Another great do-it-all gaming headset: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review

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With ANC, Bluetooth, and optional Xbox connectivity, the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro gaming headset is a great do-it-all audio option.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:42 Overview
1:16 charging station
2:35 Headset design
4:25 controls
6:06 comfort
8:25 Sound
11:41 ANC
13:40 App and Mic test
18:39 Battery life
19:25 vs Nova Pro Wireless
20:43 Final thoughts
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[@metalmanexetreme]

Pro tip: if the boom mic is down you can change the battery without removing the boom mic.

[@MANNT1S]

Love me some Protest the Hero! Kezia is still one of my favorite albums to date.

[@birdsoup777]

I tried many gaming headsets from all brands. 3 headsets I kept. Arctics pro wireless, Audeze Penrose, Audeze Maxwell. All 3 are not volume limited, excellent headsets, have crap issues any headsets does. Great review thanks.

[@lfbarni]

You mentioned the airplane noise, it is funny because I have used my Stealth Pros in an actual airplane and the exact same thing you described happened.

[@WhiteHartMart]

Don't you have to hold down the button for a few seconds before the alternative control mapping applies to the volume wheel?

[@CrazyguyRC]

Every video i have watched has gone back and fourth on which headphone they thought were better between these and the nova pros lol. Most have actually been pretty consistent on the turtle beach being the ones to get if your just looking for headphones mainly for competitive gaming and wanting to hear footsteps the best possible.

[@Nek_One]

Serious question before purchase, when connected to a PC through dongle what is the sample rate for audio / mic ? I cant find this anywhere.

[@johnhurley8918]

I work at Micro Center and these were in our training for the month. I think the people who would buy this overthe Nova Pro will be buying it for the compatibility and the microphone. Turtle beach are known for having very clear mics, so I was waitinf for this review to see if that would still hold with the pros. The Nova Pro's recessing mic is also prone to breaking snd the fact that the stealth's is removable is another nice to have. The cups may be comfortable, but not having the adjustable headband gives the Nova's a leg up. Yes they're cheaper, but if you're spending over $300 on a headset, money is not a concern. Though if they could have gotten it down to an even 300, I think it might have mattered a bit. Overall, I think the choice between these and the Nova's will just come down to which features are more important to your needs. But one major gripe I have with them is that, if the xbox version is compatible with playstation, then why the fuck is there a playstation version taking up space in my isle?!!!!! I'm so sick of trying to make space for console varients of headphones and I was hoping this time would be different. I feel like having xbox and PS varients only creates confusion in their marketing. People will assume that the xbox ones don't work on PS. I honestly think they should have just had one version to drive home that these are universal.

[@luismalave55]

The nova pro wireless mic sounds like your talking into a tin can they need to focus on the mic quality for the next version

[@joesipr]

​@@luismalave55 honestly the nova pro wireless are sick!! the footsteps and spartial sound with the custom EQ is in another level, the easy acces to xbox or ps5 without change cable is a game changer

[@lfbarni]

There are multiple versions because even thought the connection is compatible, the buttons are not. The buttons are like keyboard buttons and each time you press them, they send some code as the input, turns out the Xbox and PS codes for things like volume are different and for the user to have the best experience with maximum compatiblity they have these different versions.

[@Rashimotosan]

Sony refuses to market its headsets as compatible with Xbox. This isn't a manufacturer decision but the console company.

[@Rashimotosan]

Also novas have not aged well when it come to sound stage, imaging and compatibility.

[@shnitzel14]

Mist is one of PTH's best songs. Have to load it up now 😁

[@jerry51311]

Hello sir, will you review Audeze Maxwell ? Thanks!

[@bigkabuto]

Quick question. Going from a TB Stealth 700 gen 2 (used it for four years) to a Stealth Pro. Is there difference in game audio significant? The complaints about mics stop working worry me though.

[@jpgopro]

Is it possible to have this connected to both PC and PS5 or XBOX simultaneously and just hit the switch in the back to choose the source? Or do you need to switch cables from one device to the other whenever switching devices? I have the Nova Pro Wireless which as you know can connect 2 devices simultaneously and this will be a deciding factor before purchasing TB.

[@starstatusvillarreal3747]

Yes you can.

[@starstatusvillarreal3747]

These are the new best on top of the list headset.

[@johnhurley8918]

Why do you say that?

[@user-wt2jf7dk6j]

I bought them yesterday. And I must say they are very good. My previous headsets: audeze Penrose x and asus rog theta electret . Overall they sound very good.

[@turkisub8497]

Hi man I want to ask u I got turtle beach 600 long time ago now I want to buy turtle beach pro. (how the surround sounds) Can you figure out where the sound is coming from?

[@jero184]

good review

[@frozengamer3030]

I’ve returned the novas wired and bought these.

[@starstatusvillarreal3747]

Smart one

[@quassigio7395]

Is it loud? I need to be able to deafen myself with music

[@hp1799]

So the game chat voice is that when you are able to lower your teammate voice down so that it’s not available on the PS five

[@MortyMore]

It's a Sony thing

[@mynamesjeff6038]

Has anyone worked out how to actually get the PC program actually working? Every time I use it, it crashes before the program even opens.

[@MortyMore]

Got the headset in use for two weeks now, and gotta say it's better than i thought. Anc is nice, even though i don't need it. I got it for 220 buck's.. That's fine 🙌🏼 like the design more in person tbh 😅 thought they're ugly but tbh they don't lol. I actually start to love them. Clampforce isn't even to bad, it's the soft cushions. But it's still great after a while wearing it!

[@Noneya5555]

$220? Where did you get it for that price?

[@MortyMore]

@@Noneya5555 of eBay. The guy opened the box and went like 'ah I don't like it' 😂😂 and since no one bought it straight away, he cut off 100 buck's of the normal price haha.

[@Beasstify]

@@MortyMore got mine for $270 on offer up brand new. 😁

[@joesipr]

what about the sound hear much complain that in max volumen are not too loud

[@MortyMore]

@@joesipr They're pretty loud lol. You can always get some more with eq tuning.

[@gazzergaming]

Thanks for your video. Does both the PS and Xbox versions the same? The only difference is the color. Is that correct? I want the PS version color, but at the beginning of your video, you mention that (sounds like) the Xbox version has better compatibility. Is that mean the PS version only works on PS? and not Xbox? Thanks.

[@mothman8300]

PS only works on PS, Xbox works on just about everything.

[@seansimeon6312]

How to switch from controlling game audio to chat audio on xbox? I'm coming from the stealth 700 gen 2 where you have 2 wheels. One for game audio and the other for chat

[@mothman8300]

Should be able to go into the mobile app and set it so that when you press the volume wheel it goes from normal to chatmix.

[@zedetach]

I can't help but wonder if these would break apart after a year like every other TB headset released since 2020.

[@johnhurley8918]

For $330, they better not.

[@okcboyg]

Can you do a review of the Audeze Maxwell headset?

[@luismalave55]

I'm hearing maxwell are better for music these are better for fps.

[@ThePokemonlegend27]

How do you use the headset without the boom mic? I want to use the mic on the headset but it’s picking up background noises. 😢

[@ExtraSync]

Did you figure it out? My mic boom doesn’t work

[@Warship63]

Do you think Wicked Cushions will make cooling gel ear pads for the Stealth Pro. I think this alone would be make it the undisputed best headset.

[@9to5toys]

Ya! The owner tweeted in April that they’re working on it 💪

[@Warship63]

@@9to5toys thank you! Now I can confidently purchase the Stealth Pro!!!

[@domedan6545]

Mixer?

[@TheStarking21]

I've had nothing but issues with nova pro. I'm returning them this weekend.

[@corecase]

A lot of people like arctis and I did with my previous pro wireless but... The headset broke at the hinge part after a couple years of usage and sonar wasn't that great just buggy too.

[@joesipr]

i have 0 issues strange that bro

[@TFconfused]

I'm getting rid of mine and trying these. The Nova is the most uncomfortable headset I've ever worn, even with after market cushions. There just too small for my ears and head

[@joesipr]

@@TFconfused the novas best part is the comfort 🤦‍♂️ maye uf u have it i believed you

[@TFconfused]

@@joesipr I'm literally holding mine in my hands right now. They hurt my ears after about 45 minutes of wearing them. Everyone's heads are different don't take it so personally lol

[@hp1799]

I have one question about these had sent the PlayStation one. Are you able to lower your voice of your teammate while you are in the game in a clutch moment?

[@metalmanexetreme]

No, but that’s not the headsets fault, that’s an issue due to sony, only giving that access to their first party headsets.

[@hp1799]

@@metalmanexetreme so you’re saying that Sonia does not allow me to know my teammate voice down really

[@hp1799]

@@metalmanexetreme be more Pacific what do you mean?

[@PIJ0911]

i am wondering if this is better than Corsair Virtuoso XT? I am struggling with making choice between thiese two rn...

[@beanbaggamer8623]

I have the Corsair virtuoso xt headset and personally I've never been impressed. I think there are better options. I'm actually looking at this headset as one of them.

[@PIJ0911]

@@beanbaggamer8623 ic, thx for sharing your experience 🙏

[@varunaX]

the clamping force is a deal breaker. i know exactly what you are talking about, as i had to return my last turtle beach because the headache that results from clamping force is the absolute worst

[@starstatusvillarreal3747]

You're weak, that's all that is

[@cha0ss0ldier-4]

It’s an extremely easy thing to fix. You just leave them overnight stretched over something after you use them. A very common thing in the audiophile world because a lot of good headphones have crazy clamp force.

[@xJohnnyOCx]

Just stretch them, no need to be so dramatic

[@jaymbk38]

Sound was amazing, especially FPS games, unfortunately they’re not comfortable after wearing other headsets i.e. Razer, SteelSeries, Logitech, Astro A50’s are all more comfortable.

[@TheENDEVOUR]

How do you connect to PS5

[@KayanEnsan]

That blinking red light is so distracting! It should be solid light IMO.

[@joesipr]

what u think sound better , the nova pro wireless or this ?and u think that if u have the nova pro like me about a month , this worth the 330?or can be happy with my novas

[@xblur17]

Undoubtedly the Stealth Pro sound better than the Novas. Especially after EQ'ing. They also have better imaging for footsteps/gunshots in games. The only advantages the Novas have is continuous battery life and the 3mm jack.

[@joesipr]

@@xblur17 i have both right now and the novas are 100 times better

[@Vowsr]

Stealth pro is 10x better and I have both

[@joesipr]

@@Vowsr i have both too and nova are much better

[@oakdk4075]

Hmm how is the sound between the novas and these.... My problem with the novas is that i can not pinpoint where the shots come from

[@clawson32104]

You needed a decent custom EQ on the Novas then. Joe@gadgetry tech has one and it’s perfect. You can tell precisely where people or gunshots are coming from.

[@joesipr]

​@@clawson32104 so true i have a custom EQ from youtube dont know if the same that u said but damn what a change i hear everyrhing , footsteps , guns, bullets around, when they are charging the pistol is so sick

[@calebheffernan2729]

Does the PlayStation version also work on Xbox?

[@clawson32104]

No….as mentioned in this exact review the Xbox version works on everything

[@LadySamurai88]

Uhm sounds like a good headset. I really want the Steelseries Arctis Wireless Pro headset but it still out of stock. I don’t want the Nova cause i had 2 and they sucked had with both sound problems with it on my PS5 and i find the Pro better then the Nova Pro. So this Turtle Beach can be a good replacement for the Arctis Pro

[@Vowsr]

This stealth pro is way better than any steel series

[@LadySamurai88]

@@Vowsr i got this one for awhile now and indeed way better!!!

[@Matty-Ghost-Gaming]

anyone else having issues with the directional audio, or is it just me setting it up wrong, hear gunshots behind me and trust out that they where to the right of me.

[@NoblesTx]

Funny that calming force is your complaint, and my reason for buying 😂

[@edman1492]

Question, what sounds better the nova pro or the stealth pro?

[@frozengamer3030]

What techies video on it

[@williamkramer9731]

From what I gather in unbiased tests, nova pro.... sponsored reviews where people get them free and sometimes paid, right now turtle beach.... go by user, and unsponsored small channels.

[@edman1492]

@@williamkramer9731 I go by personal reviews from Best Buy.. nova turned me off because it still has lag or static which is a big pet peeve of mine… so I rather give up a little sound for the lag free… unless it’s noticeable.. the portals were really good head sets but man!!! The interference on that shit was unbearable..

[@brenttitus2134]

@@edman1492 Best Buy is not good for reviews. A lot of those are tech insiders that get products like these sent free to them for review.

[@williamkramer9731]

@@edman1492 I use a variety including smaller locations. Wear static did you get.... the only thing I had was a need to turn my mic monitoring down, due to being so strong it picked up a little background noise, which came though almost like a little buzz.... ironically that's one of the more common complaints I see, yet I had it on high, and I was super loud, while picking other things up mildly. Also there's two modes that alert performance, though I haven't experienced any lag whatsoever, and by spec, the wireless nova pros have one of the lowest lags of any wireless headset. I've seen complaints about functioning off of pc occasionally, abs not going to argue they're definitely geared to function more for pc, but with atmos I've had numerous people start observing me on warzone because the spatial is so good that sometimes it looked like I knew where people at a little too well. The other, biggest complaint I seen was the mic, which was ppl saying you have to turn it to 5 to cut loud noises. I drive and always have a loud refrigeration unit, and have volume all the way up at 7, and even with extra noise from the window being open and everything running, it wasn't audible in an open warzone lobby, where I know from a previous headset, even a roughly 30% dual mic noise block didn't cut it. I'm curious to know more detail about your issues, just because, I've noticed, like anything, bugs don't always seem to effect everyone the same. That says, even taking away any dislike towards tb, which wasn't a chosen occurrence, but rather big quality and inexcusable firmware issues never being corrected, I would consist of borderline psychotic to spend over 300 on a stealth pro, unless you have a ton of money to blow around. It wouldn't even matter if they had the best audio in the world. Their build quality has been suspect for too long at this point, they cut corners, I mean terrible charger design, slow charge for such low capacity batteries, junk batteries, and that detachable mic is a terrible idea considering previous suspect build quality, as those also tend to have pretty quick fail rates, unless it's a top end company. 250 dollar headset max.

[@maikelstapper4347]

why is the headset general volume sound so soft I really need 100% superhuman hearing to get good volume without superhuman hearing it sounds very soft to me the sound is not there either it all sounds very soft again I am doing something wrong I am about to to exchange the headset for a new Penrose where the sound can be loud and no, I am not deaf, someone with the same problem 

[@5_i_v_e]

🙌🏽🔥🔥🙌🏽

[@nigma195]

I tried it on. Not what I hoped for in terms oh how it feels for over 300 bucks.

[@patrickrk44]

Better than the A50’s?

[@starstatusvillarreal3747]

By years! Yes!😊

[@starstatusvillarreal3747]

Those are like 10 years old🤣🤣

[@patrickrk44]

@StarStatus Villarreal summer 2019 isn't 10yrs

[@TheENDEVOUR]

My ps5 says it doesn’t recognise the thing.

[@Jaysennsei]

build quality is 100x better on turtle beach vs the steelseries

[@FacundoW105R2F]

"Another great do-it-all gaming headset"?? There's more than this model or even better?

[@jamison74]

You realize that “only a less functional charging station” that you keep referring to is the transmitter that just happens to charge the battery…right 🙄 Maybe read the instructions before you get yappin about a topic you know very little about.

[@TianLong72k]

Cant believe these "content creators" keep reccommending TB, they havnt been good for years, 90% of the time they will break or crack within a year of heavy use

[@itsfinakiddo]

Shit stopped working today and i bought them release day lol. pathetic.

[@MortyMore]

​@@itsfinakiddo how so?

[@itsfinakiddo]

@@MortyMore Lemon right out the box. After two weeks of use the mic stopped picking up voice, but my friends & i see the "connected" icon. They shipped my out another one which isnt a solution in my book, because God forbid anything happens again

[@MortyMore]

@@itsfinakiddo uh... That's something new lol. I mean like that sucks sry. I hope the best for the next one! Mine working fine. But i mostly use the internal once since I'm phoning alot 🙂so far even my stealth 700 gen 2 works and is fine. But i couldn't resist, got the Stealth pro for 'just' 220 buck's with shipping etc like 225.

[@itsfinakiddo]

@@MortyMore Really debating on just selling the new ones they delivered today and keep the maxwells. At least Audeze is keeping up with software updates to address problems but TB has been quiet. If my 700s had the audio of the Pros, Id keep using them, that mic sounds way better than the Pros & Maxwells for sure. But of course :) I cant get my 700s to work without having to use the recovery tool every now and then, which is why i took a chance with the Pros and was disappointed having issues off bat.

[@williamkramer9731]

I'm not doubting the stealth pro is good when you get it, but at this point buying anything made by turtle beach is crazy, let alone spending as much as these cost. They're never built to last. Never had one without numerous connection or mic issues. They cut corners, cheap low capacity batteries, and a charger that's not very secure and i definitely wouldn't trust a removable mic from them, as again, a major history of durability issues, and those things like to wear out of not built top notch, let alone constant removals. I don't know if these are any different, but their audio was never really my thing. Good bass, good treble, bad mids, and where they get good levels is not a good accurate sound. They do look a lot better than previous models, and maybe even more sturdy, but not 330.

[@Agapewest]

I’ve had 2 sets 700 gen 2 and just got these. Whole new level. No comparison. Worth the price even for a peasant that needs to save.

[@theunknown4570]

Just don't expect a live human being to call you or a customer service number where you can speak to a live human being. Because as of the past 72 hours. I know emphatically, that it does not exist. Emails only and be prepared to email several to answer your questions 4 troubleshooting you may need. I look forward to my getting a response from my last email I sent to them about a week ago. And it is the word for not the number 4

[@danielainger8666]

That battery life is poor for the money you are spending on them.

[@quietgameplays8246]

Meh is cool you can swap the battery in like 3 sec lol But let me tell you my boom mic is fck up after 3 months just send it the product back for warranty. I founds on forums this is common issue

[@iiag3ntii]

Worst mic monitoring in gaming headset history.