The only place I am going to have to give this headset a slight knock that is not going to affect the star rating is the microphone voice quality. It is reasonable and according to my friends who have heard my voice via Discord doesn’t sound bad at all! For anyone in the tech world who is desiring a little more of an upscale voice quality experience, keep looking for something else. I am a Twitch Streamer (EagleEyeHunts) and I would not want to use this mic to communicate with my viewers and other streamers. But for regular Joes gaming and all around having a blast with non-streaming activities, I think this headset is perfect! I should also mention the microphone is nicely tucked away when folded back into the headset and has a very clever little adjustment setting for getting the mic close to your mouth once the device is unfolded. Altogether, this headset is without a doubt and easy to suggest option in the “above bargain-priced” price category. Other higher-end headsets from Turtle Beach and other companies go on sale at times that could drive this headset out of the mind as a good deal, but at its retail price I would say I am quite impressed. If voice communication and microphone quality are not your number one priority, than go ahead and pick up this headset today and let me know what you think of it! I am always happy to come back to my reviews and read other users’ thoughts. Cheers and I hope you enjoy your purchase!