Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX Multiplatform Amplified Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Windows 10 & 11 PCs, Nintendo Switch – Bluetooth, 50mm Speakers – Black
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Product Features
- Officially Licensed by Microsoft for Xbox
- Compatible with Xbox-Serie X|S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, PS5, PS4, PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim, Nintendo Switch, PC and Mac
- Proprietary, Lag-free 2.4GHz Wireless Connection
- Long-Lasting, 40+ Hour Battery Life
- Gen 2 Mic for Clear chat with Teammates
- High-Performance 50mm Nanoclear Speakers tuned for Immersive Surround Sound
- Game and Stay Connected with Bluetooth
- Be sure to update your firmware using the Turtle Beach Audio Hub desktop app for best performance
- Gel-cooled, Memory Foam Ear Cushions with ProSpecs
- Metal-Reinforced Headband Design
- Officially Licensed by Microsoft for Xbox.
- Compatible with Xbox, PlayStation, PC & Nintendo Switch
- Proprietary, Lag-free 2.4GHz Wireless Connection
- Long-Lasting, 40+ Hour Battery Life
- Gen 2 Mic for Clear chat with Teammates
- High-Performance 50mm Nanoclear Speakers tuned for Immersive Surround Sound
- Game and Stay Connected with Bluetooth
- Be sure to update your firmware using the Turtle Beach Audio Hub desktop app for best performance
- Gel-cooled, Memory Foam Ear Cushions with ProSpecs
- Metal-Reinforced Headband Design
Product Specifications
| ASIN | B09VCWJHK8 |
| Release date | May 8, 2022 |
| Product Dimensions | 7.48 x 3.54 x 7.67 inches; 10.56 ounces |
| Type of item | Accessory |
| Language | English |
| Item model number | TBS-2790-01 |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Manufacturer | Turtle Beach |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Date First Available | April 3, 2022 |
| Charging Time | 15 minutes |
| Item Weight | 0.66 Pounds |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
Product Price History
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Only purchase to gift to someone you hate. The headset itself doesn’t have many pros, but the pros it does have are really good. The battery does seem to last roughly 40hrs, and the sound quality for a wireless headset is really good when it works. That’s the problem is it has so many issues, a lot of which could have been avoided if whoever designed these thought about the user for half a second. They stopped at the speakers and battery and figured that’s good enough.I’ll start with the software, why is there a PC app that’s one and only job is to update the headsets firmware. Why do I have to use my phone and connect it to the headset to adjust settings the one or two settings you gave us? Why does the app when asking me if I’m having trouble crash when I click the yes I’m having trouble button? Why is there zero option to stop the audio muting whenever a setting is changed, volume is maxed out, or device is connected? Why not give us the ability to control the sleep on the headset? If they cared about the user there’d be a pc/mobile app with basic features you’d want like those. As a pc only user I’d like to see a pc app as an option, especially when the mobile app doesn’t keep the saved settings applied half the time. Also how much does an accurate battery indicator cost? They give away phones with better battery reading than this headset. The best they can give you is estimates at 25% intervals.Onto actual hardware, I hope you like unplugging and repluggung usb devices in because the dongle loves to turn off until I unplug it and plug it back in. Turn your pc off? You’ll probably have to replug it in. Headset turn off and the dongle lost signal? 50% of the time you’ll have to replug it in. The range is also pretty weak, 10ft would have some audio stutter, one wall is also the limit as it’ll start stuttering and cutting out. The headset has two volume wheels, one that’s dedicated to the dongle and another that’s reprogramable, great in concept but using it for Bluetooth audio control is worthless as it’s super fragile and has zero tactile to it so easy to bump and blow your ears out. Would much rather see it used as a mixer for the dongle/Bluetooth volume with tactile bumps. It’s primarily plastic so I’m unsure of how durable it is, the inner band is atleast metal and the buttons feel really cheap but make a loud clear tactile click when being pressed. Takes a few hrs to fully charge and lasts 35ish hrs. One other big gripe I have is the volume button has zero effect on windows and windows volume has zero effect on the headset unless windows is set to 0 than it mutes the headset. I don’t see why the volumes can’t be controlled together. Makes volume wheels on keyboards useless.I’d only recommend the headset if you can get it on sale, and don’t care about user experience past being wireless and having decent audio/battery. I haven’t used many wireless headsets, the audeze penrose, corsair void, and corsair virtuoso but out of all of these the penrose and these are a strong tie. The pentose sound a touch better but the battery is horrible and these sound nearly as good but last way longer. The virtuosos as much as I dislike corsairs software has way more user comforts and better support compared to these while still sounding alright after a little EQ.After even more time with it I’m ready to smash it with a hammer and use absolutely anything else. Nearly every time I turn the headset on I have to unplug the stupid USB dongle and plug it in again for it to connect to my pc. They don’t update their broken garbage app you need to use or else your forced with a mic that’s always on even in the up position. They will take your money and leave you with a half baked product. Shocking how little turtle beach cares about its customers.
I love this headset, but there are a few noteworthy cons. First off is the size, these are definitely on the bulky side, and as someone with a small head the band at it’s smaller setting barely fits. It is tight to my head, but with the band resting on top of my head the ear cups feel just a TINY bit too low for me.My second con is the range/ receiver strength. Part of the man appeal to non-wired headset is to not be tied to a pc, or controller. But the range cuts out the moment I leave my room. My kitchen is about 20 paces away and it begins to cut out, this is also through a wall. Also covering the left ear cup results in sound cutting out at just 5 feet from the transmitter. If I tilt my head to the left and rest the ear up on my shoulder it will cut out. This seems to be worse the lower the battery level is.Third is that the “cooling technology” seems to be a gimmick. Sure when you first put it on it is cool to the touch as any leather type material would be. But after a while of playing my ears do still get warm.Now for the pros. These sound amazing. Don’t let the “headset connected” voice fool you! I was worried at first because the voice sounds like crap. Very fuzzing sounding like it was recorded with a 1990 camcorder microphone. But that isn’t worth calling a con. I personally like a lot of bass in my gameplay, I care more about sound quality than hearing footsteps, and this headset is capable of that. There is the super human hearing mode which seems to increase the treble and amplify footsteps if that’s your thing. The modes are nice and I tend to switch between “signature sound” and “bass and treble boost” depending on what I’m playing/ watching. At first I couldn’t find a sound I was 100% happy with. It felt like the high tones were way too high and the low tones were way too low. But I paired it with the DTS program and I’m super happy with it. Sound is subjective, and the app allows for tuning of bass treble and voice, although a mid tone adjust would have perfected it.They also seem very durable. I don’t travel with with them, but I find it hard to believe the reviews that claim their headband snapped just from putting it on their head, then putting it on their desk/ stand as it should. Unless they have a giants head. My guess is dropping, stepping, sitting on them etc and then hoping to get a refund by saying it was a defect.The ability to be connected to my Xbox and my phone or laptop via Bluetooth is a great feature. When I am not playing competitive games I use this feature to listen to podcasts while I game.The battery life is great. I’ve had them for 3 months and have charged them less than 5 times. Each time when I get down to around 20%. I play fairly casually, a couple of hours on most days. 40 hours should be plenty of life. Even 20 is plenty. Even the most hardcore of users will only need to plug in once a week probably.The glasses relief adjustment is nice as someone who wear glasses. Pulling off the ear cups for the first time feels like you’re about to break them but they won’t.The mic quality is good, the adjustable monitoring is great because you can turn it off completely or turn it way up.Lastly some neutral notes, I’ve seen many reviews complaining about connectivity issues, I have had my dongle plugged into my Xbox since I got these and I have never had to unplug/ replug it and never had connection issues. This was probably fixed with an update. Which leads to the second point of complaints of needing to plug it into a computer to update it. This isn’t a big issue for me because I have a laptop. But it’s worth noting you do need a pc or laptop to update the headset, you plug in the headset and the dongle into your device to update so you need at least 2 USB ports. The headset is still usable if you don’t update though, it doesn’t brick your headset when you need to update. There are also complaints about the app, but I have no complaints other than maybe adding a midrange adjustment. It’s simple and intuitive. It is Jair for adjusting levels, creating a custom EQ, turning on/off superhuman hearing, mic monitoring and mapping the button and the volume wheel on the headset itself.Overall 4/5 stars. I’m happy with my purchase and the pros outweigh the few cons for my use of them.
Perfect headset. UPDATE: Going on 8 months now with this headset and it still works perfect for me. No cracks in plastic or any signs of breaking. As long as you take care of the headset you’ll be fine.Its a shame this headset doesn’t work for everyone because for me it’s the perfect headset. I use them interchangeably between my Series X and PS5 daily and doing so is cake work. The dongle provided with this headset has a switch to select either Xbox or “USB” which you use on PS5 or PC. The battery life is stellar, the sound is great and gets plenty loud, it can connect to your console and phone at the same time, the flip to mute mic is a godsend, and the overall build quality is Sturdy. Not sure how people actually break this headset as I’ve used it for about 5 months now with no sign of breaking/cracking, but to be fair I take care of my stuff. The ONLY negatives I have experienced with his headset is every now and then I can hear crackling coming through but it lasts a few seconds and then it’s gone and the clamping force is tight right out the box. I’ve stretched the headset out and it fits perfectly fine now though. Overall, this headset is the best bang for your buck in my opinion and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.
Overall great but. I wear glasses all day, every day. Despite how I adjust the head band and the “glasses pro spec” thing these still hurt my ears physically. And I wear very lightweight barely there frames (single construction thin pure titanium frames).Every time I turn these on they fail to pair with the already paired transceiver on my XBox One X for no reason and then automatically powers off. I have to power it back on and then it pairs fine.There are no firmware updates available.Because of these problems I knocked off a whole star in my review for an otherwise stellar and fantastic product.So to that point I can hear everything and it’s great and I love it. Now, just solve the problem for people that have to wear glasses.
Not the best – not the worst. Headset runs small. I don’t have a large head, and this thing is still really snug. Ears hurt after a few hours of wearing it. They advertise that the padding can be modified for fitting glasses and it cannot.The sound is also sub-par. Probably the only reason it doesn’t get 3 stars is because the footsteps in shooters are easy to detect. Bass is next to nothing. The sound doesn’t get loud enough for game volume in any capacity. As well, the connectivity of the headset is spotty. I’ve had major problems with it functioning properly and sometimes even connecting all together.Definitely better headsets out there.
The work well with xbox, however there are quality issues with physical plastic parts. I think the sound quality and ease of setup are great. The one problem I have is the earpiece connection is a very thin plastic, and maybe my head is a little big. but this is the 3rd set of turtle beach headsets I have owned. all three broke in the same spot. I had 2 600’s and the latest 700. 600’s I have super glued and taped up the 700, I did the same and actually contacted the manufacturer. I received an email asking what happened to cause them to break. Actually, nothing I came down picked the headset up and it fell apart in my hand. Hopefully, they will work on this quality issue, they are a good headset overall
I love it. This is my first big purchase headphones, and I really enjoy them! They have amazing sound quality with multiple functions, and they have proven durable. Well done!
The max series solved the only problem I had with the 700 Gen 2s which was the connection sometimes cutting out, the USB allows for a much more stable connection, the sound quality is amazing and blows my other, much more expensive headset out of the water
Great mic at a great cost. The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX Gaming Headset is a wireless headset designed for multiplatform gaming. It features amplified audio for an immersive gaming experience, with compatibility across various gaming consoles and devices. The headset boasts advanced features like Superhuman Hearing, mic monitoring, and customizable sound profiles for a personalized gaming audio experience.Performance:In terms of performance, the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX delivers exceptional sound quality and clarity. The amplified audio enhances in-game sounds, allowing for a competitive edge in multiplayer games. The Superhuman Hearing feature is particularly useful for detecting subtle audio cues, giving gamers an advantage in fast-paced gameplay scenarios.Comfort and Design:The headset is designed for long gaming sessions, with plush memory foam ear cushions and a lightweight, adjustable headband for comfort. The sleek and modern design of the headset is complemented by intuitive controls for easy access to volume, mic monitoring, and sound profiles. The wireless connectivity provides freedom of movement without compromising audio quality.Value and Versatility:Considering its performance, comfort, and versatility across multiple platforms, the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX Gaming Headset offers excellent value for gamers. The ability to customize sound profiles and the convenience of wireless connectivity make it a top choice for both casual and competitive gamers looking for a high-quality gaming audio experience.Pros:Exceptional sound quality with amplified audioSuperhuman Hearing feature for competitive advantageComfortable design for long gaming sessionsMultiplatform compatibility for versatile useCons:Price may be on the higher end for some usersWireless connectivity range could be improvedConclusion:The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX Gaming Headset is a top-tier choice for gamers seeking premium audio quality, comfort, and versatility across multiple platforms. With advanced features, customizable sound profiles, and a sleek design, this headset delivers an immersive gaming experience that enhances gameplay and provides a competitive edge.
Quality headphones. I’ve had these for a week now and I use them everyday for 2-3 hours. Battery has been on 100%, no connection issues, connects right away to Xbox. Clear audio quality, heavy bass, superhuman hearing is awesome. Ear cups do cancel normal house noise, overall I would recommend these headphones with Dolby Atmos audio for Xbox