The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 are Bluetooth-enabled gaming headphones available in both Xbox-compatible and PC/PS4-compatible variants, though we only tested the Xbox-compatible model. They have great build quality, an impressively stable fit, and an excited V-shaped default sound profile that should emphasize the thump and rumble of action-heavy sound effects. Unfortunately, they have a bulky, heavy design that's ill-suited for use on-the-go and they have somewhat high latency via non-Bluetooth wireless.
Our Verdict
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 are alright for neutral sound. Out-of-the-box, they have an excited V-shaped sound profile with boomy bass and harsh treble range, but fairly well-reproduced vocals and lead instruments courtesy of their mostly neutral mid-range. You can fine-tune their sound profile to your liking via a graphic EQ in their companion app, but they do have a fairly closed-off soundstage.
- Companion app with sound and mic adjustment features.
- Closed-off soundstage.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 are an adequate option for commuting and traveling. They're heavy, bulky, and don't come with a case or pouch. They also block almost no bass-range ambient noise, like the rumble of bus or plane engines. Thankfully, they offer over 16 hours of battery life, and their relatively low Bluetooth latency on mobile devices is good for watching movies on your way into the office or to class.
- Long battery life.
- Sturdy, stable design.
- Low latency with Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices.
- Heavy, bulky design.
- Poor noise isolation.
- High levels of audio leakage.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 are decent for sports and fitness, though they aren't designed for this purpose. They have a very stable fit and should stay in place during moderately intense workouts, despite their heavy weight and bulky design. Their comprehensive control scheme should allow you to make playback and volume adjustments without ruining your rhythm.
- Sturdy, stable design.
- Heavy, bulky design.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 aren't a bad choice for office use. Their long battery life should last you throughout your 9 to 5, and their Bluetooth compatibility lets you connect to your work computer without the use of an extra dongle. Unfortunately, they leak a lot of audio, which may annoy nearby coworkers, and block out very little in the way of background chatter.
- Long battery life.
- Low latency with Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices.
- Poor noise isolation.
- High levels of audio leakage.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 are satisfactory wireless gaming headphones. They can wirelessly connect to Xbox consoles via Xbox Wireless, although they have somewhat high audio lag, which could impact your gameplay. On the upside, their boom microphone lets teammates understand you very clearly as long as you're in a quiet environment. Their feature-packed companion app also provides plenty of configuration options to fine-tune your listening experience.
- Long battery life.
- Great microphone recording quality.
- Companion app with sound and mic adjustment features.
- Heavy, bulky design.
- Mediocre microphone noise handling capability.
- Closed-off soundstage.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 are wireless-only and aren't compatible with any wired connections.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 are reasonable for making phone calls. Their boom microphone makes your voice sound full-bodied and clear, but it does a mediocre job of isolating it from loud background noise. They also block out very little in the way of ambient chatter, which may be disruptive if you're in a crowded environment.
- Great microphone recording quality.
- Companion app with sound and mic adjustment features.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Mediocre microphone noise handling capability.
Changelog
- Updated Jun 05, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Turtle Beath Stealth Pro Wireless PS/Xbox in Noise Isolation.
- Updated Oct 19, 2021: Retested 'Multi-Device Pairing'.
- Updated Oct 18, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Jan 04, 2021: Updated Wired results to better reflect no wired connection.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 come in Xbox-compatible and PC/PS4-compatible variants. We tested the 'Xbox' variant, which is only compatible with devices that have built-in Xbox Wireless technology or are fitted with an Xbox Wireless Adapter. We can't confirm that the PC/PS4-compatible variant performs similarly due to its different wireless USB receiver.
If someone comes across a different version of these headphones, let us know in the discussions so we can update our review.
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The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 are versatile gaming headphones that serve as an update to the older Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Wireless. They're available in Xbox-compatible or PC/PS4-compatible variants and offer Bluetooth connectivity, so you can stream music from your phone as you game. They're impressively well-built and have great microphone recording quality, although the mic may struggle to isolate your voice from background noise in loud environments. If you're looking for alternatives, take a look at our list of recommendations for the best wireless gaming headsets, the best Xbox One headsets, and the best gaming headsets.
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless. While both headphones are well-built, the Stealth Pro are more comfortable, have ANC to help block background sound, and are even equipped with a boom mic and an integrated mic to use the headphones more casually. They also have a more neutral default sound and better overall battery performance, thanks to their dual battery pack system, which allows you to use one battery while the other charges, and lower wireless latency via their dongle. However, the Stealth 700 Gen 2 have a more immersive passive soundstage performance.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless and the Xbox Wireless Headset are similar gaming headphones for Xbox consoles. The Turtle Beach are better-built and have a more stable fit. They reproduce audio more consistently, have a more neutral default sound profile, and their boom mic offers a slightly better overall performance. They also have lower wireless latency. However, the Xbox are more comfortable, have a longer-lasting battery life, and can be used wired via their USB-C to USB-A cable with full mic and audio compatibility.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless are more versatile than the Astro A20 Gen 2 Wireless. The Turtle Beach are Bluetooth-compatible, allowing you to stream music from your phone or chat with friends while gaming. They're also slightly more portable, better-built, block out more ambient noise, have a more stable fit, and offer superior microphone recording quality. Conversely, the Astro last longer on a charge and exhibit lower wireless audio latency.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless and Razer Kaira Pro Wireless are very well-matched, so you may prefer one over the other depending on minor differences. The Turtle Beach have a tighter, more stable fit, deliver audio more consistently, take less time to charge, and have slightly lower Bluetooth latency, though at a shorter range. Meanwhile, the Razer are comfier, have a superior boom microphone, leak less audio, and have slightly longer battery life. They also have lower non-Bluetooth latency.
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