Turtle Beach Stealth 500 and Stealth 600 Gen 3 Review - EVERYTHING you need to know!!

[@mitchellray1882]

Love this headset. I've owned probably 30+ headsets in my life, ranging from $50-$350 and these are some of the best. 80 plus hours of battery life is sureal

[@cletustrainer]

Bro, you hit the nail on the head. I bought the 600 and returned it because of the hot spot on top of my head. It was REALLY bad for me. Also, I like bass boost, but the highs, even in boost mode, kinda hurt my ears.

[@James-wn1wi]

You're so right. Bluetooth, wireless and custom EQ is a bargain for $80. Thanks for the information!

[@JoaoSilva-zq1uz]

How does the 600 gen 3 version compare do the MS Xbox Wireless Headset? Is it better? Thanks for the review.

[@tripleS88]

32:22 this! When going for a budget wireless gaming headset, HyperX Cloud III Wireless is best for depth (single player). Turtle Beach Stealth 600 for FPS.

[@jibler3690]

Love your reviews, man! Currently rocking the Corsair Virtuoso Pro thanks to your videos, but I'm always keeping an eye out for a good (and white) wireless headset.

[@GadgetryTech]

Awesome! That Virt Pro with EQ is so damn good haha

[@alexgmrs]

Hey mate, how did you like the Virtuoso Pro? I got mine yesterday, and unfortunately, I’m quite disappointed. Joe’s EQ makes wonders but I had higher (perhaps too high) expectations. Truly considering returning them :(

[@benrikolte3611]

Yes, I wanted to return mine, but I coudnt cuz of the supplier policy. They are so uncomfortable.

[@angelcamacho2346]

Hey Joe, I recently watched your video on the new artic nova 5 and btw I though the video was amazing. But it did leave me with a few questions. One, would you recommend adding a windscreen pop filter to the headset and if so which one in particular? And second, how loud is the headset and what would you compare the headset sound too?

[@dIggl3r]

Now I need to decide if I want the *Atlas Air* or the *Stealth 600 Gen 3* : need battery longevity vs maximum ear comfort (no sweat) vs a great mic. Both headset kinda feel the same while watching you describe both, can you help me decide? 😄

[@TeddyConrad9979]

Your reviews are the best! My TB Elite Pro 2's finally bit the dust and I needed a new budget headset to play Warzone...I ordered a pair of the 600 Gen 3's today. I do have a question and need your advice. Would you enable 3D audio on the PS5? I only play Warzone fyi.

[@happycrochetcorner866]

I JUST (today) ordered the Xbox version for my husband for Christmas. He's a PC gamer but plays via Gamepass PC, but also plays via console (my console) but uses my headset for console. Did I buy the wrong headset? It's okay if I did because it means I have time to send them back to get the PC version before Christmas. But, (not sure of it makes a difference) he uses an Xbox controller on the PC. Please let me know so once they arrive tomorrow I can send back to change for the PC version. I wish I watched this before ordering 🤦🏾‍♀️ lol Thank you

[@genitusritus]

Very informative, thank you! For me its gonna be the Atlas Air when it comes to germany in july.

[@GadgetryTech]

Atlas Air is amazing. Great choice!

[@WhiteHartMart]

Superb headset. The wait will be worth it.

[@itCryptix]

Great vid 👌 would you recommend stealth 600 or Atlas Air for PS5?

[@philiptam9759]

I'm thinking about getting a Stealth 600 Gen3 or Nova 5 or something else? Which would be the best for PC gaming, movies, music? Awesome detailed reviews by the way!

[@fonzitheman]

Still using Stealth 700 Gen 1,just needed to order some new ear pads as mine the pleather is all flaking off,havent used em in a while so it must of been just doing that over time even without use. Anyway,soundwise Im still happy with it. Im using the optical out from TV to usb receiver as on PS5 there is no optical port,and PS5 only for chat for audio. And its gotta be better doing it that way rather than all audio for sound and using the PS5 3D audio option. So my question is:Is there any real benefit getting new Stealth 600 gen 3 over my 700 Gen 1 ?

[@JG-re7li]

What settings are recommended for the steath 600 gen 3 for footsteps? Just got mine today, great video

[@jrollj]

Just brought the 600 gen 3 yesterday, looking for good footsteps settings too

[@TyrannosaurusTim]

Hello Joe, do you recommend the 600 gen 3 or the Cloud 3. I’d be using them for single player games. I’m leaning more towards the Cloud 3’s since they have a more natural sound.

[@JudicialMermaid]

I am desperate to find a similar sounding headset in audio & mic quality to that of my TB Stealth 420x+ that recently bit the dust. I got the Stealth Pros, but it just feels too bulky for my liking and I dislike the button mapping options on the wheel. 😭

[@rickwhite9748]

Great video! Which headset would you recommend for dead by daylight? Killer footstep? Michael Myers breathing? Thanks.

[@starwing0]

My Stealth 600 Gen 1 lasted me all the way from 2018. It’s finally dying, connection issues and I flipped the mic down the other day it just shut off. Just ordered Razer Blackshark V2 2023 based on your review.

[@GadgetryTech]

nice! You'll love the comfort and the mic. It's solid overall

[@kawii9793]

Does it only seem so or is the Arctis 5x the undesputed king in wireless Mic quality right now? Video is 11/10 again! Do you plan on doing a Video on the SteelSeries GameDac with different Headsets? Maybe compare with MixAmp? I am using the Epos H6 Pro Open with a MixAmp Gen3 and considering to upgrade to ether the Gen4 MixAmp or SteelSeries GameDac. Since I am on Xbox (and PC) there is no further choice in the DAC department. Can you advise on which sounds better?

[@Abdullah3ashoor]

Dear Friend. Thanks for all the great reviews, this might be a big ask. But i have bought a misodiko pair of earpads for the SteelSeries Nova 7 and found them to be more comfortable for me than the WC freeze. However, they change the sound drastically in my opinion and i wanted to point it out if you can ever make a review on their pads. Thank you for reading wishing you all the best and success 🙏🏻

[@screaminsilence81]

So, let's say.... out of the box ive heard u say that the nova 5x from steelseries are a little bit muddy.... does it still sound better then the turtlebeach Stealth 600 Gen 3? i really want to know cause its literally the 2 headsets i am doubting between ;D i mainly play games like valheim, 7 days to die, COUNTER STRIKE 2, skyrim and guild wars ;D

[@andysledge]

The Goat has uploaded 🔥🔥

[@cvtechreview]

I bought the 600 Gen 3 at release, but the volume and voice chat is constantly turning up and down by itself. Is it defective, or was it a bad update?

[@GadgetryTech]

That seems defective. Mine hasn't done that at all on either version (Xbox and PC).

[@cvtechreview]

@@GadgetryTech Ok thanks for letting me know. It works fine in BT mode, but wireless mode is a mess. I may just exchange it and hope for the best.

[@MikeJones100_]

I just got the pulse elite the other day based on your review and am happy with it on ps5 for the price and features. I’m not looking for a new headset. Just watching and commenting for the algo…

[@GadgetryTech]

haha thanks :). I hope you enjoy the Pulse Elite for a long time

[@dylananspach]

Would you recommend 600 gen 3 or 700 gen 2 max. Right now it's only a $20 difference

[@thebaconlife1881]

So can u you be playing a game on Xbox and take a Bluetooth call from your phone or do u need to hit a button when u get the call

[@ulisesvences3673]

I'm her again great reviews man. I'm still using my 600 gen 2 thanks to your reviews. but the gen 3 looks good. Greetings from México.

[@velvetjones8634]

I’m waiting for the Stealth 55000 Gen 27 model.

[@jl7275]

Yeah me too.. expected somewhere in 3024

[@limb_be]

Love your Reviews , I am looking for a good headset to play Warzone I dont now wich one I need to pick I was thinking about the sennheiser 560S 🤔🤔🤔

[@MH-iz2xh]

Do you recommend one of these or the HyperX cloud 3 wireless. I can get the cloud 3 new for $95. I play only fps and Destiny2. I got a baby and would like to hear her and cancel the background noise a bit

[@HiCZoK]

Pulse 3d can be had for like 70-80$ and with wicked cushions, it's 100$ or a bit above. worthy consideration for ps5 users

[@danwinter9671]

Great video! Have you tested them on your kids? Want to get the 600 for my nine year old. He likes his old 700 gen 2 because the fit him snug. Unfortunately I had to return them as they kept going wrong.

[@streetsweeperz2891]

Always informative. I am not in the market for headsets as i own the nova pro wireless for Xbox and audeze maxwell on ps5, but always tune in to your thorough breakdowns.

[@HueyFreemanGOAT]

I don't have access to a computer/laptop, is the software update necessary or just to make sure everything works fine?

[@gazzasteffs]

Are these compatible with dolby atmos?

[@Thebossreserve]

Good afternoon. Which would you recommend for Cs2, Arctis nova 5x or another?

[@brownietheking3397]

Y can't they just make head phones for all plug it in an boom it all works my steelseries 9 just went to shit won't charge audio is all chatterbox an now the wife went out an bought the turtle beach 500 Playstation just bc it Said pc but now I can't chat from this videos

[@madcat143]

In my opinion, you have the best reviews. You go in depth and answer the questions that i would actually have outside of the standard features and functions. Amazing work man!

[@jasonwooton99]

why is it the new headsets make your voice to yourself sound like an old CCTV playback or talking into a tin can? The Stealth 600 Gen 1 headset had such a natural sound with the mic monitoring.

[@evo2500]

i need help upgrading from my 2020 blackshark v2 pro. is this equal or worse?

[@BigWhiteCloud]

24:33 In regards to the Waves driver - you better keep it on, here's why: I bought the Stealth 600 g3 headset (PC version) based on this and The Tecne's reviews, and whatever I tried to do with the EQs, sound pre-sets, and some other available settings, the positioning was extremely bad in PUBG. Also farther sounds (like 50+ meters) were too quiet while your own gun shooting or vehicle you drive were painfully loud. When I checked this waves driver in Windows settings, it was off by default in my case, so I tried to turn it on - and luckily it fixed just everything. The sounds are now balanced, and I now have clear understanding what direction and distance the shots are coming from, and the closest sounds, like my gun or vehicle aren't covering the sounds from the environment. So yea, if you find yourself in a similar situation, please try turning this setting back on if it was disabled before you decide to return the headset :D I don't know why it was advised to have it off in this review - it's either they've not actually tested this in game with the driver off (which I hope is not the case), or Turtle Beach has updated the driver and it just now works correctly

[@gazzasteffs]

The issue I have with the gen3s which I got yesterday is that they are really quiet? And no I'm not deaf lol

[@mimigooloo5203]

are the 600s good for immersive gaming as well or just fps?

[@jje7923]

Ss 5p or turtle beach 600 gen 3 i have nova pros wired

[@mylesmunday357]

I bought the gen 3 600 , and my mate could not hear me eat crisps or washing my hands with a running tap. I DID DO THE FIRMWARE UPDATE FIRST. mic very clear when playing hell let loose and sound is good similar to pulse elite I thought ,but for the money this is great if you want a mic headset (as my pulse has a rubbish mic ,played 6hrs still had 93% battery. I found it very comfortable but Ihave small ears for a grown-up. Only moan is it has to be near max volume on ps5 ( I am 51 though). He is right for the money impressed. Have just found the custom eq on the app and it fixes low volume now perfect especially just raising the htz he said for mor detail

[@mylesmunday357]

Have just found the custom eq on the app and it fixes low volume now perfect especially just raising the htz he said for mor detail

[@xdvipperzz5701]

How loud is it?

[@mylesmunday357]

Just checked and still fine you can ,raise the sound volume in the equaliser on the mobile app if you want ...love the customisation without using a PC.

[@landonmauldin42]

I’m trying to use this on pc. Like for example the game im trying to use it on lspdfr the mic has some distort with words with like the letter t and letter p in it so it’s hard to understand. First time ever using a mic how do I clean this up so it has a cleaner mic audio ?

[@ThomasHendrickx]

is the pulse elite still better then these headsets for fps games?

[@lucasS4224]

Just bought the turtlebeach stealth 500s as my first headset. The chat volume doesn’t work no matter what game I play. The main volume slider controls the game and chat audio at the same time. Is there any way to fix this?

[@bryanCLXT]

I have gen 2 600 Max's bu may snag some 500s as a back up or a switch option

[@GadgetryTech]

Nice! Can't beat the comfort of the 500s for the money! Solid pick.

[@bryanCLXT]

Just scooped some 600s Gen 3s Leggoooo

[@Heheouioui]

I ordered my Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 for Xbox today. However, I have two problems. 1. I can't hear myself through the headphones. I was able to do this with my Gen 2. 2. My mic doesn't work during a party. I've tried everything, but it just doesn't seem to work.

[@codenamedesertviper1825]

How would you compare these to the 700?

[@hp1799]

Joe, I’m still waiting for the Astro 50 Logitech FPS for footstep for rainbow six siege

[@jje7923]

Turtle beach gen 3 or steel series 5p my pulse elites broke any suggestions

[@SteelCitySniperYT]

Did you make a decision?

[@jje7923]

No in the process i just need a pair of wireless i have nova pro wired so i was replacing the pulse elites

[@Ras-2011]

Are they stand with the headset aswell i see everyone has stands

[@kibikibikom]

What is better for fps gaming between fiio jt1 and xtrfy h1?

[@sirsaaal7492]

do you think they release a new stealth pro headset?

[@GadgetryTech]

I think we're more likely to see a new 700 Gen3 or something this year before another Stealth Pro

[@MSKH1970]

thx for the information.

[@clemente3]

2:20 So you CAN adjust game to chat mix manually through the software, just not assign the feature to the built in buttons... Is this a correct understanding? It's the only part that confuses me about the video

[@GadgetryTech]

Yes, you can adjust game to chat via Swarm 2 for the 600 Gen 3. Just need to install the software for it to work.

[@clemente3]

@@GadgetryTech thanks so much for replying! I think I'm sold on these then 😁 your video was amazingly well done and it informed me about so much 🙌🏼

[@Crashes.Failed]

Hey is my driver usb supposed too be flashing red?

[@TheQuickyouknow]

I don't get why they felt the need for 2 low cost options. A $20 difference seems insignificant.

[@ghostpimp]

Exactly so you're probably just gonna get the " expensive" one. Welcome to marketing

[@TheQuickyouknow]

@@ghostpimp The "expensive one" is the Stealth Pro. These are both dirt cheap.

[@ghostpimp]

@@TheQuickyouknow I was speaking on the 2 in general. 100$ is not expensive at all

[@TheQuickyouknow]

@@ghostpimp Yeah, makes sense, but I can't imagine it's worth it to have 2 separate designs from a manufacturing POV.

[@hp1799]

Any one of these headsets have the game to chat volume for the PlayStation five that will work on the app that’s the only reason I’ll buy a new headset. I have the Astro right now.

[@Trooper0910]

My 600 gen 3 got here today my issue is if the usb is plugged in i have only sound through headset even if its not turned on

[@jl7275]

Yeah you can change it when push ps button and go to sound output

[@perfectcircle0800]

Any word on the Astro A40 release date?

[@Rocashu]

600 gen 3 works with phone?

[@4211michael]

Is this better than the 700 gen 2

[@MoltenMan85]

Does the PS5 version have the game/chat mix feature available?

[@GadgetryTech]

As far as I know, only the PC version, but the PS5 version of the 600 Gen 3 is the only variant I do not have.

[@viralprimenetwork]

Really helpful to have all the details in one place. Thanks for sharing everything we need to know! We sent you an email, take a look.

[@NickAdriaens-gh5ni]

What about the new headset announcement?

[@GadgetryTech]

Which? If it's what I teased on my live stream, AceZone has announced a wireless version of their A-Spire! I'll review it as soon as possible. As far as others go, I'm not 100% sure yet.

[@Stevo19801]

Who works at these headphones companies?? How did things so simple as the most uncomfortable headband slip through the R&D phase, they literally just need to make the foam thicker. SteelSeries pro with the old mic numbs, again how did that ever get through??

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Thanks dude great video

[@GadgetryTech]

Thanks!

[@justinmcgee9626]

My 600 stealth gen 3 mic doesnt work on my ps5..

[@Malklaw]

What about 50$ BT baseus GH02 from china can u test this headphones... The supposedly are running astonishing for the price :) ?

[@jje7923]

Sony pulse elite broke any recommendation

[@djcomo13]

Thank you hommie

[@ObamaBenAladdin]

Finally, was waiting for this review

[@oogaballooga9628]

L for liquid

[@Tw3nty0n33]

Do you have an eta on the clampforce database?

[@tenko5016]

I honestly don't like the Stealth 600. I have been in calls with some friends and the audio is glitchy and choppy at times, not to mention it doesn't sound as clean as the last Turtle Beach model.

[@AlexVarg-ox1qp]

How do these compare the atlas air? Is the atlas air a substantial improvement? My atlas air arrive tomorrow.

[@GadgetryTech]

The Atlas Air is more comfortable and has a pretty big improvement in sound quality, especially if you listen to music on them. Great pick!

[@AlexVarg-ox1qp]

Thanks. I tried the Audeze Maxwells and the Aune ar5000 and didnt like either. My old fidelio x2’s sound better with everything i throw at them, including music either low bit or high bit audio sounds great on those. Its just not wireless and the clamp force is not very good. I hope this is my end game headphone. I also tried iems, the zero red’s and the Intuaura Splendor 2’s. The splendor ‘s are really good for the price but iems seem to slip out of my ears too frequently when playing games. Listening to music the splendors are a bit better at mids. The soundstage is what im looking for though. I like the x2 because they take you to the venue. I hope these Air’s do the same.

[@ammoisking]

thanks

[@loitersquadX]

I need a headset under 100 bucks for pc that has game chat mixer

[@EZK4ME93]

Save you the 35 mins mins, Both trash. Good video & Fair. Had both, Returned both & Just went to my handy dandy trust worthy astro 10. LOL. Had connection issues right off the bat on the 500 & 600.

[@5_i_v_e]

🙌🏽🔥🔥🔥🙌🏽

[@D-Rob672]

That surround is trash

[@marcvanderkruis8601]

My first time watching this guy.... 2 minutes and I think I have found another awesome Tech-GOD. TY Update: I am now SURE, that I've found another Awesome Tech-GOD

[@hp1799]

Joe, I’m still waiting for the Astro 50 Logitech FPS for footstep for rainbow six siege

[@geerky1]

So am I not alone who can barely hear footsteps in siege? Everyone I asked answer they hear perfectly fine😂