That's good to know. Right now I still have TB Stealth 700 gen 2, but it has been giving me issues for months now. It's time for something else. But I DO like a good bass. Sounds like that's where the EQ comes in.
Hi, great content, as always. But just a question about the steelseries, I have a Windows PC but I work mostly on Linux, on which I wont be able to install anything. Does the Sonar Software Microphone settings save to the headset, so that I can configure it on Windows, but people at work will still be able to hear me right? Just to make it clear, of course I will game a lot, mainly fps, with it, but I also need it for work Anyways thanks a lot!!!
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 just got the Nova pros when they were on sale for $100 off (used your link). I was debating between those and the TB 700's but the sale made up my mind. Thanks for the honest reviews!
Gotta say, using the stealth 700 gen 2 since release and love it. Nothing till now was able to compare, first the clamping force was bit higher, got a big head, but after a week or so,.. Its the most comfortable headset i ever head on my head! Sounds great, microphone is great! Bet the nova is amazing too.. Thanks for making this video, I'll go right in now.
I picked up the turtle beach 700 gen 2s for all the features and games I play and my one gripe was I have a big head but when you showed me in a different video to bend them outwards. Worked perfectly and now I love them!
Gotta agree, just got my TB Stealth 700 G2 Max last week and had no problems whatsoever! Easy to upgrade firmware (important), awesome sound (using Dolby Atmos), great Mic and Battery Life and after wearing it for a week it's super comfy and fits perfectly! I can definitely recommend the TBs to anyone. Also no connection errors or anything. First time I really have to recommend TBs! Go get them, you won't be Disappointed
I am saying this from experience. I bought them about a year and half ago. Before that I had also bought some steelseries 7p 2 months prior to the turtle beach and the steelseries are still working. I just threw them away like 3 days ago. The turtle beach headset had cracked a little like 2 months ago I used duck tape and super glue to keep from cracking further. They sound very good but the material is cheap.
Couple of my xbox friends use these since release and non of them had any issues so far. All of them, including me are satisfied with the Gen2 Max. That's why I recommend them.
Decided to go with the TB 700 Max. Love them. Thanks Techne. After hours Of research , I felt confident in these, and your review solidified my purchase.
I picked up the Nova Pro Wireless on sale from Amazon for $240ish. After an hour of going back and forth with my Penrose X, I put my Penrose back in their box. The Nova’s are awesome!
@@jasminahmetovic140 I have never used Audeze but I have loved my Arctis 9 and now my Nova Pros on my PS5, ps4, switch, phone, and computer. Keeping in mind that phone cannot take advantage of lossless connection
@@jasminahmetovic140 definitely a big upgrade. There is one downside being that the nova pro does not offer 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound for some reason. If you play on pc, it’s okay since you can use sonar and that imo is better. But for console, you’d have to rely on PS5’s 3D audio, which is really good, just not surround sound good
About the Stealth 700 max. I have an ugly and big head and man.... the clamping force was heavy. I was so sad and contacted Turtle Beach about it. They said give it a little time, put it on a big book or something when you dont use it and it will be streched and much more confortable. I gave it a shot and they were totally right, i love it now and i love the cooling gel-infused ear pads, its a wonderful thing.
Funny thing is I just picked up the Gen 2 Max's last night. Will be using them this evening. I do already own the Gen2's but really liked the cobalt blue/copper look. Great video, and fit right in with my decision making. Thanks much!!
Good choice but you should of picked up the astro a30 wireless there awesome my nova pro wireless are sitting i in the closet try them you will thank me latter
@@jamesstevens968 Thanks for the comment. I actually did have the A30 Wireless for about a week before returning them for the Gen2 MAX. I 100% agree with you on the sound part. I loved the way they sounded, but the comfort was another thing. They just got way too hot for my preference. I've grown not to like leatherette material. Other than that they were indeed awesome.
I'm in complete agreement. I love my TB Stealth Gen 2 Max (damn they need better names) and the Arctis Nova 7x. They are both amazing and work wirelessly on virtually everything. Plus having a dedicated dongle for Xbox now means way way better connection stability. You really can't go wrong at these price points.
@@LordPop-g1t This may seem like a very diplomatic answer, but I believe they both have their places. TB is more bass heavy and is better for things like footsteps in my opinion. Nova 7x is more of a general all around performer. Comfort wise again is about preference. TB have more clamp force, but they are way better than before. The TB did recently have a firmware update as well.
For me durability is the major issue. Every Turtle Beach headset I've had has broken on me including the stealth 700 gen 2 no matter how careful I've been with them within less than 2 years. So I think my next pair is going to be the Steelseries and hopefully they'll last longer.
My steelseries still holding together. Only thing that happened is i have a crack halfway down the mic arm. Mic still works. Just if i push it into the headset it's hard to get back out. Since it gets caught on the crack
With my 700 it sometimes disconnects out of nowhere I have to turn my headset off then power it back on then it connects and wants to start working one reason why I’m on the hunt for another headset
Wow I’ve literally been debating between these two headsets. So have many others. I’ve had both and returned one 3 days ago. The winner in my kind was TB. My decision was based solely on playing call of duty. Foot steps were simply louder and directional audio was more clear. I wanted to like the novas more because they seem built better and higher quality but I loved how the turtle beach has an app on phones. Mic is slightly better on thr TB but I do feel like mic sensitivity is better on SS. That’s the one thing I don’t like about the TB. Can’t go wrong with either one! Nice review
Nice one, the TB do look/sound quality are pretty awesome, i went Nova 3s because it was a good mid price and sound/mic quality, although think next headset i'll definitely go with some TB.
Hello Jeff, long time no see. But yes. I have Nova 7x, Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max, and even got a pretty good price on the Stealth 600 Gen 2 Max for fun. Might sound crazy, but I may keep them all, at least for a few months until I truly determine what soothes my soul the best.
700 Gen 2 Max sucks. I tried 2 different headsets and got almost constant interference. Way too much clamp force and it’s heavy. Returned both and went with the Nova Pro when it was $100 off and have had 0 issues. Much better headset! Thanks for the tip on the sale Techne!
I love ur videos so don’t take this the wrong way but I feel like every headset is ur favorite. And maybe there are just a ton of headsets out there that are great haha thanks
It is very difficult to know your favorite headset among these great groups of headsets. there is no headset that has all the features, and at the same time, these features are better than any other headset in each feature
LETS GO!! Keep using our Audeze Penrose! Still waiting for some sound competition for the Penrose. Looks like two solid headsets though. Good to see turtle beach can compete with steelseries too
bought them both from Amazon,, thurtlebeach is bulky as hell and the clamp force on my skull was unbarable! streelseries is miles ahead in terms of confort. i stuck with the latter and never been happier
Gosh the 700 gen 2 max is my baby but my head can't take the clamping force (gives me headaches). Every little adjustment just doesn't seem to help, and even the cushion on the top of my head doesn't feel comfortable. Something like the Arctis 7P is perfect, with the head straps plus not having much clamping force. I'm actually trying the Arctis 7x today, I hope it fixes my discomfort issue.
That's because you didn't update the firmware correctly 😂😂😂 I had the exact same issue but got a replacement sent and made sure to update it right away and had no more issues
I had the 700 gen 2 max. I wouldn’t touch turtle beach ever again. They have glitched and the chat volume button no longer works just beeps. Apparently it’s a known issue so you can’t hear your party chat. It’s great sound but their software is very very bad and glitchy.
I just bought the Arctis Nova 7x and when the battery is 25% or lower it makes a sound EVERY 5 MINUTES. Is it normal? 25% battery is still 9,5 hours of battery, but that repeating sound makes the headset unusable until I charge it.
i love my turtle beach but i’ve been having problems of audio cutting out horribly, it resetting itself because of it by turning itself off. Usually when i get home from something i turn it on and it doesn’t calibrate itself then it turns itself off because it’s stuck at max volume, and sometimes i have to turn it back on 2-4 times it’s very frustrating and getting old. Love the headset over all though
U need to get a replacement with the factory warranty, my volume was lowered like at 30% and would not go higher, once u get the replacement you have to update the firmware immediately out of the box, I've had no issues sense
He says nova 7x is for competitive games, while the TB is for immersive single player games… can anyone confirm this? Already did so much research and have my heart set on the nova 7x lol… is there no way to make it sound better for immersion with the EQ stuff he talks about? I don’t like how the TB lowers the gaming audio when on a phone call, and I game for longer hours so I wanted the comfort advantage of the nova 7x
I am honestly suprised be the mic from the turtlebeach headset, u wouldnt notice its a wireless mic in my opinion. Thx for ur work and comparison Techne!
I wanted to badly to like the TB 700 Gen 2 Max. I have had a couple different pairs and none of them have worked properly. I think I will have to trade them in for the Nova 7X’s but I hate feeling like I’m might be downgrading, even if only slightly.
What problems are you running into? I was so close to purchasing the Tb 700 Gen 2 Max. I found a deal for the SS7x for 129.99 instead! I feel like the mic is better on the 700 Gen 2!
Thanks for the help in choosing between these two headset. I went with the TB, because you said it might sound better with borderlands 3. I own a set of the SteelSeries Arctis 7P, but lost the dongle for them and it will cost me almost $100 (Canadian dollars)with shipping to get a new one. If I could have gotten the dong with free shipping I would have just replaced the dongle.
I’ve had nothing but issues with the 700s on PS5, volume issues, the PS5 will brick them if it goes into rest mode while charging, went to astros and haven’t looked back since
I picked up the nova pro wireless at the sale price. I love them but the internal mic nub bothers me after about 3 hours of gaming. I’m tempted to pick up the 7x
I just got it from the sale too. It slightly rubs for me but im not sure if it’s an issue as I haven’t tested it long enough and with the right adjustment it doesn’t rub. I’m so annoyed at steelseries for designing it this way. Apple, Sony, bose are able to implement ANC without a stupid nub sticking out. At least they should’ve maid the esr cups a bit bigger. Seems like they hardly tested it before bringing it to market. Do you know if the 7x will sound the same as the pros? Seems like the frequency and speaker drivers are the same.
Hey man. I’m looking to buy my first wireless headset to use on my ps5 to primary play Fortnite with. I want to stay around $100. What would you suggest? I’ve been looking at the SteelSeries Nova 5’s ($106) , Corsair HS55’s($79) ,Turtle Beach Stealth 500 ($79), Turtle Beach Stealth 600 ($88). Which would you recommend or is there one at my price point I’m missing. Thanks in advance if you respond. I would definitely appreciate it.
The mic of my old 1st gen Steelseries headset just stopped working yesterday, so I bought the Nova 7p today. I hope is at least as good as the old one I bought years ago, it was such a damn good headset.
According to RTINGs at least the nova 7x/p are far superior in basically every way. You can compare the two and their stats. Literally not a single catagory that the gen2'a win with. But if you go deeper there are some things it does better. Like treble etc But overall sound and abilities the 7x/p seems to be the way to go. Also battery life is twice as much and half the time to charge. And it has lower latency compared to the gen2 with Bluetooth in every scenario. And much lower latency without bluetooth. The gen2 still has 91ms latency with wireless that isn't Bluetooth. But the 7x/p only has 17ms latency with their wireless
I tried out the turtle beach gen 2 max and they sounded amazing and were super comfortable. But they kept having static popping and crackling noises so I returned and got the same headset, turns out same problems, also when you press the left muff in at all the audio completely cuts in and out. Really wish they worked cause I did love the quality but I returned both and ordered the steel series nova pros wired. Hopefully these do the job
Ive been using the same pair of headphones for almost 4 years now, ive completely replaced some parts the hold it together, the top if ductaped so that i can feel some sort of comfort, the left ear falls off and i have to constantly tape it back on because the plastic peice snapped off. I cant adjust my mic volume and the charger port falls out if you dont hold it or lay it down. the sound leaves a ringing noise and i think finally after a very long 4 years im going to get the 700s. Thank you for helping me make this decision you have no idea how many times ive bee putting this off.
I’m having trouble with the steel series. It won’t connect via Bluetooth to my phone and won’t connect via usb c wire to pc . only dongle works but I want to use for music etc. hoping u can help thanks.
I bought Turtle beach a few months ago, after struggling with the sound (I hated it) it was too bass and I couldn’t understand nothing…. After a month maybe I found the right EQ and xbox setting, now I’m really enjoying them. But love Steelseries for the design
I just got a new headset a few days ago. I was actually debating between both of these. I went with the Turtle Beach simply because it's dongle wasn't a USB-C. Sure, USB-C is superior all the way, however, most PCs just simply have more USB-As available. I use this headset for work now, and my work laptop simply doesn't have any additional USB-Cs because of the dock that I use, and the dock doesn't have any extra/ On top of that, this Turtle Beach also pairs to your phone, and lets you change audio profiles from there. Which means, you don't have to install software on a different PC to get the most out of the headset when using it
I have the original Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 (non Max) for Xbox and use them on my PC with the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows and it works perfectly, have to say been very impressed with them so far had no real issues to complain about, the mobile app is a bit basic for them but gets the job done.
as someone that has both the arctiss nova is wayyy better in terms of quality but the gen 2 is unmatched in terms of cozyness ( I have had 2 gen 2's though and both broke rather quickly but one of the 2 is fixable)
same story here, my first pair of Gen 2 700s lasted about a year, then the right earcup broke off at the hinge. it was surprising, since I never did anything that should cause any damage and did what i can to take care of it, so I feel it’s just general wear and tear which seems very poor in terms of quality on the hinges. on my second set that i bought almost a year ago, which is what I’m also currently using, I’m having tons of software issues (some that my first pair also had, but this one has way more issues with software) such as no low battery indications, or the headset never turning back on or showing any lights and having to do a reset using my computer. It’s a great headset when it works, but man will it cause you grief when issues happen.
hey techne, how do you rate these against the Logitech G935? i have the G935 and love the sound and comfort, but would like to go a few notches up in the sound quality. like you, i have the sound blaster G6 external amp and it really kicks my G935 and makes the bass fart when you start to crank above 50% on the volume dial. i would really like a set of headphones/headset that is capable of taking the G6 punishment more and have amazing audio quality.
Hi brother my purpose is to play pubg mobile.Can I try these one. My main concern is do we need to connect these dongle while we use it on mobile??? And what all brands and models you know which can be used to play pubg mobile (wireless/bluetooth with low latency)
I think the presets do save to the nova 7s. I have the pc/playstation version, because on the ps5 my sound was flat and the volume was quiet, I plugged it into my pc turned off the volume limiter and chose the smiley eq preset saved it, unplugged it and put it in the ps5 again and it is a night and day difference. So it definitely worked for me atleast. Lol
I have issues with the turtlebeach stealth 700 x gen 2, with the chat wheel, not responding, personally I think it's stupid the did the infinity wheel one one knob, and a normal wheel on the volume. Why not just a normal wheel for both.
According to RTINGS, the Steelseries has better sound but I've heard the Turtle Beaches have better mics. I've had Turtle Beches forever and I can say they are great quality but I do want an upgrade in sound. Such a hard choice between the two but I'm going to give the Steel Series a try. If it sucks, Ill return it and go back to the Turtle Beach.
@@djmervizzzy I actually decided last minute to get the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 MAX. I can sacrifice a little sound quality for a good mic. The sound is excellent either way and the mic works flawlessly. Very nice cushions on it too but feels a little tight the first few time you wear it. Just got to break it in. Honestly Im happy with my choice. I tried the Razer Kaira Pro before that I had to return because of mic issues.
@@SofaKingA they are still holding up great. Battery life is good and mic quality still good. I feel like Turtle Beach is a nice overall gaming headset.
When you turn off the volume limiter on the app and you turn the volume to higher limits do you hear like static white noise? That's how I can describe it. Like turn off all media and just listen. Obviously it won't be audible when Im playing TH-cam but when I pause video it is
I wouldn't get the turtle beach unless you plan to buy one every 6 months, the plastic is cheap and easily breaks overtime, Bought them in January and overtime the plastic right above the headphone started to crack and eventually completely falling off and breaking no matter how careful you're or take care of it
I had the TBs and they died on me they were great but decided to tryout the SteelSeries I love them but everyone complains about an echo so I’m disappointed with them but they are extremely comfortable Anyone know a fix for the echo?
I LOVE the Stealth 700's but I HATE the annoying audio delay on the Xbox. Makes them unusable for things like shooters and movies. It's a great headset for PS4/5 and Switch though.
I just got the 700 gen 2 max for $166 and I don't get that delay. I had the artics pro wireless ($360 after taxes) which are badass but don't work on xbox with game chat unless used wired which sucks ass.
@@OG_HakunaMatata it has 91ms latency according to RTINGs. You might not notice it untill you compare to a better headset. The steel series only has 17ms latency In vluetooth it's the same issue. The gen2 has much more latency than the steel series
Awesome reviews but you never made any points against the nova pros or penrose like you said in the beginning. After seeing this I'm wondering why anyone would buy the nova pro wireless these do the same thing without the dac. I'm currently testing the nova pros and audeze and just can't deal with the terrible connection issues with the audeze or else they are hands down the best sounding but also the biggest hassle. Hoe do these compare?
Okay correct here, the EQ does save from PC to console on the SS headsets. Sorry for this mix-up
That's good to know. Right now I still have TB Stealth 700 gen 2, but it has been giving me issues for months now. It's time for something else. But I DO like a good bass. Sounds like that's where the EQ comes in.
Thanks for confirming Techne!
So all these work for the series x?
Hi, great content, as always.
But just a question about the steelseries, I have a Windows PC but I work mostly on Linux, on which I wont be able to install anything.
Does the Sonar Software Microphone settings save to the headset, so that I can configure it on Windows, but people at work will still be able to hear me right?
Just to make it clear, of course I will game a lot, mainly fps, with it, but I also need it for work
Anyways thanks a lot!!!
How do you know this?
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 just got the Nova pros when they were on sale for $100 off (used your link). I was debating between those and the TB 700's but the sale made up my mind. Thanks for the honest reviews!
ehhh man you got a dang good deal! and thank you so much for the support!!
Gotta say, using the stealth 700 gen 2 since release and love it. Nothing till now was able to compare, first the clamping force was bit higher, got a big head, but after a week or so,.. Its the most comfortable headset i ever head on my head! Sounds great, microphone is great! Bet the nova is amazing too.. Thanks for making this video, I'll go right in now.
I had an a50 but its broken. Now i have a TB 700 Max. How do i get it louder? Its compared to the a50 way quiter. Thats the only con for me.
@@o0Shinigami0o really? Hm. Maybe update it via PC, most got fixed with that. Can't say since i have the non max variant.
@@o0Shinigami0o have you figured out how to make them louder? I have the a50s and thinking about upgrading to the 700 max
@@steel128He bought? If so, what did you think?
Get a 100% warranty deal for them, you’re gonna need it. They are made of trash cheap plastic and will break very soon.
6:43 they did reinforce that piece because it kept breaking on previous head sets, but now the plastic right under that is what commonly breaks.
The honest reviews are why I keep coming back. Especially anything about the ones that you personally prefer on day to day basis.
I picked up the turtle beach 700 gen 2s for all the features and games I play and my one gripe was I have a big head but when you showed me in a different video to bend them outwards. Worked perfectly and now I love them!
Gotta agree, just got my TB Stealth 700 G2 Max last week and had no problems whatsoever! Easy to upgrade firmware (important), awesome sound (using Dolby Atmos), great Mic and Battery Life and after wearing it for a week it's super comfy and fits perfectly!
I can definitely recommend the TBs to anyone. Also no connection errors or anything. First time I really have to recommend TBs! Go get them, you won't be Disappointed
They will eventually break within a year. They will break or Crack at the swivel part of the headset.
@@ablackcrane are you saying this from experiences or just because
I am saying this from experience. I bought them about a year and half ago. Before that I had also bought some steelseries 7p 2 months prior to the turtle beach and the steelseries are still working. I just threw them away like 3 days ago. The turtle beach headset had cracked a little like 2 months ago I used duck tape and super glue to keep from cracking further. They sound very good but the material is cheap.
Couple of my xbox friends use these since release and non of them had any issues so far. All of them, including me are satisfied with the Gen2 Max. That's why I recommend them.
Are you using them on pc?
Decided to go with the TB 700 Max. Love them. Thanks Techne. After hours Of research , I felt confident in these, and your review solidified my purchase.
Any update how r these? Wud u recommend?
Any issues with it so far?
I got them and they work wonderful after the update.
I picked up the Nova Pro Wireless on sale from Amazon for $240ish. After an hour of going back and forth with my Penrose X, I put my Penrose back in their box. The Nova’s are awesome!
The novas are crazy I love them
Are they good for ps5 im thinking to buy them or audezze but i dont know which one
@@jasminahmetovic140 I have never used Audeze but I have loved my Arctis 9 and now my Nova Pros on my PS5, ps4, switch, phone, and computer. Keeping in mind that phone cannot take advantage of lossless connection
@@progenlock7785 Yeah i ahve the arctis pro wireless was wondeering if its worth the upgrade but it seems its a big upgrade thanks for helping me
@@jasminahmetovic140 definitely a big upgrade. There is one downside being that the nova pro does not offer 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound for some reason. If you play on pc, it’s okay since you can use sonar and that imo is better. But for console, you’d have to rely on PS5’s 3D audio, which is really good, just not surround sound good
About the Stealth 700 max. I have an ugly and big head and man.... the clamping force was heavy. I was so sad and contacted Turtle Beach about it. They said give it a little time, put it on a big book or something when you dont use it and it will be streched and much more confortable. I gave it a shot and they were totally right, i love it now and i love the cooling gel-infused ear pads, its a wonderful thing.
Funny thing is I just picked up the Gen 2 Max's last night. Will be using them this evening. I do already own the Gen2's but really liked the cobalt blue/copper look. Great video, and fit right in with my decision making. Thanks much!!
Any difference in sound between the gen2 and the max?
@@HTS21 no
Good choice but you should of picked up the astro a30 wireless there awesome my nova pro wireless are sitting i in the closet try them you will thank me latter
@@jamesstevens968 Thanks for the comment. I actually did have the A30 Wireless for about a week before returning them for the Gen2 MAX. I 100% agree with you on the sound part. I loved the way they sounded, but the comfort was another thing. They just got way too hot for my preference. I've grown not to like leatherette material. Other than that they were indeed awesome.
@@HTS21gen 2 is way better than gen 2 max. Returning my gen 2 max for arctis since old gen 2 is discontinued.
I'm in complete agreement. I love my TB Stealth Gen 2 Max (damn they need better names) and the Arctis Nova 7x. They are both amazing and work wirelessly on virtually everything. Plus having a dedicated dongle for Xbox now means way way better connection stability. You really can't go wrong at these price points.
Which of the two do you prefer? Or is it just the 700 max you have?
@@LordPop-g1t This may seem like a very diplomatic answer, but I believe they both have their places. TB is more bass heavy and is better for things like footsteps in my opinion. Nova 7x is more of a general all around performer. Comfort wise again is about preference. TB have more clamp force, but they are way better than before. The TB did recently have a firmware update as well.
I’m totally stunned you picking turtle beaches over steel series. Steel series must have REALLY dropped the ball this year wow lol.
Thanks for the review, i do like the look of those Turtle Beach, i bought the Nova 3s not long ago, for the price, sound/mic quality are awesome.
For me durability is the major issue. Every Turtle Beach headset I've had has broken on me including the stealth 700 gen 2 no matter how careful I've been with them within less than 2 years. So I think my next pair is going to be the Steelseries and hopefully they'll last longer.
same here.. both my gen 2 700's have broken in less than a year, the left hinge and I'm very careful. serious quality issues
They are trash
My steelseries still holding together. Only thing that happened is i have a crack halfway down the mic arm. Mic still works. Just if i push it into the headset it's hard to get back out. Since it gets caught on the crack
Are these the best? Like better than hyper x cloud 2 wireless
Love your videos one of the best TH-cam out there keep it up my brother
Does the nova 7x beat the nova pro wireless
My stealth 700s left ear audio would go out by touching the ear cup on day two
With my 700 it sometimes disconnects out of nowhere I have to turn my headset off then power it back on then it connects and wants to start working one reason why I’m on the hunt for another headset
I have the Arctic Nova Pro for Xbox series X, my mic is on constantly as if im talking all the time. Why is this ? Anyone help ?
You need to go to settings and fix the monitor
Mic monitoring I think
Wow I’ve literally been debating between these two headsets. So have many others. I’ve had both and returned one 3 days ago. The winner in my kind was TB. My decision was based solely on playing call of duty. Foot steps were simply louder and directional audio was more clear. I wanted to like the novas more because they seem built better and higher quality but I loved how the turtle beach has an app on phones. Mic is slightly better on thr TB but I do feel like mic sensitivity is better on SS. That’s the one thing I don’t like about the TB. Can’t go wrong with either one! Nice review
Nice one, the TB do look/sound quality are pretty awesome, i went Nova 3s because it was a good mid price and sound/mic quality, although think next headset i'll definitely go with some TB.
Uff thank you! I was debating about these exact 2 as well and you gave me the last edge so thank you for your comment !
Hello Jeff, long time no see. But yes. I have Nova 7x, Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max, and even got a pretty good price on the Stealth 600 Gen 2 Max for fun. Might sound crazy, but I may keep them all, at least for a few months until I truly determine what soothes my soul the best.
@@cinemapigeon4898 what do you like more over the other and vice versus
@@Jeff_Sigmon They're all good, but 600 Gen 2 Max isn't here yet. I do think Stealth Gen 2 Max/Nova 7x are among the best headsets available though.
Hey brother, I'm looking for a wireless headset now. Let's see how good these are. I'm tired of these wires getting tangled.
lol, dang wires!!
@@TheTechne exactly. All the time
Thanks for the review. One correction, the SteelSeries GG EQ does in fact save to the Nova 7, Sonar does not.
I just double checked this, and it doesn't. Yes you have an option for a custom EQ in the engine. But that will not transfer to console.
@@TheTechne GadgetryTech makes use of binaural microphones for his testing and seems to think the opposite. Have you updated your firmware?
700 Gen 2 Max sucks. I tried 2 different headsets and got almost constant interference. Way too much clamp force and it’s heavy. Returned both and went with the Nova Pro when it was $100 off and have had 0 issues. Much better headset! Thanks for the tip on the sale Techne!
I love ur videos so don’t take this the wrong way but I feel like every headset is ur favorite. And maybe there are just a ton of headsets out there that are great haha thanks
It is very difficult to know your favorite headset among these great groups of headsets. there is no headset that has all the features, and at the same time, these features are better than any other headset in each feature
I have multiple favorite headsets for different things. Unfortunately none of them hit the mark on everything.
Yeah it's hard to know what a favourite headset is, i have 4 and at the time each was my favourite lol
He does really love headsets tho haha
I love many headsets 😂
Hey! Which is the better option for PS5 gaming? most of the time i play CoD Warzone
LETS GO!! Keep using our Audeze Penrose! Still waiting for some sound competition for the Penrose. Looks like two solid headsets though. Good to see turtle beach can compete with steelseries too
preach!!!
hmm but what about the Roccat Syn Max Air? is the arctis nova 7 the better pic?
Did u do Roccats headset yet?
bought them both from Amazon,, thurtlebeach is bulky as hell and the clamp force on my skull was unbarable! streelseries is miles ahead in terms of confort. i stuck with the latter and never been happier
Gosh the 700 gen 2 max is my baby but my head can't take the clamping force (gives me headaches). Every little adjustment just doesn't seem to help, and even the cushion on the top of my head doesn't feel comfortable. Something like the Arctis 7P is perfect, with the head straps plus not having much clamping force. I'm actually trying the Arctis 7x today, I hope it fixes my discomfort issue.
The TB 700 has chat volume issues. It stops working after awhile.
That's because you didn't update the firmware correctly 😂😂😂 I had the exact same issue but got a replacement sent and made sure to update it right away and had no more issues
@@mrbigtymer78 I’ve only updated it like 10 times. Same issue. Now I have two head sets that do the same thing. Can’t be that.
This guy is the rob dyrdek of headphone reviews, and i fucking love it
Have always enjoyed the Stealth series headsets by Turtle Beach
I had the 700 gen 2 max. I wouldn’t touch turtle beach ever again. They have glitched and the chat volume button no longer works just beeps. Apparently it’s a known issue so you can’t hear your party chat. It’s great sound but their software is very very bad and glitchy.
I just bought the Arctis Nova 7x and when the battery is 25% or lower it makes a sound EVERY 5 MINUTES. Is it normal? 25% battery is still 9,5 hours of battery, but that repeating sound makes the headset unusable until I charge it.
i love my turtle beach but i’ve been having problems of audio cutting out horribly, it resetting itself because of it by turning itself off. Usually when i get home from something i turn it on and it doesn’t calibrate itself then it turns itself off because it’s stuck at max volume, and sometimes i have to turn it back on 2-4 times it’s very frustrating and getting old. Love the headset over all though
U need to get a replacement with the factory warranty, my volume was lowered like at 30% and would not go higher, once u get the replacement you have to update the firmware immediately out of the box, I've had no issues sense
He says nova 7x is for competitive games, while the TB is for immersive single player games… can anyone confirm this? Already did so much research and have my heart set on the nova 7x lol… is there no way to make it sound better for immersion with the EQ stuff he talks about? I don’t like how the TB lowers the gaming audio when on a phone call, and I game for longer hours so I wanted the comfort advantage of the nova 7x
I am honestly suprised be the mic from the turtlebeach headset, u wouldnt notice its a wireless mic in my opinion. Thx for ur work and comparison Techne!
I really like your videos man good energy I feel you are very passiomated ! Earned my subscribe 👍
The TBs are not a bad choice but they are just so damn bulky much prefer the smaller Novas IMO.
I wanted to badly to like the TB 700 Gen 2 Max. I have had a couple different pairs and none of them have worked properly. I think I will have to trade them in for the Nova 7X’s but I hate feeling like I’m might be downgrading, even if only slightly.
What problems are you running into? I was so close to purchasing the Tb 700 Gen 2 Max. I found a deal for the SS7x for 129.99 instead! I feel like the mic is better on the 700 Gen 2!
What one is best for sports games buddy?
Thanks for the help in choosing between these two headset. I went with the TB, because you said it might sound better with borderlands 3. I own a set of the SteelSeries Arctis 7P, but lost the dongle for them and it will cost me almost $100 (Canadian dollars)with shipping to get a new one. If I could have gotten the dong with free shipping I would have just replaced the dongle.
I’ve had nothing but issues with the 700s on PS5, volume issues, the PS5 will brick them if it goes into rest mode while charging, went to astros and haven’t looked back since
what bout the connection issues tb what the majority is talkin bout?
Does the Steeleseries coke with an adapter for USB? As Xbox doesn’t have a usb C?
The steel series mic does not sound too good. U can hear a cracking
Is there a big difference in sound quality between nova 7x and turtle 700 gen 2 max is it worth sacrificing comfort and the price difference
Can someone please tell me what is the best wireless gaming headset for pc i can buy no matter how much they cost
audeze Penrose
@@TheTechne thank you very much
I picked up the nova pro wireless at the sale price. I love them but the internal mic nub bothers me after about 3 hours of gaming. I’m tempted to pick up the 7x
I just got it from the sale too. It slightly rubs for me but im not sure if it’s an issue as I haven’t tested it long enough and with the right adjustment it doesn’t rub. I’m so annoyed at steelseries for designing it this way. Apple, Sony, bose are able to implement ANC without a stupid nub sticking out. At least they should’ve maid the esr cups a bit bigger. Seems like they hardly tested it before bringing it to market.
Do you know if the 7x will sound the same as the pros? Seems like the frequency and speaker drivers are the same.
yeah same, that nub gets annoying mid session. just wait wicked cushions will fix that ;) I'll show you soon
What about the arctis pro plus gamedac compared to these two?
Hey man. I’m looking to buy my first wireless headset to use on my ps5 to primary play Fortnite with. I want to stay around $100. What would you suggest? I’ve been looking at the SteelSeries Nova 5’s ($106) , Corsair HS55’s($79) ,Turtle Beach Stealth 500 ($79), Turtle Beach Stealth 600 ($88). Which would you recommend or is there one at my price point I’m missing. Thanks in advance if you respond. I would definitely appreciate it.
The mic of my old 1st gen Steelseries headset just stopped working yesterday, so I bought the Nova 7p today. I hope is at least as good as the old one I bought years ago, it was such a damn good headset.
Does the Turtle Beach have the simultaneous Bluetooth audio like those Steelseries??
According to RTINGs at least the nova 7x/p are far superior in basically every way. You can compare the two and their stats. Literally not a single catagory that the gen2'a win with.
But if you go deeper there are some things it does better. Like treble etc
But overall sound and abilities the 7x/p seems to be the way to go. Also battery life is twice as much and half the time to charge. And it has lower latency compared to the gen2 with Bluetooth in every scenario. And much lower latency without bluetooth. The gen2 still has 91ms latency with wireless that isn't Bluetooth. But the 7x/p only has 17ms latency with their wireless
RTINGS review is on the Gen 2 not the Gen 2 MAX
Should i get stealth 600 gen 2 max or just the regular 700 gen 2 because they are the same price
Why do you prefer the. 7x over the 9x? Is the nova the same as the regular steel series?
I’ve had a few Tb headsets and after about a year they tend to fall apart. Gonna give the ss pros a try. Great video Ty.
how do you like them?
I tried out the turtle beach gen 2 max and they sounded amazing and were super comfortable. But they kept having static popping and crackling noises so I returned and got the same headset, turns out same problems, also when you press the left muff in at all the audio completely cuts in and out. Really wish they worked cause I did love the quality but I returned both and ordered the steel series nova pros wired. Hopefully these do the job
Sounds like bad soldering on internal wires. Always been an issue with TB
should i get the turtle beaches or logitech g733 headset
Ive been using the same pair of headphones for almost 4 years now, ive completely replaced some parts the hold it together, the top if ductaped so that i can feel some sort of comfort, the left ear falls off and i have to constantly tape it back on because the plastic peice snapped off. I cant adjust my mic volume and the charger port falls out if you dont hold it or lay it down. the sound leaves a ringing noise and i think finally after a very long 4 years im going to get the 700s. Thank you for helping me make this decision you have no idea how many times ive bee putting this off.
I’m having trouble with the steel series. It won’t connect via Bluetooth to my phone and won’t connect via usb c wire to pc . only dongle works but I want to use for music etc. hoping u can help thanks.
I bought Turtle beach a few months ago, after struggling with the sound (I hated it) it was too bass and I couldn’t understand nothing….
After a month maybe I found the right EQ and xbox setting, now I’m really enjoying them.
But love Steelseries for the design
Use vocal mode(4 beeps), it’s simply incredible in just the crystal clear quality
I just got a new headset a few days ago. I was actually debating between both of these. I went with the Turtle Beach simply because it's dongle wasn't a USB-C. Sure, USB-C is superior all the way, however, most PCs just simply have more USB-As available. I use this headset for work now, and my work laptop simply doesn't have any additional USB-Cs because of the dock that I use, and the dock doesn't have any extra/
On top of that, this Turtle Beach also pairs to your phone, and lets you change audio profiles from there. Which means, you don't have to install software on a different PC to get the most out of the headset when using it
I have the original Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 (non Max) for Xbox and use them on my PC with the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows and it works perfectly, have to say been very impressed with them so far had no real issues to complain about, the mobile app is a bit basic for them but gets the job done.
Help me Techne. I cant deicide between the steelseries or the blackshark v2 pro.
All I want is the best sounding headphones that are moderately comfortable.
Nova 7x or Corsair Virtuoso XT?
What would you recommend for PS5 ? I play warzone a lot
as someone that has both the arctiss nova is wayyy better in terms of quality but the gen 2 is unmatched in terms of cozyness ( I have had 2 gen 2's though and both broke rather quickly but one of the 2 is fixable)
same story here, my first pair of Gen 2 700s lasted about a year, then the right earcup broke off at the hinge. it was surprising, since I never did anything that should cause any damage and did what i can to take care of it, so I feel it’s just general wear and tear which seems very poor in terms of quality on the hinges. on my second set that i bought almost a year ago, which is what I’m also currently using, I’m having tons of software issues (some that my first pair also had, but this one has way more issues with software) such as no low battery indications, or the headset never turning back on or showing any lights and having to do a reset using my computer. It’s a great headset when it works, but man will it cause you grief when issues happen.
I just bought the gen 2 max today and I’m getting choppy audio. What could be the reasoning and what can I try to remedy it? I’m only using it on PS5
How much Is the sound difference between Arctis Nova 7 & pro wireless?
hey techne, how do you rate these against the Logitech G935? i have the G935 and love the sound and comfort, but would like to go a few notches up in the sound quality. like you, i have the sound blaster G6 external amp and it really kicks my G935 and makes the bass fart when you start to crank above 50% on the volume dial. i would really like a set of headphones/headset that is capable of taking the G6 punishment more and have amazing audio quality.
Hi brother my purpose is to play pubg mobile.Can I try these one. My main concern is do we need to connect these dongle while we use it on mobile??? And what all brands and models you know which can be used to play pubg mobile (wireless/bluetooth with low latency)
im still waiting for a penrose 2 or another planar magnetic headphone
a dream come true that would be
Really hoping you do a review on the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro soon!
I think the presets do save to the nova 7s. I have the pc/playstation version, because on the ps5 my sound was flat and the volume was quiet, I plugged it into my pc turned off the volume limiter and chose the smiley eq preset saved it, unplugged it and put it in the ps5 again and it is a night and day difference. So it definitely worked for me atleast. Lol
I have issues with the turtlebeach stealth 700 x gen 2, with the chat wheel, not responding, personally I think it's stupid the did the infinity wheel one one knob, and a normal wheel on the volume. Why not just a normal wheel for both.
Corsair hs80 or Steelseries arctic nova 7?
The clamp force on the TB 700 gen2 max is too much. Really uncomfortable after just an hour and forever moving them around to release some pressure
I'd love to see an update of this video.
I love ur videos. Absolutely awesome. Bought the arctis nova 7, and I love em.
Thx for ur Videos 👌
Greetings from Germany
Are these better then penrose?
no, but the are 100$ cheaper
@@TheTechne penrose it is
If I can get the astros a50 for the same price as the turtle beach 700 max what will be better overall ?? Thank you
Astro
I really want the Turtle Beach set but I have too many headsets haha.
Can you do a comparison between the arctis 7x and the arctis nova 7x?
According to RTINGS, the Steelseries has better sound but I've heard the Turtle Beaches have better mics. I've had Turtle Beches forever and I can say they are great quality but I do want an upgrade in sound. Such a hard choice between the two but I'm going to give the Steel Series a try. If it sucks, Ill return it and go back to the Turtle Beach.
How do you like SS so far? Any issues?
@@djmervizzzy I actually decided last minute to get the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 MAX. I can sacrifice a little sound quality for a good mic. The sound is excellent either way and the mic works flawlessly. Very nice cushions on it too but feels a little tight the first few time you wear it. Just got to break it in. Honestly Im happy with my choice. I tried the Razer Kaira Pro before that I had to return because of mic issues.
@@LexusJDM350are you still happy with the TBs? Any drawbacks to them? How are they holding up? Thanks!
@@SofaKingA they are still holding up great. Battery life is good and mic quality still good. I feel like Turtle Beach is a nice overall gaming headset.
Love my 7x, but man that app looks great on the Turtle Beach. Wish Steel Series had something like that. Have a good one Techne.
When you turn off the volume limiter on the app and you turn the volume to higher limits do you hear like static white noise? That's how I can describe it. Like turn off all media and just listen. Obviously it won't be audible when Im playing TH-cam but when I pause video it is
@J Cap yeah I hear it. Its a hiss
Love my turtles....in black with silver...very classy looking
I wouldn't get the turtle beach unless you plan to buy one every 6 months, the plastic is cheap and easily breaks overtime, Bought them in January and overtime the plastic right above the headphone started to crack and eventually completely falling off and breaking no matter how careful you're or take care of it
I had the TBs and they died on me they were great but decided to tryout the SteelSeries I love them but everyone complains about an echo so I’m disappointed with them but they are extremely comfortable
Anyone know a fix for the echo?
I LOVE the Stealth 700's but I HATE the annoying audio delay on the Xbox. Makes them unusable for things like shooters and movies. It's a great headset for PS4/5 and Switch though.
I just got the 700 gen 2 max for $166 and I don't get that delay. I had the artics pro wireless ($360 after taxes) which are badass but don't work on xbox with game chat unless used wired which sucks ass.
@@OG_HakunaMatata it has 91ms latency according to RTINGs. You might not notice it untill you compare to a better headset. The steel series only has 17ms latency
In vluetooth it's the same issue. The gen2 has much more latency than the steel series
Is mic working on PS5 with X version as well?
Awesome reviews but you never made any points against the nova pros or penrose like you said in the beginning. After seeing this I'm wondering why anyone would buy the nova pro wireless these do the same thing without the dac. I'm currently testing the nova pros and audeze and just can't deal with the terrible connection issues with the audeze or else they are hands down the best sounding but also the biggest hassle. Hoe do these compare?
It was a point of seeing/talking about what both of these are packing for a fair price compared to.
So would you choose the 7x over the Nova Pro wireless and the Penrose? And why?
both headsets are not available in my country