The latest Turtle Beach gaming headsets are the Stealth 600 and Stealth 700 Gaming Headsets. So how do these two products compare against each other, as well as the Elite 800 and Elite 800X, in terms of features? You can find out in our comparison guide below:
Price
You can check out the current prices for the Stealth 600, Stealth 700, Elite 800 and Elite 800X on Amazon with the links below:
- Turtle Beach Stealth 600 PS4 Gaming Headset
- Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Xbox One Gaming Headset
- Turtle Beach Stealth 700 PS4 Gaming Headset
- Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Xbox One Gaming Headset
- Turtle Beach Elite 800 PS4 Gaming Headset
- Turtle Beach Elite 800X Xbox One Gaming Headset
Sound Output
The Stealth 600 is capable of outputting Virtual Surround Sound on the PlayStation 4. The Xbox One version uses a equivalent output called the Windows Sonic Surround Sound.
The Stealth 700 on PlayStation 4 uses DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound while the Xbox One version of the 700 supports Windows Sonic Surround Sound.
Both the Elite 800 on PS4 and Elite 800X on Xbox One have DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound.
Speaker Size
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gaming Headset and Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gaming Headset both have 50 mm speakers with neodymium magnets. The Turtle Beach Elite 800 Gaming Headset and Turtle Beach Elite 800X Gaming Headset are installed with 50 mm speakers.
Connection Type
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 and Turtle Beach Stealth 700 will both connect directly to the Xbox One. The same headsets require an USB transmitter, which are included in the products, on the PlayStation 4.
The Turtle Beach Elite 800 and 800X will also connect wirelessly to the PS4 and Xbox One respectively. Both of these require the included transmitter, which also doubles as a magnetic charging stand.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 for PS4 and Xbox One, Turtle Beach Stealth 800 for PS4 as well as the Turtle Beach Stealth 800X for Xbox One can also connect to mobile devices via Bluetooth.
Audio Enhancements
The 600 on PS4 and Xbox One, as well as the 700 on the Xbox One, feature audio presets (including Bass Boost). The 700 have the same audio presets (with Bass Boost) in addition to DTS Surround Sound modes on PlayStation 4.
Both the 800 and 800X have genre specific audio presets, surround sound modes in addition to microphone presets.
Superhuman Hearing
All of the aforementioned gaming headsets take advantage of Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing sound setting. This feature will allow you to hear the softest of noises.
Active Noise Cancellation
The 700, 800 and 800X headsets support active noise cancellation. This will eliminate external noises not from the game.
Independent Game & Chat Volume Control
The 700, 800 and 800X also support independent game and chat volume controls. As a result, you will be able to balance the audio mixer to your liking.
Ear Cushion
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gaming Headsets use mesh fabric with foam cushioning on PlayStation 4 and black fabric with foam cushioning on Xbox One.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gaming Headsets use bonded leather with foam cushioning on both platforms.
Last but not least, the 800 and 800X have bonded leathers with memory foam ear cups.
Support for Glasses Wearers
With the new 600 and 700 gaming headsets, Turtle Beach made sure that the products fit comfortably with glasses as it removes any added pressures. The ear cushions are also wrapped with a breathable mesh.
Microphone
Speaking of microphones, the Stealth 600 and Stealth 700 use an omni-directional mic that will mute when folded up on the headset.
Both the 800 and 800X headsets come equipped with a hidden boomless microphone.
Microphone Features
The Turtle Beach 600, 700, 800 and 800X all use the mic monitoring feature, which lets you hear your voice from within your headset. As a result, you do not have to shout in order to hear yourself talk while wearing the headsets.
Battery Life
The 700, 800 and 800X each have a battery life of up to 10 hours. The 600 series lasts longer, with up to 15 hours in a single full charge.
Stand
Both the 800 and 800X come with a magnetic stand. This multipurpose product act as a wireless transmitter as well as a charging base.
Mobile Support
As we mentioned above, the 700, 800 and 800X can connect to mobile devices via Bluetooth. You can use this connection to listen to music as well as take calls.
Exclusive to the 700 gaming headsets is the ability to use the iOS/Android Turtle Beach app, which is used to further customize the settings of the product.
Recap
In terms of features, the 800 and 800X are the still the most features packed when compared to the newer releases. If you are interested, you can purchase the headsets with the following links on Amazon: Turtle Beach Elite 800 PS4 Gaming Headset and Turtle Beach Elite 800X Xbox One Gaming Headset.
With that said, the 600 series is a perfectly capable gaming headset, especially for its price tag. You can check out the product via the following pages: Turtle Beach Stealth 600 PS4 Gaming Headset and Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Xbox One Gaming Headset.
Last but not least, the 700 series offer a great middle ground in terms of price and the amount of features it offers. If you are interested, you can buy the gaming headsets via the following links: Turtle Beach Stealth 700 PS4 Gaming Headset and Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Xbox One Gaming Headset.