The Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 is a good gaming headset that comes with an amp and that looks more premium than previously tested Turtle Beach headsets. It's comfortable for long gaming sessions thanks to the thick leather earpads. These headphones have good audio reproduction and you'll also be able to hear enemy footsteps clearly and determine their position accurately. The microphone is also great; teammates will be able to hear you clearly. Unfortunately, they don’t isolate much noise so gaming in a quieter environment might be a better idea if you’re going to use the Elite Pro 2. On the upside, they feel sturdy and have lots of customization options on the Audio Hub software available on mobile and PC. However, we were only able to use the mobile app and couldn't get the software to work on PC/Mac. We also tested the PS4 variant of this headset, but we expect similar results for the Xbox One variant.
Our Verdict
Decent for mixed usage. Even if they're designed to be gaming headphones, the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 can be versatile enough to be used as casual wired headphones. They have a comfortable fit and you can detach the microphone. Without blocking ambient noise and being quite leaky, they won’t be great for commuting. On the upside, since they're wired, they have practically no latency, which is great for watching videos too.
- Above-average audio reproduction.
- Great microphone performance.
- Unique Bluetooth feature.
- Bass delivery varies significantly across users.
- Slightly bulky and cumbersome design.
- Sub-par noise and leakage isolation.
Above-average for neutral listening. The Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 SuperAmp are a good sounding pair of headphones and they feel sturdy. Their thick pads are comfortable for long listening sessions, but be sure to take breaks here and there if you don’t want your ears to get too warm.
Mediocre for commuting and traveling. These headphones are hard to carry around because of their big size. They're comfortable and well-built, but they also can’t isolate lower frequencies like engine rumbles, making them a poor choice for public transport or a flight.
Mediocre-at-best for sports. They're too bulky and not stable enough for most sports. They were designed to be gaming headphones and not for running. They're also wired so the cable can get hooked on something or get in the way of your exercises.
Decent for office. They're comfortable enough for office work, but you'll be limited by their cable length. However, the Elite Pro 2 don't isolate noise well and are quite leaky, which can annoy colleagues. The microphone is great if you need to make calls.
These aren't compatible with Xbox One or PS4. While they can be used with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, their latency is likely too high to be suitable for gaming.
Good gaming headset. The Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 have practically no latency due to the wired connection and are comfortable enough for long gaming sessions. The microphone is also very good and friends or online teammates will hear you clearly. They have a good sound reproduction for gaming or even listening to music. Unfortunately, they don’t isolate noise well, so if you’re gaming in a particularly noisy gaming environment, they might not be the best option. On the upside, they have lots of customization options.
Changelog
- Updated Jan 20, 2021: Added Wired Latency data to fix Wired Gaming score.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jan 23, 2019: We've updated the comfort section of the review to better reflect user experience.
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The Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 SuperAmp is a great gaming headset that outperforms any model from Turtle Beach we previously tested. They have a wired connection, so they have negligible latency, which is needed for gaming and video content. They're comfortable and should not bother you during your long gaming sessions. The microphone is excellent for online gaming with friends and teammates. Their build quality feels premium and should survive a few accidental drops. Unfortunately, they don’t isolate a lot of noise and are leaky. On the upside, they're a good sounding pair of headphones and you will be able to clearly hear video game effects like footsteps to pinpoint the location of other players. See our recommendations for the best gaming headsets and the best PS4 headsets.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Wireless and the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 SuperAmp are both decent gaming headphones, but they differ in some significant ways. The Stealth 700 are designed with wireless gaming in mind and come with either Xbox Wireless support or a wireless USB dongle for PC and PS4. They should also work wired, but they don't come with an audio cable. The Elite Pro 2 SuperAmp can only be used wired. In comparison, the SuperAmp have a much better microphone, feel a lot better-built, and are significantly more comfortable. However, the wireless support of the Stealth 700 makes them a better option for console gamers who like gaming from the couch.
The Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 SuperAmp headset is slightly better than the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II. It offers more customization due to the Turtle Beach Audio Hub software and are slightly better sounding than the HyperX. They also come with an AMP to amplify the sound, and it offers an easily accessible volume knob. You can also connect the headset to your phone over Bluetooth to listen to your music and take calls, which you can’t do on the HyperX. However, the HyperX has a slightly better microphone and are more comfortable for long gaming sessions. They also leak less than the Turtle Beach, which can be useful if there are people in the same room as you. The subtler look of the HyperX is also better for outdoor use.
The Astro A50 Gen 3 is a better gaming headset than the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 SuperAmp. The Astro is a wireless headset, so it offers more freedom to move, and it also is very comfortable. The Astro are one of the better gaming headsets we've tested and have a well-balanced sound profile. The Astro Command Center is also a more complete gaming software that allows more customization and control, with features like a good parametric EQ that the Turtle Beach Audio Hub doesn't offer. On the other hand, if you don't want to manage battery life and be sure to recharge your headphones every day, the wired Turtle Beach might be a better option. The Turtle Beach also have a better microphone, better isolation performance, and gives you quick access to a volume control that isn't on the ear cups, like the Astros.
The Audeze Mobius have a unique head-tracking feature that helps build a larger virtual soundstage (which unfortunately we couldn't measure with our current test bench) and can also be used wirelessly. The Audeze are more versatile though, since they have Bluetooth connectivity, can be used outdoors easily, and come with a hard case to protect them while you’re on the move. Unfortunately, the plastic build makes it look and feel cheaper than the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 SuperAmp. On the other hand, the Turtle Beach have slightly better noise isolation, though they leak more, and don’t need to be charged daily like the Audeze if you use it wirelessly. They also come with an amp for quick volume control.
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