Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max Review

Gamers take their equipment very seriously. The best gear helps your gameplay and enriches the entire experience. One piece of tech critical to a gamer’s paradise is a good, solid headset. Last year, Turtle Beach released its Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max headphones. Critics say they are okay but could be better.

Reviewers extensively tested the Turtle Beach headphones to give consumers an accurate picture of how good they are. Overall, they say that the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max is a quality headset with some good features, but it is also lacking in some areas.

The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max is an upgrade to the 700 series, which was, at the time, hard to beat. The Gen 2 Max model is large and heavy with padded ear cups. It comes in black or blue. The headset is completely wireless and connects to Xbox, PlayStation, and other platforms using Bluetooth technology.

Even with the drawbacks of this headset, there are some positives as well. Experts love the microphone’s accuracy and responsiveness across the frequency spectrum. As a result, even gamers with deep voices will sound natural and authentic.

One of the best things is the battery life. These headphones have an impressively long battery life of 35+ hours, and gamers can use them for extended periods without recharge. Although the set doesn’t have built-in surround sound, the console (PlayStation or Xbox) has spatial audio, and it works well with the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max.

The set pairs quickly and easily, and you can get set up and ready to go in minutes. The microphone quality is excellent, the Bluetooth is compatible with most devices, and you can connect multiple devices simultaneously. You can also use a 2.4 GHz USB wireless RF dongle to connect to non-Bluetooth devices.

Critics agree that the button layout on these headphones is not balanced. For example, the left ear cup is empty, whereas the right has a mix of volume dial, chat mix dial, audio mode, power, Bluetooth buttons, and a foldable microphone, all in a clump.

Another area of concern is comfort. Experts say the set fits too tightly around the ears and is exceptionally heavy, making them very uncomfortable when you wear them for long periods of time. It can be even more challenging to find a comfortable fit if you wear glasses.

The sound isolation quality is average but not great. For home use, it’s fine, but you wouldn’t want to be using them in a noisy outdoor environment. Reviewers say the audio is pretty good with the high and mid-range sounds average, but the bass is much improved from the 700 series. Music and voices sound very clear with the Turtle Beach headphones.

Another pain point for gamers is that you need to download two types of software to control the headset. First, you must download the Turtle Beach Audio Hub on your PC to update the firmware for the headphones. But you also need the Turtle Beach Audio Hub on Android/iOS to control button set up, mic sidetone, and other equalization functions. Using two pieces of software on two different platforms is inefficient. The worst part is you can’t save individual profiles for a specific game which is also inconvenient.

The quality of a headset matters significantly for serious gamers. Therefore, whenever you purchase new headphones, you must consider the headphones’ warranty. Turtle Beach offers a limited warranty that lasts for one year. However, this warranty only covers defects from faulty workmanship, leaving significant blind spots in the warranty protection.

Headphones, especially gaming sets, get a lot of use, which means wear and tear. Audio equipment includes a lot of tiny electronic components that fill your ears with amazing sound, but it also means something could go wrong even with high-quality headsets.

Thankfully, an Upsie headphone warranty is the best protection you can buy to keep your headphones up and running for many years. Upsie’s extended warranty gives you peace of mind knowing you can reach a claims specialist 24/7 and get your headset fixed in a jiffy or replaced if needed.

In addition, you’ll pay up to 70% less with an Upsie extended warranty than with the manufacturer or other third-party vendor. Upsie even covers accidental damage, including drops and liquid damage. Upsie also protects against mechanical failure, speaker and sound issues, and more.

An especially nice feature of the Upsie warranty is that it is transferable, meaning if you sell or give away your headset later, the warranty goes with it. Don’t waste time fighting with the manufacturer trying to get them to honor their warranty; instead, pair your new headset with an Upsie warranty and get your headphones fixed fast!

Customers can purchase an Upsie warranty for headphones bought in the last 60 days.