With the Stealth Pro II, Turtle Beach delivers a high-end headset with a suggested retail price of €349.99. It aims to impress with certified high-res audio, Dolby Atmos, and noise cancellation. Another highlight: The headset’s battery can be swapped for a replaceable one. How well that works in everyday use and why the headset is worth recommending is explained by MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann.
The Stealth Pro II is a seemingly bulky, wireless headset at first glance. And €349.99 is quite a statement that you need to be ready to pay. In this price range, there’s definitely strong competition, such as the Audeze Maxwell, the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro, which is wired, or the Logitech Astro A50.
I took a look at the headset in testing and will explain whether the headset is worth the money.
Who tested it?
Benedikt is a tech editor at MeinMMO and has been testing hardware for readers for many years. He tests mice, keyboards, headphones, and pretty much anything that can be used with a computer, console, or other devices.
The model was provided to us by the manufacturer for testing purposes.
Benedikt Schlotmann
Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Here you can find all the important technical details of the headset in table form:
| Model | Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II |
| Connection | Wireless, optionally 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, or both simultaneously. |
| Platform | PC, Xbox, PS4/PS5, all devices that can connect via Bluetooth |
| Scope of Delivery | Turtle Beach Wireless Stealth Pro II Gaming Headset Wireless CrossPlay 2.0 USB transmitter CrossPlay 2.0 transmitter station 2 m long charging cable (USB-A to USB-C) Two replaceable batteries (40h runtime) Quick start guide Hard shell storage case |
| Special Features | Hi-Res certified 24-bit audio, noise cancelling, crossplay feature |
| Weight | 393 grams (382 grams without microphone) |
| Price (RRP) | €349.99 |
Design and Build
What is included in the delivery? The delivery scope is definitely impressive, as it is very extensive and appropriate for the price:
- A charging station for the batteries, which also serves as a wireless transmitter.
- A single wireless transmitter that can be plugged into a game console.
- 2 m long USB-A to C cable.
- Two replaceable batteries that can be charged with the charging station (each 40 hours)
- Hard shell box for the gaming headset
In particular, I really like the transport case, as it elegantly stores the model when not worn on the head. The only downside: The storage case is quite bulky and doesn’t easily fit into a suitcase when traveling. There are definitely more mobile options than the Stealth Pro II.
Build of the headset: The general build of the headset resembles other devices. It is a closed headset with a detachable microphone arm.
What’s more interesting are the technical details: One of them is the so-called “Crossplay 2.0” feature. With it, you can easily switch between multiple devices with just one button press. However, a wireless transmitter is required per device. Individual ones can be purchased separately, but the price is around €30.
Also interesting: The headset uses a battery-swapping system: While one battery is charging, you can use the headset with the second battery. In terms of longevity, this is also a plus point.
Processing
Turtle Beach uses a plastic casing for the Stealth Pro II, which is also supposed to be reinforced with aluminum. The microphone is removable and the ear pads are also interchangeable. Replacements can be obtained directly from Turtle Beach for around €20, but were not available at the time of my test. The interchangeable batteries are definitely a plus point for the processing.
However, you have to be a bit careful with the smooth surfaces, as they are not scratch-resistant. Overall, the bulky headset feels high quality.
Software
The headset can be controlled and operated through the official Swarm II software. The software has now left its beta status and leaves a really good impression on me: on the one hand, the software is really fast and on the other hand, it avoids intrusive ads or additional content.
By the way, you can make a number of settings via the software: You can adjust the sound, activate or deactivate noise cancelling, and use various audio filters as needed. However, with the audio filters, the sound tends to sound a bit artificial.
Comfort, Weight, and Battery Life
What does my head look like? My head circumference is about 58 cm, so I have a rather smaller head.
Comfort and Weight: Turtle Beach uses a type of headband that is integrated into the headset’s bridge. This slightly cushions the device’s weight; however, I still find a proper headband, like those on SteelSeries models, to be more comfortable. This is because it better cushions the weight. By the way, this works significantly better than the in-house Turtle Beach 700 Gen 3 (for testing), which became uncomfortable for me after a while.
Each ear cup can be adjusted in height, rotated, and tilted, so there is plenty of room for individual preferences regarding the final fit.
With its 393 grams, the Stealth Pro II is also not particularly light and is overall heavier than competing models.
A strong plus point is the fabric ear pads. Turtle Beach consciously avoids using synthetic leather, which is a real advantage for the device. Because under thick synthetic leather gets very warm quickly, the fabric pads, on the other hand, are significantly more breathable and more comfortable to wear in the hot summer. And I have sweated enough under synthetic leather headsets to know what I’m talking about.
Sound
From a technical standpoint, there is quite a lot to offer: with hi-res certified 24-bit audio or support for LC3plus and LDAC via Bluetooth and Dolby Atmos, including 3D spatial audio, there’s a lot on the plus side, but how does it sound and feel in practice?
In general, the headset does a very good job: You get full and rich sound along with overall fine detail reproduction. Here you can also notice that the headset has large 60mm drivers. Especially the comparatively large soundstage is practically useful when playing shooters:
The soundstage allows you to clearly assign sounds or musical instruments in a circle around you. The better the sound stage, the easier it is. When it comes to positioning enemies in a shooter, I have no problem finding them. Unless the sound technology is simply poorly implemented (yes, I mean you, Marvel Rivals). However, if you have a good sound mix, then footsteps and directions are very well distinguishable in sound.
In general, what applies to the Stealth Pro II also applies to other gaming headsets: The sound is intentionally bass-heavy, making explosions sound very powerful. (Studio) headphones or other headsets tend to emphasize a more neutral sound. Something like the Audeze Maxwell or the Sennheiser HD 550.
Microphone
In principle, you shouldn’t expect studio quality from a headset microphone, especially over wireless or Bluetooth. Because the voice is compressed so that it can also arrive at the other end. The wireless connection must also transport the sound both ways.
Nevertheless, the microphone is surprisingly decent. As I said, a “real” desk microphone still performs significantly better, but in everyday use, you can also be understood well with the Stealth Pro II.
If you don’t want to use the microphone and wish to use the headset strictly as headphones, you can easily detach the microphone. In my opinion, this is always a strong plus point.
Conclusion
Rating
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II is a bulky headset with very good sound, a decent microphone, and plenty of accessories. The replaceable battery is also a big plus, as are the interchangeable pads. The switch between devices is also practical and intuitive. However, every additional dongle costs extra. Dolby Atmos, including 3D spatial audio, is more of a nice gimmick but not always necessarily helpful in everyday use.
On the other hand, there are also some drawbacks: the headset is not exactly light at 393 grams, and overall it is so bulky that it is not very suitable for on-the-go use. My light model from SteelSeries ended up in my suitcase.
The ergonomics can generally be adjusted very well to one’s own head; however, the clamping force, as with other Turtle Beach models, is quite high. This is something you have to like, and for me, it’s always a “you either love it or hate it” situation. On my small head, the model sits well, however.
In general, you need to realize that for half the price you can also get a good headset with decent sound and a decent microphone. In my opinion, the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II is a very good device, with which you hardly have to compromise when it comes to sound. But you don’t necessarily have to spend 350 Euros if you “only” need a good headset. Something like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 for around €120. However, you won’t get a replaceable battery and the quick switch between multiple devices.
What alternatives are there?
- The Audeze Maxwell focuses more on neutral and balanced sound than the Stealth Pro II; however, the synthetic leather heats up significantly more in summer than the fabric pads on the Stealth Pro II.
- The Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro offers good sound, but it is wired and the microphone is permanently installed.
- The Arctis Nova Pro Omni offers high wearing comfort and good sound; however, the device does not offer aptX or LDAC support. My personal tip remains the very good SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5.
You can find other gaming headsets in all price ranges from €50 to €300 in the buying guide on MeinMMO: The best gaming headsets you can currently buy
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