The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 surprised me with how feature-packed it is for the price—quick switching between Bluetooth and 2.4GHz, Swarm 2 EQ presets, and strong spatial audio. I could game for hours comfortably, but the build feels flimsy, so it’s better for careful users than for people who toss their gear around.
Pros
+Quick switch between Bluetooth and 2.4GHz
+Swarm 2 software with EQ presets and 10-band custom EQ
+Spatial audio and “superhuman hearing” helps highlight footsteps
+Comfortable for long sessions; intuitive on-cup controls
+Around 40 hours of battery life
Cons
-Feels cheaply built with flimsy plastic
-Leatherette ear pads can make ears feel toasty
-No active noise cancellation and no ambient noise removal on the mic