The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 Wireless gaming headphones come in separate Xbox and PlayStation variants. They're the next generation of the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless and offer similar features, including onboard EQ presets for some sound customization. They have a flippable boom mic, and a wireless dongle offers a low-latency connection for gaming, but they don't support Bluetooth or offer in-app options for customization.
Our Verdict
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 are decent for neutral sound. Their audio delivery is inconsistent, so they can sound different depending on their fit and positioning on your head. They have a well-balanced sound profile suitable for many different genres. However, they're lacking a bit of low-bass, which may be disappointing for fans of bass-heavy genres like EDM. They don't offer an EQ for sound customization, but you can choose from four different EQ presets with onboard controls.
- Well-balanced sound profile.
- Four EQ presets.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
- Lacks sub-bass.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 are middling for commute and travel. They can't block out a lot of background noises like plane engines or voices. These bulky headphones also need to be used with their wireless dongle, which limits their versatility and portability. They're comfortable, and their long continuous battery life can get you through long days on the go.
- Long continuous battery life.
- Comfortable fit for most.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
- Bulky design.
- Leak a bit of audio.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 are sub-par for sports and fitness. As over-ear headphones, they have a bulky design and aren't very stable, so they can move around and fall off your head during intense movements. They aren't very portable since they need to be used with their wireless dongle and don't support Bluetooth for an easy connection with your phone.
- Comfortable fit for most.
- Not stable enough for exercise.
- Bulky design.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 are passable for office use. They aren't meant for casual use but have a comfortable fit for long days of work and enough battery life for a full day. However, they don't isolate much background noise and won't block out rumbling engines or background conversations. They also leak some audio, but it won't be overly noticeable unless you listen to your music at very loud volumes.
- Long continuous battery life.
- Comfortable fit for most.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
- Leak a bit of audio.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 are decent for wireless gaming. They have a comfortable fit for most people and won't cause a lot of fatigue during long gaming sessions. They also have low latency over non-Βluetooth wireless, which helps ensure your audio and video stay in sync when gaming. They come in separate Xbox and PlayStation variants, so get the right version for your console. Unfortunately, they lack some low-bass, so action-packed scenes lack rumble and punch.
- Decent mic recording quality.
- Comfortable fit for most.
- Low latency.
- PS4 and Xbox One variants available.
- Inconsistent audio delivery.
- Lacks sub-bass.
You can only use the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 wirelessly. There's a USB-C cable included, but it's just for charging.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 are mediocre for phone calls. Their boom microphone has a decent recording quality, so your voice sounds understandable but not full-bodied. However, it doesn't properly separate your voice from ambient sound, so background noise can drown out your voice. The headphones don't isolate you from very much noise, so you might not hear a call you take in a noisy place.
- Decent mic recording quality.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 06, 2024: We updated the Battery section of the review with a comparison to the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) Wireless.
- Updated Jun 21, 2023: Made minor edits to the text and checked that it's up to date.
- Updated Nov 26, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Sep 23, 2020: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 comes in either 'Black' or 'White'. With the PS4 variant, the Black model has blue accents, and with the Xbox One variant, the Black model has green accents. Both versions of the White model have silver accents. We tested the Black and Blue PS4/PS5 model, but we also expect our results to be valid for the 'White' version.
The Xbox One variant is compatible with Xbox One consoles via Xbox Wireless, and it's advertised as having Windows Sonic Surround Sound. There may be other differences between variants, as one user has reported hardware differences. As a result, we don't know how the Xbox variant's performance differs from the PlayStation version.
If you encounter another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
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The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 are the next generation of the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless and offer a sturdier build and longer battery life. These gaming-oriented headphones are well-built and have low latency, but they aren't very versatile or customizable. Their sound profile lacks a bit of low bass and varies depending on the headphones' fit and positioning on your head. These headphones are available in PS4 and Xbox One variants.
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The Logitech G PRO X WIRELESS LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset is a better headset for wireless gaming than the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2. The Logitech are better built and more comfortable, and their sound profile is more neutral, which some may prefer. Their audio delivery is also more consistent. If you like a different sound, the Logitech also have more customization options. They leak less noise, and their detachable boom mic performs better than the Turtle Beach. That said, the Turtle Beach have an Xbox One variant and a more stable fit.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) are better gaming headphones than the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2. The Gen 3's 85-hour continuous battery life comfortably beats the Gen 2's 23 hours, and the Gen 3's microphone does a significantly better job separating your voice from any background noise. The Gen 3 also come with a more fully-featured companion app that allows you to EQ the headphones' sound to your taste.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 are the newer version of the Turtle Beach Stealth 600. The Gen 2 are better built and more stable, and they charge using USB-C instead of Micro-USB, which is more convenient. They also have improved noise isolation and leakage performance. That said, the Gen 1 have a more consistent audio delivery and a more neutral sound profile with a more extended bass response that some may prefer.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 and the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Wireless are gaming-oriented headphones, and depending on your preferences, you may prefer one over the other. The Gen 2 are more comfortable and better built, and they have a longer continuous battery life. Also, their sound profile is more neutral compared to the bass-heavy 700. However, the 700 have a better overall microphone performance, and their companion software gives you more customization options, including an adjustable mic control and EQ presets.
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