The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless are decent wireless gaming headphones. They have a surprisingly well-balanced sound and a low latency wireless connection. Their battery performance is great, and they're comfortable too. Unfortunately, they have a bulky, plasticky design that doesn't feel very durable. They also have very few customizable features, especially compared to other competing gaming headsets. Note that we tested the PS4 variant of this headset but expect similar results for the Xbox One-compatible model.
Our Verdict
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 1 are best used for gaming and neutral listening. They have a surprisingly well-balanced sound that delivers a good amount of bass without being overpowering. They also have a low-latency wireless connection for gaming or watching movies but don't support Bluetooth. This, combined with their bulky design, makes them less than ideal for casual uses like commuting or sports.
- Well-balanced default sound profile.
- Low-latency non-Bluetooth wireless connection.
- Decent overall microphone quality.
- Mediocre build quality.
- Disappointing controls.
- Lackluster customization options.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 1 are good for neutral listening. They're decently comfortable and have a rather well-balanced default sound profile. They have a deep, extended bass that delivers great rumble and punch without overpowering instruments and vocals. Their soundstage is also fairly spacious for headphones with a closed-back design.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 1 are disappointing for commuting. They have a bulky design that doesn't fold into a more compact format. They barely isolate any noise and aren't compatible with most mobile devices since they use a wireless USB dongle to connect.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 1 are mediocre for sports. While they have a somewhat breathable design, they'll still make your ears sweat more than if you were using in-ears. They have a bulky, unstable fit and aren't compatible with most mobile devices since they use a wireless USB dongle to connect.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 1 are sub-par for office use. While they have a well-balanced sound and comfortable fit, they don't help block out the noise of your chatty colleagues. They also leak quite a bit, which can be bothersome to others. The PS4 variant should work wirelessly with most PCs, but an adapter may be required for the Xbox One model.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 1 are decent for wireless gaming. They have a well-balanced sound, a decent mic, and a low-latency wireless connection. They have a couple of built-in EQ presets but not many other customizable features. You're also limited by console compatibility - you have to choose between a variant for either the PS4 or the Xbox One.
You can only use the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 1 wirelessly, so they're not suitable for wired gaming.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 1 are passable for phone calls, provided you're taking them from your PC. They don't support Bluetooth, so they aren't compatible with most mobile devices, but they're not bad for video-conferencing since their microphone quality is decent in environments that aren't too noisy.
Changelog
- Updated Jul 13, 2021: We've changed the photo in Portability.
- Updated Feb 18, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There are two variants of these headphones. We tested the PS4 variant, which uses a wireless USB transmitter to connect and has the Turtle Beach Virtual Surround Sound feature. The Xbox One variant connects directly to the console over Xbox Wireless and supports Windows Sonic Surround Sound. We expect both models to otherwise perform similarly.
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The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 1 are decent gaming headphones with well-balanced sound but feel more fragile than other gaming headphones we've tested. They're an alright wireless option for gamers on a budget, but their limited connectivity options and software support reduce their overall value compared to competing models.
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The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Wireless are slightly better gaming headphones than the Turtle Beach Stealth 600. The Stealth 700 are Bluetooth-compatible and support more customization options in the Turtle Beach Audio Hub. They also have active noise cancelling, although it's not very strong. The Stealth 600, on the other hand, have a better-balanced default sound profile, are a bit comfortable, and have a slightly better battery life.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 are better gaming headphones than the Turtle Beach Recon 200. While they both have the same battery life, the Recon are wired. The Stealth use a wireless USB dongle for low-latency audio, have a companion app with a few customization features, and give you channel mixing controls. The Recon isolate more noise and are compatible with more devices.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless 2017 are much better gaming headphones than the Turtle Beach Stealth 600. The SteelSeries have more connectivity options, which make them more versatile for not only use with different consoles but mobile devices, too. They're also better-built, have more customization options, and a much better boom mic. The Turtle Beach are less heavy, but the Steelseries are otherwise better in nearly every respect.
The Astro A50 Gen 3 are better wireless gaming headphones than the Turtle Beach Stealth 600, though both are good. The Astro are more comfortable, have a better control scheme, and feel significantly more durable and well-built. While their out-of-the-box sound profile isn't quite as well-balanced as the Turtle Beach, Astro's Command Center software gives access to a graphic EQ and presets. The Astro's microphone also does a much better job separating your voice from background noises in loud situations, though, in a quiet environment, the mic on the Turtle Beach sounds fuller and more natural. The Turtle Beach also have much lower latency with their USB receiver, so you shouldn't experience any lag or delay while gaming. Their battery also lasts longer and charges much quicker.
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