Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max Headset Review - So much to explain!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
- The Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max is one of the only headsets you can buy that works wirelessly on every platform, including Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC, and Mobile thanks to Bluetooth. For $200, it's fairly priced when you consider all the features it brings to the table.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
01:11 - ALL the Connection Info
04:44 - Benefits of MAX
06:11 - Driver Tech and Comfort
07:20 - Glasses Support & More Comfort
08:56 - Build Quality & Neckwear?
09:49 - Controls & App Customization
12:19 - Mic Tests (wireless and BT)
14:14 - Sound Quality Deep Dive
19:08 - Final Thoughts & Experiences
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Bro, you were born to review things. You're better than any platform, including CNET, IGN, or Consumer Reports. I sincerely hope that you find a bigger audience. I know you will. Some of these clowns on you tube only provide us information that we can just read off the side of the damn box. 👍👍
Thanks!
The tip with putting the superhuman hearing at 25% is awesome. It works really well. Playing battlefield with all of the explosions, I was easily able to hear footsteps with that setting enabled. Keep up the great work!
This is how every review of anything should be. Subscribed!
Thank you A LOT for this video and your other comparisons. Helped me decide on the Gen 2 Maxes and I LOVE them
Your vids are always killer man!
If they made a wrap around mic with better monitoring these would be perfect to me.
Your review is really well made and in depth. Even for a guy like me who doesn't know a whole lot of stuff for everything sound related, it was easy to understand. You go into every single meaningful detail. Very nicely done indeed. I also watched your video for the Steelseries Nova 7, and i'm having a hard time trying to decide between this one and the Nova 7, but your videos helped tremendously.
Keep up the good work Sir!
This is an excellent review! You helped me to decide on a all-rounder headset! Thank you so much! :)
I've been waiting for this review! Nice😄
Fantastic review! So many insightful tidbits, balanced and very informative..
Recently discovered your channel, immediate subscribed and liked. Love your content. Incredibly through, detailed oriented, and transparent. Thank you!
Very satisfied with this headset! I’ve owned Astro A50s and A40TR and I’m very impressed with the audio quality produced by Stealth 700. The only issue I had was updating the firmware on MAC; do not update your firmware on MAC OS AudioHub because it bricks the transmitter (known issue with other users). ONLY update your firmware on a Windows machine.
First off, what a great channel. I only discovered it through my search for Arctis Nova Pro reviews. Having watched the review, I decided the Arctis Nova Pro was not for me (no Sonar compatible software for console).
I find the channel offers unbiased reviews, and does a great job of providing in-depth details, which many others fail to highlight; it is why I searched it for a review of the TB’s.
Based on the review, I purchased the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max for PS5.
Having used them for around 5 hours, I find them, on the whole, comfortable, although, the headband does dig in to my scalp and causes a little discomfort after a couple of hours of use. I think that’ll improve with time.
The sound out-of-the-box was a little disappointing, but that was remedied with the ‘Bass + Treble Boost’ preset - this, IMO, really sounds great, and I’m really happy with the sound detail (situational awareness is great, too, for WZ: DMZ) and fullness. Very immersive sound.
The headset was easy to set up, and the iOS app works well.
My only concern at this point is the ear cup mounts. The mechanism that allows the cups to pivot look a little weak.
Having used a Logitech Pro X wired headset for the past 2.5 years, the TB’s are a real step-up to what I’m used to, and I’m finding lots of additional sound detail I didn’t hear before.
I would definitely recommend the Turtle Beach for PS5.
Mann I just got a lotttt of valuable info from your vids , thanks man and continue 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
So far I’m loving this headset!
Awesome, looks like this will be my next headset. Thanks!
Thank for this good and honest review! I preordered it 2 weeks back because of the cross platform support as well as the bluetooth functionality. I am happy you confirmed it was a good decision. Eta is the 15th so I need to be a little more patient…
Only 9 more days!!! That's exciting. They came fully charged out of the box so you should be able to plug and play as soon as they show up!
Mine are scheduled for delivery tomorrow! No longer have to have separate 700 Gen 2 for Xbox and PS.
@@oppofieldpower9555 how have they held up
Bought them on a Black Friday deal then looked for a review lol. Found yours, very awesome job. I look forward to using them.
I'm in love, I've been hunting for a heavy bass headset and it so hard. Every other youtuber tells you every part of every headset is perfect, I don't want a perfect headset, I want the headset for me. Please keep doing what your doing.
So glad to help! If you want tons of bass - look at the JBL Quantum 910 as well. They have Xbox and PS versions and that thing SLAMS!
Dude, great review! Thanks. I think I'm sold on my next pair.
Best thing about these is I can game and listen to this review at the same time.
Another great in depth review Joe. The only TH-camr you need for honest peripheral reviews. I gave in and preordered these a couple of weeks ago. Another set to add to my collection. I'm running out of room.
Thanks for the kind words Gareth! Let me know what you think if it all when you use it for a bit!
@@GadgetryTech Will do.
@@GadgetryTech Have had them a week now. Great gaming headphone's but i knew that before buying them but i'm having a few connection issues but only on the Xbox. Sometimes they won't connect or if they do then the volume will be very low on them and they need to be turned off and on a few times. This doesn't happen on PS5 and PC though.
Sorry to hear.
@@garethg8226 that’s super odd. I received a couple of these and the first one had a couple issues but it was an early release. My second one worked fine and was closer to launch ready so I assumed this was worked out. I know I provided very detailed troubleshooting steps to their engineers for the issue I had and they are keen on replicating my problem. Hopefully we see a firmware update soon
I'm a fan of your no bs and balanced headset reviews.
Thanks so much!
Top review man
Thanks for the video. Already ordered it. I have the Stealth Gen 2 for PS5 but I also have Xbox Series X as well. Multi platform got my attention. Loved the color also!! Subscribed!
Just got the email that mine shipped today, I can’t wait to try them out!
Thanks for this video man. Now I know what to get since my artic's broke
Tried these and I have to say that I didn't have any issue with the connections. The audio quality is awesome and I really wanted to love these headphones. Clamp force was too strong though and had to return them. It's worth to give them a try to check if they are comfy on your head. Thanks for the review!!
Looking forward to try it out hoppefull tomorrow or the day after :) Thanks for your great reviews....
Great review, super helpful attitude overall. Instant sub.
Awesome Review!
I just brought this headset on the TB website, thanks to your review! I subscribed to ya, since your reviews are thorough and very informative.
Thanks! Make sure you do the firmware update!
@@GadgetryTech Will do!!! Thank you!
Thanks for the best review I've seen on this headset! I just retired early at 60 and I'm new to gaming. The 700 Gen2's arrived today. I'm moving to South East Asia and this stuff is more expensive there because of the import tax, so I'm getting all my other electronics updated as well. I may be 60 and new to gaming, but I'm a total technophile. Most of my friends my age have no idea what I'm talking about most of the time, so many of my friends are much younger. I watched another review on these by another TH-camr who has a TON of subscribers and, although his shtick is entertaining, his reviews are not much help at all. Based on yours I'm going to send my 700 Gen 2's back tomorrow and get the 700 Gen 2 Maxes. I've seen some of your other videos and, I have to say, I'll be tuning in regularly. Btw, because of my former profession, sound is really important to me and I was thinking about spending $300, but not now. If I really enjoy gaming, I'll spend a lot more for good sound. Because of your honesty and thoroughness, you just gained a new subscriber. Great video man. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for the kind words, and BIG congratulations on your retirement at 60! That's a huge win. If you ever have issues with it, you can message me on here, Instagram, or Discord and I'll be happy to help you out. Safe travels! (Discord: GadgetryTech#8187)
@@GadgetryTech Hey thanks man.
PSA for the clamp force: if you bend the middle of the head band it lowers the clamp force substantially. I did that on my old 700 gen 2s and they were much more comfortable for longer gaming sessions. It didn't affect the headset in any negative way, it still worked perfectly.
Thanks for saying this. I try to be careful here because I don’t want to be the reason why someone breaks theirs if they bend too hard. I loosened mine up a bit as well and it’s perfect for me.
Thank you!
And how i bend the middle of the head band? By adjusting the height of the headset?
I had the first stealth 700 gen 2 for two years and they ended up pretty broken so this Max version is the perfect thing for me now that is on sale for $60 off but I went ahead and bought a 3 year protection plan (I bought the headset thru walmart) so with that and tax I still paid $173 but Im glad because this headset will have double battery life when I already thought the 20 hour one was plenty. plus after a couple years when they start to get busted i can just turn em in with my protection plane for another brand new pair for free
but it u get the regular stealth 700 rn for $100 thats still a good deal yes and Id recommend buying at least a 2 year protection plan if u can. but personally will be getting the max one
These are great. Have all the features I've been looking for as a multiplat gamer and some.
Too bad they don't work.
@@gttrmgc3284 plz explain. I'm thinking about getting them.
Just bought my gen 2 max as im a pc/xbox guy and my arctis 9x wont hold charge after a few good years of use, i have the hyperx cloud 2 wireless for my pc and love them but wanted something that could separate chat/game volume and these being cross platform fit the bill. Keep up the always awesome videos and kudos on the great headset turtlebeach
Love this review! Was on the fence between this and a razor headset, but the only headset I’ve ever had is a turtle beach for Xbox. I have all modern consoles and an iPhone, it’s just good to know that out of all the headsets I’ve looked at for the price and compatibility, this review was exactly what I needed to make my decision. Thank you!
Thanks for the review, just purchased a black pair on sale. Can't wait. Had a pair of steel series that shit the bed. Charger port issues. Bought a 3 year warranty this time. Lol
Spot on for transmitter issue on the left side, even waving my hands creates static on the transmitter.
What a bad ass channel.. love youre reviews and honesty. Youre reviews are top notch compared to the big so called other youtubers...you explain very good with the right info what we need...you got a sub man...gr from the netherlands btw..
Thank you so much!
Finally, a perfect review ✅
Hi, you gave very detailed information in your reviews!
Thanks to you in particular, I finally made a decision (I was still hesitating with hyperX cloudX flight).
I searched the second-hand market and found the 700 gen 2 for less than €80 🤩
A new subscriber from France 🤘🏻🤝
As a person that owns both the Cloud Flights are better for sound quality and comfort. I freaken hate the 700 Gen 2 Max for a number of reasons, but it does have amazing battery life, but the Cloud Flights will last a full day NP, so you just chuck them on charge at the end, not a biggy.
@@Battleneter Hi, what about the mic quality of the cloudx versus the 700 gen2 ? I like it on mine
When my Microsoft Wireless Headset just broke down (cheap plastic part - slider inner holder, that one with two screws each) I read and watch almost every review of gaming headsets at the internet. Turtle 700 was preffered from a begining, but your video help to finaly make a decision. Thanks!
and just after buying... guys this model is just piece of s.... Seriously. Chat/game mode (hardware) not working at Xbox (only at mobile app!). Sound from bluetooth playing same time with game is at dramatic low level. Game audio cover the sound of the phone, even when you max the bluetooth sound. And when you use only bluetooth (Xbox is off) you can hear cracks and noise no matter if you listen streaming or recorded sound. After using almost two years Microsoft Headset I'm just devasteted by this Turtle Beach product cost twice that much as Microsoft headphones.
It's not the best headset I've had but having the same wireless headset for all my devices was a big selling point for me. At the price I couldn't be happier.
Just bought a pair of the cobalt blue after returning my Nova Pro wireless. The bump inside the earcup for ANC bothered me too much to keep them. The Gen 2 Max have been perfect thus far. I haven't even updated them or downloaded the audio hub app to make any adjustments to the audio. They sound great right out of the box to me.
How did they sound compared the Nova ? I got them but they hurt my ears also
@@Acconda I honestly think they have a better overall sound. More bass but it’s clean and doesn’t detract from the other audio
@@clawson32104 really glad to hear this bc i literally just did the same thing today bc the nova pro’s audio quality was nowhere near what i was expecting to hear
I just recently did the same thing and grabbed the gen 2 but mine have static for some reason
@@cesarrabago6359 do u play close to your router?
That crease for the glasses is smart design
I wasn't sure about these headphones.... but as someone who has a PS5, an XBOX X, a PC and a Switch the cross-platform capabilities were a great selling point, but I wasn't sure if that would come at the cost of comfort or sound quality. After watching this review I decided to make the plunge as a Christmas present to myself. Great review, I sincerely hope they're as good as you say they are dude! :)
Please tell me your review about this when yours come. still undecided lol
Is it good as I'm thinking of buying it
Bought them last month and I can just agree on this review, the TBs are stellar and rock solid. I use them with Dolby Atmos and the sound is fantastic. So is the Comfort. The clamp force is strong at first but after wearing then for a week they just fit perfectly fine. I can really recommend them!
Waiting for them to come out in Australia
These are very good. Like the bass and treble at max
I just bought these headphones. They are good and u are right about them being tight. I wear glasses and I find that the back of the stem of my glasses are pressed uncomfortably against my head. I hope they do loosen up. The other thing is the turtle beach audio hub app sucks. Not a lot of options. Thanks for mentioning the wheel that spins forever I thought mine were broke cuz I bought them refurbished for a 129.00. But they do sound good. I will try some of the tips about the settings and maybe that will help. Great job on the review. Thanks.
Thank you.
I got mine in 2024!!🙌🏻
Any issues with it I hear people say it has connection issues
Awesome review. I'm tempted, but my head is rather big, so I'll probably go with the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7x.
Great. I just returned the Sony 3d pulse because I couldn’t hook up my phone. I also recently bought at Switch. So this set up is perfect.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7X is compatible with all platforms but doesn't have Bluetooth. The Corsair Virtuoso XT has Bluetooth and lets you play Wireless and Bluetooth audio at the same time, but it isn't Xbox compatible. Some headsets come so close but fall just short of being perfect, so it's really nice that Turtle Beach finally gave us the best of all worlds with this one.
Yup! It's just nice that you plug and play, and that's it! One small correction - The Virtuoso XT works on Xbox with the included aux cable to the controller. It just doesn't work wirelessly!
Are they On or Over ear?.... Always like your content. Clean and straight forward real life product reviews. Tip top!
Could I plug this in my Roku and listen to tv? Also, great review! Love your style and appreciate your honesty. Subscribed!
Thank you for clarifying that there is no PlayStation version out currently I was confused because I couldn’t find it lol
This looks like the one for me. I really hope they add the blue to the amazon page as that's the only way to get it to Australia that I can tell until they properly release it here.
Hopefully very very soon!
I've been watching all of your latest reviews between this, the nova pro wireless, and Sony's new wireless offerings... and it seems like this is the best bang for buck while offering multi-device connection. My main goal is to use discord chat via my Google Pixel 5a while playing Warzone on PS5. The mobile app this headset offers along with the mic's sound quality are big wins over the nova pro wireless. The only drawback to me seems visual with the placement of the boom mic being higher than the corner of the mouth. I would have liked to see that rotate downward more, but thankfully the mic offers great quality. Thanks for taking the time to offer such great reviews! I used your link below and look forward to testing these out the out soon.
Returned my Nova Pro wireless for these and couldn't be happier. The Nova Pro we're uncomfortable to me due to the bump in each earpiece for the ANC. Also the microphone on the Gen 2 Max may seem awkward but it definitely sounds clearer according to people I regularly play with. Saved myself $150 as well.
@@clawson32104 that's great to hear! I finally tested mine for the first time the other night and I'm hoping there's something I'm doing wrong with the setup. I have the latest firmware installed, but the mode button and the secondary roller wheel doesn't actually make any changes for me. I've made sure they were both properly set via the mobile app too. Waiting to hear back from TB customer support so I can make sure to give these a fair chance. I'm really not a fan of losing a good chunk of game volume when I'm using both wifi and Bluetooth though (PS5 and Discord via mobile app). If they come out with another firmware update that solves that, I could live with the currently non-functional button(s). 🤷♂️
@@clawson32104 also, I was thinking the exact opposite if these don't work out and going for the more expensive Nova Pro Wireless. Time will tell I guess.
@@JollyGreenGiant5025 ...the Nova Pro may work for you. For me that bump on the earpiece became uncomfortable enough that I didn't want to wear them after an hour. I just couldn't justify keeping them due to that. Though if my local Best Buy had a pair of the Nova Pro on display ai most likely wouldn't have purchased them in the first place.
@@clawson32104 I appreciate you sharing, and I'll see if I can find some locally to try on first. If not, fingers crossed my ears are like Dumbo. Haha
Has anyone tested this headset in movies? What's the sound like? The detail on vocals? How are the low mids and highs frequencies? Is ultimately good for watching movies? And great video review. Very detailed.
I’ve tested them on both PS5 and Xbox and they sounded great to me. Whatever your watching it won’t disappoint you.
Mine are on there way. I messed up my stealth 700 gen 2 non max version and it was my fault. Gonna get these ones now and I love that cobalt blue with gold
I went through 2 pairs of these before giving up on them. I was using them on the ps5 on PC mode and on the ps5's front usb port. I got a ton of audio crackling on both pairs. I loved the audio, comfort, and features and was ultimately sad that the crackling would not stop. Your review helped me pick them but I'll be looking for another headset in the mean time. Maybe the Nova pros? I am really looking for a dual-audio headset so I can use discord/music on my phone while using the PS5.
Hi Alvaro! I know we spoke in another video comment section but sorry to hear you went through that! For wireless support on PS5 with simultaneous BT access, that basically leaves you with the Nova Pro Wireless or the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT. The Virtuoso's sound leaves a little bit to be desired (it's my next review coming I think this weekend), but there are some pros to it.
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Alvaro Olivo I had the same problem with crackling with my stealth 600 gen 2's and I figured out it was wifi interference from all my other devices so I got a USB extension cable that allows me to put the dongle right next to me and that fixed the problem
Literally returning mine for the same issue, these crackle just as much as the 700 Gen 2’s i was hoping the dongle fixed the connection issues. My Arctic Nova 7X don’t have ANY connection issues. Bass response isn’t quite as good, but the headset is significantly more accurate anyways. I gave turtle beach another shot, and I shouldn’t have.
why does my headphones keep disconnecting?
Bought astro a50s after i had been using stealth 700s gen2 and 1 because they didnt have the new gen2max on the shelf. Most defintely prefer stealth 700s. Its ready right out of the box. More comfortable, i think the sound quality is better but alot of other people ive asked says the astro a50s have better sound quality. Battery life is way better. I thought the astros were gonna have bluetooth because they were expensive and i was sad when i couldnt connect it to my phone with bluetooth.
Great review, thanks. What would you say in comparison with the Nova Pro Wireless X ?
I just got them on amazon recently to replace my Steelseries Arctis 9X as the hinge on my left earcup has already started to come loose after 11 months of careful use. Hope the build quality is much better on these turtle beach than the 9x. Unfortunately 1 day later after I ordered them, they went on sale for $150😅
So... after 6 weeks, my TB 700 gen 2 max headsets plastic broke on the left ear cup. and I really liked these. Luckily, they broke during the allowed extension of the holiday return period and I was able to return them literally one day before the January 15th deadline at Best Buy.
WAS a Great headset, until they split in two.
Save the box. 📦 just in case.
I have the 700 gen 2's and they were absolutely fantastic and ive definitely put it through its paces. My one complaint is not relegated to just this headset but with turtle beach headsets in general, and thats after maybe a year definitely 2 , the plastic gets pretty brittle.
Ive had 3 different TB headsets and they all suffered the same fate, the plastic eventually cracks and just totally falls apart after it weakens a bit.
I JUST picked these up. Getting ready to use them tonight. Awesome video. I play a lot of WZ2. Do you think I should just leave everything by standard? Maybe mess with superhuman hearing? Also, do I HAVE to put the usb in or can I just connect to Bluetooth? Thanks!
Hey man. Congrats on another great review, I’ve been waiting for this one and I really liked it. I recently got the Penrose X (I also use your review for it) and I have not had connection issues since I did some tweaks (played with the WiFi channels/set up & I also got an USB extension for the dongle haha) but have been struggling with the comfort. I really like the sound and I know I can fix the comfort by swapping the earpads (seen some videos on YT) and adding some Dekoni pads to relief the headband pressure on my head but…that would just increase the $ I’ve already paid (PSA I didn’t paid full MRSP, got them with a $50 discount) for it so I’m not sure it’s worth it. I still have some days left on my return window and I’m not sure what to do, would you say the sound of the Penrose X would justify this over the Max 2s? Or should I send the Penrose back and get these ones? Appreciate it!
Hey bro! This is a longer response question. As soon as I fire up my laptop I’ll comment again!
@@GadgetryTech Sure, thank you!
So I was putting some thought into this one. I think the 700 Gen 2 is simply easier to use over the years of ownership, because all the controls are intuitive and consistent. The Penrose wins on pure sound quality potential, but that's about it. You can boost bass and pull down the highs slightly and make the Penrose X sound absolutely bonkers. Dekoni pads will help with ear comfort (not clamp force much) which can make a difference. The pads change the sound quality as well so I wouldn't tune the sound until after you swap pads.
The 700 Max just gives you more for your dollar. They don't get as loud as Penrose X but they get loud enough, and I like how easy they are to use (even the flip to mute is a blessing compared to the physical switch on the Penrose X). The battery life of the 700 Max hits about 3 times as much as Penrose.
Short version? Penrose X ultimately still has the best sound. 700 G2 Max is the best overall product for the price, considering how much you get, and it still sounds great.
@@GadgetryTech Yeah, I agree. I just got my wicked cushions a couple of hours ago (a bit after posting this) and I just made the change, I honestly can say it does improve the comfort by miles and doesn’t modify the sound too much, as I matter of fact I could say it increases soundstage somehow…but that’s subjective to each individual. And with the mods I’m now back to the $300 dlls mark and I’m not sure that sound quality will justify the $100 extra dlls, but again that’s up to each individual. Appreciate the conversation and keep if the awesome reviews!!!
Thanks to your comment I was listening to the Penrose X a bit again last night! They have such an energetic and fun sound profile to them.
Great review! How are they if watching movies and series on your tv?
Thanks for this vid and the comparison vid between the 700 G2 Max, the A30, and the Nova 7X. I just got the 700 G2 Max today based on your recommendations and I really like it so far except the Superhuman Hearing mode sounds terrible. Can anyone clarify if that can be tweaked via PC or only via mobile? I'd like to adjust it to 30% as shown in the video here. The Audio Hub app is useless aside from updating firmware, which seems like a missed opportunity for Turtle Beach. Also wondering what folks are using to customize the EQ on PC, if anything?
How would you compare this to the older stealth 700 gen2? And would you still recommend the older gen 2 if my budget wouldn’t allow the gen 2 max? Will only use them on pc
Thanks
wth the mic is so goooood
I'm curious how these will compare to my collection. My daily use is the Arctis Pro Wireless headsets with the DAC (I use for PC, gaming and work). My Wife's RIG800LX's just broke yesterday (which is a bummer, they are EXTREMELY comfortable), so we bought the cobalt blue Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX (she wanted a flip up to mute headset), she'll be mainly using on the PC. They should arrive next week. We also have the Arctis 9x Pro for our Xbox when not using our room speakers (or when using 2 xbox's, one will get headphones). Lastly I have an old Logitech G930 Headphones that lasted a long time, but are shelved for now (headset strap started falling apart).
Thanks for the review, are there coming to Austraila?
I can’t say for sure! Do you have the original 700 Gen 2s there? If yes, then I’d imagine you’ll eventually see the Max there as well.
Awesome review, thank you.
Will this headset also work with TV’s?
If your tv has Bluetooth capability. You can pair it with Bluetooth.
Awesome review. Would've been nice if you were able to test the mic while typing or with some kind of background noise to see how much it picks up.
How good is the background noise rejection on this headset? I read that it's very sensitive and will pick up a lot of controller/keyboard clicking.
With noise gate enabled it’s comparable to HyperX and SteelSeries imo. With it disabled, you will definitely here more of that noise in the background, just like Corsair headsets. Omni directional mics sound great but do pick up more background noise so no solution is perfect unfortunately. Sorry!
Man loved your video, could you please hear me out on some feedback? usually I care a lot about the ChatMix because I work as a Game Developer and I have lots of calls when I'm playtesting things so please next time try to dive deeper and explain how the ChatMix works, especially this headset, after your video I have no idea which devices will support the ChatMix and if there were any issues with it, this is probably the only wireless headset I've seen with Chatmix on PC btw. Thank you so much for the whole detailed explanation!
Great review again, Joe! The headset seems to be pretty much what I expected; a nice upgrade for an already solid gaming headset, but probably not worth a full-price purchase for the owners of the previous model. At least unless they really need a solid headset for multiple platforms.
I must say that the new color option looks pretty cool, even though I usually prefer my headsets black. In this case I might prefer the blue one.
The only thing that I am a bit surprised that they were not able to keep the phenomenal mic quality of the previous model. I am not saying that it sounds bad by any means, but it sounded like a minor downgrade in comparison with the previous model of the headset.
Anyhow, it seems to be a very complete headset that I would recommend to anyone who is looking to purchase a new wireless headset.
Thanks Anssi! The mic is actually the same as the original. The original's mic only sounded better on the Xbox direct pairing version, because Microsoft has a proprietary wireless protocol that also provides more bandwidth to the mic audio signal. This allows microphones to sound incredible, but only when connected to Xbox. The PS5 version of the original 700 gen 2 has a mic that sounds the same as the new Max version. Hope that helps!
@@GadgetryTech Thank you for specifying. That explains it. 👍🏻
The main thing is that the headset's sound quality and tuning is similar, as I personally, too, like the Turtle Beach signature sound. Also the ease of using the different headset functions is great. If only they had included even better EQ adjustment possibilities as well. But as said, the signature sound is already pretty ideal for most games, so I think it is not really a problem.
And one can always try to get a competitive edge with the Superhuman Hearing. By using that you can at least hear more details of the incoming bullets before you hit the ground. 😅
@@sir_chimpanzi lol exactly!!!
Great review. I've been searching for a "do it all" headphone, mainly for my xbox one x (currently plug wired Audiotechnica headphones into controller), TV, windows laptop (not for gaming), phone, and a turntable that has BT. I've mainly been looking at BT headphones like Sennheiser 450BT, and wireless RS175. But not thought of gaming headphones. Will this work for what I want it for? Xbox (obvsiouly yes), TV (mainly for streaming services like Netflix) and my BT turntable. With BT connectivity to TV will there be audio lag? Or do I use the USB dongle?
Would you recommend getting if I owned the first stealth 700 gen 2 ? awesome video btw keep doing what you do
Thanks! It’s the same headset but with better battery life and cross platform support. If you don’t need either of those, then probably not. Otherwise they’re both great!
this was my first upgraded nice headset, was blown away by the loudness and voice mic quality. by far the most comfy. after 7 months hinges cracked on me, and the software is honestly shit. having to turn it on and off to to get normal volumes. the 700s are really underrated and if you can get them for 100 bucks, thats a steal. ive tried razer proshark v2 pro, and arctris 7p+, returned them all and im getting 700s again. this time with a protection plan. i mainly play WZ1,2 and rpg games. these were awesome playing ragnarok on ps5
i was thinking of getting the nova 7p+ because i heard it was the most comfortable headset with really good audio. why’d you return them and why’d you pick the 700 over them?
I currently have the 700 gen 2 and had to replace it 3 times within weeks with TB due to wireless connectivity issues with my Xbox on Halo. I sit about 11ft away from my Xbox and believe it’s due to interference issues, but not 100% sure. I returned and ordered the Gen 2 Max with the receiver now and really hoping this fixes the connectivity issue. You talked a little about this at the end of the video, just wanted to get your input on the difference between the connection using Xbox Sync vs transmitter. Is the connection stronger through the transmitter? My elite controller connects seamlessly with no issues sitting that far away from the Xbox.
Hi Zohaib. So I've had issues with direct pairing headsets in general on Xbox Series X when using my Elite 2 controller. Those same headsets work flawlessly on my One X so I think it's related to the new console and Microsoft's unusual wireless channel selections. This headset has been great for the most part, but I can't stand even a single hiccup. When that happened, I put the transmitter on a cheap USB extension cord and had 0 issues from there. You may not have any problems at all, but I wanted to mention this particular experience in case anyone else does. Good luck and I hope you enjoy the new Max when it comes!
Hello GT - New Subscriber here! Q: Are these louder than the previous 700s? Are these or the older 700s as loud as the A-50s? Good Video!
Great review just a bit concerned around the robustness of the headset are you able to talk about weak points in the headset? as turtle beach headsets I have owned in the past always seem to snap in the same place and this seems to maintain the same design flaw.
All I can do is share my personal experiences on these as I’d hate to speculate. My 700 Gen 2 from 2 years ago is my most used wireless headset I own. Physically it’s been totally fine. The secondary volume wheel loosened up just slightly but everything still works fine and I consider that wear normal for what I put it through.
I just bought the same colbalt blue headset you have in your hands. I keep getting static audio drops on playstation and even the switch. and for the love of god I can't get bluetooth to find my phone.. even holding in xthe BT button. just ugh. I've been researching headsets for 3 weeks now. and by far you've been the best out of all of them in every category. I'm just not having much luck, with my pair atm.
You’re the reason I have like 6 gaming headsets. xD These might be a good tag out partner for the Beoplay Portal for wireless gaming.
Oh no haha! That's a lot. Start saving because I have some pricey ones coming out soon lol.
In all seriousness my OG 700 Gen 2s have more hours than any other wireless headset I own. They just strike a great balance of sound, comfort, easy controls, and now... flexibility with every platform.
@@GadgetryTech haha sounds good, looks like I gotta build a wall rack to hold all these cans. xD
@@Dini_Tsii I may do a live stream soon (in the next week or something) to discuss some new products and where the channel’s going so I’ll share more soon. I’ve been thinking of some ideas for headphone storage too. Building a new house/studio right now! 2 more months
@@GadgetryTech sounds exciting! :D Yeah I got two headphone stands and the rest just chill on the desk. xD Looking forward to it.
Great review.
I’m currently using Arctis 9X but the piece connecting the earcups to the headband have broken and are barely hanging on. Still useable until I can get a new headset but extremely annoying.
My choices are either these Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen2 Max or the Audeze PenroseX.
I was considering the Arctis Nova Pro Wired but I’m worried about their build quality. Seeing as my 9x’s have broken.
You and another reviewer I watched state how amazing the Penrose headset sounds and it just has to be heard to understand. Does this justify the price difference over the 700’s?
I’m leaning more towards the 700’s but I can’t stop feeling like I’m going to miss out on that sound quality from the Penrose.
I had the Penrose for about 20 days and even tho they sound AMAZING they're the most uncomfortable pair of headsets I've ever tried (from over 20 pairs) not even the "mods" people recommend help with the clamp and weight, also the battery lasts nothing because of the planar drivers, if you still want to ignore this at least buy them on Amazon so you can return them easily when you inevitable do.
How do these compare to the astro a50's gen 3 or 4 as far as sound profile? Which would you recommend for warzone?
Thanks for the review, Joe. One thing I wasn't sure on, does this have a true bluetooth/game audio mix? In other words, can I have the master volume at max and independently change the volume of either my phone and the game? Sometimes I'll just vibe on a game I don't need to hear that loudly and have music or a podcast near max volume.
Hi Rory! So I touched on this briefly in the review but sorry if this wasn't clear. As of now, my 700 G2 Max has a master volume for all. The top volume wheel controls the max volume for everything. Which means you can't use the headset master volume wheel to lower game volume while keeping Bluetooth volume louder. Even if you assign the secondary wheel to BT volume, it's still limited by the master volume. Not sure if this will change down the road but that's how it works on mine and I've tried a few times.
@@GadgetryTech Cool, thanks for clarifying. Been thinking about buying a headset that I can use on multiple consoles. Not sure if I'd go for this or the 600 G2 Max, but both look very good for their respective prices.
For sure. It really just comes down to if you want BT support with the App for custom tuning on console use. The mic noise gate feature on the 700 g2 is a win too.
I ordered the stealth 600 gen 2 max in black and sold the previous normal 600 gen 2 for it, accept of battery life i was wondering is the sound Quality also improved over the first gen 2? Or is it just the battery life and multiplatform support that's improved..?
I love that these have huge cushions. "Headset had too much memory foam and/or padding" - no one ever.
I just got the a10 gen 2s but want something wireless so this sounds promising. Thanks for the good info. Good video. Subd.
A year later and it's a still a reliable headset. It helps to check for firmware updates but the sound quality is pretty awesome between Squad, Arma and even MLB the show. That crack is CRACK!
Hey buddy,
I appreciate your great detailed review. Just one thing. Have u ever used B&O beoplay portal? If so, how do u compare this with B&O? I wanna get one of them for my series X.
Portals are an amazing headset, as they should be for the price they go for. The Portals are more comfortable and have a more accurate sound reproduction, with excellent imaging. They also make for an amazing travel headphone thanks to the design and active noise cancelling.
The Portals do not have simultaneous BT though so you cannot play wirelessly at the same time you have a BT audio source playing. The 700 gen 2 max also seems to have more bass down low, so if you like the rumble effect, they are great at it. Overall both are excellent headphones with different pros and cons at their own price point. I could go on, but you'd be happy with either!
So I am looking to upgrade my headset to either the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max, or the Razer Blackshark V2 PRO Wireless. I don't have an XBOX so I am not too worried about compatibility with that since I have a PC. I know they are in the same price range. In your opinion which headset is overall better in audio quality and practicality? I would be using this headset for PC gaming and and work conference calls since I work remotely. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
hi is it worth paying extra $ 70 for the MAX version or is it better to choose the basic version? What exactly are the differences between the models?
I just bought the Logitech Astro A30 for my ps5, They sound amazing but it’s like I need a break from wearing them after awhile. I’m hoping to return them and try these instead!
How long does it take to fully charge these? Just asking because mine have been charging about 3hrs and the red light is still on. I know it's supposed to turn off when done but just curious how long that is.
Question about "Connection Info" section. Suppose you're playing on Xbox with friends on other platforms, and you're using Discord for party chat. I get that your voice is directed to the Discord call and you can't also be in Xbox party chat, but what if you were streaming directly from the Xbox to Twitch or TH-cam? Would your voice be audible on the stream? What about the voices of other people on the Discord call?
Hi great review. I am in the market for a new headset for work and gaming but I currently live/work remote in an RV with an extremely loud AC. How is the outside noise blockage on these? ITs really hard to find something that stays wireless and has active noise canceling or good ANC but if these have good passive noise canceling I think these are what I want.