Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 Review: My New Favorite Headset
26-6-2026
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The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2 offers 80 hours of battery life thanks to two hot-swappable batteries, great build quality, and a podcast-level microphone. As a premium gaming headset, it sets standards in many areas, even if not entirely without compromises.
For a long time, Turtle Beach wasn't the first name that came to mind when I thought of premium gaming headsets. The Stealth Pro 2 changes that. It feels and looks like a headset that should cost significantly more – and in doing so, it breaks away from the typical plastic gaming look that the brand was once known for.
Important: Turtle Beach offers the headset in different versions. Pay close attention to which one suits your use case. I'm testing the PC version, which is also compatible with PlayStation, but not with Xbox. Furthermore, certain features may not be available depending on the version. For example, the LDAC Bluetooth codec is only included with the PC version.
High-quality craftsmanship
The headband is made of anodized aluminum, and the outer sides of the earcups have a soft-touch surface with copper-colored accents. The volume controls are made of milled metal – I can feel and hear the difference compared to plastic. The earcups can be swiveled and rotated completely, so I can comfortably wear the headset around my neck. The device seems indestructible.
The headband is made of elastic textile – similar to the AirPods Max – and lies flat on the head. Depending on the head shape, this can limit wearing comfort. This is not the case for me.
The headset sits comfortably, even during long sessions. Compared to the recently tested Arctis Nova Pro Omni, I find the new Turtle Beach a tad more comfortable. This is also because the textile ear cushions of the Stealth Pro 2 are breathable. I quickly sweat under the artificial leather ones of the Omni. The memory foam padding is soft and pliable, especially at the pressure point above the spectacle temples. The cushions can be easily removed by twisting and replaced if necessary.
The only drawback: Due to the high-quality materials, the headset weighs around 380 grams. Compared to the Omni, that's 50 grams more. I can feel that over time.
The controls are distributed on both sides. Right: quick-change button for the input source, separate volume control for Bluetooth, and a Bluetooth pairing button. Left: volume control, chat sound volume ratio control, microphone mute, power button, and a freely assignable mode button, which is responsible for ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) by default.
Almost inexhaustible battery life
Two hot-swappable batteries, each with 40 hours of runtime, combine for 80 hours. One sits in the headset, the other charges simultaneously in the wireless dock. The swap takes seconds. Should both unexpectedly be empty, 15 minutes of charging time are enough for several hours of operation. In practice, the headset is always ready for use.
The dock is compact and indicates the ANC mode and microphone status via an LED ring. A physical button cleanly ejects the battery. Small details that bring joy in everyday life.
Simultaneous wireless and Bluetooth connection
Up to four USB transmitters can be kept paired via 2.4 GHz wireless and switched between at the touch of a button on the headset. In addition, there's Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC codec for good sound quality even over Bluetooth. Simultaneous connection via wireless and Bluetooth works flawlessly. Unfortunately, this does not apply to multiple Bluetooth connections simultaneously.
Switching devices is a bit slower than with some competitors – it takes a moment for the new source to become active. Not a dealbreaker, but noticeable.
Strong ANC
The ANC of the Stealth Pro 2 is among the best I've heard on a gaming headset. It comes close to that of the Arctis Nova Pro Omni – remarkable because the cushions of the Stealth Pro 2 are significantly more permeable. Particularly positive: when ANC is activated, there is no background noise, which is a problem with many other headsets.
The ambient mode convinces me; it sounds natural and open. One drawback: the sidetone – meaning hearing your own voice – does not work when ANC and ambient mode are activated.
Powerful, well-balanced sound
The 60mm dual drivers of the Stealth Pro 2 deliver a typical gaming sound: the bass is emphasized, but not overwhelming. Punchy best describes it – I can sometimes feel the vibrations. Voices sound clear and natural – neither too nasal nor too shrill.
In gaming, this is fun. Explosions sound powerful, and footsteps can be easily located. The drivers have an impressive volume reserve: even at very high levels, they play without distortion.
When listening to music, as with most gaming headsets, it becomes clear that the tuning is designed for gaming. However, with a small adjustment to the equalizer – for example, lowering the bass at 125 Hz and slightly reducing the treble at 8 kHz – it also sounds very good for music. The good news: the 10-band equalizer in the Swarm 2 app makes this quick and easy. I can also save the profiles onboard and then switch between them.
High-quality microphone
The detachable unidirectional microphone is one of the highlights of the Stealth Pro 2. It sounds warm and natural – without the robotic sound I know from the Arctis Nova Pro Omni. It can't compete with a full-fledged podcast setup, but for Discord, gaming, and streams, it sounds good. The sidetone feature, which allows me to hear myself better, is particularly noteworthy.
Also included are two beamforming microphones in the earcups, in case I haven't connected the microphone arm. They are fine for a quick call, but nothing more. It's nice that Turtle Beach offers this. This feature is missing from the Omni, for example.
Software with potential
On PC, the Stealth Pro 2 can be configured via the Swarm 2 app. The 10-band equalizer for sound and microphone, ANC levels, button assignments – everything is clear and accessible without logging in. Settings can be saved on the headset, which also simplifies use on consoles.
Compared to Steelseries or Logitech, a parametric equalizer and a community library for presets are missing. For most, this shouldn't be a problem, as the headset already sounds good out of the box.
In a nutshell
Awesome part
The Stealth Pro 2 is one of the best headsets I've tested. Workmanship, comfort, microphone and battery life are on a level that is unparalleled in this price range. The sound is optimized for gaming, but can also be easily adapted to music with the equalizer.
However, there are two points of criticism. On the one hand, you have to pay close attention to which version you buy. Depending on this, you may not be able to use the headset with all your devices or you may lack features. On the other hand, the Stealth Pro 2 offers a lot, but is likely to be too expensive for most - despite good performance.
Pro
- Outstanding workmanship
- Almost inexhaustible running time
- Microphone sounds natural and warm
- Strong ANC without background noise
- Powerful, well-tuned sound
Contra
- high price
Kevin Hofer
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