Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 Headset Review – Still the Undefeated King
It’s been three years since the release of the first generation of Turtle Beach’s Stealth Pro, a headset that we proclaimed as one of the best gaming headsets you could get at the time. Of course, a lot has changed since then, and although the headset still packs quite a punch, Turtle Beach has since improved many of its audio drivers and headset designs.
So it’s only fitting and natural that the company would revisit the Stealth Pro line to see what kind of improvements they could bring to the table. Which brings us to the brand’s newest flagship headset, the Stealth Pro 2. We’ve been putting this next-generation headset through the paces the last couple of weeks, and it has left us incredibly impressed. It takes everything that made the original a powerhouse—like the brilliant hot-swappable dual-battery system and class-leading active noise cancellation—and elevates it to a whole new level of premium performance with a host of new next-gen features.
Premium Design, Build, and Features
I’m going to start this review off with the big elephant in the room: the price. Coming in at a staggering $349.99, the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 is rather expensive. However, this isn’t a headset that Turtle Beach has designed as a budget-friendly one, unlike many of the other lines they offer. Nope, this is their flagship, their top-of-the-line offering that’s packed with the latest and greatest features that Turtle Beach has to offer. It’s not so much meant to target the budget audience, but rather the enthusiasts, competitive players, and multiplatform gamers who want an uncompromising, all-in-one audio solution for their entire setup. It’s a high asking price, but for anyone willing to make the investment, you’ll find that the Stealth Pro 2 builds a compelling case for every single dollar of its premium price tag.
So before we dive into all the bells and whistles, let’s take a look at what’s included in the box:
- Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 Wireless Gaming Headset
- CrossPlay 2.0 USB Wireless Transmitter
- CrossPlay 2.0 Transmitter Dock
- 2m / 6ft Charging Cable (USB-A to USB-C)
- Two 40-Hour Swappable Batteries
- Quick Start Insert
- Hard-Shell Storage Case
There are some surprising additions here. For one, this comes with a storage case. Sure, that might be becoming more common nowadays, but it’s nice to know you don’t have to buy one separately. Moving on, you get two swappable batteries, which Turtle Beach also provided with the original Stealth Pro headset. However, while the original delivered 12 hours per charge, Turtle Beach has managed to crank that up to a whopping 40 hours per charge, for a total of 80 hours between the two batteries.
That’s probably way more than what anyone actually needs, but to put things into perspective, you could charge both batteries and use the headset for 11.5 hours a day for seven days straight. I certainly don’t game that much, though this headset positions itself as a daily lifestyle headset, so I can see where it could get more use.
But what’s probably the coolest, and most thoughtful addition is the two transmitters that you get. One is a dock that also serves as the battery charging station, and the other is a USB dongle. In total, the headset can support four transmitters (additional transmitters cost $35, with a third one being offered for free with a purchase of the headset from Turtle Beach’s website). These transmitters allow you to effortlessly switch between platforms with a push of a button, as long as they are using the same transmitter. So if you have a setup like mine, where I have my PC and PlayStation on the same display and use each for certain games, being able to turn one on and use the headset without unplugging anything is a massive quality-of-life feature. No need to pair the headset again or deal with messy cables. It just works.
So that’s what’s in the box. Now let’s take a look at the headset itself.
In terms of design, Turtle Beach has really outdone themselves here. Where recent Turtle Beach headsets, such as the Stealth 600 and 700 Gen series, opted for a more “bulky” look and a heavy reliance on plastic, the Stealth II Pro goes for something significantly more streamlined, premium, and sophisticated. Instead of the thick, angular ear cups and oversized headbands that scream “hardcore gamer,” this design leans into clean lines, a matte finish, and subtle branding. They’ve swapped out the creaky plastic hinges for reinforced steel sliders, and the profile is slim enough that you could easily wear them on a commute without drawing sideways glances.
It feels less like gaming gear and more like a high-end pair of lifestyle headphones, while maintaining the signature comfort Turtle Beach is known for.
The top banding is rubberized, but you don’t have to worry about it rubbing against your hair, since a breathable mesh fabric rests on your head. It’s just a thin piece of stretchy fabric mesh, no cushioning, and yet it provides the perfect amount of comfort and protection against the rubberized portion of the band. The ear cups, too, use a mix of fabrics and insulation and are rounded in design. In terms of keeping sound out, they do a decent job on their own, though the active noise-canceling feature will undoubtedly be the go-to option.
Each earcup is attached to the headband by a metallic swivel, which allows you to rotate the cups so they can lie flat. That means if you wanted to remove the headset and rest it on your neck, the earcups can rest comfortably across your chest, drivers down, rather than feeling like they’re trying to choke you because they’re stuck in the standard position. You can also adjust the length of each side of the headset from the swivel portion (there’s a slider above it), though it has quite a bit of resistance, so you might need to use two hands to pull/push on each side, which is a minor complaint.
Sticking to the earcups, beyond the cushion portion, it’s a matted piece of plastic that houses the drivers in each cup. On each side, you have buttons for power, Bluetooth, modes, and device switching, as well as dials to control the microphone and audio volume. A small design choice that I absolutely love is how each dial is texturized and provides a bit of tactile feedback.
The left earcup has a removable, Turtle Beach-labeled magnetic plate where you insert the battery. The magnetic plate is pretty easy to pop off, yet strong enough to hold in place, so you don’t have to worry about it popping off.
As for the microphone, it’s a boom-style mic with a flexible, rubberized arm and a detachable rotating end. I’m a fan of detachable mics because they really make the headset feel like more than just a gaming headset. I like that the microphone arm isn’t just a single piece but two; you can move it down to how you like and create some distance between the mic and your mouth by bending it towards or away. Moving the mic up and down also mutes and unmutes it, a feature Turtle Beach has been doing in previous headsets for a while now.
Despite being a mix of various materials, the build quality is surprisingly excellent, and it definitely has that “premium” touch you would expect. There’s a bit of weight to the Stealth Pro 2, but I like that, and in terms of durability and flexibility, it has plenty to instill confidence that a drop won’t break it. You can bend the headset into a DNA shape, and it’ll go back to its original form as if nothing happened.
I honestly think it’s one of the best-designed headsets I’ve ever seen and used. It looks absolutely stunning and is by no means a “gaming” headset, but one you can easily picture yourself using out in public for everyday music and such. I probably would steer clear of using this as a workout headset because of all that sweat, but hey, you do you. I will say it definitely feels comfortable enough to wear as one. Comfort is probably one of the most notable aspects of this headset, as it literally feels like you have a pair of clouds on your head, despite its weight.
Of course, that all depends on one’s head, but for me, it didn’t have any tightness around my ears, nor did it feel like the band was pushing down against my head. It felt perfect, easily one of the most comfortable headsets I have ever worn.
Sound That Makes You Feel Like You’re Really There
When it comes to audio delivery, Turtle Beach has always delivered an exceptional experience, and the Stealth Pro 2 is no different. Well, actually, it’s even better: the Stealth Pro 2 jumps from 50mm drivers to an upgraded 60mm Eclipse driver, which delivers an ultra-wide frequency response of 10 Hz – 40,000 Hz. The result is much higher audio fidelity, delivering cleaner bass without distortion while maintaining the clarity of vocals and other key audio cues.
The first major title I threw at the Stealth Pro 2 was none other than the recently released Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Boasting visuals built from the ground up, a dynamic new weather system, and a plethora of modern enhancements over the original, it felt like the perfect benchmarking playground—especially since Ubisoft completely overhauled the entire soundscape.
Sailing across the open ocean, the sheer depth of the audio was staggering. I could pinpoint seagulls yapping overhead, waves violently clashing against the hull, the distinct timbre of my crew working the deck as they belted out a sea shanty, the thud of the incoming storm, the creak of the mast, and the directional roar of enemy cannon fire, all coming in incredibly crisp. It was perfect. The level of immersion the Stealth Pro 2 delivered didn’t just place me in front of a screen; it anchored me right in the middle of the Caribbean. Reliving the Golden Age of Piracy has never sounded so good, and it’s all thanks to the Stealth Pro 2, which brought a whole new level of immersion to the table.
Elsewhere, playing Forza Horizon 6 and hearing those engines roar and the bass trembling around my ears really did feel like I was right inside the vehicle. If only that game officially supported VR, though; thankfully, Gran Turismo 7 does, and that experience was just on another plane of existence when it came to sound.
But Turtle Beach has always marketed itself as competitive gaming, with features like superhuman hearing, and thanks to the Swarm 2 software, users can access these features along with custom audio profiles. Every game is different, after all, so the same settings won’t work across the board. Thanks to Swarm 2, you can customize EQ settings and save them as presets for whenever you need to switch things up. I know I mentioned my issues with the Swarm 2 application in my Turtle Beach KB7 Command Series Keyboard and KP7 Keypad Review, but I do want to note that I had none of those issues when using the Stealth Pro 2 headset with the app.
Anyway, playing around with the EQ settings for games like Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty, I was able to dial in the perfect EQ setup to make footsteps more prominent. Being able to hear exactly where an enemy is approaching from is a major advantage, and Turtle Beach excels at providing that competitive edge.
Beyond that tactical advantage, though, I just love the raw power of the sound profile. Rolling into a match with a sniper rifle is an absolute blast; every trigger pull rewards you with a thunderous, concussive boom that echoes across the map, followed by the crisp, metallic rattle of the bolt cycling. It manages to balance that competitive clarity with cinematic bass, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice the jaw-dropping audio of an explosion just to keep an eye—or rather, an ear—on your flanks. For shooter fans, this headset simply doesn’t miss.
Now with my gaming setup, I have a production PC that handles all of my recording and encoding. For me, my PC fans are set to 100%, so they’re loud and very noticeable. It’s all to help keep my temps down, especially during rendering when my CPU and GPU are under the most stress. During that time, I’ll game on either my PlayStation 5 or my gaming PC; activating the noise-canceling feature feels like a day-and-night difference in blocking external sound. It’s not 100% sound-blocking, but for an everyday stationary productivity setup, you’d hardly notice once you have sound playing through the headset. The noise canceling is impressive to say the least.
Proving Why They’re the Best in Gaming
The original Stealth Pro headset was already a bar-setter when it came out, and to see Turtle Beach somehow shatter that bar once again proves they aren’t content with just staying ahead of the competition; they want to outpace themselves. There’s a reason they’re a big name in the world of audio gaming, and, as with any flagship release, Turtle Beach has managed the rare feat of making a nearly flawless premium product feel genuinely essential. Yes, it comes with a steep price tag of $350, but you can rest assured that every single dollar you put down for this headset is well worth it in nearly every facet.
Comfort that makes you feel like wearing clouds on your head, a build quality that ditches cheap plastics for rugged, sophisticated steel, and an absolute powerhouse of a soundscape that quite literally puts you right in the game, transforming your entire gaming setup into the ultimate immersive experience.
It’s hard to argue otherwise, but these might just be the best gaming headsets you can buy today, easily rivaling (and excelling) many other top brands at the same price point.
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 is now available to purchase via Turtle Beach and select retailers.
Pros
- Breathtaking Audio: 60mm Eclipse drivers offer incredible spatial accuracy and massive, clean bass.
- Battery Life: A staggering 40 hours per battery (80 total) means you are never tethered to a cable.
- CrossPlay 2.0: Multi-transmitter support makes swapping platforms completely effortless.
- Sophisticated Design: Premium steel accents and a streamlined profile that looks great anywhere.
- Excellent ANC: Easily blocks out aggressive PC fan noise and external distractions.
Cons
- Premium Price: At $350, it's a steep entry barrier for casual players.
- Adjustment Tension: The headband sliders have quite a bit of resistance out of the box.
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