Bro, you were born to review things. You're better than any platform, including CNET, IGN, or Consumer Reports. I sincerely hope that you find a bigger audience. I know you will. Some of these clowns on you tube only provide us information that we can just read off the side of the damn box. 👍👍
PSA for the clamp force: if you bend the middle of the head band it lowers the clamp force substantially. I did that on my old 700 gen 2s and they were much more comfortable for longer gaming sessions. It didn't affect the headset in any negative way, it still worked perfectly.
Thanks for saying this. I try to be careful here because I don’t want to be the reason why someone breaks theirs if they bend too hard. I loosened mine up a bit as well and it’s perfect for me.
I had the first stealth 700 gen 2 for two years and they ended up pretty broken so this Max version is the perfect thing for me now that is on sale for $60 off but I went ahead and bought a 3 year protection plan (I bought the headset thru walmart) so with that and tax I still paid $173 but Im glad because this headset will have double battery life when I already thought the 20 hour one was plenty. plus after a couple years when they start to get busted i can just turn em in with my protection plane for another brand new pair for free
but it u get the regular stealth 700 rn for $100 thats still a good deal yes and Id recommend buying at least a 2 year protection plan if u can. but personally will be getting the max one
The tip with putting the superhuman hearing at 25% is awesome. It works really well. Playing battlefield with all of the explosions, I was easily able to hear footsteps with that setting enabled. Keep up the great work!
Just bought a pair of the cobalt blue after returning my Nova Pro wireless. The bump inside the earcup for ANC bothered me too much to keep them. The Gen 2 Max have been perfect thus far. I haven't even updated them or downloaded the audio hub app to make any adjustments to the audio. They sound great right out of the box to me.
@@clawson32104 really glad to hear this bc i literally just did the same thing today bc the nova pro’s audio quality was nowhere near what i was expecting to hear
It's not the best headset I've had but having the same wireless headset for all my devices was a big selling point for me. At the price I couldn't be happier.
Your review is really well made and in depth. Even for a guy like me who doesn't know a whole lot of stuff for everything sound related, it was easy to understand. You go into every single meaningful detail. Very nicely done indeed. I also watched your video for the Steelseries Nova 7, and i'm having a hard time trying to decide between this one and the Nova 7, but your videos helped tremendously. Keep up the good work Sir!
First off, what a great channel. I only discovered it through my search for Arctis Nova Pro reviews. Having watched the review, I decided the Arctis Nova Pro was not for me (no Sonar compatible software for console). I find the channel offers unbiased reviews, and does a great job of providing in-depth details, which many others fail to highlight; it is why I searched it for a review of the TB’s. Based on the review, I purchased the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max for PS5. Having used them for around 5 hours, I find them, on the whole, comfortable, although, the headband does dig in to my scalp and causes a little discomfort after a couple of hours of use. I think that’ll improve with time. The sound out-of-the-box was a little disappointing, but that was remedied with the ‘Bass + Treble Boost’ preset - this, IMO, really sounds great, and I’m really happy with the sound detail (situational awareness is great, too, for WZ: DMZ) and fullness. Very immersive sound. The headset was easy to set up, and the iOS app works well. My only concern at this point is the ear cup mounts. The mechanism that allows the cups to pivot look a little weak. Having used a Logitech Pro X wired headset for the past 2.5 years, the TB’s are a real step-up to what I’m used to, and I’m finding lots of additional sound detail I didn’t hear before. I would definitely recommend the Turtle Beach for PS5.
I'm in love, I've been hunting for a heavy bass headset and it so hard. Every other youtuber tells you every part of every headset is perfect, I don't want a perfect headset, I want the headset for me. Please keep doing what your doing.
I wasn't sure about these headphones.... but as someone who has a PS5, an XBOX X, a PC and a Switch the cross-platform capabilities were a great selling point, but I wasn't sure if that would come at the cost of comfort or sound quality. After watching this review I decided to make the plunge as a Christmas present to myself. Great review, I sincerely hope they're as good as you say they are dude! :)
Bought them last month and I can just agree on this review, the TBs are stellar and rock solid. I use them with Dolby Atmos and the sound is fantastic. So is the Comfort. The clamp force is strong at first but after wearing then for a week they just fit perfectly fine. I can really recommend them!
Thanks for the best review I've seen on this headset! I just retired early at 60 and I'm new to gaming. The 700 Gen2's arrived today. I'm moving to South East Asia and this stuff is more expensive there because of the import tax, so I'm getting all my other electronics updated as well. I may be 60 and new to gaming, but I'm a total technophile. Most of my friends my age have no idea what I'm talking about most of the time, so many of my friends are much younger. I watched another review on these by another UA-camr who has a TON of subscribers and, although his shtick is entertaining, his reviews are not much help at all. Based on yours I'm going to send my 700 Gen 2's back tomorrow and get the 700 Gen 2 Maxes. I've seen some of your other videos and, I have to say, I'll be tuning in regularly. Btw, because of my former profession, sound is really important to me and I was thinking about spending $300, but not now. If I really enjoy gaming, I'll spend a lot more for good sound. Because of your honesty and thoroughness, you just gained a new subscriber. Great video man. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for the kind words, and BIG congratulations on your retirement at 60! That's a huge win. If you ever have issues with it, you can message me on here, Instagram, or Discord and I'll be happy to help you out. Safe travels! (Discord: GadgetryTech#8187)
Recently discovered your channel, immediate subscribed and liked. Love your content. Incredibly through, detailed oriented, and transparent. Thank you! Very satisfied with this headset! I’ve owned Astro A50s and A40TR and I’m very impressed with the audio quality produced by Stealth 700. The only issue I had was updating the firmware on MAC; do not update your firmware on MAC OS AudioHub because it bricks the transmitter (known issue with other users). ONLY update your firmware on a Windows machine.
Thank for this good and honest review! I preordered it 2 weeks back because of the cross platform support as well as the bluetooth functionality. I am happy you confirmed it was a good decision. Eta is the 15th so I need to be a little more patient…
Another great in depth review Joe. The only UA-camr you need for honest peripheral reviews. I gave in and preordered these a couple of weeks ago. Another set to add to my collection. I'm running out of room.
@@GadgetryTech Have had them a week now. Great gaming headphone's but i knew that before buying them but i'm having a few connection issues but only on the Xbox. Sometimes they won't connect or if they do then the volume will be very low on them and they need to be turned off and on a few times. This doesn't happen on PS5 and PC though.
@@garethg8226 that’s super odd. I received a couple of these and the first one had a couple issues but it was an early release. My second one worked fine and was closer to launch ready so I assumed this was worked out. I know I provided very detailed troubleshooting steps to their engineers for the issue I had and they are keen on replicating my problem. Hopefully we see a firmware update soon
The SteelSeries Arctis 7X is compatible with all platforms but doesn't have Bluetooth. The Corsair Virtuoso XT has Bluetooth and lets you play Wireless and Bluetooth audio at the same time, but it isn't Xbox compatible. Some headsets come so close but fall just short of being perfect, so it's really nice that Turtle Beach finally gave us the best of all worlds with this one.
Yup! It's just nice that you plug and play, and that's it! One small correction - The Virtuoso XT works on Xbox with the included aux cable to the controller. It just doesn't work wirelessly!
When my Microsoft Wireless Headset just broke down (cheap plastic part - slider inner holder, that one with two screws each) I read and watch almost every review of gaming headsets at the internet. Turtle 700 was preffered from a begining, but your video help to finaly make a decision. Thanks!
and just after buying... guys this model is just piece of s.... Seriously. Chat/game mode (hardware) not working at Xbox (only at mobile app!). Sound from bluetooth playing same time with game is at dramatic low level. Game audio cover the sound of the phone, even when you max the bluetooth sound. And when you use only bluetooth (Xbox is off) you can hear cracks and noise no matter if you listen streaming or recorded sound. After using almost two years Microsoft Headset I'm just devasteted by this Turtle Beach product cost twice that much as Microsoft headphones.
Love this review! Was on the fence between this and a razor headset, but the only headset I’ve ever had is a turtle beach for Xbox. I have all modern consoles and an iPhone, it’s just good to know that out of all the headsets I’ve looked at for the price and compatibility, this review was exactly what I needed to make my decision. Thank you!
Need answers... I recently bought the Stealth Gen 2 Max in Cobalt Blue for the Xbox. Everything works, but when I place my hand over the left ear cup, it completely cuts out all sound until I remove my hand. Has anyone else had this weird issue?
That was an issue w my first 700 g2 Max as well. Supposedly a firmware update fixes it, and it certainly improved my new Max. I would make sure you update the firmware and if you still have issues, try switching to the Nova 7X or just try not to touch the left ear cup as much. Good luck!
@@GadgetryTech Thanks for your response. I did all the firmware updates, but still didn't fix it. I think I'm done with Turtle Beach. I had the 600 Gen 2 Max and they made a creeking sound every time that I moved, and now this issue with the stealth 700 Gen 2 Max. I have a pair of Razer Kaira Pros and really like them, but they drop connection or cut in and out 50% of the time. The 3 best ones I have at the moment are the Microsoft Xbox Wireless headset, The Hyperx Cloudx wireless Flight and wireless Stinger Core. I just like using a variety of different headsets.
Tried these and I have to say that I didn't have any issue with the connections. The audio quality is awesome and I really wanted to love these headphones. Clamp force was too strong though and had to return them. It's worth to give them a try to check if they are comfy on your head. Thanks for the review!!
Has any of you guys been experiencing random crackling from this headset? The sound is phenomenal but rarely, I can detect some crackling. Is it a faulty unit?
Only time I had audio issues was when it was on Xbox mode and the console was far to the right. If that's your setup, try using a USB extension cable to see if you can move the transmitter further to the left and if that helps your situation.
@@GadgetryTech I just bought the cobalt blue model today and I likewise am experiencing crackling at times. I have absolutely nothing in the way that would cause interference. I’m hoping an update will be provided in time that may address this issue.
@@GadgetryTech I am already using one. One thing I don't like about those, is the fact that I've experienced losses in the past, especially with extenders between sources and cameras.
Awesome Review! I just brought this headset on the TB website, thanks to your review! I subscribed to ya, since your reviews are thorough and very informative.
What a bad ass channel.. love youre reviews and honesty. Youre reviews are top notch compared to the big so called other youtubers...you explain very good with the right info what we need...you got a sub man...gr from the netherlands btw..
Just bought my gen 2 max as im a pc/xbox guy and my arctis 9x wont hold charge after a few good years of use, i have the hyperx cloud 2 wireless for my pc and love them but wanted something that could separate chat/game volume and these being cross platform fit the bill. Keep up the always awesome videos and kudos on the great headset turtlebeach
Thanks for the video. Already ordered it. I have the Stealth Gen 2 for PS5 but I also have Xbox Series X as well. Multi platform got my attention. Loved the color also!! Subscribed!
A year later and it's a still a reliable headset. It helps to check for firmware updates but the sound quality is pretty awesome between Squad, Arma and even MLB the show. That crack is CRACK!
Thanks for the review, just purchased a black pair on sale. Can't wait. Had a pair of steel series that shit the bed. Charger port issues. Bought a 3 year warranty this time. Lol
That's a great question and surprisingly difficult to answer! The 700 Gen 2 Max sounds amazing, but is still very different than both variants of the H6Pro (open and closed back). The 700 Gen 2 still has exceptional detail considering it's a gaming headset. I found it to be very easy to work with on games like Warzone, and I never felt at a disadvantage with them. Historically speaking, I have more Warzone hours on my original 700 Gen 2 than any other wireless headset I own. The H6PRO has become my favorite E-Sports level headset just because the profile works on everything I play with good detail presentation. They are also very durable with good noise rejection and long term comfort. Considering the 700 Gen 2 offers SO much for only $20 more MSRP (wireless, BT, the app, extra controls, etc) it's still an incredible option. With the H6PRO, you're using straight analog and paying for the contruction/speakers and that's it! It's all a matter of what's more important to you.
How would you compare this to the older stealth 700 gen2? And would you still recommend the older gen 2 if my budget wouldn’t allow the gen 2 max? Will only use them on pc
Just wondering if anybody has an issue with it turning off right after you turn it on and it connects to everything also while using Bluetooth on the phone when I get close to my Xbox it will connect then turn off
Hi, you gave very detailed information in your reviews! Thanks to you in particular, I finally made a decision (I was still hesitating with hyperX cloudX flight). I searched the second-hand market and found the 700 gen 2 for less than €80 🤩 A new subscriber from France 🤘🏻🤝
As a person that owns both the Cloud Flights are better for sound quality and comfort. I freaken hate the 700 Gen 2 Max for a number of reasons, but it does have amazing battery life, but the Cloud Flights will last a full day NP, so you just chuck them on charge at the end, not a biggy.
So... after 6 weeks, my TB 700 gen 2 max headsets plastic broke on the left ear cup. and I really liked these. Luckily, they broke during the allowed extension of the holiday return period and I was able to return them literally one day before the January 15th deadline at Best Buy. WAS a Great headset, until they split in two. Save the box. 📦 just in case.
Hey, I actually bought the nova and really hated them. Uncomfortable, integration issues with Bluetooth, and mic so awful my friends started complaining. Since I’m currently in the market for a headset, I also bought the new Razer Barracuda Pro, the Audeze Penrose, and these turtle beaches to compare them all side by side (thanks amazon prime) and I think I’m going with the turtle beaches. I really like them so far
@@andrewb1230 I’m in the same boat, I wanted to like the Novas but the comfort wasn’t there for me. I went back to Turtle Beaches & they have been amazing
Has anyone tested this headset in movies? What's the sound like? The detail on vocals? How are the low mids and highs frequencies? Is ultimately good for watching movies? And great video review. Very detailed.
So I am looking to upgrade my headset to either the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max, or the Razer Blackshark V2 PRO Wireless. I don't have an XBOX so I am not too worried about compatibility with that since I have a PC. I know they are in the same price range. In your opinion which headset is overall better in audio quality and practicality? I would be using this headset for PC gaming and and work conference calls since I work remotely. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I just bought these headphones. They are good and u are right about them being tight. I wear glasses and I find that the back of the stem of my glasses are pressed uncomfortably against my head. I hope they do loosen up. The other thing is the turtle beach audio hub app sucks. Not a lot of options. Thanks for mentioning the wheel that spins forever I thought mine were broke cuz I bought them refurbished for a 129.00. But they do sound good. I will try some of the tips about the settings and maybe that will help. Great job on the review. Thanks.
I ordered the stealth 600 gen 2 max in black and sold the previous normal 600 gen 2 for it, accept of battery life i was wondering is the sound Quality also improved over the first gen 2? Or is it just the battery life and multiplatform support that's improved..?
I JUST picked these up. Getting ready to use them tonight. Awesome video. I play a lot of WZ2. Do you think I should just leave everything by standard? Maybe mess with superhuman hearing? Also, do I HAVE to put the usb in or can I just connect to Bluetooth? Thanks!
How long does it take to fully charge these? Just asking because mine have been charging about 3hrs and the red light is still on. I know it's supposed to turn off when done but just curious how long that is.
Does the 600 max trump the xbox wireless headset? In the UK the 600 max, xbox wireless headset and the 700 Gen 2's are all much the same price. I have the logitech pro X wireless for the PS5 and PC (gutted that they don't work on xbox so I need to get another headset!) When used just for the Xbox I'm curious whats the best choice?
I went through 2 pairs of these before giving up on them. I was using them on the ps5 on PC mode and on the ps5's front usb port. I got a ton of audio crackling on both pairs. I loved the audio, comfort, and features and was ultimately sad that the crackling would not stop. Your review helped me pick them but I'll be looking for another headset in the mean time. Maybe the Nova pros? I am really looking for a dual-audio headset so I can use discord/music on my phone while using the PS5.
Hi Alvaro! I know we spoke in another video comment section but sorry to hear you went through that! For wireless support on PS5 with simultaneous BT access, that basically leaves you with the Nova Pro Wireless or the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT. The Virtuoso's sound leaves a little bit to be desired (it's my next review coming I think this weekend), but there are some pros to it.
@ Alvaro Olivo I had the same problem with crackling with my stealth 600 gen 2's and I figured out it was wifi interference from all my other devices so I got a USB extension cable that allows me to put the dongle right next to me and that fixed the problem
Literally returning mine for the same issue, these crackle just as much as the 700 Gen 2’s i was hoping the dongle fixed the connection issues. My Arctic Nova 7X don’t have ANY connection issues. Bass response isn’t quite as good, but the headset is significantly more accurate anyways. I gave turtle beach another shot, and I shouldn’t have.
Hello everyone i would like to know if this would be a good purchase for context im a 13 year old boy and love playing video games(fortnite/rocket league) so should i get it
So here's the weird thing.. My cousin and I both Had/Have the Stealth 700 Gen 2 and his can connect to both Xbox AND his PC at the same and hear BOTH the Xbox and PC via Bluetooth... My Stealth 700 Gen 2 couldn't ... Now I own the new MAX version and I can connect them to both the Xbox and my PC but I can't hear any audio from the PC on to the headphones. It shows that my headphones are connected to my PC via Bluetooth but it doesn't let me pair it. Only option says "remove device"... I just want to listen to both my Xbox and PC at the same time the way my cousin is able to with his 700 G2 (Not even MAX)... what am i doing wrong?
I have a problem where if Im trying to play xbox while bluetooth to discord on my phone the game volume is low and I cant figure out how to turn it up. HELP
I'm looking to replace my Arctis 9x which I use only with my Xbox Series X. I've been plagued with constant audio/connection drops which requires me to power cycle the headset to get It working again so despite them being super comfy and great build quality I'm thinking to get rid of them. I'm really put off using the xbox wireless protocol after my experience with these. Do you think getting the 600/700 gen 2 max would be a worthwhile upgrade given they use a separate dongle?
Hi, Im predominantly a ps5 player playing CoD. Im in the market for a gaming headset and an everyday headset. Which would you recommend between the Steelseries Nova 7 and the Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max? Im mega conflicted
I've got a question. I play on PS 95% of the time so thats what this headset would mostly be used on. With the PS version of this headset being out, is there anything at all I'd loose from using the Xbox version on PS? I want to get the PS version, but its not compatible with Xbox. Would the Xbox version have all the same features on PS as the PS version would have on PS?
Do these fit well for a bigger head (XL fitted cap size)? My experience with the HS80 and others is that the earpads sit on top of your ear rather than your ear going into them, and that the clamp force makes them uncomfortable to wear.
These actually get quite large but I don't have a bigger head so I can't say for sure. If these do not fit you well, I would consider the H6PRO or Corsair HS75XB (Xbox headset).
Just ordered mine. Xbox series X guy. Hope they're good. I've tried so many different headsets in an effort to replace my a50s. Even the penrose x, and i knew i was sending that hunk of junk back after 1 hour of use.
So far so good. Idk if they might need an update because sometimes when it turns on and paurs the volume is really REALLY low, but ao far im definitely preferring these to the A50s. Always keep the box jist incase they suck for you, but i would recommend. Much better than my previous turtle beach experience
Do you still recommend the gen 2 (non max) considering it does 75% of the max for less money (losing out on connectivity (either Xbox + PC or PS + PC) and batt life really)
Reviewers are typically awful when reviewing things, they go on and on and on about shit that doesn't matter or they put it in terms the average person doesn't even understand and when I saw the video was 22 minutes I thought this was gonna be exactly that but it wasn't. It was informative, comprehensive and entertaining. Cheers!
Great review. I've been searching for a "do it all" headphone, mainly for my xbox one x (currently plug wired Audiotechnica headphones into controller), TV, windows laptop (not for gaming), phone, and a turntable that has BT. I've mainly been looking at BT headphones like Sennheiser 450BT, and wireless RS175. But not thought of gaming headphones. Will this work for what I want it for? Xbox (obvsiouly yes), TV (mainly for streaming services like Netflix) and my BT turntable. With BT connectivity to TV will there be audio lag? Or do I use the USB dongle?
Hey man. Congrats on another great review, I’ve been waiting for this one and I really liked it. I recently got the Penrose X (I also use your review for it) and I have not had connection issues since I did some tweaks (played with the WiFi channels/set up & I also got an USB extension for the dongle haha) but have been struggling with the comfort. I really like the sound and I know I can fix the comfort by swapping the earpads (seen some videos on YT) and adding some Dekoni pads to relief the headband pressure on my head but…that would just increase the $ I’ve already paid (PSA I didn’t paid full MRSP, got them with a $50 discount) for it so I’m not sure it’s worth it. I still have some days left on my return window and I’m not sure what to do, would you say the sound of the Penrose X would justify this over the Max 2s? Or should I send the Penrose back and get these ones? Appreciate it!
So I was putting some thought into this one. I think the 700 Gen 2 is simply easier to use over the years of ownership, because all the controls are intuitive and consistent. The Penrose wins on pure sound quality potential, but that's about it. You can boost bass and pull down the highs slightly and make the Penrose X sound absolutely bonkers. Dekoni pads will help with ear comfort (not clamp force much) which can make a difference. The pads change the sound quality as well so I wouldn't tune the sound until after you swap pads. The 700 Max just gives you more for your dollar. They don't get as loud as Penrose X but they get loud enough, and I like how easy they are to use (even the flip to mute is a blessing compared to the physical switch on the Penrose X). The battery life of the 700 Max hits about 3 times as much as Penrose. Short version? Penrose X ultimately still has the best sound. 700 G2 Max is the best overall product for the price, considering how much you get, and it still sounds great.
@@GadgetryTech Yeah, I agree. I just got my wicked cushions a couple of hours ago (a bit after posting this) and I just made the change, I honestly can say it does improve the comfort by miles and doesn’t modify the sound too much, as I matter of fact I could say it increases soundstage somehow…but that’s subjective to each individual. And with the mods I’m now back to the $300 dlls mark and I’m not sure that sound quality will justify the $100 extra dlls, but again that’s up to each individual. Appreciate the conversation and keep if the awesome reviews!!!
Would you recommend turning off signature sound if using Dolby atmos on Xbox and using a Dolby custom EQ? Or is it better to leave signature sound on with a Dolby atmos custom flat EQ (everything 0)?
Love the review. Is the MAX version noticeably better-sounding than the original G2? Also, did you test the headset on both consoles to determine if it sounds better on the Xbox than on the ps5? I currently have the regular G2 headset btw.
The Mic quality sucks, several games you can’t talk in game with this headset, and for me and many others cant connect to other devices with the bluetooth, other than that it’s a better quality then the regular but only marginally imo
@@nolif3gam3r43 you reached out 3 days ago which means you emailed them on Friday, they do take 1-2 business days but they do not operate during the weekends, it says so on their forums or whatever so you should get a reply by Monday or Tuesday, no later than that.
Hello, thank you for the good review. I am searching for a headphone for single player story immersive gaming to play games like RDR2, Wtiher and etc. Do you think these or GSP 600 are better? (I have MMX300, TYGR, H6pro closed, HD560s, HD598, X2HR, Denon D7200 and some other)
I currently have the 700 gen 2 and had to replace it 3 times within weeks with TB due to wireless connectivity issues with my Xbox on Halo. I sit about 11ft away from my Xbox and believe it’s due to interference issues, but not 100% sure. I returned and ordered the Gen 2 Max with the receiver now and really hoping this fixes the connectivity issue. You talked a little about this at the end of the video, just wanted to get your input on the difference between the connection using Xbox Sync vs transmitter. Is the connection stronger through the transmitter? My elite controller connects seamlessly with no issues sitting that far away from the Xbox.
Hi Zohaib. So I've had issues with direct pairing headsets in general on Xbox Series X when using my Elite 2 controller. Those same headsets work flawlessly on my One X so I think it's related to the new console and Microsoft's unusual wireless channel selections. This headset has been great for the most part, but I can't stand even a single hiccup. When that happened, I put the transmitter on a cheap USB extension cord and had 0 issues from there. You may not have any problems at all, but I wanted to mention this particular experience in case anyone else does. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the new Max when it comes!
Hello thanks for the review, how would you rate the clamp force on these in comparison with the audeze Penrose X as I found the audeze were to strong over long periods and I'm currently still using my Trusty rig 800lx as a result ,how would you rate the soundstage on these?, also the 600 gen 2 max are rated 20hz to 20khz where as the 700 gen 2 max are 20hz to 22khz would this make a discernable difference in sound quality thankyou.
Hi Luke, thanks! The Penrose X clamp force is still stronger than the 700 gen 2 Max because it doesn't seem to loosen up much at all. The 700 Gen 2 Max has much better ear pads which makes them more tolerable for long listening sessions as well. If you pad swap the Penrose X with some Dekoni pads it will help, but overall they are a little more tight feeling for sure. The Penrose X still has a better mid range presentation than the 700 G2s, and they get noticeable louder. They fall behind a little on most other regards. Custom EQ tuning gives the Penrose X the edge in sound (as it should, considering the price increase and use of Planar drivers). Sound stage on the 700 Gen 2 is excellent, and sounds incredibly natural. Normally I call this out with every review but I wasn't on my a-game this week from how sick I was. Audio presentation is seriously amazing on the 700 Gen 2s. I found it very easy to pin point the source of every object in the game, even in the default signature sound mode. If you want a little more presentation in the mids, switch to vocal boost or do some custom EQ tweaking to your liking. I found with the 700 Gen 2 I just enjoyed playing and stopped thinking about tweaking it which is great!
Is it compatible with both Xbox chat and PlayStation chat? My astro A50 PS4 works with all gaming audio systems, but will not work with the Xbox chat system.
I'm having an issue where when I turn it on it turns green and begins turning on the immediately goes red and starts turning off and beeps two or three times
Idk if this is happening to anyone else but whenever I try to connect to my headset to my switch via usb and the dongle just doesnt show a light nor does it work
This headset seems like it is the best sound quality and feature set for my price range. However I've had 2 Turtle Beach headsets before one of which was the Elite 800 and they both snapped where the cans attach to the head band. Is this product still recommended?
Does the Mappable Wheel on this headset work on PC, or Xbox only? I'd like to connect them to PC and control Discord sound separately from everything else, that's why I'm asking!
Hey buddy, I appreciate your great detailed review. Just one thing. Have u ever used B&O beoplay portal? If so, how do u compare this with B&O? I wanna get one of them for my series X.
Portals are an amazing headset, as they should be for the price they go for. The Portals are more comfortable and have a more accurate sound reproduction, with excellent imaging. They also make for an amazing travel headphone thanks to the design and active noise cancelling. The Portals do not have simultaneous BT though so you cannot play wirelessly at the same time you have a BT audio source playing. The 700 gen 2 max also seems to have more bass down low, so if you like the rumble effect, they are great at it. Overall both are excellent headphones with different pros and cons at their own price point. I could go on, but you'd be happy with either!
What is your recommendation of this two I am looking at. 1. Steelseries Arctis 7+ for about 130 usd? 2. Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 for about 220 usd? What is your pick of them?
For that difference in price I would pick the Steelseries. I myself managed to pick up the Gen 2 Max for an incredible discount, 144 euros. Apart from price differences, I think the Turtle Beaches sound slightly better and have a better build. So there you go but I don’t know what this reviewer thinks of it
Bro, you were born to review things. You're better than any platform, including CNET, IGN, or Consumer Reports. I sincerely hope that you find a bigger audience. I know you will. Some of these clowns on you tube only provide us information that we can just read off the side of the damn box. 👍👍
Thanks!
PSA for the clamp force: if you bend the middle of the head band it lowers the clamp force substantially. I did that on my old 700 gen 2s and they were much more comfortable for longer gaming sessions. It didn't affect the headset in any negative way, it still worked perfectly.
Thanks for saying this. I try to be careful here because I don’t want to be the reason why someone breaks theirs if they bend too hard. I loosened mine up a bit as well and it’s perfect for me.
Thank you!
And how i bend the middle of the head band? By adjusting the height of the headset?
I had the first stealth 700 gen 2 for two years and they ended up pretty broken so this Max version is the perfect thing for me now that is on sale for $60 off but I went ahead and bought a 3 year protection plan (I bought the headset thru walmart) so with that and tax I still paid $173 but Im glad because this headset will have double battery life when I already thought the 20 hour one was plenty. plus after a couple years when they start to get busted i can just turn em in with my protection plane for another brand new pair for free
but it u get the regular stealth 700 rn for $100 thats still a good deal yes and Id recommend buying at least a 2 year protection plan if u can. but personally will be getting the max one
The tip with putting the superhuman hearing at 25% is awesome. It works really well. Playing battlefield with all of the explosions, I was easily able to hear footsteps with that setting enabled. Keep up the great work!
Just bought a pair of the cobalt blue after returning my Nova Pro wireless. The bump inside the earcup for ANC bothered me too much to keep them. The Gen 2 Max have been perfect thus far. I haven't even updated them or downloaded the audio hub app to make any adjustments to the audio. They sound great right out of the box to me.
How did they sound compared the Nova ? I got them but they hurt my ears also
@@Acconda I honestly think they have a better overall sound. More bass but it’s clean and doesn’t detract from the other audio
@@clawson32104 really glad to hear this bc i literally just did the same thing today bc the nova pro’s audio quality was nowhere near what i was expecting to hear
I just recently did the same thing and grabbed the gen 2 but mine have static for some reason
@@cesarrabago6359 do u play close to your router?
It's not the best headset I've had but having the same wireless headset for all my devices was a big selling point for me. At the price I couldn't be happier.
I love that these have huge cushions. "Headset had too much memory foam and/or padding" - no one ever.
Your review is really well made and in depth. Even for a guy like me who doesn't know a whole lot of stuff for everything sound related, it was easy to understand. You go into every single meaningful detail. Very nicely done indeed. I also watched your video for the Steelseries Nova 7, and i'm having a hard time trying to decide between this one and the Nova 7, but your videos helped tremendously.
Keep up the good work Sir!
First off, what a great channel. I only discovered it through my search for Arctis Nova Pro reviews. Having watched the review, I decided the Arctis Nova Pro was not for me (no Sonar compatible software for console).
I find the channel offers unbiased reviews, and does a great job of providing in-depth details, which many others fail to highlight; it is why I searched it for a review of the TB’s.
Based on the review, I purchased the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max for PS5.
Having used them for around 5 hours, I find them, on the whole, comfortable, although, the headband does dig in to my scalp and causes a little discomfort after a couple of hours of use. I think that’ll improve with time.
The sound out-of-the-box was a little disappointing, but that was remedied with the ‘Bass + Treble Boost’ preset - this, IMO, really sounds great, and I’m really happy with the sound detail (situational awareness is great, too, for WZ: DMZ) and fullness. Very immersive sound.
The headset was easy to set up, and the iOS app works well.
My only concern at this point is the ear cup mounts. The mechanism that allows the cups to pivot look a little weak.
Having used a Logitech Pro X wired headset for the past 2.5 years, the TB’s are a real step-up to what I’m used to, and I’m finding lots of additional sound detail I didn’t hear before.
I would definitely recommend the Turtle Beach for PS5.
I'm in love, I've been hunting for a heavy bass headset and it so hard. Every other youtuber tells you every part of every headset is perfect, I don't want a perfect headset, I want the headset for me. Please keep doing what your doing.
So glad to help! If you want tons of bass - look at the JBL Quantum 910 as well. They have Xbox and PS versions and that thing SLAMS!
Your vids are always killer man!
If they made a wrap around mic with better monitoring these would be perfect to me.
This is how every review of anything should be. Subscribed!
I wasn't sure about these headphones.... but as someone who has a PS5, an XBOX X, a PC and a Switch the cross-platform capabilities were a great selling point, but I wasn't sure if that would come at the cost of comfort or sound quality. After watching this review I decided to make the plunge as a Christmas present to myself. Great review, I sincerely hope they're as good as you say they are dude! :)
Please tell me your review about this when yours come. still undecided lol
Is it good as I'm thinking of buying it
Bought them last month and I can just agree on this review, the TBs are stellar and rock solid. I use them with Dolby Atmos and the sound is fantastic. So is the Comfort. The clamp force is strong at first but after wearing then for a week they just fit perfectly fine. I can really recommend them!
Thanks for the best review I've seen on this headset! I just retired early at 60 and I'm new to gaming. The 700 Gen2's arrived today. I'm moving to South East Asia and this stuff is more expensive there because of the import tax, so I'm getting all my other electronics updated as well. I may be 60 and new to gaming, but I'm a total technophile. Most of my friends my age have no idea what I'm talking about most of the time, so many of my friends are much younger. I watched another review on these by another UA-camr who has a TON of subscribers and, although his shtick is entertaining, his reviews are not much help at all. Based on yours I'm going to send my 700 Gen 2's back tomorrow and get the 700 Gen 2 Maxes. I've seen some of your other videos and, I have to say, I'll be tuning in regularly. Btw, because of my former profession, sound is really important to me and I was thinking about spending $300, but not now. If I really enjoy gaming, I'll spend a lot more for good sound. Because of your honesty and thoroughness, you just gained a new subscriber. Great video man. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for the kind words, and BIG congratulations on your retirement at 60! That's a huge win. If you ever have issues with it, you can message me on here, Instagram, or Discord and I'll be happy to help you out. Safe travels! (Discord: GadgetryTech#8187)
@@GadgetryTech Hey thanks man.
Recently discovered your channel, immediate subscribed and liked. Love your content. Incredibly through, detailed oriented, and transparent. Thank you!
Very satisfied with this headset! I’ve owned Astro A50s and A40TR and I’m very impressed with the audio quality produced by Stealth 700. The only issue I had was updating the firmware on MAC; do not update your firmware on MAC OS AudioHub because it bricks the transmitter (known issue with other users). ONLY update your firmware on a Windows machine.
Thank for this good and honest review! I preordered it 2 weeks back because of the cross platform support as well as the bluetooth functionality. I am happy you confirmed it was a good decision. Eta is the 15th so I need to be a little more patient…
Only 9 more days!!! That's exciting. They came fully charged out of the box so you should be able to plug and play as soon as they show up!
Mine are scheduled for delivery tomorrow! No longer have to have separate 700 Gen 2 for Xbox and PS.
@@oppofieldpower9555 how have they held up
Another great in depth review Joe. The only UA-camr you need for honest peripheral reviews. I gave in and preordered these a couple of weeks ago. Another set to add to my collection. I'm running out of room.
Thanks for the kind words Gareth! Let me know what you think if it all when you use it for a bit!
@@GadgetryTech Will do.
@@GadgetryTech Have had them a week now. Great gaming headphone's but i knew that before buying them but i'm having a few connection issues but only on the Xbox. Sometimes they won't connect or if they do then the volume will be very low on them and they need to be turned off and on a few times. This doesn't happen on PS5 and PC though.
Sorry to hear.
@@garethg8226 that’s super odd. I received a couple of these and the first one had a couple issues but it was an early release. My second one worked fine and was closer to launch ready so I assumed this was worked out. I know I provided very detailed troubleshooting steps to their engineers for the issue I had and they are keen on replicating my problem. Hopefully we see a firmware update soon
Best thing about these is I can game and listen to this review at the same time.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7X is compatible with all platforms but doesn't have Bluetooth. The Corsair Virtuoso XT has Bluetooth and lets you play Wireless and Bluetooth audio at the same time, but it isn't Xbox compatible. Some headsets come so close but fall just short of being perfect, so it's really nice that Turtle Beach finally gave us the best of all worlds with this one.
Yup! It's just nice that you plug and play, and that's it! One small correction - The Virtuoso XT works on Xbox with the included aux cable to the controller. It just doesn't work wirelessly!
Thank you A LOT for this video and your other comparisons. Helped me decide on the Gen 2 Maxes and I LOVE them
This is an excellent review! You helped me to decide on a all-rounder headset! Thank you so much! :)
Mann I just got a lotttt of valuable info from your vids , thanks man and continue 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
When my Microsoft Wireless Headset just broke down (cheap plastic part - slider inner holder, that one with two screws each) I read and watch almost every review of gaming headsets at the internet. Turtle 700 was preffered from a begining, but your video help to finaly make a decision. Thanks!
and just after buying... guys this model is just piece of s.... Seriously. Chat/game mode (hardware) not working at Xbox (only at mobile app!). Sound from bluetooth playing same time with game is at dramatic low level. Game audio cover the sound of the phone, even when you max the bluetooth sound. And when you use only bluetooth (Xbox is off) you can hear cracks and noise no matter if you listen streaming or recorded sound. After using almost two years Microsoft Headset I'm just devasteted by this Turtle Beach product cost twice that much as Microsoft headphones.
Bought them on a Black Friday deal then looked for a review lol. Found yours, very awesome job. I look forward to using them.
Love this review! Was on the fence between this and a razor headset, but the only headset I’ve ever had is a turtle beach for Xbox. I have all modern consoles and an iPhone, it’s just good to know that out of all the headsets I’ve looked at for the price and compatibility, this review was exactly what I needed to make my decision. Thank you!
Need answers... I recently bought the Stealth Gen 2 Max in Cobalt Blue for the Xbox. Everything works, but when I place my hand over the left ear cup, it completely cuts out all sound until I remove my hand. Has anyone else had this weird issue?
That was an issue w my first 700 g2 Max as well. Supposedly a firmware update fixes it, and it certainly improved my new Max. I would make sure you update the firmware and if you still have issues, try switching to the Nova 7X or just try not to touch the left ear cup as much. Good luck!
@@GadgetryTech Thanks for your response. I did all the firmware updates, but still didn't fix it. I think I'm done with Turtle Beach. I had the 600 Gen 2 Max and they made a creeking sound every time that I moved, and now this issue with the stealth 700 Gen 2 Max.
I have a pair of Razer Kaira Pros and really like them, but they drop connection or cut in and out 50% of the time. The 3 best ones I have at the moment are the Microsoft Xbox Wireless headset, The Hyperx Cloudx wireless Flight and wireless Stinger Core. I just like using a variety of different headsets.
Tried these and I have to say that I didn't have any issue with the connections. The audio quality is awesome and I really wanted to love these headphones. Clamp force was too strong though and had to return them. It's worth to give them a try to check if they are comfy on your head. Thanks for the review!!
Has any of you guys been experiencing random crackling from this headset? The sound is phenomenal but rarely, I can detect some crackling. Is it a faulty unit?
Only time I had audio issues was when it was on Xbox mode and the console was far to the right. If that's your setup, try using a USB extension cable to see if you can move the transmitter further to the left and if that helps your situation.
@@GadgetryTech I just bought the cobalt blue model today and I likewise am experiencing crackling at times. I have absolutely nothing in the way that would cause interference. I’m hoping an update will be provided in time that may address this issue.
@@mikefj2004 I believe it's the firmware. It's too random and too fleeting to be a hardware issue. Let's hope we get an update soon.
@@GadgetryTech I am already using one. One thing I don't like about those, is the fact that I've experienced losses in the past, especially with extenders between sources and cameras.
Awesome Review!
I just brought this headset on the TB website, thanks to your review! I subscribed to ya, since your reviews are thorough and very informative.
Thanks! Make sure you do the firmware update!
@@GadgetryTech Will do!!! Thank you!
I'm a fan of your no bs and balanced headset reviews.
Thanks so much!
Fantastic review! So many insightful tidbits, balanced and very informative..
I got mine in 2024!!🙌🏻
Any issues with it I hear people say it has connection issues
What a bad ass channel.. love youre reviews and honesty. Youre reviews are top notch compared to the big so called other youtubers...you explain very good with the right info what we need...you got a sub man...gr from the netherlands btw..
Thank you so much!
So far I’m loving this headset!
I've been waiting for this review! Nice😄
Just bought my gen 2 max as im a pc/xbox guy and my arctis 9x wont hold charge after a few good years of use, i have the hyperx cloud 2 wireless for my pc and love them but wanted something that could separate chat/game volume and these being cross platform fit the bill. Keep up the always awesome videos and kudos on the great headset turtlebeach
Awesome, looks like this will be my next headset. Thanks!
These are great. Have all the features I've been looking for as a multiplat gamer and some.
Too bad they don't work.
@@gttrmgc3284 plz explain. I'm thinking about getting them.
Dude, great review! Thanks. I think I'm sold on my next pair.
I have a question and need help guys. I have the Gen. 2 Max for PS5. If I get the xbox dongle can I use it on my sirius x thanks
Great review, super helpful attitude overall. Instant sub.
Looking forward to try it out hoppefull tomorrow or the day after :) Thanks for your great reviews....
Thanks for the video. Already ordered it. I have the Stealth Gen 2 for PS5 but I also have Xbox Series X as well. Multi platform got my attention. Loved the color also!! Subscribed!
A year later and it's a still a reliable headset. It helps to check for firmware updates but the sound quality is pretty awesome between Squad, Arma and even MLB the show. That crack is CRACK!
hi is it worth paying extra $ 70 for the MAX version or is it better to choose the basic version? What exactly are the differences between the models?
Thanks for the review, just purchased a black pair on sale. Can't wait. Had a pair of steel series that shit the bed. Charger port issues. Bought a 3 year warranty this time. Lol
Thank you for clarifying that there is no PlayStation version out currently I was confused because I couldn’t find it lol
This vs the EPOS H6PRO for competitive gaming?
That's a great question and surprisingly difficult to answer! The 700 Gen 2 Max sounds amazing, but is still very different than both variants of the H6Pro (open and closed back). The 700 Gen 2 still has exceptional detail considering it's a gaming headset. I found it to be very easy to work with on games like Warzone, and I never felt at a disadvantage with them. Historically speaking, I have more Warzone hours on my original 700 Gen 2 than any other wireless headset I own. The H6PRO has become my favorite E-Sports level headset just because the profile works on everything I play with good detail presentation. They are also very durable with good noise rejection and long term comfort. Considering the 700 Gen 2 offers SO much for only $20 more MSRP (wireless, BT, the app, extra controls, etc) it's still an incredible option. With the H6PRO, you're using straight analog and paying for the contruction/speakers and that's it! It's all a matter of what's more important to you.
Spot on for transmitter issue on the left side, even waving my hands creates static on the transmitter.
How would you compare this to the older stealth 700 gen2? And would you still recommend the older gen 2 if my budget wouldn’t allow the gen 2 max? Will only use them on pc
Just wondering if anybody has an issue with it turning off right after you turn it on and it connects to everything also while using Bluetooth on the phone when I get close to my Xbox it will connect then turn off
Hi, you gave very detailed information in your reviews!
Thanks to you in particular, I finally made a decision (I was still hesitating with hyperX cloudX flight).
I searched the second-hand market and found the 700 gen 2 for less than €80 🤩
A new subscriber from France 🤘🏻🤝
As a person that owns both the Cloud Flights are better for sound quality and comfort. I freaken hate the 700 Gen 2 Max for a number of reasons, but it does have amazing battery life, but the Cloud Flights will last a full day NP, so you just chuck them on charge at the end, not a biggy.
@@Battleneter Hi, what about the mic quality of the cloudx versus the 700 gen2 ? I like it on mine
Thanks for this video man. Now I know what to get since my artic's broke
So... after 6 weeks, my TB 700 gen 2 max headsets plastic broke on the left ear cup. and I really liked these. Luckily, they broke during the allowed extension of the holiday return period and I was able to return them literally one day before the January 15th deadline at Best Buy.
WAS a Great headset, until they split in two.
Save the box. 📦 just in case.
That crease for the glasses is smart design
What about a comparsion of this one vs the more expansive steel series arctis nova pro wireless? Any thoughts on which one to get?
Hey, I actually bought the nova and really hated them. Uncomfortable, integration issues with Bluetooth, and mic so awful my friends started complaining. Since I’m currently in the market for a headset, I also bought the new Razer Barracuda Pro, the Audeze Penrose, and these turtle beaches to compare them all side by side (thanks amazon prime) and I think I’m going with the turtle beaches. I really like them so far
I second that, I’ve just been trying to find a comparison on these and the Nova Pro Wireless as they are the two I am considering.
@@andrewb1230 I’m in the same boat, I wanted to like the Novas but the comfort wasn’t there for me. I went back to Turtle Beaches & they have been amazing
Has anyone tested this headset in movies? What's the sound like? The detail on vocals? How are the low mids and highs frequencies? Is ultimately good for watching movies? And great video review. Very detailed.
I’ve tested them on both PS5 and Xbox and they sounded great to me. Whatever your watching it won’t disappoint you.
So I am looking to upgrade my headset to either the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max, or the Razer Blackshark V2 PRO Wireless. I don't have an XBOX so I am not too worried about compatibility with that since I have a PC. I know they are in the same price range. In your opinion which headset is overall better in audio quality and practicality? I would be using this headset for PC gaming and and work conference calls since I work remotely. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I just bought these headphones. They are good and u are right about them being tight. I wear glasses and I find that the back of the stem of my glasses are pressed uncomfortably against my head. I hope they do loosen up. The other thing is the turtle beach audio hub app sucks. Not a lot of options. Thanks for mentioning the wheel that spins forever I thought mine were broke cuz I bought them refurbished for a 129.00. But they do sound good. I will try some of the tips about the settings and maybe that will help. Great job on the review. Thanks.
How do these compare to the astro a50's gen 3 or 4 as far as sound profile? Which would you recommend for warzone?
Please tell me. How is the connectivity with this? The original gen 2 stealth 700 have horrible connectivity
I ordered the stealth 600 gen 2 max in black and sold the previous normal 600 gen 2 for it, accept of battery life i was wondering is the sound Quality also improved over the first gen 2? Or is it just the battery life and multiplatform support that's improved..?
I JUST picked these up. Getting ready to use them tonight. Awesome video. I play a lot of WZ2. Do you think I should just leave everything by standard? Maybe mess with superhuman hearing? Also, do I HAVE to put the usb in or can I just connect to Bluetooth? Thanks!
Great review, thanks. What would you say in comparison with the Nova Pro Wireless X ?
Just got the email that mine shipped today, I can’t wait to try them out!
How long does it take to fully charge these? Just asking because mine have been charging about 3hrs and the red light is still on. I know it's supposed to turn off when done but just curious how long that is.
Top review man
Why cant I get these to connect to my phone? Says app is required and I have it.
hi , is the reducing sound of the game in ps5 / ipad, while you chat in discord via bluetooth on pc is still happening?
Does the 600 max trump the xbox wireless headset? In the UK the 600 max, xbox wireless headset and the 700 Gen 2's are all much the same price. I have the logitech pro X wireless for the PS5 and PC (gutted that they don't work on xbox so I need to get another headset!) When used just for the Xbox I'm curious whats the best choice?
Great. I just returned the Sony 3d pulse because I couldn’t hook up my phone. I also recently bought at Switch. So this set up is perfect.
I went through 2 pairs of these before giving up on them. I was using them on the ps5 on PC mode and on the ps5's front usb port. I got a ton of audio crackling on both pairs. I loved the audio, comfort, and features and was ultimately sad that the crackling would not stop. Your review helped me pick them but I'll be looking for another headset in the mean time. Maybe the Nova pros? I am really looking for a dual-audio headset so I can use discord/music on my phone while using the PS5.
Hi Alvaro! I know we spoke in another video comment section but sorry to hear you went through that! For wireless support on PS5 with simultaneous BT access, that basically leaves you with the Nova Pro Wireless or the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT. The Virtuoso's sound leaves a little bit to be desired (it's my next review coming I think this weekend), but there are some pros to it.
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Alvaro Olivo I had the same problem with crackling with my stealth 600 gen 2's and I figured out it was wifi interference from all my other devices so I got a USB extension cable that allows me to put the dongle right next to me and that fixed the problem
Literally returning mine for the same issue, these crackle just as much as the 700 Gen 2’s i was hoping the dongle fixed the connection issues. My Arctic Nova 7X don’t have ANY connection issues. Bass response isn’t quite as good, but the headset is significantly more accurate anyways. I gave turtle beach another shot, and I shouldn’t have.
why does my headphones keep disconnecting?
Hello everyone i would like to know if this would be a good purchase for context im a 13 year old boy and love playing video games(fortnite/rocket league) so should i get it
So here's the weird thing.. My cousin and I both Had/Have the Stealth 700 Gen 2 and his can connect to both Xbox AND his PC at the same and hear BOTH the Xbox and PC via Bluetooth... My Stealth 700 Gen 2 couldn't ... Now I own the new MAX version and I can connect them to both the Xbox and my PC but I can't hear any audio from the PC on to the headphones. It shows that my headphones are connected to my PC via Bluetooth but it doesn't let me pair it. Only option says "remove device"... I just want to listen to both my Xbox and PC at the same time the way my cousin is able to with his 700 G2 (Not even MAX)... what am i doing wrong?
I have a problem where if Im trying to play xbox while bluetooth to discord on my phone the game volume is low and I cant figure out how to turn it up. HELP
I'm looking to replace my Arctis 9x which I use only with my Xbox Series X. I've been plagued with constant audio/connection drops which requires me to power cycle the headset to get It working again so despite them being super comfy and great build quality I'm thinking to get rid of them. I'm really put off using the xbox wireless protocol after my experience with these.
Do you think getting the 600/700 gen 2 max would be a worthwhile upgrade given they use a separate dongle?
Waiting for them to come out in Australia
Hi, Im predominantly a ps5 player playing CoD. Im in the market for a gaming headset and an everyday headset. Which would you recommend between the Steelseries Nova 7 and the Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max? Im mega conflicted
I've got a question. I play on PS 95% of the time so thats what this headset would mostly be used on. With the PS version of this headset being out, is there anything at all I'd loose from using the Xbox version on PS? I want to get the PS version, but its not compatible with Xbox. Would the Xbox version have all the same features on PS as the PS version would have on PS?
Do these fit well for a bigger head (XL fitted cap size)? My experience with the HS80 and others is that the earpads sit on top of your ear rather than your ear going into them, and that the clamp force makes them uncomfortable to wear.
These actually get quite large but I don't have a bigger head so I can't say for sure. If these do not fit you well, I would consider the H6PRO or Corsair HS75XB (Xbox headset).
Just ordered mine. Xbox series X guy. Hope they're good. I've tried so many different headsets in an effort to replace my a50s. Even the penrose x, and i knew i was sending that hunk of junk back after 1 hour of use.
Let me know if you prefer these to A50s
The Bluetooth range sucks 😔
So far so good. Idk if they might need an update because sometimes when it turns on and paurs the volume is really REALLY low, but ao far im definitely preferring these to the A50s. Always keep the box jist incase they suck for you, but i would recommend. Much better than my previous turtle beach experience
Do you need the transmitter or can you simply pair it to your PS4/5/iPhone? Actually iPhone doesn't have a USB port so will it pair via bluetooth?
The Xbox version comes with a transmitter that works on PS and Xbox. Bt to iPhone and you’re g2g
@@GadgetryTech So the PS won't pair with the headphones using only bt?
Do you still recommend the gen 2 (non max) considering it does 75% of the max for less money (losing out on connectivity (either Xbox + PC or PS + PC) and batt life really)
Reviewers are typically awful when reviewing things, they go on and on and on about shit that doesn't matter or they put it in terms the average person doesn't even understand and when I saw the video was 22 minutes I thought this was gonna be exactly that but it wasn't. It was informative, comprehensive and entertaining. Cheers!
Great review. I've been searching for a "do it all" headphone, mainly for my xbox one x (currently plug wired Audiotechnica headphones into controller), TV, windows laptop (not for gaming), phone, and a turntable that has BT. I've mainly been looking at BT headphones like Sennheiser 450BT, and wireless RS175. But not thought of gaming headphones. Will this work for what I want it for? Xbox (obvsiouly yes), TV (mainly for streaming services like Netflix) and my BT turntable. With BT connectivity to TV will there be audio lag? Or do I use the USB dongle?
Are they On or Over ear?.... Always like your content. Clean and straight forward real life product reviews. Tip top!
Hey man. Congrats on another great review, I’ve been waiting for this one and I really liked it. I recently got the Penrose X (I also use your review for it) and I have not had connection issues since I did some tweaks (played with the WiFi channels/set up & I also got an USB extension for the dongle haha) but have been struggling with the comfort. I really like the sound and I know I can fix the comfort by swapping the earpads (seen some videos on YT) and adding some Dekoni pads to relief the headband pressure on my head but…that would just increase the $ I’ve already paid (PSA I didn’t paid full MRSP, got them with a $50 discount) for it so I’m not sure it’s worth it. I still have some days left on my return window and I’m not sure what to do, would you say the sound of the Penrose X would justify this over the Max 2s? Or should I send the Penrose back and get these ones? Appreciate it!
Hey bro! This is a longer response question. As soon as I fire up my laptop I’ll comment again!
@@GadgetryTech Sure, thank you!
So I was putting some thought into this one. I think the 700 Gen 2 is simply easier to use over the years of ownership, because all the controls are intuitive and consistent. The Penrose wins on pure sound quality potential, but that's about it. You can boost bass and pull down the highs slightly and make the Penrose X sound absolutely bonkers. Dekoni pads will help with ear comfort (not clamp force much) which can make a difference. The pads change the sound quality as well so I wouldn't tune the sound until after you swap pads.
The 700 Max just gives you more for your dollar. They don't get as loud as Penrose X but they get loud enough, and I like how easy they are to use (even the flip to mute is a blessing compared to the physical switch on the Penrose X). The battery life of the 700 Max hits about 3 times as much as Penrose.
Short version? Penrose X ultimately still has the best sound. 700 G2 Max is the best overall product for the price, considering how much you get, and it still sounds great.
@@GadgetryTech Yeah, I agree. I just got my wicked cushions a couple of hours ago (a bit after posting this) and I just made the change, I honestly can say it does improve the comfort by miles and doesn’t modify the sound too much, as I matter of fact I could say it increases soundstage somehow…but that’s subjective to each individual. And with the mods I’m now back to the $300 dlls mark and I’m not sure that sound quality will justify the $100 extra dlls, but again that’s up to each individual. Appreciate the conversation and keep if the awesome reviews!!!
Thanks to your comment I was listening to the Penrose X a bit again last night! They have such an energetic and fun sound profile to them.
Awesome review, thank you.
Will this headset also work with TV’s?
If your tv has Bluetooth capability. You can pair it with Bluetooth.
Would you recommend turning off signature sound if using Dolby atmos on Xbox and using a Dolby custom EQ? Or is it better to leave signature sound on with a Dolby atmos custom flat EQ (everything 0)?
Love the review. Is the MAX version noticeably better-sounding than the original G2? Also, did you test the headset on both consoles to determine if it sounds better on the Xbox than on the ps5? I currently have the regular G2 headset btw.
I would like to know the answer to this too
The Mic quality sucks, several games you can’t talk in game with this headset, and for me and many others cant connect to other devices with the bluetooth, other than that it’s a better quality then the regular but only marginally imo
@@nolif3gam3r43 i agree, on the last part. not sure on the mic bc i haven’t tested it out yet, have you reach out to Turtle Beach about it?
@@sinprevails yes it’s been 3 days but they still haven’t replied even tho the support said they would respond within 1-2 days
@@nolif3gam3r43 you reached out 3 days ago which means you emailed them on Friday, they do take 1-2 business days but they do not operate during the weekends, it says so on their forums or whatever so you should get a reply by Monday or Tuesday, no later than that.
Hello, thank you for the good review. I am searching for a headphone for single player story immersive gaming to play games like RDR2, Wtiher and etc. Do you think these or GSP 600 are better?
(I have MMX300, TYGR, H6pro closed, HD560s, HD598, X2HR, Denon D7200 and some other)
I currently have the 700 gen 2 and had to replace it 3 times within weeks with TB due to wireless connectivity issues with my Xbox on Halo. I sit about 11ft away from my Xbox and believe it’s due to interference issues, but not 100% sure. I returned and ordered the Gen 2 Max with the receiver now and really hoping this fixes the connectivity issue. You talked a little about this at the end of the video, just wanted to get your input on the difference between the connection using Xbox Sync vs transmitter. Is the connection stronger through the transmitter? My elite controller connects seamlessly with no issues sitting that far away from the Xbox.
Hi Zohaib. So I've had issues with direct pairing headsets in general on Xbox Series X when using my Elite 2 controller. Those same headsets work flawlessly on my One X so I think it's related to the new console and Microsoft's unusual wireless channel selections. This headset has been great for the most part, but I can't stand even a single hiccup. When that happened, I put the transmitter on a cheap USB extension cord and had 0 issues from there. You may not have any problems at all, but I wanted to mention this particular experience in case anyone else does. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the new Max when it comes!
Hello thanks for the review, how would you rate the clamp force on these in comparison with the audeze Penrose X as I found the audeze were to strong over long periods and I'm currently still using my Trusty rig 800lx as a result ,how would you rate the soundstage on these?, also the 600 gen 2 max are rated 20hz to 20khz where as the 700 gen 2 max are 20hz to 22khz would this make a discernable difference in sound quality thankyou.
Hi Luke, thanks! The Penrose X clamp force is still stronger than the 700 gen 2 Max because it doesn't seem to loosen up much at all. The 700 Gen 2 Max has much better ear pads which makes them more tolerable for long listening sessions as well. If you pad swap the Penrose X with some Dekoni pads it will help, but overall they are a little more tight feeling for sure. The Penrose X still has a better mid range presentation than the 700 G2s, and they get noticeable louder. They fall behind a little on most other regards. Custom EQ tuning gives the Penrose X the edge in sound (as it should, considering the price increase and use of Planar drivers).
Sound stage on the 700 Gen 2 is excellent, and sounds incredibly natural. Normally I call this out with every review but I wasn't on my a-game this week from how sick I was. Audio presentation is seriously amazing on the 700 Gen 2s. I found it very easy to pin point the source of every object in the game, even in the default signature sound mode. If you want a little more presentation in the mids, switch to vocal boost or do some custom EQ tweaking to your liking. I found with the 700 Gen 2 I just enjoyed playing and stopped thinking about tweaking it which is great!
Is it compatible with both Xbox chat and PlayStation chat? My astro A50 PS4 works with all gaming audio systems, but will not work with the Xbox chat system.
I'm having an issue where when I turn it on it turns green and begins turning on the immediately goes red and starts turning off and beeps two or three times
Idk if this is happening to anyone else but whenever I try to connect to my headset to my switch via usb and the dongle just doesnt show a light nor does it work
This headset seems like it is the best sound quality and feature set for my price range. However I've had 2 Turtle Beach headsets before one of which was the Elite 800 and they both snapped where the cans attach to the head band. Is this product still recommended?
Does the Mappable Wheel on this headset work on PC, or Xbox only? I'd like to connect them to PC and control Discord sound separately from everything else, that's why I'm asking!
Hey buddy,
I appreciate your great detailed review. Just one thing. Have u ever used B&O beoplay portal? If so, how do u compare this with B&O? I wanna get one of them for my series X.
Portals are an amazing headset, as they should be for the price they go for. The Portals are more comfortable and have a more accurate sound reproduction, with excellent imaging. They also make for an amazing travel headphone thanks to the design and active noise cancelling.
The Portals do not have simultaneous BT though so you cannot play wirelessly at the same time you have a BT audio source playing. The 700 gen 2 max also seems to have more bass down low, so if you like the rumble effect, they are great at it. Overall both are excellent headphones with different pros and cons at their own price point. I could go on, but you'd be happy with either!
What is your recommendation of this two I am looking at.
1. Steelseries Arctis 7+ for about 130 usd?
2. Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 for about 220 usd?
What is your pick of them?
For that difference in price I would pick the Steelseries. I myself managed to pick up the Gen 2 Max for an incredible discount, 144 euros. Apart from price differences, I think the Turtle Beaches sound slightly better and have a better build. So there you go but I don’t know what this reviewer thinks of it
I'm having an issue pairing my samsung 21 ultra to the headset. So i can't take calls or get audio from my phone. Can anyone help?