Turtle Beach review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Turtle Beach suits console and PC players who want a single maker across controller, gaming headset and gaming keyboard, and platform coverage of pc, playstation and xbox lets a headset move between console and PC. Battery life on the headset line runs 80 hours with wireless as standard, and entry price is the pull.
Key facts
- Best for
- Gaming headsets and controllers from one maker, with headsets starting at $17.99.
- Price from
- $17.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Wireless peripherals
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Battery life
- 80 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, AU (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Controller, Gaming headset, Gaming keyboard, Gaming mouse
- Platforms
- Pc, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile
- Official website
- turtlebeach.com
Headphones and speakers
- Price from
- $17.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Noise cancelling
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Battery life
- 80 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Multi-room
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US, AU (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Controller, Gaming headset, Gaming keyboard, Gaming mouse
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- Wikidata
Pros and cons
Pros
- A single maker covers controller, gaming headset and gaming keyboard, so a headset and a controller come from the same brand.
- Platform coverage of pc, playstation and xbox is broader than Skullcandy, whose gaming range is gaming headset.
- Battery life of 80 hours sits above the site median of 40.
- Wireless is a yes and noise cancelling is a yes, so untethered play and quieter sessions are both covered.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and community only, so there is no phone or live chat route in the list.
- The range is sold in US and AU, so buyers in other markets have fewer local stocking options.
- Multiroom is a no, so a pair of headphones cannot be shared across rooms.
Who it suits
- Console and PC players who want a single maker for controller, gaming headset and gaming keyboard.
- Headset buyers who rank battery life high: 80 hours on the line.
- Shoppers in US and AU who want wireless gear and noise cancelling under one roof.
Who should look elsewhere
- Headset-only shoppers, who may find Skullcandy's simpler gaming headset range a cleaner fit.
- Shoppers who want range breadth to decide it, since HyperX lists the same gaming headset, gaming mouse and gaming keyboard.
- Buyers who want live help, because support runs on help centre and community and a brand with a wider channel list may suit better.
Core features
The headset line is wireless, and battery life runs 80 hours on the range. Those two facts do most of the work for anyone weighing Turtle Beach against a console specialist. Wireless is a yes across the headset collection, so a buyer who wants a cable running from the headset to the console has to look elsewhere, and the 80 hours figure decides how often the headset needs charging between sessions. Read it next to the entry price rather than on its own: a long battery only pays off if the headset stays comfortable for the length of a match, and weight and fit are not something the range figures describe.
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Where Turtle Beach is available
- Available
- Australia, United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does Turtle Beach gear cost at the entry point?+
Headsets start at $17.99 on the Turtle Beach range, which puts the brand at position 5 of 47 on price from. Prices climb from there, so the useful comparison is the tier you plan to buy rather than the cheapest unit. Controllers and other gear sit in the same catalogue.
Which platforms do Turtle Beach headsets and controllers cover?+
The range covers pc, playstation and xbox. That list spans PC and the major console families plus mobile, so a headset can follow a player between a desktop rig and a console. Wireless is a yes, so nothing forces a cable back to the machine.
How long does the battery last on Turtle Beach headsets?+
Battery life on the headset line runs 80 hours. For context, the median across the site sits at 40 hours and the top quartile at 70, so this is a long-running headset rather than a short one. Wireless is a yes, so that figure is what you get untethered.
What does Turtle Beach sell besides headsets?+
The catalogue is controller, gaming headset and gaming keyboard, so a player can cover headset, controller, keyboard and mouse in one place. That is a wider spread than CORSAIR, whose range is gaming headset, gaming keyboard and gaming mouse, and it matches HyperX at gaming headset, gaming mouse and gaming keyboard. Skullcandy, by contrast, lists gaming headset only.
Are Turtle Beach headsets wireless?+
Wireless is a yes across the headset collection, and battery life runs 80 hours. Noise cancelling is a yes as well, so the range covers players who want quieter sessions on a long battery. No cable is needed between the headset and the console or PC.
Where can you buy Turtle Beach gear?+
The range is sold in US and AU, so buyers in those markets get the straightforward route. Elsewhere, a shopper has to check whether a local stockist carries the same headset. Support runs on help centre and community, which is worth weighing if you sit far from either market.
How do you get help from Turtle Beach?+
Support runs on help centre and community. That means self-service documentation and a community forum rather than a phone line, so quick answers depend on searching. Buyers who want live help should weigh that against the entry price of $17.99 before choosing a brand.
How does Turtle Beach compare with HyperX and Skullcandy?+
HyperX lists the same gaming headset, gaming mouse and gaming keyboard, so those two are separated by headset price and battery rather than range. Skullcandy lists gaming headset only, which suits headset-only buyers, and CORSAIR lists gaming headset, gaming keyboard and gaming mouse without controllers. Turtle Beach keeps the whole spread together.
Can one Turtle Beach headset serve more than one room?+
Multiroom is a no, so a pair of headphones is not shared across rooms. Battery life of 80 hours covers long sessions on a single device, and the platform list of pc, playstation and xbox lets the same headset move between console and PC. Households sharing audio across rooms should look elsewhere.
Sources
- turtlebeach.com/products/stealth-pro-ii-headset checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Noise cancelling
“Advanced Active Noise Cancellation Reduces Background Distractions”
- turtlebeach.com/sitemap checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Multi-room
“Collections: Headsets, Wireless Headsets, Wired Headsets, Headsets Bundles (no speakers collection)”
- turtlebeach.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Support channels
“Free Shipping over $39; country selector flag icons us.svg and au.svg”
- turtlebeach.com/collections/headsets checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Platforms, Wireless peripherals
“Multiplatform connectivity across XBOX, PlayStation, PC, mobile, and Bluetooth devices.”
- turtlebeach.com/collections/headsets checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Battery life, Price from
“Stealth 600 Headset (Gen 3) - Best-in-Class 80-Hour Battery Life with Quick Charge”
- turtlebeach.com/sitemap checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Products
“Collections: All Controllers, All Keyboards, All Mice, Headsets, Victrix Controllers, Victrix Fight Sticks”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
What changed
- September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 9.8, now 9.9
- September 30, 2026: axisScores offer was 9.0, now 9.1
- September 30, 2026: score was 9.4, now 9.5
Turtle Beach
Gaming headsets and controllers from one maker, with headsets starting at $17.99.