Taking a look at all Turtle Beach's newest top-of-the-line hardware to ensure we're ready to rock the summer!
Turtle Beach has made a name for itself by creating top of the line gaming accessories over the years. Their headsets always provide the latest in audio quality and design features. While what headphones you game with may not seem like a big deal at first, experienced gamers know that sound quality can make or break competitive matches.
Imagine being able to hear a player sneak up on you in Call of Duty or tell which direction the bullet that just flew by your head has come from. This quality-of-life upgrade can also be equally crucial for single-player gamers. Game developers spend boatloads of money-making soundtracks for games like Baldur's Gate 3 and The Witcher. Unfortunately, most TV sets will not provide the epic soundscape as intended.
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That's where Turtle Beach comes in. The company is releasing three new headsets for players to add to their gaming arsenal. Not only that, but they are also releasing a magnetic mechanical keyboard as well as an ultra lightweight gaming mouse. Let's explore these options and see why they are a cut above the rest.
The Stealth 600 Wireless Gaming Headset has been the staple gaming headset since its release way back in 2017. This top of the line headset has gotten gamers through generations of games and has persisted since the Xbox One. Gamers have come to rely on this model to give them an added advantage in competitive gaming.
In the new era of gaming, Turtle Beach is shaking things up a bit. They are redesigning this classic headset and releasing the third generation of the beloved product. The newest version of the Stealth 600 will feature low latency 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity. The product will sync using Turtle Beach's 50mm Nanoclear drivers.
If you're concerned about all this tech draining your batteries while you're gaming. Have no fear; the Stealth 600 will have an impressive 80-hour battery life with quick charge. Meaning that you could play for nearly four days straight without ever having to plug it in. The headset features a flip to mute mic with AI driven noise reduction.
Comfort is a driving factor when picking out the correct headphones. The Turtle Beach 600 features a lay flat adjustable design that provides optimum comfort. It also features memory foam cushions with glasses-friendly technology for added accessibility.
Turtle Beach provides a Swarm II desktop and mobile app to adjust the 10 band EQ for gamers on the go. The product also features a mappable Wheel and Mode Buttons for even further customization.
The Stealth 600 Headset is priced at $99.99and is designed for Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and the Nintendo Switch. Gamers can choose between white and black color schemes at checkout. Each Purchase will include the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless Gaming Headset, a USB Wireless Transmitter, a 0.7/ 2.3ft charging cable (USB-A to USB-C), and a quick start guide.
Technical Specifications
- HEADPHONES
- Connectivity: Wireless, Bluetooth®
- Drivers: 50mm Nanoclear™
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- MICROPHONE
- Uni-Directional, Flip-to-Mute
- EARCUPS
- Ear-cushion Material: Athletic Weave Fabric, Memory Foam
- BATTERY
- Rechargeable Lithium Polymer
- Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless Gaming Headset
For those looking for a slightly cheaper option, Turtle Beach is also releasing its brand new Stealth 500 series. This set of headphones offers a slight reduction in performance for a cheaper price tag. It still features the amazing sound quality that fans have come to expect from Turtle Beach but with fewer bells and whistles than the 600 series.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless Gaming Headset features a low latency 2.4GHz Wireless and Bluetooth connectivity options. It will rely on the amplified 40mm drivers for spatial audio and features an omni directional flip mic to mute option.
The battery will still feature a quick charge but is limited to 40 hours of runtime. Comfort will not be an issue when using the 500 series. This product features a ultra lightweight, floating headband with memory foam cushions. As with the 600 series, this headset will also offer the on the go customization by using the Swarm II desktop and mobile app.
The Stealth 500 Headset is priced at $79.99 and is designed for Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and the Nintendo Switch. Each Purchase includes the Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless Gaming Headset, a USB Wireless Transmitter, a 0.7/ 2.3ft charging cable (USB-A to USB-C), and a quick start guide.
Technical Specifications
- HEADPHONES
- Connectivity: Wireless, Bluetooth®
- Drivers: 40mm
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- MICROPHONE
- Microphone: Omni-Directional, Flip-to-Mute
- EARCUPS
- Ear-cushion Material: Plush Leatherette, Memory Foam
- BATTERY
- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Polymer
- Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Open Back PC Gaming Headset
Up next is the Atlas Air series. This new series is the world's first wireless open-back PC gaming headset to support high fidelity 24-bit audio. This high tech piece of hardware features low latency wireless, Bluetooth, and wired connections for all of your gaming needs.
With its new lightweight design, this wireless floating earcup is comfortable. The Atlas Air weighs only 301g and features glasses-friendly memory foam cushions. As an additional purchase, you can customize this bad boy with a new headband and ear cushions.
The Atlas Air features a flip to mute mic with noise reduction and 32kHz high bandwidth performance. This product features 40mm drivers and up to 50 hours of battery life with quick charge. Gamers can also utilize the Swarm II desktop and mobile app for even further customization.
The Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Open Back PC Gaming Headset is priced at 179.99 and is designed for Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Each purchase includes Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Open Back PC Gaming Headset, USB-A wireless transmitter, Removable microphone, windscreen, 1.8m/5.9ft charging cable (USB-A to USB-C), 1.8m/5.9ft audio cable, a carrying pouch, and a quick start guide.
Technical Specifications
- CONNECTIVITY
- Wireless Transmitter: PC, PlayStation® consoles, and Nintendo Switch™
- Bluetooth®: iOS, Android, PC, Nintendo Switch™, & other Bluetooth® Equipped Devices
- Wired 3.5mm Connection: PC, PlayStation®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, & Mobile Devices
- DRIVERS
- Driver size: 40mm High-Precision Drivers
- Driver Frequency Response: 20Hz - 40kHz
- MICROPHONE
- Microphone Type: Uni-Directional, Detachable Flip-to-Mute
- Microphone Frequency: 100Hz - 16kHz
- Audio Cable: Braided 3.5mm 4-pole with volume control
- EARCUPS
- Athletic Weave Fabric, Memory Foam
- BATTERY
- Rechargeable 800mAh Lithium Polymer
- DIMENSIONS
- Dimensions : 198 x 167 x 102 mm
- Weight: 301g with microphone
Moving on to keyboards, the Vulcan II TKL Pro is a top of the line product that promises to change the way you game. This compact keyboard delivers impressive performance and utilizes a TenKeyLess(TKL) footprint. Each product is equipped with magnetic Hall Effect switches that offer one of a kind keystrokes with a 150M click lifespan.
Each key on the Vulcan II TKL Pro is fully adjustable between 0.1mm to 4mm. Each setting can be pinned to one of the five on board profiles. This keyboard also offers rapid trigger settings, per key RGB Aimo intelligent lighting and controller emulation.
As with their other products, the Vulcan II TKL Pro can be fully customized using the Swarm II software. This option would allow you to program up to three inputs per key for even more control over the battle field.
The Vulcan TKL Pro is priced at $140.00and is available for PC only. Gamers have the option of selecting black or white when purchasing. Each Purchase will include the Thurtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro, one USB-C to USB-A cable, one palm rest, and a quick start guide.
Technical Specifications
- Form Factor: TKL
- Connectivity: USB-A Wired
- 1.8m / 5.9ft Detachable USB-A Cable
- RGB Per-Key Illumination
- Hall-Effect Magnetic Switches
- Actuation Point: Adjustable 0.1 - 4mm
- Switch Lifecycle: 150M Keystrokes
- Processor: 32-bit ARM Cortex M3
- Polling Rate: 1000 Hz
- Double Kickstand
- Keyboard Rollover: Full Key, Anti-Ghosting
- On-Board Memory: 8MB
- Software: SWARM II
Last but not least, we have the Turtle Beach Burst II Air Ultra Lightweight Wireless PC Gaming Mouse. This baby is all about speed. PC gamers know that even the slightest input delay can mean the difference between a triumphant victory or a terrible defeat. That's why the Burst Air II features the Owl Eye 26k DPI/650 IPS (16.5m/s) optical sensor for optimal input speed.
This mouse is also incredibly light. The product weighs in at a total of 47g. The Burst Air II also features impressive Titan Optical switches with adjustable debounce switches that will provide a 100 million click life. It also includes grip tape and PTFE skates to allow for even further customization.
The Burst Air II uses low latency 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity. The wireless mouse can be used for 40 hours using 2.4GHz and up to 120 hours using Bluetooth.
The Turtle Beach Burst II Air Ultra Lightweight Wireless PC Gaming Mouse is priced at $99.99and is compatible for PC use. Each Purchase will include the Turtle Beach Burst II Air Ultra Lightweight Wireless PC Gaming Mouse, a wireless USB-A transmitter, PhantomFlex USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable, USB-A to USB-C transmitter adapter, extra skates, grip tape, and a quick start guide.
Technical Specifications
- GENERAL
- USB Report Rate: 1000 Hz
- NVIDIA Reflex Support
- On-board memory
- Software: Swarm II
- 1.8m flexible cable, USB-C to USB-A
- SENSOR
- Owl-Eye™ 26K optical sensor
- Adjustable lift-off distance
- 50g acceleration
- IPS Tracking Speed: 650 (16.5m/s)
- Minimum DPI: 50
- Maximum DPI: 26,000
- SWITCHES
- TITAN Switch Optical
- 100 million click life cycle
- CONNECTIVITY
- 2.4GHz Wireless
- Bluetooth®
- USB-A Wired
- DIMENSIONS
- 39.2mm x 67.3mm x 122.2 mm
- 1.55 x2.65 x4.81 in.
- Weight: 47g
If all of this new tech isn't enough to excite you, Turtle Beach will soon be offering even more products for gamers to utilize. Turtle Beach CEO Chris Keirn had the following to say about the company's goals.
"2024 is set to be a momentous year full of amazing gaming accessories from Turtle Beach. Today's announcements are just the beginning of our 2024 lineup as we have even more slated to launch this fall, including a newly redesigned Stealth™ 700 headset, plus additional Turtle Beach PC gaming peripherals, controllers, and simulation gear."
It looks like this is going to be a good year for gamers. Whether you are looking to improve the audio quality of your gaming experience or give yourself a competitive edge by using the new mouse and keyboard, Turtle Beach has everything you need to bring your gaming world to a professional level.
Sci-Fi 3D Team
Cameron McFarland | Contributing Writer
