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Turtle Beach Stealth 520 Premium Fully Wireless Gaming Headset PS4 Pro PS4 PS3
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
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305
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14
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Sound Quality
67surround sound, game, noise, sound, mic
+79%
-21%
" ... The quality of the sound is clear and I do like being able to control the game sound and voice chat sound separately. ... "
" ... It is also pretty good if your listening to music. ... "
" ... Blocks noise and provides great sound. ... "
" ... Sounding are not perfect but they are alright for the price! ... "
" ... Great sound, easy set-up. ... "
" ... Music is GREAT. ... Movie (watched Rogue One) watching is fantastic, nice 7.1 surround sound. ... Great punch/crunch sounds. ... "
" ... Audio Quality: I'm no audiophile, so i'm not really the right person to say which is better but they both sound great. ... Both headsets have 7.1 surround sound and 50mm speakers. ... as well as listened to music and watched videos and it's still going strong. ... Sony did an odd design choice where the mic is built inside the left speaker. ... They both are but the 520's definitely sound better. ... I love the audio quality on these. ... "
" ... Sound is great. ... "
Comfort
45comfortable, tight, uncomfortable, hurt, fit
+58%
-42%
" ... -The weight of the headset makes it seem incredibly cheap, it feels weightless, which is nice in some ways, but doesn't make it seem premium. ... "
" ... Easy to use and it's comfortable on head/ears. ... "
" ... I can wear them for hours and never have any problem. ... Comfort wise, it has loosened up a bit since i've broken them in. ... "
" ... He has had an array of headsets previously, but said these are the best, hands down. ... "
" ... The design of this is nearly identical to the Stealth 500P and is still tight around the head. ... Isn't bad for gaming a couple hours at a time but after awhile, the pressure begins to become too much and need to take them off to rest my head. ... "
" ... Wireless for ps4 great sound and comfortable! ... "
" ... Excellent mic quality, excellent sturdiness, comfortable for my big massive head. ... "
" ... They also sound great and fit grear when they rest on your head. ... "
Headphones
42headphones, headsets, wired, advise, sounds
+81%
-19%
" ... I've been looking to replace my old Turtle Beach headset after moving up to the PS4 and these are great. ... "
" ... I went from a wired headset to this one. ... I'll never go back to a wired headset. ... "
" ... Great headphones for the PS4. ... "
" ... Headset has amazing! ... "
" ... Overall, I think this is a great headset. ... "
" ... Amazing headset it has amzing features to ... "
" ... Very satisfied with this headset ... "
" ... Very nice headphones. ... "
Gaming
36games, game, ps4, playing, gamer
+97%
-3%
" ... Good quality related to price I use them to play ps4 Every kind of game and the are great the best option for this price ... "
" ... Games sound good, music sounds good, movies sound good. ... I recommend saving a video clip on the ps4 of somebody walking up on you in a game like COD then comparing a few headsets with it, because that's what I've done for many different headsets, and the 520s have by far the greatest soundwhoring abilities. ... "
" ... Perfect for gaming with friends! ... "
" ... My favorite gaming headphones yet. ... "
" ... Best gaming set I have ever owned. ... "
" ... I put it through a variety of games(Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3, Hitman, Grand Theft Auto V etc.) ... "
" ... I'm an avid gamer and have been looking for a headset that was of considerable quality but also not outrageously expensive. ... "
" ... This headset right here is some legit gaming hardware. ... "
Product Reliability
32headset, month, stopped working, pair, couple of months
+38%
-63%
" ... Not worth the money for only 10 months of use! ... "
" ... Would be one star but for the sake of it still working you may have two. ... "
" ... for about a month. ... It became unable to pair all of the sudden for no reason. ... "
" ... Well this headset only lasted 5 months! ... "
" ... My headset no longer works and I have just had it for a couple of months. ... "
" ... I'd bet anything after Jan 1st this year were all fake reviews to try and take your money while they can. ... "
" ... I've also been experiencing connection issues. ... If I do none of the above, it still randomly cuts out. ... "
" ... When I first plugged it in, I assumed it was broken. ... It was crackling and popping. ... I've only had it for two weeks. ... Update months of ownership later: As a PC headset I can't recommend this enough. ... "
Build Quality
25cheap, break, plastic, build quality, head
+64%
-36%
" ... The headset fits comfortably on your head and ears and plastic seems durable but time will tell - lol! ... "
" ... -The weight of the headset makes it seem incredibly cheap, it feels weightless, which is nice in some ways, but doesn't make it seem premium. ... "
" ... Way more durable than razars man of war. ... "
" ... Materials seem cheap but like i said great sound and they havent broken yet ... "
" ... Build Quality: The Sony Golds look and feel cheap. ... The Stealth 520's are a litte more sturdier. ... "
" ... The design of this is nearly identical to the Stealth 500P and is still tight around the head. ... "
" ... I have only own these for a few month so i still dont know how long these will last but it still feels sturdy no sings of cracks or wear so far. ... "
" ... Great for soundwhoring in call of duty's ... "
Battery Life
21hours, charge, battery, battery lasts, sound quality
+71%
-29%
" ... The battery lasts for a while. ... "
" ... - 15 battery life. ... "
" ... The Stealth 520's claim up to 15 hours of battery life. ... I'm very satisfied with the battery life. ... They addressed my 2 biggest issues with the Golds, which is the battery life and microphone. ... I don't mind sacrificing a bit of comfort to have a longer battery life and a good mic. ... "
" ... Good battery life and sound quality is good ... "
" ... Game all day on a single charge. ... "
" ... Great sound quality and good battery life. ... "
" ... Of course but for the price considering their wireless, battery lasts a long time, great sound quality (IMO) it's worth a second look if your looking to get a wireless headset in a budget. ... "
" ... I use them about 3-5 times a week any where from 1-5 hours at a time the battery hasn't run out of juice after ~10 hours of use. ... "
For Kids
19loves, grandson, old, year, says
+100%
" ... It was for my grandson so I have no idea how good it is ... "
" ... Bought for my son. ... "
" ... My son loved them ... "
" ... I purchased these for my 19yr old son. ... "
" ... He used them everyday and loves these. ... "
" ... My boyfriend loves this. ... "
" ... I know my son loves them. ... "
" ... son loves it ... "
Charging
19charging, battery, 50, status, overnight
+53%
-47%
" ... With these, everything is completely wireless and can be recharged via the same USB cable as my controller. ... "
" ... Like how it talks to you about charging status and power in and off. ... "
" ... It seems i'm having to charge them constantly. ... "
" ... Plug in cell phone, and play the game at same time. ... "
" ... This also included when charging a second controller or in my case with an external hdd. ... "
" ... Game all day on a single charge. ... "
" ... After letting the headset fully charge I delved into several games to test them them out. ... "
" ... Same with charging status, superhuman hearing, etc. ... "
Call quality
16voice, chat, super human hearing, hear everything, sounds
+75%
-25%
" ... super human hearing is an outstanding feature as well . ... "
" ... The quality of the sound is clear and I do like being able to control the game sound and voice chat sound separately. ... "
" ... As far as the superhuman hearing, I've used it and it's on par with its meaning. ... You'll hear sounds you never heard before in mediocre headsets. ... "
" ... The super human hearing feature is pretty pointless however. ... "
" ... Great for soundwhoring in call of duty's ... "
" ... I bought a second pair for a nephew and the mic sound quality is clearer than talking on the phone. ... "
" ... Superhuman hearing: It's kind of cool. ... "
" ... I like the sound feature were you can HEAR EVERYTHING around you . ... "
Price
15extra, worth the money, worth, money, headset
+80%
-20%
" ... Sounding are not perfect but they are alright for the price! ... "
" ... Easy to hook-up, functions great, more than worth the money ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... Highly recommend at the used price point. ... "
" ... Great headset at a decent price! ... "
" ... Still, they sound as good as I could hope for considering the price. ... "
" ... Especially for the price. ... "
" ... Really nice for price. ... "
Bass
13bass and treble, vocal boost, treble boost, sounds, presets
+85%
-15%
" ... I've played around with all the sound presets via the preset button (natural, bass boost, etc) and by holding the preset (movie, music, etc) and can't find any sound modes that make hearing things "to a level above the competition". ... "
" ... Great punch/crunch sounds. ... "
" ... You can also toggle the bass and treble on the app too. ... The Stealth 520's have different presets such as bass boost, bass and treble boost, and vocal boost to hear the people you're chatting with better, all at the touch of a button. ... "
" ... Bass boost available, volume amplifier aka super human hearing mode available. ... "
" ... The bass and treble boost is outstanding for music or shooter games, and the 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound is a lil off to me but you can def tell where people are comming from. ... "
" ... The bass is perfectly made for deep booms of explosions. ... "
" ... They are a little heavy on bass for for my taste and the built in EQ only has 'natural' 'bass boost' and 'treble boost'. ... "
" ... Great headphones clear sound with games and music they have a nice bass and treble. ... "
Setup
12set, instructions, easy, straightforward, sound
+92%
-8%
" ... came exactly as I expected and they work great. ... "
" ... Great sound, easy set-up. ... "
" ... Hookup and getting them working was simple. ... Really a plug and play type setup. ... "
" ... Setup was straightforward. ... "
" ... Perfect clarity and connecting to the PS4 was easy. ... "
" ... But I'll do you a favor and provide the setup below. ... "
" ... Does everything I wanted, set up took maybe 5 minutes ... "
Volume
12loud, game, sounds, louder, hear
+75%
-25%
" ... Great punch/crunch sounds. ... "
" ... It was loud enough to where the microphone would pick it up. ... "
" ... Adjustable volume built into the headset. ... "
" ... Clear sound, noises are definitely cancelled when you turn the volume up. ... "
" ... They're not as loud or comfortable as I thought they would be, but I also have hearing loss to contribute. ... "
" ... Loud clear it practically vibrants headphones during game play. ... "
" ... Love the fact that there are separate volume rockers for in-game sounds and chat. ... "
" ... and yes, you actually do hear everything going on around you. ... "
Controls
11volume, game, controls, volume controls, mute button
+27%
-73%
" ... Mute button broke, now constantly muted ... "
" ... Button layout is good, could be better. ... "
" ... There's no directions on how to reset it. ... "
" ... Third, the controls are terrible and do not work as claimed. ... "
" ... i did also not like the very tiny buttons for volume and mute control as they are difficult to locate when you are mid game. ... "
" ... The game volume control doesnt change anything. ... Turning the headset off/on doesnt fix it. ... "
Marketplace
11bought, works, warehouse, product, new
+91%
-9%
" ... This is excellent thanks ... "
" ... I hope this helps bc it's as honest as can be. ... "
" ... Another thing I mentioned in my original review is that I said both the audio for the golds and the 520's are great. ... "
" ... Everything I expected. ... "
" ... The product perrforms as expected. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... I decided to order these anyway since they were surround capable and I could get them for $70 open box from Amazon Warehouse. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Ease of Use
10sound, easy to set, setup, set, really
+90%
-10%
" ... Great sound, easy set-up. ... "
" ... Easy to hook-up, functions great, more than worth the money ... "
" ... Easy quick set up, but of course you have to play with the controls for chat and game music. ... "
" ... He actually really enjoys it and was very easy to set up. ... "
" ... Perfect clarity and connecting to the PS4 was easy. ... "
" ... The sound is really good, and it was easy to set up. ... "
As Gift
10christmas, loves, son, grandson
+100%
" ... My son loved them ... "
" ... My boyfriend loves this. ... "
" ... Christmas gift for my daughter. ... "
" ... He received these as a Christmas gift and is extremely happy with them. ... "
" ... This was a gift for our grandson and he really likes them. ... "
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... I have purchase this for a friend for his Christmas gift. ... "
" ... This was my husbands Christmas gift. ... "
Device Compatibility
10headset, pc, wireless, usb, transmitter
+80%
-20%
" ... I'd say it works pretty good from at least 20ft away from your console. ... "
" ... Worked flawlessly with my PS4 Pro. ... "
" ... It's good for movies, and TV. ... But mostly PC. ... "
" ... I use this for work, ps4, and PC. ... The usb transceiver has some play in the housing and the actual PCB and since I use this with 4 devices (work computer, personal desktop/laptop, ps4) I take extra care when inserting/removing it. ... Lastly, you don't need to use the mini tos link for PC if you don't have optical output (like my laptop) ... "
" ... Synced seamlessly with his PS4. ... "
" ... Wireless surround and superhuman hearing for my PS4. ... "
Fit
10head, tight, stretched, stealth, snug
+50%
-50%
" ... The fit is a bit snug, but I also think I have a bigger head than average (can't even fit in a baseball cap). ... "
" ... Put them on and right away I know these are going to be bad. ... "
" ... Initially these were a bit tight, but they have loosened up a bit after using these for a couple of months. ... They aren't too tight and not too loose to fall off by accident. ... "
" ... Fit: 1/5 ... "
" ... I had to put them on the widest setting just to get them to fit around my head. ... "
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