Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II Review: Great Sound, High Barrier to Entry

The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II enters a crowded market of premium wireless gaming headsets with a clear mission: to challenge the dominance of brands like SteelSeries. After a month of testing across PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2, it is clear that while the hardware quality and audio performance are top-tier, the overall value proposition is complicated by a high price tag and some ergonomic shortcomings.

Audio Performance and Crossplay 2.0

The standout feature here is undoubtedly the Crossplay 2.0 system. For those with a split gaming setup—like a PC in an office and a console in the living room—the ability to switch between sources with a single button press is a massive quality-of-life improvement. The charging dock doubles as a wireless receiver for your PC, while a secondary 2.4GHz dongle handles the console side of things. It is worth noting, however, that while the box supports two sources out of the gate, connecting up to four platforms requires buying additional dongles for $34.99 / £29.99 each.

Sonically, the Stealth Pro II is excellent. The 60mm Eclipse Dual Drivers provide a wide frequency response of 10Hz – 40kHz. While the default profile is solid, the Turtle Beach Swarm II app is essential for unlocking the headset's potential. Using the 'Bass and Treble Boost' preset added a noticeable vibrancy to titles like Deltarune Chapter 5 and Marvel Rivals. Firmware updates can also be handled wirelessly through the app, which is a relief given how frustrating wired firmware updates often are.

Design and Comfort

Design-wise, the headset opts for a sleek, understated aesthetic with metal earcups and recessed curves. The charging dock is a highlight; it is compact, takes up minimal desk space, and features a convenient pop-out button for the swappable batteries—a thoughtful touch for users with limited mobility or hand issues.

Unfortunately, comfort is the Stealth Pro II’s Achilles' heel. Weighing in at 393g with the microphone attached, the headset feels heavy. The headband design, which uses a fabric mesh underhang, fails to adequately suspend the plastic band from the top of the user's head. During long sessions, the headset becomes uncomfortable relatively quickly, which is disappointing for a pair at this price point.