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. 👍👍
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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 RUclipsr 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)
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 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…
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.
Another great in depth review Joe. The only RUclipsr 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
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.
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!!
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!
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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
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
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!
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.
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.
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!!!
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
I have the 700 gen 2's and they were absolutely fantastic and ive definitely put it through its paces. My one complaint is not relegated to just this headset but with turtle beach headsets in general, and thats after maybe a year definitely 2 , the plastic gets pretty brittle. Ive had 3 different TB headsets and they all suffered the same fate, the plastic eventually cracks and just totally falls apart after it weakens a bit.
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!
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.
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!
Bought astro a50s after i had been using stealth 700s gen2 and 1 because they didnt have the new gen2max on the shelf. Most defintely prefer stealth 700s. Its ready right out of the box. More comfortable, i think the sound quality is better but alot of other people ive asked says the astro a50s have better sound quality. Battery life is way better. I thought the astros were gonna have bluetooth because they were expensive and i was sad when i couldnt connect it to my phone with bluetooth.
Man loved your video, could you please hear me out on some feedback? usually I care a lot about the ChatMix because I work as a Game Developer and I have lots of calls when I'm playtesting things so please next time try to dive deeper and explain how the ChatMix works, especially this headset, after your video I have no idea which devices will support the ChatMix and if there were any issues with it, this is probably the only wireless headset I've seen with Chatmix on PC btw. Thank you so much for the whole detailed explanation!
I've been watching all of your latest reviews between this, the nova pro wireless, and Sony's new wireless offerings... and it seems like this is the best bang for buck while offering multi-device connection. My main goal is to use discord chat via my Google Pixel 5a while playing Warzone on PS5. The mobile app this headset offers along with the mic's sound quality are big wins over the nova pro wireless. The only drawback to me seems visual with the placement of the boom mic being higher than the corner of the mouth. I would have liked to see that rotate downward more, but thankfully the mic offers great quality. Thanks for taking the time to offer such great reviews! I used your link below and look forward to testing these out the out soon.
Returned my Nova Pro wireless for these and couldn't be happier. The Nova Pro we're uncomfortable to me due to the bump in each earpiece for the ANC. Also the microphone on the Gen 2 Max may seem awkward but it definitely sounds clearer according to people I regularly play with. Saved myself $150 as well.
@@clawson32104 that's great to hear! I finally tested mine for the first time the other night and I'm hoping there's something I'm doing wrong with the setup. I have the latest firmware installed, but the mode button and the secondary roller wheel doesn't actually make any changes for me. I've made sure they were both properly set via the mobile app too. Waiting to hear back from TB customer support so I can make sure to give these a fair chance. I'm really not a fan of losing a good chunk of game volume when I'm using both wifi and Bluetooth though (PS5 and Discord via mobile app). If they come out with another firmware update that solves that, I could live with the currently non-functional button(s). 🤷♂️
@@clawson32104 also, I was thinking the exact opposite if these don't work out and going for the more expensive Nova Pro Wireless. Time will tell I guess.
@@JollyGreenGiant5025 ...the Nova Pro may work for you. For me that bump on the earpiece became uncomfortable enough that I didn't want to wear them after an hour. I just couldn't justify keeping them due to that. Though if my local Best Buy had a pair of the Nova Pro on display ai most likely wouldn't have purchased them in the first place.
this was my first upgraded nice headset, was blown away by the loudness and voice mic quality. by far the most comfy. after 7 months hinges cracked on me, and the software is honestly shit. having to turn it on and off to to get normal volumes. the 700s are really underrated and if you can get them for 100 bucks, thats a steal. ive tried razer proshark v2 pro, and arctris 7p+, returned them all and im getting 700s again. this time with a protection plan. i mainly play WZ1,2 and rpg games. these were awesome playing ragnarok on ps5
i was thinking of getting the nova 7p+ because i heard it was the most comfortable headset with really good audio. why’d you return them and why’d you pick the 700 over them?
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
I just got them on amazon recently to replace my Steelseries Arctis 9X as the hinge on my left earcup has already started to come loose after 11 months of careful use. Hope the build quality is much better on these turtle beach than the 9x. Unfortunately 1 day later after I ordered them, they went on sale for $150😅
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!
Thanks! It’s the same headset but with better battery life and cross platform support. If you don’t need either of those, then probably not. Otherwise they’re both great!
Great review just a bit concerned around the robustness of the headset are you able to talk about weak points in the headset? as turtle beach headsets I have owned in the past always seem to snap in the same place and this seems to maintain the same design flaw.
All I can do is share my personal experiences on these as I’d hate to speculate. My 700 Gen 2 from 2 years ago is my most used wireless headset I own. Physically it’s been totally fine. The secondary volume wheel loosened up just slightly but everything still works fine and I consider that wear normal for what I put it through.
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
It sounds great on both consoles. Even Bluetooth on switch is amazing to me. This is literally the only Bluetooth headset I could that connects perfectly without any lag or issue on the switch. Just make sure you update them on the pc then download them on your phone.
@@UltimaBeastDBZ Nice. My stealth 600 for my series x mic went out and the Pulse 3d set on ps5 just sounds great. I’ll give it a shot. Thanks for replying with info. Appreciate it.
@@Red_Ring_Of_Death np 👍🏻. I love the pulse 3d but man the battery life is horrible I hate to keep charging the damn thing every time I hop off like come on now and I have an Xbox I play with friends so I need a wireless headset that works with all of my consoles and I say this is the best thing to get so far.
@@UltimaBeastDBZ They last a long time when they’re new. I’ve bought 3 pulse headsets bc once you hit that charge threshold on the battery it lasts for like 30 minutes. Lol. Idk how many charge cycles the pulse 3d headset is rated for, but you DEFINITELY know when you’ve gone over.
@@Red_Ring_Of_Death not me sometimes I feel like it lasts around 9 hours bc I be checking my battery level on my ps after 2 of use it’s already down to 2 bars when it should be about 4 hours then 2 bars. But anyways I like my turtle beaches because they have Bluetooth so I can listen music anywhere I go and cross platform.
I just bought the Logitech Astro A30 for my ps5, They sound amazing but it’s like I need a break from wearing them after awhile. I’m hoping to return them and try these instead!
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!
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..?
Awesome review. Would've been nice if you were able to test the mic while typing or with some kind of background noise to see how much it picks up. How good is the background noise rejection on this headset? I read that it's very sensitive and will pick up a lot of controller/keyboard clicking.
With noise gate enabled it’s comparable to HyperX and SteelSeries imo. With it disabled, you will definitely here more of that noise in the background, just like Corsair headsets. Omni directional mics sound great but do pick up more background noise so no solution is perfect unfortunately. Sorry!
This looks like the one for me. I really hope they add the blue to the amazon page as that's the only way to get it to Australia that I can tell until they properly release it here.
Well I guess I might be the only Canadian in this comment section. Unfortunately to Canada🇨🇦, the turtle beach stealth 700 GEN 2 max is not available for preorder anywhere, from a Turtle Beach’s website, to EB games Canada🇨🇦. But I’m patiently waiting for a pre-order to become available.
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!
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
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!
Your vids are always killer man!
If they made a wrap around mic with better monitoring these would be perfect to me.
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 RUclipsr 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.
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 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
This is how every review of anything should be. Subscribed!
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.
Another great in depth review Joe. The only RUclipsr 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.
I got mine in 2024!!🙌🏻
Any issues with it I hear people say it has connection issues
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.
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!!
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!
Thank you A LOT for this video and your other comparisons. Helped me decide on the Gen 2 Maxes and I LOVE them
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 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!
This is an excellent review! You helped me to decide on a all-rounder headset! Thank you so much! :)
Thank you for clarifying that there is no PlayStation version out currently I was confused because I couldn’t find it lol
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.
Bought them on a Black Friday deal then looked for a review lol. Found yours, very awesome job. I look forward to using them.
I'm a fan of your no bs and balanced headset reviews.
Thanks so much!
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?
Mann I just got a lotttt of valuable info from your vids , thanks man and continue 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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.
Spot on for transmitter issue on the left side, even waving my hands creates static on the transmitter.
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
Fantastic review! So many insightful tidbits, balanced and very informative..
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 crease for the glasses is smart design
Dude, great review! Thanks. I think I'm sold on my next pair.
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!
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
Looking forward to try it out hoppefull tomorrow or the day after :) Thanks for your great reviews....
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.
So far I’m loving this headset!
Awesome, looks like this will be my next headset. Thanks!
Are they On or Over ear?.... Always like your content. Clean and straight forward real life product reviews. Tip top!
Thanks for this video man. Now I know what to get since my artic's broke
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.
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
Waiting for them to come out in Australia
I have the 700 gen 2's and they were absolutely fantastic and ive definitely put it through its paces. My one complaint is not relegated to just this headset but with turtle beach headsets in general, and thats after maybe a year definitely 2 , the plastic gets pretty brittle.
Ive had 3 different TB headsets and they all suffered the same fate, the plastic eventually cracks and just totally falls apart after it weakens a bit.
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.
Could I plug this in my Roku and listen to tv? Also, great review! Love your style and appreciate your honesty. Subscribed!
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, 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!
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.
Awesome review, thank you.
Will this headset also work with TV’s?
If your tv has Bluetooth capability. You can pair it with Bluetooth.
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!
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.
Bought astro a50s after i had been using stealth 700s gen2 and 1 because they didnt have the new gen2max on the shelf. Most defintely prefer stealth 700s. Its ready right out of the box. More comfortable, i think the sound quality is better but alot of other people ive asked says the astro a50s have better sound quality. Battery life is way better. I thought the astros were gonna have bluetooth because they were expensive and i was sad when i couldnt connect it to my phone with bluetooth.
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?
Man loved your video, could you please hear me out on some feedback? usually I care a lot about the ChatMix because I work as a Game Developer and I have lots of calls when I'm playtesting things so please next time try to dive deeper and explain how the ChatMix works, especially this headset, after your video I have no idea which devices will support the ChatMix and if there were any issues with it, this is probably the only wireless headset I've seen with Chatmix on PC btw. Thank you so much for the whole detailed explanation!
I've been waiting for this review! Nice😄
I've been watching all of your latest reviews between this, the nova pro wireless, and Sony's new wireless offerings... and it seems like this is the best bang for buck while offering multi-device connection. My main goal is to use discord chat via my Google Pixel 5a while playing Warzone on PS5. The mobile app this headset offers along with the mic's sound quality are big wins over the nova pro wireless. The only drawback to me seems visual with the placement of the boom mic being higher than the corner of the mouth. I would have liked to see that rotate downward more, but thankfully the mic offers great quality. Thanks for taking the time to offer such great reviews! I used your link below and look forward to testing these out the out soon.
Returned my Nova Pro wireless for these and couldn't be happier. The Nova Pro we're uncomfortable to me due to the bump in each earpiece for the ANC. Also the microphone on the Gen 2 Max may seem awkward but it definitely sounds clearer according to people I regularly play with. Saved myself $150 as well.
@@clawson32104 that's great to hear! I finally tested mine for the first time the other night and I'm hoping there's something I'm doing wrong with the setup. I have the latest firmware installed, but the mode button and the secondary roller wheel doesn't actually make any changes for me. I've made sure they were both properly set via the mobile app too. Waiting to hear back from TB customer support so I can make sure to give these a fair chance. I'm really not a fan of losing a good chunk of game volume when I'm using both wifi and Bluetooth though (PS5 and Discord via mobile app). If they come out with another firmware update that solves that, I could live with the currently non-functional button(s). 🤷♂️
@@clawson32104 also, I was thinking the exact opposite if these don't work out and going for the more expensive Nova Pro Wireless. Time will tell I guess.
@@JollyGreenGiant5025 ...the Nova Pro may work for you. For me that bump on the earpiece became uncomfortable enough that I didn't want to wear them after an hour. I just couldn't justify keeping them due to that. Though if my local Best Buy had a pair of the Nova Pro on display ai most likely wouldn't have purchased them in the first place.
@@clawson32104 I appreciate you sharing, and I'll see if I can find some locally to try on first. If not, fingers crossed my ears are like Dumbo. Haha
this was my first upgraded nice headset, was blown away by the loudness and voice mic quality. by far the most comfy. after 7 months hinges cracked on me, and the software is honestly shit. having to turn it on and off to to get normal volumes. the 700s are really underrated and if you can get them for 100 bucks, thats a steal. ive tried razer proshark v2 pro, and arctris 7p+, returned them all and im getting 700s again. this time with a protection plan. i mainly play WZ1,2 and rpg games. these were awesome playing ragnarok on ps5
i was thinking of getting the nova 7p+ because i heard it was the most comfortable headset with really good audio. why’d you return them and why’d you pick the 700 over them?
Steel series arctis wireless 9 does twin mode for blutooth and wifi. only issue is the older usb2 plug
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
wth the mic is so goooood
Awesome review. I'm tempted, but my head is rather big, so I'll probably go with the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7x.
600 gen 2 max vs 700 gen 2 max = compare sound quality- thought??
I just got them on amazon recently to replace my Steelseries Arctis 9X as the hinge on my left earcup has already started to come loose after 11 months of careful use. Hope the build quality is much better on these turtle beach than the 9x. Unfortunately 1 day later after I ordered them, they went on sale for $150😅
Thanks for the review, are there coming to Austraila?
I can’t say for sure! Do you have the original 700 Gen 2s there? If yes, then I’d imagine you’ll eventually see the Max there as well.
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 ordered one off Amazon 180
These are very good. Like the bass and treble at max
Would you recommend getting if I owned the first stealth 700 gen 2 ? awesome video btw keep doing what you do
Thanks! It’s the same headset but with better battery life and cross platform support. If you don’t need either of those, then probably not. Otherwise they’re both great!
Great review just a bit concerned around the robustness of the headset are you able to talk about weak points in the headset? as turtle beach headsets I have owned in the past always seem to snap in the same place and this seems to maintain the same design flaw.
All I can do is share my personal experiences on these as I’d hate to speculate. My 700 Gen 2 from 2 years ago is my most used wireless headset I own. Physically it’s been totally fine. The secondary volume wheel loosened up just slightly but everything still works fine and I consider that wear normal for what I put it through.
How do these compare to the astro a50's gen 3 or 4 as far as sound profile? Which would you recommend for warzone?
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
The only thing I care about is 3d audio support and sound quality. Does it sound good on both PS5 and Xbox?
It sounds great on both consoles. Even Bluetooth on switch is amazing to me. This is literally the only Bluetooth headset I could that connects perfectly without any lag or issue on the switch. Just make sure you update them on the pc then download them on your phone.
@@UltimaBeastDBZ Nice. My stealth 600 for my series x mic went out and the Pulse 3d set on ps5 just sounds great. I’ll give it a shot. Thanks for replying with info. Appreciate it.
@@Red_Ring_Of_Death np 👍🏻. I love the pulse 3d but man the battery life is horrible I hate to keep charging the damn thing every time I hop off like come on now and I have an Xbox I play with friends so I need a wireless headset that works with all of my consoles and I say this is the best thing to get so far.
@@UltimaBeastDBZ They last a long time when they’re new. I’ve bought 3 pulse headsets bc once you hit that charge threshold on the battery it lasts for like 30 minutes. Lol. Idk how many charge cycles the pulse 3d headset is rated for, but you DEFINITELY know when you’ve gone over.
@@Red_Ring_Of_Death not me sometimes I feel like it lasts around 9 hours bc I be checking my battery level on my ps after 2 of use it’s already down to 2 bars when it should be about 4 hours then 2 bars. But anyways I like my turtle beaches because they have Bluetooth so I can listen music anywhere I go and cross platform.
Top review man
I just bought the Logitech Astro A30 for my ps5, They sound amazing but it’s like I need a break from wearing them after awhile. I’m hoping to return them and try these instead!
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!
Great review! How are they if watching movies and series on your tv?
Why cant I get these to connect to my phone? Says app is required and I have it.
I assume you use a very nice microphone to capture your voice for your reviews. The fact you can't even tell you switched mics to the headset is wild.
Please tell me. How is the connectivity with this? The original gen 2 stealth 700 have horrible connectivity
Hello GT - New Subscriber here! Q: Are these louder than the previous 700s? Are these or the older 700s as loud as the A-50s? Good Video!
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..?
Awesome review. Would've been nice if you were able to test the mic while typing or with some kind of background noise to see how much it picks up.
How good is the background noise rejection on this headset? I read that it's very sensitive and will pick up a lot of controller/keyboard clicking.
With noise gate enabled it’s comparable to HyperX and SteelSeries imo. With it disabled, you will definitely here more of that noise in the background, just like Corsair headsets. Omni directional mics sound great but do pick up more background noise so no solution is perfect unfortunately. Sorry!
I need that Aux 😔 I’d love to upgrade my Elite 800 but I bet there won’t be another turtle beach with an Aux
This looks like the one for me. I really hope they add the blue to the amazon page as that's the only way to get it to Australia that I can tell until they properly release it here.
Hopefully very very soon!
please add binaural recordings to your reviews! your channel is great for headphones review
Well I guess I might be the only Canadian in this comment section. Unfortunately to Canada🇨🇦, the turtle beach stealth 700 GEN 2 max is not available for preorder anywhere, from a Turtle Beach’s website, to EB games Canada🇨🇦. But I’m patiently waiting for a pre-order to become available.