Astro A30 vs Stealth 700 G2 Max vs Nova 7X - With Binaural Recordings!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.ค. 2024
- In this three-way comparison, I discuss some of the best valued, feature-rich wireless headsets on the market right now. I compare the Astro A30, the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max, and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X to each other, and share what I like and dislike on each. If you want to learn more, be sure to check out my reviews on each, further down in this description. Be sure to try the binaural listen with some headphones on and let me know what you think!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
01:33 - Features and Compatibility
04:26 - Comfort and Build
10:04 - Glasses Support & Comfort
11:05 - Mic Tests and Apps
18:17 - Sound Quality
22:45 - Binaural Recordings!
29:06 - Final Thoughts
700 Gen 2 Max Review: • Turtle Beach Stealth 7...
Astro A30 Review: • Astro A30 Headset Revi...
Nova 7X Review: • SteelSeries Nova 7 Hea...
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personally your my fav headphone reviewer. you add alot of info that i dont find other reviewers providing. thank you
Thank you so much Syed!
Finding an honest review video with all the comments providing extra feedback is so refreshing, rare gem in all this noise.
Thanks so much man!
I honestly can't understand how is your channel not super big. You have the knowledge, the quality and most importantly, the personality to make great videos. I found your videos very very helpful buying a new pair of headsets (Nova 7) and of course I subscribed. I hope you keep working on these videos, it'll pay out I'm sure about it.
agreed
I concur
Was a very solid review, and better than most obviously sponsored reviewers, who put their sponsorships above honestly, vs him being completely forward, right from the gate about the tb being sent, and still mentioning the quirks. Maybe if some of these heavily sponsored ppl would be honest like this, headset companies would actually look to improve weaknesses, because weaknesses being honestly pointed out by huge reviewers would force them to, to avoid negative sales effects. That said, it's hard to get huge when there's such an influx of streamers..... it sometimes hurts people more deserving from getting their names out there.... best you can do is word of mouth and online friends shout out, if you hear anyone looking for a headset.
thats like asking why my channel is not super big even thought im not only ex-baltics quake arena champion but also considered as greatest arena player in region history...
Because he is white and in today's world if your white your skum
Great stuff Joe. The channel keeps getting better and better.
Thanks Gareth! Trying haha
I’ve been split between all these headsets. You earned my sub with this one bro, great review 👍🏼
Great idea on the binaural recordings. Would be nice if you also include the frequency response graphs as well.
Other than that very good review and keep at it, hope the channel grows more.
I’m working on the most accurate representation of those graphs before I make it a more common thing. I have to special order the right synthetic ear otherwise the specs are off slightly above 3kHz. The fake ear alone is like $800 so it will take a little
Good review, I like your calm and chill videos without being overly energetic. Straight to the point. I ordered the 7X since I can game with them and use them for work calls all day for comfort
Awesome, and thanks! 7X is possibly one of, if not the most comfortable gaming headset I've used lately.
@@GadgetryTech hi
Im getting the nova 7x for my ps5 I know that the chat wheel doesn't work...but can I still adjust the game and party chat via the ps5 console settings?
@@lehas. yes.
I wanted to thank you, if belatedly, for this amazing comparison review!
I'm a partially blind gamer in the market for a pair with dual audio mix capabilities like these, which I didn't even know was a thing until I stumbled upon the Turtle Beach pair. I use my phone a LOT, even when gaming, and since a lot of my phone use is with my screen reader, or watching videos and such during gaming, it's a pain to take off my current headset just to hear it properly.
I really appreciated your display of what the headphones pretty much sound like. That was really neat and useful. I'm not a blind/partially blind stereotype with a perfect ear, or even a particularly well-tuned one, but I noticed and appreciated many of the differences nonetheless. I listened on two different sets of headphones, and will probably do so through my basic Xbox headset before I make my final decision.
It seemed to me that the Astros were just kind of flat and dull. Some stuff sounded good, but like ... the zipper was a sound effect of a zipper, the explosions and gunshots were just sound-effects.
I'm a bit torn between the Novas and the Stealths here. I see generally better consumer reviews on the Novas, but also really like the stealth's no-fuss setup that just works on my Xbox, PS5, and PC. The one downside is if it will work with Switch, because my Switch's bluetooth sucks and I understand the Stealth has no AUX cord. I was also more impressed than I expected to be at the sound, the fullness of it like you said, where things sounded more real than like sound-effects. The Nova for me was almost there, but not quite the same.
Then again, I like the novas because the transmitter IS USB C, so ease of access with my Switch even on the go, and as I recall it does have an aux cord, though I don't see myself using that much if at all.
I also want to get the one more likely to hold up over time and have the least amount of connection issues.
Damn you’re next level on the review quality of information ! Keep it up! 👍❤️
i started the video, i paused, just to comment that for me, is the best video of the year.
the best reviewer reviewing the best 3 wireless headset in a review hahaha. huge!
I send back steelseries nova 1 cause like you said(I should listen you), was not good for music as my hyperX cloudX is. IMO nothing touch hyperX (comfort + balance sound, mic sucks and the clip volume control sucks also. but i don't use it anyway). Would be nice to have in the future microphone reviews(for podcast, game, or VO). sorry for the big comment.
I had to sub. Binaural recordings are hard to come by since I know they’re expensive so mad props for going above and beyond! Have already watched like 5 videos of yours lol. Brand new sub
What is binaural recordings
I love your reviews man ! Thanks to you i made the best choice for my gaming headset ( ps5 and series x ) ! Greetings from Italy !
cual es mejor?, el ASTRO A 30 o los turtle stealth 700??
First of your videos I have watched, will not be the last. Great stuff. Thank you.
Ur the man bro!!! Always hitting us with the perfects reviews 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
what a good review, i do not miss anything. my choice before were the nova and after it's also the nova. because of the sound is great and i have sessions from like 10 hours between work and gaming
Holy, I'm absolutely hyped now 🖤 thanks for this comparison, I know, super early comment, but i come back to the rest, once I've watched it completely.
Hope you enjoyed it!!!
@@GadgetryTech I enjoyed every minute of it, it shows i did the right thing with the TB Stealth 700 gen 2, still the 'King' for me, even though we have amazing options. All 3 have pros and cons, the only bad thing about the TB is the sound reduction with a phone call on the TB. But the rest is top notch. Means, I don't need a new headset, but can't wait to see more videos like this 🖤. Amazing video Joe, you pulled off something brilliant here. I also tried the eq setting you told me, sounds awesome with my music! Keep it up, sry for the long comment 😂 oh wow, the gaming socks got me 😂
I used your tune on my Nova 7x and love it. Be it for gaming when I am playing star citizen or horizon forbidden west on ps4 or just listening to Apple Music. It’s just so versatile and comfortable. Lastly, your videos are just getting better and better. 👍
Thanks so much man!
Tune?
@@GadgetryTech I bought all 3 and you are bang on with the description of all of them sound wise. However the a30’s I think Astro have not done themselves justice here, the footsteps eq has to much high end and not enough low end and the immersive sounds great but you lose some of the directional awareness as the bass is quite elevated. But if you go into the eq and set to flat or +1 64hz and +1 1k they pull ahead of the TB and nova in my opinion, you can tell the drivers are better quality, and you get the directional Audio back to the level of the others. Can you measure the frequency response with these set to flat via the eq?
I just bought a pair of the Nova 7 yesterday. Still figuring out the EQ setup, but I do like them. Only thing I doubt like is the separate EQs in the GG app. I'm not sure if I should tune them both or just one of them. Love the simultaneous BT. Was playing a game and heard the laundry buzzer go off so I put on some music from my phone while I folded my clothes. It was one of those things I didn't know I needed until I had it. Also, I like that I could actually wear them in public without screaming gamer.
So when you tuned the EQ on the Nova 7X did it save those settings to the actual headset and carried over to the PS4/5 or XBOX?? (mine arrive next week, i can't wait :) )
Carry on the great reviews
You are incredibly well spoken. Awesome review. I appreciate you.
I appreciate YOU Rusty! Thanks for the kind words
What him said!
Excellent channel! I bought the Stealth 700 after your review and they have worked flawlessly. Never been a fan of Turtle Beach, but so far the build quality has proven to rock solid.
What are you using them on?
Just bought them too but they fit kinda tight snug.first time buying wireless headset.is it because theyre heavier and made more solid?
@@ricardoarrreola5278 I have them and they are really tight. Also, I had to send them in for warranty because they broke at the knuckle where the ear cups connect. They lasted about 6 months and now the warranty replacement is about break too....sound and features are great but durability is terrible
How are they going now? I’ve heard of connectivity issues.
@@dsgb000 did they break again? I’m thinking of getting a pair
Another great video!! Have you heard anything about the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max having connection issues on PS5?? I saw a review talking about that. Keep it up. Your videos are awesome!!
Thanks to you i did the upgrade right now from HyperX Cloud II ( wired version ) to Stealth 700 G2 Max. They are awesome and i wanna say a BIG THANKS to you!! Keep it up, Joe!
They still working? Any software bugs or anything? Does the clamp force loosen up at all?
@@Amp_Edition They work 100% No bugs or something like that
@florinadrian2010 nice! I understand that the clamp force is tight on the head, does it loosen up over time or does it pinch your head the same as when you got it? I personally don't like it really tight, last question I promise and thanks for answering!
Love your channel, you've earned my sub! I'd love to know your top pick for wireless headsets, given your broad range of reviews. I don't normally play FPSs, just MMOs... so I don't really care about footsteps. I have found that my arctis 7 wireless were extremely tinny and sharp sounding and it took a lot of fiddling with Peace APO to get it to not give me a headache.
Your reviews are excellent. Subscribing now. Also, how was did the wireless ranges compare? I saw your 7x review and gave it high marks for range. How do the others compare? Thanks ahead of time.
thanks for teling me to plug in headphone's, really cool way to hear it.
Awesome Channel, pushing the Algorithm and you earned yourself another Sub! Keep it up ✌🏻
Thanks so much!
Updated EQ from your video on the 7X. Really good for PUBG. Appreciate the work you put in.
From this one?
I use the EQ in this video. In his review of the Nova 7x he provides an EQ setting that’s also very good.
Thx for the review🔥👍🏽
Having tried the Stealth G2 and the Nova 7x, in my opinion, the Stealth was junk. It just didn't work properly off the bat and was returned. Nothing about it pleased me. By contrast, the Nova 7x is easy, intuitive and comfortable. Superb sound and quality. For me, the 7x is hands down the best of the two by far.
Another amazing video. Thank you for all the hard work. How would you rate these three vs the VZR model one. I know model one is not in the same price range as these but I wanna know your opinion on how the model one stacks up agaist these.
Great vid! Thank you for the time you put in bro. You have me thinking about the 700 G2.
Best review … bar none… new subscriber here
Thank you this helped me choose what one I wanted. Keep up the good work 👍
What did you end up with?
@@sarahmahmoud864 bought the turtle beach :-)
Mate, your reviews, comparisons and deep dives are amazing and deserve more recognition! I've been deciding between these and some others like the Logitech G PRO X 2 (which don't seem worth it for the extra money), for someone else. I thought I was set on the Nova 7's but the sound, clarity and cues on the TB Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX sounds great! (Listening to the binaural recordings on my HD598 - with an EQ to flatten them out as well to get a more balanced perception of each headset). Astro A30s sounded quite muddied and muffled? Nova 7 sounded quite dull and flat. One question - How was the sound profile set up for each headset during the recordings? I'm guessing just out of the box and not EQ'd to your taste? Thanks. If so, I'm guessing EQ'ing the A30 or Nova 7 would get them sounding a bit better?
Great review got a sub from me.I had the Nova 7X for my Xbox Was upgrading from the Xbox wireless,But ended up with a faulty set of novas,The sound was popping constantly and disconnecting but when they worked at 1st the sound quality was great but the mic on the nova wasn’t that good for the price.Sent them back and got the 700Gen 2 max and love them,Their Comfortable and sound great,A big step up from my old Xbox wireless headset,And the sound Quality on the mic is not far off my Corsair HS80 wireless I use on my PC
Thanks for the great comparison! Man, I wish the Nova 7 and Stealth 700 G2 Max had a baby. I want the lightweight, low clamp force comfort of the Nova and the Stealth's flip to mute mic, audio profile, and neck comfort. As much as I love flip to mute mics, I think I'm gonna have to go with the Nova. I have a larger head and wear prescription glasses, so I really prefer lightweight and looser wearing headsets.
Amazing video!! You think we’ll ever get a variant or mod kit for the a30s?? I really love the features and how it sounds but the leather ear cups are melting my ears within an hours time. I’m debating the trade back for a nova 7 PS over these but is the audio quality that much of a loss?? I gave up my a50s for these and it seems like I made a mistake sadly. Have a great day and will drop my like on the way out!
Nice! Great channel ❤
Fantastic video - had all 3 of these and kept the Nova 7x for work from home/pc use - A30 were good but will wait and see if the iOS app ever gets fixed (for eq adjustment) - not considering paying £230 for them until it is. Never could get the TB to sound as I wanted with those app controls either. Ended up back with a set of Audeze Penrose for console gaming use - different level sound wise, plenty of eq options/control and, luckily for me, no connection issues :)
All great options and yeah the Penrose definitely has a unique sound thanks to the Planar drivers. I have to ask, are you a Lando fan lol?
@@GadgetryTech McLaren fan in general for my sins 😜
@@WhiteHartMart lol hopefully they have a better season next year! As a Ferrari fan, I’m not sure how much more my gear can take lol. I was actually wearing a Ferrari jacket on this video!
good video! I'm gonna get the stealth 700 G2
Hi, thanks for your reviews they helped me often. I recently bought this headphone after having the nova pro wireless and going back to arctis 9x but I wanted to try this one. I agree with the whole review but I have a question: my headphone if I put the high and medium monitoring, you hear an annoying background rustle. That disappears if I turn off the microphone. I noticed that the monitoring is very strong compared to the others and I would like to understand if it is a problem of mine.
I have spent the last few months researching my next headset for my XSX. I was able to narrow it down to these 3 headsets. Thanks to your video and the gameplay audio samples, I will be ordering the TBS 700 G2 Max. Thank you!
Also Target usually has the TBS 700 G2 Max on sale and Target reward members can get up to 5%-10% off with coupons which would bring that TBS 700 below $200.
Hell yeah!
Walmart has them for 159 right now on their website.
Best But has them down to $139 for reward members. Costs nothing to join but savings like this make it worthwhile to join
They are disposable tho. On my 2nd set in 14 months. Warranty is up so once these go I will be looking into another brand
How are they holding up? I am always cautious about TBs because they always seem to break in a few months
Great review Joe! I loved the recordings. The TB definitely has the most "fun" sound like you get the bass from those explosions louder than the other two. I think I'm gonna buy those since I don't really have a good wireless option for play on consoles. I'll prob still stick with the VZR Model One's for Warzone on the PC but it'll be fun to try the TB's once in a while for a different sound. I will say though that I love me a good flip to mute. I hate inline controls; they never feel good.
TB have a really fun yet still detailed sound. They also have a one push button that makes them extremely good at picking up sounds like footsteps. Supersonic hearing mode. It's kinda niche but for any FPS players especially COD, it's very useful.
The VZRs are great looking, but heavy af at over 2 lbs.
Idk if anyone said this already, but he says something about the stealth 700 reducing game volume when you connect to Bluetooth. I have one of these headsets and it does do that, but I found that you can just turn up the headset volume to compensate if you like. The reduction isn't crazy anyways (actually kinda helpful) and since the volume knob on the headset only works for whatever wireless connection you have but the Bluetooth volume is controled by the source, you can adjust your game volume and Bluetooth volume independently
I love my astro A30's, awesome review!
Sorry to hear that 😔
They are still great and I think they’ll only get better with firmware updates as well
Just the comparison I had suggested but with the binaural sounds which are a welcome addition. Funny as I have or had all 3 headset’s here. Actually returned my A30 recently and bought the Stealth 700 Gen 2 max again. Still have the Nova 7x but the Stealth 700 just have that added oomph to them. All while still being able to pinpoint footsteps and other details in shooters. I previously complained about their clamp force but my new pair honestly don’t seem as bad as I remember. Either way great comparison video and I hope you keep the binaural recording I’m going forward.
Thanks!!
Just bought the tb and the clamp force is kinda tight now wondering if i got a bad dadge.
@@ricardoarrreola5278give them about 2 weeks and they should loosen up
cual es mejor?, el ASTRO A 30 o los turtle stealth 700??
I'm glad to see someone who's used all three. Just from the recording and what I've heard the Astros just seem overpriced and underwhelming.
I've been torn between the Novas and Stealths but the recordings helped a lot. I also thought the TB headphones just had that bit of extra oomph to them while remaining nice and clear.
I'm curious, as your comment's a year old, how have the Novas and Stealths held up in comparison to one another? I'm getting conflicting info about the TB build quality in particular. Also, which has the least amount of connection issues for you?
I really appreciate the length you went while making this video, I couldn't find binaural comparison anywhere but here!
Truth to be told, I'm confused now: I came here for Nova 7 assurances, but after binaural part I'm not sure I like the sound anymore - when A30 part ends and Nova 7 starts I get a feeling sound has been cut off, dampened and sound scene squeezed into these tiny earpads, like I suddenly got half-deaf. But when TB 700 G2 MAX part begins, sound stage opens extremely wide, positioning now is crystal clear and sound so juicy I feel it's taste in my mouth. Naturally I went for info and opinions, and they are quite poor due to TB's technical issues (connectivity, rigidity, adjustability, etc). Would you kindly comment on that? It's been a month I'm looking for wireless headset, I bought HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless and already returned it because of it's poor boomy sound and now I'm in vain :(
P.S. Worth noting that I don't play competitive games at all, I need headset for everything but, and as for the sound profile and frequency respond I'm in fond of my current AKG K371 sounding.
I watched this video having already bought the Nova (expected delivery tomorrow) and I have to say this didn't make me wish I bought different ones.
Most of all I'm happy and tbh pretty proud of myself for pinpointing these 3, which from what I hear are the best in this mid-ish wireless category, on my own 🤣.
I bought the 700s and I’m definitely gonna keep ‘em with my nova pro wireless i just love the added bass TB has
Do your turtle beaches creak?
How are they both holding up? I am torn between the two and have seen conflicting info about Turtle Beach's build quality and connection issues.
I think the TB sounded better here, but I guess I'll never know until I try for myself.
@@seamarie3111 i still have them but honestly i haven’t used either or in forever, i have since moved to the Maxwell and A50X with A50X being my mains. I can’t speak on build quality after a year but what I can say is Turtle Beach had a fun sound as far as bass and also with footsteps with the superhuman hearing. The Nova Pro Wireless had a good sound but imo it lacked bass i like and ANC nub bothered me after awhile. If I was you I’d buy headsets from somewhere with a good return policy like a Best Buy or Amazon and try them out
This was great work..thank you
Thanks Chase!
Excellent review, as always, but I have one question about which is a better buy for music listening(between them)? Right now, I'm using the Anker q35 wireless. While they are great for music listening, my ears get spicy, and it's too bassy when used in wired mode for gaming. Anyway, congratulations on you're 16k subs. Time flies too fast.
Try hyper x cloud 2 for music.
This is how real comparisons are done.
With the 700 Max Gen 2, I experience a lot of static interruptions in the audio. Popping and drop outs in sound. Tried multiple recommendations with a Turtle Beach tech, updated the firmware, disabling Bluetooth, etc. After all this I still have issues.
Any other recommendations?
Thank you for the review. I bought the a30 and they are amazing.
I love the a30 got them two days ago and I love them better than my steel series it has a more balanced sound and I can pinpoint foots steps way better
@@MrFranchise82cual es mejor?, el ASTRO A 30 o los turtle stealth 700??
Best reviews
I have 2 of the 3. Might have to try those 700. Nova 7x is so comfortable for long sessions.
It really is. Absolutely love it
cual es mejor?, el ASTRO A 30 o los turtle stealth 700??
I've got the Stealth 700s, and they're alright. I'm mainly interested in giving the 7X a try.
@GadgetryTech Awesome videos! They helped me decide on the Nova 7X which should be delivered in the next day or two. I noticed the same thing as another commenter about your EQ settings in this video being different from those in the Nova 7 review video. Are the settings in this video still your preferred settings for FPS games? Which would be better for a racing game? Looking forward to the new Forza coming out later this year. Thanks!
It's more of a byproduct of longer play time and different games lead to some new tuning. I would try both out, and even experiment with some of your own settings to see what you like. I started enjoying the new tune more purely for games because it was more fun to play with and more immersive. The older tune was a little more "accurate" but that doesn't mean much if it's less fun to play with
Have you had any connecting issues with the Stealth 700 G2 Max as I have heard from a few other videos that this seems to be an issue? Thanks
This is a great idea please do the mic tese for any headset review and not just comparison videos
If a30s weren't $230 I would consider them. Otherwise I currently have Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max ($100-$120is easily off ebay, amazing value) and Nova 7x on hand.
Great review as always. I'm considering getting the gen 2 max but I'm worried it might be too big for my small head.
It sizes down quite well! Any of these should be fine.
The Turtle Beach Elite 800 was the only other headset that I knew that had wireless, Aux In, and Bluetooth all that same time. I know some people think it's overkill, but I love it.
But does the elite 800 work on all platforms?
@@zeohblitz6969 with it having a 3 pole Aux in, technically yes. For the modern systems that didn't have an optical out, you need an HDMI/Optical splitter.
I used my set for both a PS4 and an Xbox series X.
Not at all overkill IMO. I can't wait to get one of these. I game, but am partially blind and use a screen reader on my phone and such. It's SUCH a pain sometimes to be into a game then have to take my current headset off just to check my phone, look up something for said game, etc. I'm so excited right now!
hearing those sound comparisons i like the turtle beach the most however the base feels a bit too intense but overall feels fuller & clearer. However the headband is something that bothers me with this headset because i havent found replacement parts and it looks like it will wear off over time.. I think ill wait till the Audeze Maxwell comes out until i make my final decision.
i got the penrose because of the review here. then i got an added gel padded headband snapon and new wicked cushions.
i turned of my wireless 2.5ghz and all bluetooth devices as i dont need BT at home.
now i run bineural mix from hesuvi files (currently waves) via pipewire under linux for apex, or on hesuvi on windows.
- no wireless dropsouts, comfort is really good now (thanks wicket) only positioning is sometimes a bit off as like here sounds to far off may misinterpreted.
need tgo find best HRIR profile to counter that.
the only thing is batterylife, but since you can run em while charging i can life with that. that sound tough... for some wireless gaming headphones its really worth it
I love your channel and detailed reviews. I'm currently considering switching from the stealth 700 to the astro....my experience with stealth is a lot different from what you mentioned about durability. On my stealths the plastic always crack around the swivel area. What's your opinion on which one will last longer?
My 700 stealth gen 2 max just broke cheap platic by earcup and I never dropped them but now I am using my old steelseries 9x and sound quality is not as good but steelseries is more reliable. I also have my really old old astro a40 with mix amp now those are still running strong just not wireless...
@SiCxNeMeSiS exactly...I never dropped mine either....the plastic always cracked and over the years I had different turtle beach headphones and they all ended the same....working great but always fall apart somewhere between 1.5 and 2 years. These headphones are too expensive to have a 200 to 300 yearly bill to keep a good headset....smh
cual es mejor?, el ASTRO A 30 o los turtle stealth 700??
Hi, I'm quite torn and unsure what to choose.. I love the way you reviewed these, and that audio recording of each headset was amazing. Never used any Turtlebeach, but these sounded really nice.
Now my question is, what do you think is better for pc gaming mainly, and then for some xbox gaming with normal entertainment on pc (music, netflitx, video editing), Stealth 700G2, Stealth 700G2 Max, or EPOS HS6Pro in combination with the amp that goes in bundle with them?
If you don't mind, please give me your comparison between Stealth 700G2 Max and EPOS HS6Pro, just to have an idea how similar or different are they.
Thank you very much!
They are a bit different sounding, but from a music plus gaming setup, I love the H6PRO open-back. It's just so good at what it does!
This was such a great video, thank you. I picked up the Nova Pro wireless on sale from Best Buy and still deciding if they are right for me. Would you recommend any of these over the Nova’s? I am not a fan of Sonar lol.
The Pro Wireless is essentially the best wireless headset as long as comfort is okay for you. I like that chat mic control on the 7X more, but aside from that the Nova Pro Wireless is better.
Bro, he really overlooked explaining the Bluetooth connectivity of the Astro A30, which is a standout feature for most gaming headsets.
which of the 3 would you choose for mainly mw2/warzone 2 also do you think they’ll release some different style pads for the a30? Love the content keep it up!
I saw 3 people prase the turtle Beach 700 for cod since its was so good at foot steps..
Question, would you recommend the Astros or Turtle Beach for an xbox player? I previously had astro A40s so I'm leaning towards the A30s. But the Turtle beach headset has me interested. The one thing holding me off is I've just known Turtle Beach to always have sub par quality headsets. My friend had them and they always just felt cheap and not made well.
During the mic test for the A30, the mic sound changes pretty drastically at the 11:52 mark when there was a cut in video. Did you change a setting?
I know I'm late, but I just found your channel the other day thanks to a shoutout from Brian over at BadSeedTech. I have to say, I LOVE your videos! After watching a few, you've become my new go-to channel for headphone/headset reviews. How you don't have 100K subs AT LEAST is baffling.
Anyway, back to my question. Has your opinion changed any since this video or your respective review videos on each of these headsets? After watching your TB Stealth 700 V2 Max video, I'm now torn between those or the Steelseries Nova 7X. I was pretty set on the Novas until I found your video on the Stealth 700 V2 max, but now idk. I know I probably couldn't go wrong with either, but still. Do you still think the Stealth 700 V2 Max is worth the extra 20 bucks?
Hi Kyle. Thanks so much! BadSeed is an awesome guy so I’m really greatful for the shoutout.
To answer your question, I’m starting to like the 7X more only because of the comfort! Both work extremely well and I’d be happy with either. If you like a strong, immersive bass, stick with the 700 Gen 2 max. If you don’t care for that and just want good fps performance for competitive gaming, or don’t want too much bass, the 7X is great. Hope that helps. Sorry for the delay!
@@GadgetryTech Thanks! No problemo, and yeah that does help. I'm just gonna use them for general gaming on console (mostly PS5, but I eventually want to get a Series X as well). I do play CoD, but right now I've been playing more single player games like Star Wars Jedi Survivor and Hogwarts Legacy.
I currently use the older Steelseries Arctis 7P for my PS5 and love it, but the headband system is just a little too small for my head and gets uncomfortable after a while. I was looking at the Novas because they have the extra adjustment and would be able to fit my big head, lol.
Coincidentally, I also have Turtle Beach Stealth 600s (Gen 1) for my Xbox One, which I had to get some Wicked Cushions ear pads for because the stock pads suck, lol (Wicked Cushions are amazing, just as a side note). I only really use my Xbox for Forza, so sound doesn't really matter as long as it's good, lol.
I think I'm gonna go with the Nova 7X. 20 bucks cheaper, and still great performance. Sorry for the long-winded reply, sometimes I can't help myself haha.
Currently in the same boat as you were. Leaning towards the Nova 7X, but these comparison reviews from Gadgetry Tech made me consider the 700 Stealth gen2 Max. Glad I found this comment as it gives an update on the initial recommendation. However, where I live, the Stealth 700 gen2 Max (145 USD) is 50 USD cheaper than the Nova 7X (195 USD). Would like to hear footsteps more in games like CoD, but also like some bass and immersion. So it's a pretty obvious choice for me. Turtle Beach Stealth 700 gen2 Max it is.
@@A1iMo4z Nice! I ended up getting the Steelseries Arctis Nova and don't regret it at all, lol. I love them so much. Probably the most comfortable headset I've ever had on console. I'm sure the TB's are nice too, though. Can't really go wrong.
Hello, thanks for giving us honest and detailed reviews!
I would very appropriate if you can help me with my doubts.
After i bought Arctis nova 7p, I didn't like how loose they are and sound is kinda leaking as my ear cannot fully go inside the hole. Also i could hear mic sidetone background white sound always, since i am using sidetone, which is important feature to me. Ps5 party members says they hear some background white noise before and after i talk, like the sensitivity of the mic is very high, and i cannot reduce sensitivity in Gg app.
So i ended up returning them back.
Now i am thinking of Nova pro wireless if they will not have constant background white noise which sounds like radio or something, and if they have a bit stronger clamp force, which i prefer..
Or maybe turtle 700 gen 2 max, if they will not have that sidetone constant white background radio noise, than i will go for them? Please help me, thanks in advance!
Wow. What an awesome review and comparison. I have both the novas 7x and stealth 700s gen2 max. Both are great but i do like the sound on the turtle beaches better
Thanks Gamer Dad!
Would you recommend the gen 2 max? I currently have the elite pro 2 wanting to get away from a wired set up!
@@bigchull3814 its a great headset i would recommend. However i do have some issues with it. It takes a while for it to power on for me. Some times it turns off as soon as i power it on. Can take 2 to 3 times for me before it fully connects to my xbox. Socond is the chat wheel. Some times it doesnt work. I have to reboot the headset AGAIN to get it working. Once i do get it connected and working properly i do really enjoy it. Everything about is so dam good. Specially the sound. I have review that im gonna upload this week if ur interested
@@GamerDadschannel I bit the bullet and just ordered some gen 2 max, I’ve not had chance to use them but got a deal with it being Black Friday, £119 seemed a good price
@@KamciaKyniu yeah I’ve got them, I like them yeah, they are really good only problem Is they are maybe possibly a bit tight on head but I’ve only wore them maybe 3-4hours so possibly will break in over time. And yeah I play cod, Warzone etc!
hi, im searching a headset with 2 audios out at same time (playing and recording via capture card) like the old Astro a50 or steelseries wireless (via optical). Do u know if some of this can accept 2 audios at same time? bluetooth works but the capture card dont pick the audio (cause the audio must out via HDMI)
Best headset review by far. My mind is made. Turtle beach it is
Awesome video, thanks! I'm looking to upgrade from my Arctis 5's this December, so I'm trying to decide between sticking with Steelseries, or going for the 700 Gen 2. If it's purely based on immersive sound for single-player games (I don't play competitive that often), would you recommend the Nova or the 700's?
700 Gen 2 or 700 Gen 2 Max? The first one doesn't use a USB dongle and auto connects to your Xbox console and Bluetooth and you can even turn your console and TV on by just turning on your headset.
@@phlooke The 700 Gen 2 Max. I've been trying to see which would suit me best between them and the Nova 7X's. At this point I'm leaning a bit more towards the latter
Nova 7x feels awesome, very nice over the ears.
Thanks for the review. Is there any other cheaper headset that supports simultaneous sound inputs (BT and 2,4 GHz at the same time) as this is the main feature I'm interested in? I know that Barracuda X is cheaper but it is switching between inputs (can't do 2 inputs at the same time).
Xbox Wireless headset for $100 does both at the same time but will not work on PS5. The older Stealth 700 Gen 2 did as well if you can find one on clearance somewhere.
Is there a big difference in sound quality between nova 7x and turtles 700 gen 2 max is it worth sacrificing comfort and the price difference
ive also been looking for new headset for Christmas and the one headset that i really was thinking about getting until i saw this video was the epos h6 pro. I saw you did a review on them a year ago so in your opinion how do you think the epos pair up against these 3?
H6PRO is a great headset and works with everything as long as you can use a headphone jack. It sounds great, is comfortable, and has a great mic. With these headsets you get a lot more features and controls, at a slight expense of sound quality but the difference isn’t as big as you’d think.
Been using a Philips sph9500+Vmoda boompro for a couple years now with a x7 dac on the PS4 worked great, switched to Xbox series X can't use a dac there so sold it. Looking to go wireless now the TB700max looks real nice how would the audio be compared to what i was using?
Looking like I’m going with turtle beach 700 over the nova based on this thank you so much for this great video!
Do you know if WC or anyone similar offer aftermarket cushions for the 700?
How do you like the turtle beaches? Still going well?
My biggest issues..... had turtle beach addressed issues with constantly having to restart to connect on Xbox? Have they fixed the more recent issue, dealing with audio controls and audio hub properly working with Xbox, since the most recent Xbox updates?
Great indepth review! For those on a lower budget and don't need the headphone to work on all 3 platforms just get a Stealth 700 G2. The sound profile and comfortness is exactly the same as 700 G2 Max.
Still connect to android and pc?
@@BushmanCanuck yep, ps5 also
I have the older version of the 700 gen 2 it’s it worth the max ?? I’m planing buying a new headseat do you think with Dolby atmos change ?? Also sorround sound 7.1 isn’t worth it look for it thanks
If the price of the A30's isn't an issue then would you recommend them over the TB Stealth 700 Gen 2's? I cant decide between the A30's and the TB's, I feel like the Nova 7X's just look flimsy compared to the other two.
Nova 7x or nova pro wired given the choice ? Purely for playing cod on ps5 where hearing footsteps best is main objective.
I’m considering getting myself a headset. My son has the 700 max so I know what they sound like. How does the 700 compare with the h6pro?
I don’t find the nova pro wireless very comfy, not sure why, I don’t think it’s the node inside, maybe cups too small or the leather design, are the nova 7x any better ? I have tried the h6pro and think they are good but not sure they are as good for footsteps as the nova pro wireless. Perhaps I need to try the TB700 g2 max ? Please help.
Hey, I purchased the Turtle beach stealth 700 max headphones 2 days ago. Have them connected to PC and bluetooth connected to my cellphone. After day 2 my Discord from PC goes extremely quiet. Game volume is normal but discord on PC goes extremely quiet. Is there a Fix for this?
Amazing!
Thanks!
@@GadgetryTech the binaural recording thing is insane! 🤯
I personally wasn't happy with the build of either the novas or stealths when testing so I went with the Astros. They seem to be working pretty nice other than some mic volume issues that my boyfriend reports.
Glad to hear you found something you like! I think I’ll revisit them again soon now that some more updates have come out for them since launch.
The ear-cups of the Turtle Beach look a very weird sharp. Any reports of them being uncomfortable against ears?
Between the Sony Pulse 3D, the Steelseries Nova 7 and the Turtle Beach 700 Gen 2 max my favorite one is... The Turtle Beach... Great sound, good mic and pretty comfortable. The sound can easily be adjusted with the app on your Smartphone. The Sony Pulse 3D is still a good headset for the money but you can hear the difference when you try a more premium headset. As for the Nova 7, the sound is really very clear but I really don't like how the bass sound...it also hurts my ears... So for those hesitating between the 2, it really depends on the kind of bass you like... If you prefer more punchy, home cinema style (and I would say more natural) bass, then go for the Turtle beach. If you're not into bass and prefer a very clear sound, go for the Steelseries...
I ended up buying the Astro A50 and I'm 50/50 on return it for the TB 700 Max. I did get it for $215, not $300+.
I’ve always had cheap mics but I’m looking for the stealth 700 or the steel series. Besides battery life. Which mic is better in your opinion? Which of the two have you used more for long gaming sessions?
I have had the 700 gen 2 my friends would complain of my voice sounding like a high pitched robot at least once every 3 gaming sessions or so.
I'm trying to decide between the SteelSeries Nova 7x, Razer kira pros, and turtle beach gen 2 max. After watching this review I'm leaning towards the turtle beaches but, I will be mainly using the headset for casual gaming and movies and shows. As far as inconsistencies go which has the least?
*Right now I have the SteelSeries Artic's 9x which I was happy with until I started noticing issues. Clicking, disconnecting, not notifying me when the battery is low, and most annoying, not being able to walk 15 ft away from my Xbox before it disconnects.*
Which one did you choose? I also have the 9x. I don't like the sound too much of it. Also connection issues..
@@lars35 Chose the 700 g2 max and they don't disappoint. They are are just a bit large imo
Hi bro, I'm looking for a new xbox headset, between the HS75x, nova 7x, Ls50x and 700 gen 2 max how would you rank them?