Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25
Turtle Beach
76 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max 2
Apple
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25
No customer feedback yet
Apple AirPods Max 2
78 out of 100 high confidence 159 reviews
The Apple AirPods Max 2 receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, powerful noise cancellation, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Many users praise the clear, immersive audio and the effective ANC that can block out most background noise. However, significant complaints include high weight causing neck discomfort, poor battery life with rapid drain, and connectivity issues like frequent disconnections. A few users also report defective units that stop working within weeks, and the lack of a power-off button is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Powerful noise cancellation
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Premium build quality
- Comfortable for extended use
Cons
- Heavy weight causes neck discomfort
- Poor battery life with rapid drain
- Frequent disconnection issues
- No power-off button
- Defective units stop working early
Sound quality 35
Noise cancellation 28
Battery life 12
Build quality 15
Weight and comfort 10
Connectivity 8
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Specifications
| Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25 | Apple AirPods Max 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | hybrid leatherette & athletic-weave fabric wrapped memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | steel | Breathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 60 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 99.94999694824219 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | — | Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio, Live Translation, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Midnight |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 0.699999988079071 m | — |
| Range | 4.599999904632568 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.25 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Swarm II | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Apple AirPods Max 2
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25
Apple AirPods Max 2
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max 2
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
