Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05

Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05

Turtle Beach
69 Overall Score
vs
TOZO HT3

TOZO HT3

TOZO
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05

78 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Turtle Beach Atlas Air is a rare open-back wireless headset that delivers crisp, natural sound and an impressive soundstage, especially praised for immersive gaming. Comfort and lightweight design are standout features, though the microphone quality is average and the Swarm II software can be finicky with firmware updates. Some users report issues with the mic flip-to-mute sensor causing beeping or crashes, and the volume wheel is too aggressive. Overall, it's highly recommended for those seeking open-back wireless, but best bought on sale.

Pros
  • Crisp natural sound
  • Impressive soundstage
  • Lightweight and comfortable
  • Open-back design for immersion
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Average microphone quality
  • Swarm II software issues
  • Firmware update problems
  • Mic flip-to-mute sensor failure
  • Aggressive volume wheel
👍 Sound quality 8
👍 Comfort 7
🤔 Build quality 5
👎 Microphone quality 5
👎 Software and firmware 5
👍 Battery life 3

TOZO HT3

92 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

Based on 19 reviews, the TOZO HT3 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, and exceptional value for money. Users consistently praise the long battery life, comfort for extended wear, and the useful companion app with customizable EQ. The main criticisms are minor: some find the plastic build feels slightly cheap, the ANC is good but not the absolute best on the market, and one user noted the fit can look a bit bulky.

Pros
  • Exceptional value for money
  • Excellent sound quality with clear vocals and punchy bass
  • Impressive noise cancellation for the price point
  • Long battery life lasting several days with regular use
  • Very comfortable for extended wear
Cons
  • Plastic build feels slightly cheap
  • ANC is good but not the best on the market
  • Buttons could be improved
  • Fit can look slightly bulky
  • Small instruction text
👍 Sound quality 18
👍 Value for money 15
👍 Noise cancellation 14
👍 Battery life 10
👍 Comfort 10
🤔 Build quality 6

Scores

Gaming
Turtle Beach
89
TOZO
81
Budget
Turtle Beach
72
TOZO
86
Work
Turtle Beach
50
TOZO
73
Studio
Turtle Beach
71
TOZO
72
Music
Turtle Beach
65
TOZO
71
Commute
Turtle Beach
39
TOZO
70
Calls
Turtle Beach
47
TOZO
64

Specifications

Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05TOZO HT3
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedopenclosed
Foldable—✓★
Weight0.30 kg0.25 kg★
Ear CushionMemory FoamSponge
Headbandbreathable mesh materialSilicone Protein Sponge
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size40 mm40 mm
Drivers—2★
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max40 kHz★20 kHz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓✓
CodecsTurtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Open Back PC Gaming Headset - PC, PS5, PS4, Mobile - 24-bit High-Fidelity Audio, Broadcast Grade Mic, Bluetooth, Floating Earcup, Memory Foam Cushions, 50-Hr BatteryTOZO HT3 Hybrid Noise Cancelling Headphones, 90H Playtime Wireless Over Ear Bluetooth Headset, Spatial Audio AI Chat with 5 Mics, Supports Dual Connection and USB-C Input, with 32 EQ Music Modes, Blue
Surround—Spatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✗✓★
ANC Type—adaptive
Transparency—✗
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.2★6.0
Multipoint✓✓
Wired Connector3.5mm3.5mm
Detachable Cable✓★—
Cable Length1.7999999523162842 m—
Range—15 m★
Battery
Battery Life50 hrs90 hrs★
Charge Time—2 hrs★
Fast Chargingquick charge10 min for 9 hours playback
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count14★
NC Mic✓✓
Boom Mic✓★✗
Detachable Mic✓★✗
Features
Voice Assistant—Other
Touch Controls—✗
AppSwarm IITOZO App
Gaming Mode✓✓
Water Resistance—IPX4

Pros & Cons

Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05

  • Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average anc (32nd percentile)

TOZO HT3

  • Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile

Pricing

Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05

TOZO HT3

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: TOZO HT3

Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.

Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05 Better at:

Gaming

TOZO HT3 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetCommute

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