Great review! Really appreciate the fact that you actually further explained your point straight after mentioning it instead of saying "watch untill the end of the video to find out what it is".
Heard: too heavy, uncomfortable, low volume at max, so I passed. Bought them today, and awesome. Everything I wanted in a headset my Audeze Maxwell has but lighter, way more comfortable, loud at max volume and audio quality. The Maxwell's are heavy and uncomfortable. Wore the stealth 700 gen 3 for an hour without having to take them off or adjust, could've went longer. I will not bother updating the firmware. They work great with my series x and no issues so far.
Im the same ive always been a fan of Turtle Beaches. The Gen 2 700 sound was incredible even music it was LOUD. Where most headsets are very quiet. Ill have these in 2 days.
New sub here great vid bro i have the steel series 7p currently and think they suck especially at the 180.00$ price point so ill be purchasin the turtle beach stealth 700 gen 3 headset cobalt addition appreciate bruh.
Yea this has been the wordt setup I have ever seen for an electronic. Might return mine as well after 2 hours of juggling uSB dongles and messing with their horrible app.
The whole update thing is actually a great thing for people like me that only uses console and does not have a computer. That was the one big issue I had with my gen 2 stealth 700’s is that I had to find a PC just to update them now I can just plug the two dongle into my Xbox to update the firmware on the new gen 3’s so that is definitely a welcome change for me and a couple other people that I know that also only game on console
I guess it doesn’t dawn on me that there are people who don’t have a computer these days with how cheap they are to own so the mobile phone method to update makes sense now
Great review. My 700 Gen 2 Max just broke today after 2.5 years where it breaks for everyone. I have an Audeze Maxwell, which is just amazing as far as sound quality and mic, but the drivers are extremely delicate so I need a separate headset as a daily driver. Trying to choose between this Gen 3 and the Razer Blackshark v2 Pro, which supposedly has amazing sound quality and mic.
I've got all 3 and some extras. The 700 gen 3 is worn 8/10 days tbh. The other 2 days I forgot to charge the battery and gotta wear the artis nova pro's which sound so much different in games. If ur a gamer... the 700's win over the black sharks. If ur into watching movies for 7hrs, ya the black sharks do sound better with music and movies but that's cause the eq program imo. That said... I'd buy the 700gen 3 over the others purely because the Bluetooth and idk I like the mobile app features. I have a 2 pc set up, so switching that 3rd monitor's kvm sucks sometimes. So it's easy with an app to change audio things.
Thanks for the review! Had the gen2 myself, but the plastic bridge connecting the ear cups to the headband broke after only a year… I liked the gen2 tho. Can you also review the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro?
I just unboxed these, plugged in the pc dongle, then downloaded the windows app. Got all the updates for the pc dongle and xbox dongle done without any use of my phone. On the instructions, it clearly says you can download the Windows version of the software and setup without using a phone.
From what I understand you can update the headset through the PC application if you connected through USB before you connected through 2.4 or anything else
By biggest issues with the gen 2 of these is the audio adjustment wheels, they seem to work for a while and always give out later. I warrantied my first pair and now the second pair is doing it too. I guess it’s to early to tell if the gen 3 has the same issue
Do these 700 gen 3s connect to mobiles via Bluetooth and operate without issue? Can all this firmware update malarkey be done with just a phone? No xbox, no PC? I'm only xbox cloud streaming and playing CODm due to personal reasons at current and I'm thinking about just getting some new less expensive wireless in-ears to avoid any unncessary stress
My gen 2 randomly bricked out on me yesterday and just refuses to work...ive tried every solution and nothing has worked...any fix advice? Or should i just take the L and get another pair
Contact turtle beach. It's a long process but they replaced mines. But me personally wouldn't purchase another gen 2 pair. Hopefully the gen 3s are better but after the struggle with the gen 2s I'm on edge with turtle beach
Awesome review man! Very informative, not to much blah blah blah lol. Can't wait to get mine. Maybe im confusing my self, but can you confirm that it is just a mobile app needed to update these? I dont need a pc correct?
I am really thinking about getting the headset, but my only concern is does the Xbox version works with PlayStation and PC? Or it does only work with Xbox and PC?
I have Gen1 stealth 700s, the reason I bought that set years ago was because it just linked to my console via Bluetooth. If I don’t want to do the switch with the USBs can I still just do that? Or are the USBs mandatory? I haven’t been able to find any info on that.
Would I be able to connect my gaming PC and Bluetooth to a laptop at the same time? The intended case is to play games while logged in to a work team's meeting.
can you tell me if I can do anything about canceling sound Im on a ps5 and got this headset but my friends tell me they hear everything going on in background
I agree with that wtf for the firmware update. I got a refurbished one from GameStop for $30 cheaper and it didnt come with the xbox transmitter, only the one labled USB. I was ok with just using the one usb transmitter but I couldnt update it because the app NEEDS to see the 2nd transmitter that it didnt come with. No update means no sound from the game at all (Bluetooth to Phone still worked) so i had to return it and pay the extra $30 for a new set snd i love these headphones
First, why does half of your review sound like an ad? It's as if you are reading off a pamphlet 😅😄😂. In addition, are you really not going to address the *potential issue* with the metal bridge hinge that connects to the plastic headset? It's looks very *fragile* . The SteelSeries 7/ 9x have similar architecture and a lot of people have reported that specific spot as a "design flaw"; Prone to breaking/ snapping off over light use.
If it sounds like an ad to you then that’s a you thing and not reality. If it was an ad/paid promotion then I’d be federally obligated to disclose that or I would face jail time. Secondly, Every reviewer writes a script and reads it so idk why this is a bad thing to partially read a script to maintain accuracy for the benefit of the viewer. Thirdly, idk what potential issue you’re talking about because I didn’t encounter that nor knew I was obligated to cover an issue that wasn’t of my knowledge nor anything I’ve experienced. Lastly, if you want feedback from a creator, try not to be pretentious in the comments as that almost always guarantees you won’t get a response and we as reviewers do not owe viewers any obligation to cover anything as the reviews are based on our experience with said product. I don’t give a fuck what other people complain about, I only cover what I experienced. If you don’t like it then go make your own content on it or find someone else to watch OR approach asking a question more respectfully
@MekelKasanova I am just giving my opinion on your review; Pointing out what you potentially missed. Don't have to get all butt-hurt and defensive over my feed back, lol. The last time I checked, this is still the internet, and free speech is still a thing on RUclips? If you can't even handle a small little criticism, then perhaps you are on the wrong platform? P/s: I did not say your review is an ad. I said half of it sounded like you're reading off a pamphlet. There is a distinction. I reckon some one of your caliber would know the difference? Now how is that for sounding pretentious.
@ I’m not butt hurt at all, I’m responding to you. I find it funny when people like you act a certain way and make accusations and claims against creators and yet when we respond to people like you, you play victim and become passive aggressive. If you don’t want me to respond to you making false accusations about my content and telling me what I “need” to do by watching other peoples content then don’t say anything. You can have your opinion, I never said you couldn’t but there’s no need to be a jackass and then act all surprised pikachu face when I respond to you.
@@MekelKasanovawinging it Ona review is dumb why try to remember everything you want to say , I agree writing it down is better makes fora better video and it gives you a chance to not have to start over. Good review dude
Get the 600 guys. They are on sale for $84.99. 60mm drivers are not worth another $100 over the 600. That’s the only major difference between the 600s and the 700s.
Hes talking about how the receivers work. The pc version will not work on xbox but will work on pc and playstation. Xbox will work on xbox and pc only.
Can anyone confirm whether it's Switch compatible or not? I find it really weird that it can connect to PlayStations,Xboxs PCs and Mobile devices but not the Switch. Really weird
@ yep I’ve got streams on my channel you can hear for yourself. My followers told me I sounded horrible soo I listened back on a stream mic was trash soo I returned them got Astro a50 those suck to. Best mic is on razor black shark v2 pro
A50 are way better more comfortable and actually connect to my system with no problem. I went thru two pair of turtle beaches 700 one wouldn’t connect the other had only one side that worked. Garbage turtle beaches
So how do i update it. I can’t use the app due to it keep asking me to update. I connected both usb adapters to Xbox and began the update but at 50% it cuts out and says update failed. Am I doing something wrong ?
You think updating with your phone isnt innovative.? You got to be joking right? Everyone has a cell phone, not everyone has a PC or would care to have one because it's not really needed anymore. You can literally print documents by connecting to a printer through network or Bluetooth with your phone these days. This is 1000% better than having to connect to your PC or laptop to update. If a person don't have a pc, they're screwed. Your review sucks just from you saying that.
@MekelKasanova I have, and there are several that are on the same base as me. What other way would you rather have it be updated? The old school connecting to the computer way? Xbox controllers even update wireless these days. Time to move forward
A50 are way better more comfortable and actually connect to my system with no problem. I went thru two pair of turtle beaches 700 one wouldn’t connect the other had only one side that worked. Garbage turtle beaches
Bro I just got these at target and the dude at the register bagged it without scanning them 🤣 he made my Christmas! He just saved me, 160 buuucks
lol that’s phenomenal. Big ups for you my guy!
How you get through the front exit without the thingy beeping though ?
Omg you should of told him that he didn't scan it....😂...SIKE!!!!
Great review! Really appreciate the fact that you actually further explained your point straight after mentioning it instead of saying "watch untill the end of the video to find out what it is".
Heard: too heavy, uncomfortable, low volume at max, so I passed. Bought them today, and awesome. Everything I wanted in a headset my Audeze Maxwell has but lighter, way more comfortable, loud at max volume and audio quality. The Maxwell's are heavy and uncomfortable. Wore the stealth 700 gen 3 for an hour without having to take them off or adjust, could've went longer. I will not bother updating the firmware. They work great with my series x and no issues so far.
How is the mic quality on the Gen 3? I've been told Gen 2 sounds hella muffled.
@@sonicvboommic quality is good for me
do you hear footsteps clearly?
too heavy, uncomfortable, low volume, so i bought them lol
Lol right@@jimmyju76
Im the same ive always been a fan of Turtle Beaches. The Gen 2 700 sound was incredible even music it was LOUD. Where most headsets are very quiet. Ill have these in 2 days.
New sub here great vid bro i have the steel series 7p currently and think they suck especially at the 180.00$ price point so ill be purchasin the turtle beach stealth 700 gen 3 headset cobalt addition appreciate bruh.
Nice! Let me know what you think of it when you get it
02:24 for that reason I returned my previous turtle beach headset hope this time around is not that much of a pain
Man more people will have a cellphone than a computer, it was smarter to make an app if they were only gonna do one or the other.
Couldn’t install the update so I’m returning them to Bestbuy tomorrow
Same
@@BlackStarSeriesyou have to use your pc and phone app at same time with both usb plugged in. Once installed drivers you can update via the app
Yea this has been the wordt setup I have ever seen for an electronic. Might return mine as well after 2 hours of juggling uSB dongles and messing with their horrible app.
@Lerschie I put mine into my laptop and xbox and just pressed update and then j unplugged them when it was done and worked great
The whole update thing is actually a great thing for people like me that only uses console and does not have a computer. That was the one big issue I had with my gen 2 stealth 700’s is that I had to find a PC just to update them now I can just plug the two dongle into my Xbox to update the firmware on the new gen 3’s so that is definitely a welcome change for me and a couple other people that I know that also only game on console
I guess it doesn’t dawn on me that there are people who don’t have a computer these days with how cheap they are to own so the mobile phone method to update makes sense now
Great review. My 700 Gen 2 Max just broke today after 2.5 years where it breaks for everyone. I have an Audeze Maxwell, which is just amazing as far as sound quality and mic, but the drivers are extremely delicate so I need a separate headset as a daily driver. Trying to choose between this Gen 3 and the Razer Blackshark v2 Pro, which supposedly has amazing sound quality and mic.
I've got all 3 and some extras. The 700 gen 3 is worn 8/10 days tbh. The other 2 days I forgot to charge the battery and gotta wear the artis nova pro's which sound so much different in games. If ur a gamer... the 700's win over the black sharks. If ur into watching movies for 7hrs, ya the black sharks do sound better with music and movies but that's cause the eq program imo. That said... I'd buy the 700gen 3 over the others purely because the Bluetooth and idk I like the mobile app features. I have a 2 pc set up, so switching that 3rd monitor's kvm sucks sometimes. So it's easy with an app to change audio things.
Just got it cause of your review thanks man
Thanks for the review! Had the gen2 myself, but the plastic bridge connecting the ear cups to the headband broke after only a year… I liked the gen2 tho. Can you also review the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro?
Do not get this, the mic is the worst in headphones by far as it is unplug able and will wear Down
I just unboxed these, plugged in the pc dongle, then downloaded the windows app. Got all the updates for the pc dongle and xbox dongle done without any use of my phone. On the instructions, it clearly says you can download the Windows version of the software and setup without using a phone.
I should add, the app had me plug in both Xbox and PC dongles at the same time for the updates. Hopefully you have two available USB ports on your PC.
From what I understand you can update the headset through the PC application if you connected through USB before you connected through 2.4 or anything else
By biggest issues with the gen 2 of these is the audio adjustment wheels, they seem to work for a while and always give out later. I warrantied my first pair and now the second pair is doing it too. I guess it’s to early to tell if the gen 3 has the same issue
Awesome review! Keep’em coming!
Im stuck between the Sony Inzone H9 and these for the PS5, which one would you say has better sound quality?
Do these 700 gen 3s connect to mobiles via Bluetooth and operate without issue?
Can all this firmware update malarkey be done with just a phone? No xbox, no PC?
I'm only xbox cloud streaming and playing CODm due to personal reasons at current and I'm thinking about just getting some new less expensive wireless in-ears to avoid any unncessary stress
The update using your phone was the easiest thing ever literally took a few minutes best thing they have done rather than hook up to a laptop
My least favorite thing about the gen 2 was having to hook it up to pc to update
Can you explain how you did that?
My gen 2 randomly bricked out on me yesterday and just refuses to work...ive tried every solution and nothing has worked...any fix advice? Or should i just take the L and get another pair
My gen 2 transmitter goes out from time to time causing the headset to not connect & I need to replace it
Contact turtle beach. It's a long process but they replaced mines. But me personally wouldn't purchase another gen 2 pair. Hopefully the gen 3s are better but after the struggle with the gen 2s I'm on edge with turtle beach
Can you do discord with this without using a phone? A couple of reviews I saw said how they recommended connecting to your phone to do discord on PC .
I mean I don’t use discord for voice calls so I don’t have an answer but it should be fine
Awesome review man! Very informative, not to much blah blah blah lol. Can't wait to get mine. Maybe im confusing my self, but can you confirm that it is just a mobile app needed to update these? I dont need a pc correct?
I am really thinking about getting the headset, but my only concern is does the Xbox version works with PlayStation and PC? Or it does only work with Xbox and PC?
Is there a ps5 specific version
Could you use the dual transmitter on 2 PCs instead of 1 PC and 1 console? I think that would be useful for streamers with a 2 PC set up
Haven’t tested that but I can this week
does the specific Playstation version have any advantages for the PS5? or using the xbox/pc/ps version exactly the same?
no sad it’s the opposite the main thing is that pc n xbox gets game to chat volume but ps only gets mic monitoring volume
Sennheiser Hd800s with an antlion mod mic, sitting on a Hifiman Ef600, is still the king . Careful how you throw around that undisputed word.
HD 800 S is invisible to the vast majority of people.
They also connect perfectly to the xbox dongle on pc no need for their own dongle.
I have Gen1 stealth 700s, the reason I bought that set years ago was because it just linked to my console via Bluetooth. If I don’t want to do the switch with the USBs can I still just do that? Or are the USBs mandatory? I haven’t been able to find any info on that.
what 8s the BLUETOOTH VERSION? 5.3? IS IT FAST ENOUGH FOR GAMING WITH LOW LATENCY
I wonder if they got rid of the problems the gen 2’s had where they brick themselves
is it worth upgrading from astro a30 to the stealth 700? and what model is for PC and PS5?
Would I be able to connect my gaming PC and Bluetooth to a laptop at the same time? The intended case is to play games while logged in to a work team's meeting.
Yes you can
What happens if you don’t own a pc/laptop, so how do you update them then?
You just plug them into the gaming console. You don’t need a PC
Any word on whether it's compatible with PSVR or PS3?
I have the Xbox version so idk if it is or isn’t compatible with PS3 but for PS5 i don’t see why it wouldn’t be given it uses a usb dongle
can you tell me if I can do anything about canceling sound Im on a ps5 and got this headset but my friends tell me they hear everything going on in background
ok odd question, aside from gaming can i use these on other
media like tv or tuners? something multi purpose
I agree with that wtf for the firmware update. I got a refurbished one from GameStop for $30 cheaper and it didnt come with the xbox transmitter, only the one labled USB. I was ok with just using the one usb transmitter but I couldnt update it because the app NEEDS to see the 2nd transmitter that it didnt come with. No update means no sound from the game at all (Bluetooth to Phone still worked) so i had to return it and pay the extra $30 for a new set snd i love these headphones
I got the turtle beach stealth gen 3 it’s so good I also have the turtle beach stealth 600 when I had the ps4 now I have the Xbox series x
Wait so 2 dongles gotta be concreted to a pc? What if a laptop only had 1 usb?
The dongle just has to have power you can plug it into any USB for the update
First, why does half of your review sound like an ad? It's as if you are reading off a pamphlet 😅😄😂. In addition, are you really not going to address the *potential issue* with the metal bridge hinge that connects to the plastic headset? It's looks very *fragile* . The SteelSeries 7/ 9x have similar architecture and a lot of people have reported that specific spot as a "design flaw"; Prone to breaking/ snapping off over light use.
If it sounds like an ad to you then that’s a you thing and not reality. If it was an ad/paid promotion then I’d be federally obligated to disclose that or I would face jail time. Secondly, Every reviewer writes a script and reads it so idk why this is a bad thing to partially read a script to maintain accuracy for the benefit of the viewer.
Thirdly, idk what potential issue you’re talking about because I didn’t encounter that nor knew I was obligated to cover an issue that wasn’t of my knowledge nor anything I’ve experienced.
Lastly, if you want feedback from a creator, try not to be pretentious in the comments as that almost always guarantees you won’t get a response and we as reviewers do not owe viewers any obligation to cover anything as the reviews are based on our experience with said product. I don’t give a fuck what other people complain about, I only cover what I experienced. If you don’t like it then go make your own content on it or find someone else to watch OR approach asking a question more respectfully
@MekelKasanova I am just giving my opinion on your review; Pointing out what you potentially missed. Don't have to get all butt-hurt and defensive over my feed back, lol. The last time I checked, this is still the internet, and free speech is still a thing on RUclips? If you can't even handle a small little criticism, then perhaps you are on the wrong platform? P/s: I did not say your review is an ad. I said half of it sounded like you're reading off a pamphlet. There is a distinction. I reckon some one of your caliber would know the difference? Now how is that for sounding pretentious.
@ I’m not butt hurt at all, I’m responding to you. I find it funny when people like you act a certain way and make accusations and claims against creators and yet when we respond to people like you, you play victim and become passive aggressive. If you don’t want me to respond to you making false accusations about my content and telling me what I “need” to do by watching other peoples content then don’t say anything. You can have your opinion, I never said you couldn’t but there’s no need to be a jackass and then act all surprised pikachu face when I respond to you.
@sonicvboom the ol..."let me play victim" role. I've seen that before across RUclips
@@MekelKasanovawinging it Ona review is dumb why try to remember everything you want to say , I agree writing it down is better makes fora better video and it gives you a chance to not have to start over. Good review dude
Am I doing something wrong cause I can barely hear anything out of them
Can I switch between my p5 & xbox instead of a pc with the dual usb?
Get the 600 guys. They are on sale for $84.99. 60mm drivers are not worth another $100 over the 600. That’s the only major difference between the 600s and the 700s.
My headset updated without the mobile phone.. works perfect! Only reason i bought was for my big ahh head XD
I have a steel series nova 7x. Is this stealth 700 gen 3 worth the upgrade ?
It’s up to you honestly. I find the Stealth 700 more comfortable but that’s me
I was going to buy these for PC until you said "just buy these for ps or xb, youll thank me later" please elaborate?
Hes talking about how the receivers work. The pc version will not work on xbox but will work on pc and playstation. Xbox will work on xbox and pc only.
But not everyone owns a computer and everyone owns a phone. Seems pretty simple to do through phone.
Are these better than the stealth pro headset? Have seen several reviews that they are better
literally bought them yesterday and it’s hard stuck mute on the swarm app, any way to fix that if not just gonna return it
Got the same thing happening. I’m just going to exchange them for the Gen 2 because this is an insane issue to have lmao
Can anyone confirm whether it's Switch compatible or not? I find it really weird that it can connect to PlayStations,Xboxs PCs and Mobile devices but not the Switch. Really weird
@@Hydrocarbon1997 of course it’s compatible with Switch. Switch supports any usb wireless headset or Bluetooth
Oh shit, did not expect you to respond man! Thx sm I'm copping these sometime!
No problem at all
Mic quality blows I returned them, Razer black shark v2 pro has awesome mic for my streams
That bad, huh?
@ yep I’ve got streams on my channel you can hear for yourself. My followers told me I sounded horrible soo I listened back on a stream mic was trash soo I returned them got Astro a50 those suck to. Best mic is on razor black shark v2 pro
@@DreadfulSlaysbad pitch for your channel
@@KingBanana54 suck it haha my channel kicks ass
Idk if its just me but only my right ear is working? What’s that about
It's just you.
Bruh mine charge for like 10 min and then stops wtf
So if I do want to use this headset on my XBOX Series X, Playstation 5 and PC, I should get the XBOX version, right?
Yes
The mic quality is significantly worse than its predecessor, I’m a bit confused by your review now.
Yes I feel like I’m going crazy. The mic is awful compared to the original gen 2.
Is it worth getting this if you don’t game on pc and only play on Xbox series X?
So probably not worth buying if u don’t have pc/laptop to do updates
Idk how you came to that conclusion when I state that you can update the headset with the Mobile app specifically in this video
Be real like I keep telling ppl that TURTLE BEACH IS BETTER THEN THE ASTRO A50? LET ME KNOW
Idk as I haven’t tried the new A50
You getting paid im bounce
A50 are way better more comfortable and actually connect to my system with no problem. I went thru two pair of turtle beaches 700 one wouldn’t connect the other had only one side that worked. Garbage turtle beaches
So how do i update it. I can’t use the app due to it keep asking me to update. I connected both usb adapters to Xbox and began the update but at 50% it cuts out and says update failed. Am I doing something wrong ?
Plug both into your PC and run the mobile app or Swarm 2 software with the headset powered on and connected to a pc
Don't buy the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3. Its total shit. Had 2 of them and both are returned
details please?
No one believes comments like this. Might as well have not said anything.
@@jwcvannoort i just buy them, no problem with them.
Well all that work to get it to update just cha fed my mind of it. Who they heck has a pc or laptop in todays world
Nearly a billion people on the planet have a pc or laptop
Way to bulky for a headset
You think updating with your phone isnt innovative.? You got to be joking right? Everyone has a cell phone, not everyone has a PC or would care to have one because it's not really needed anymore. You can literally print documents by connecting to a printer through network or Bluetooth with your phone these days. This is 1000% better than having to connect to your PC or laptop to update. If a person don't have a pc, they're screwed. Your review sucks just from you saying that.
Thank you for the autobiography you wrote. Look at the comments on the video not agreeing with you and have a great day
@MekelKasanova I have, and there are several that are on the same base as me. What other way would you rather have it be updated? The old school connecting to the computer way? Xbox controllers even update wireless these days. Time to move forward
@@TeHwAy2b ok
I'd much rather update through my PC. But then, I grew up with computers and video games, not phones.
A50 are way better more comfortable and actually connect to my system with no problem. I went thru two pair of turtle beaches 700 one wouldn’t connect the other had only one side that worked. Garbage turtle beaches