Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25

Turtle Beach
76 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max 2

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

Scores

Budget
Turtle Beach
77
Apple
89
Gaming
Turtle Beach
86
Apple
82
Work
Turtle Beach
65
Apple
83
Commute
Turtle Beach
60
Apple
83
Calls
Turtle Beach
62
Apple
82
Music
Turtle Beach
63
Apple
78
Studio
Turtle Beach
65
Apple
73

Specifications

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25Apple AirPods Max 2
Design
Form Factorover-earover-ear
Open/Closedclosedclosed
Foldable✓★✗
Weight0.41 kg0.39 kg★
Ear Cushionhybrid leatherette & athletic-weave fabric wrapped memory foammemory foam
HeadbandsteelBreathable knit mesh with stainless steel frame
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size60 mm★40 mm
Drivers2★1
Freq Min20 Hz20 Hz
Freq Max20 kHz20 kHz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity99.94999694824219 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 – Starlight with AppleCare+ (2 years)
Surround—Spatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Type—adaptive
Transparency✗✓★
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.25.3★
Multipoint✓✓
Wired ConnectorUSB-CUSB-C
Detachable Cable✓★✗
Cable Length0.699999988079071 m—
Range4.599999904632568 m★—
Battery
Battery Life80 hrs★20 hrs
Charge Time0.25 hrs★1.5 hrs
Fast Charging155 Minutes for 1.5 Hour
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count—3★
NC Mic✓✓
Boom Mic✓★✗
Detachable Mic✓★✗
Features
Voice Assistant—Siri
Touch Controls—✓★
AppSwarm IIiOS 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 is $309 cheaper (3.2x less).

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-250.539score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Max 20.196score per dollar

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25 offers 2.8x better value for money

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple AirPods Max 2

Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 TBS-2101-25 Better at:

Gaming

Apple AirPods Max 2 Better at:

WorkCallsMusicBudgetStudioCommute

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