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The video provides a detailed comparison between the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headsets. The creator starts by highlighting key differences in weight, ear pad comfort, and active noise cancellation features, favoring the SteelSeries for its lighter build and greater comfort despite the Turtle Beach’s deeper pads. Replacement pads from Wicked Cushions are recommended for enhanced comfort, particularly for the SteelSeries.
The build quality of both headsets is comparable, featuring a mix of metal and plastic, with the Turtle Beach offering flexibility but showing minor stress marks and the SteelSeries having potential durability issues with loose ear cups. Feature comparisons reveal that both headsets have customizable settings, with the SteelSeries offering intuitive controls through a DAC and the Turtle Beach providing app-based customization.
Microphone performance is critically evaluated, with the Turtle Beach outperforming the SteelSeries in sound quality and usability. Sound quality assessments show that Turtle Beach offers an immersive, balanced sound suitable for various games, while SteelSeries provides a versatile audio experience with enhanced bass but less impact.
The speaker concludes by recommending the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro for its superior immersive experience and better overall features, despite a minor price difference. Viewer engagement is encouraged, inviting them to share their experiences and visit the creator's website for more discussion.
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In this part of the video, the creator compares the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro wireless gaming headset with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. They begin by weighing both headsets, noting that the Turtle Beach headset is heavier at 416 grams compared to the SteelSeries’ 334 grams, although the Turtle Beach’s microphone is detachable, reducing the weight slightly. They then examine the ear pads, showing that Turtle Beach offers greater depth and similar plushness compared to SteelSeries. The SteelSeries pads are noted to be completely covered in pleather, causing both headsets to heat up during use. The creator also highlights that the active noise cancellation knob on the SteelSeries protrudes more and can be felt more on the ear, making it less comfortable for some users.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their preference for Wicked Cushions, highlighting how these replacement pads, which fit various headsets including the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, significantly enhance comfort. They emphasize the improvements over stock pads, noting the memory foam, cooling gel, and sports material that contribute to a superior feel and active noise cancellation. The segment compares the flexibility and adjustability of Turtle Beach and SteelSeries headsets, particularly focusing on headbands and ear pads. Ultimately, the speaker favors the SteelSeries for its superior comfort and lighter clamping force, though both headsets are described as very cozy.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares the build quality and features of Turtle Beach and SteelSeries headsets. Both headsets have a combination of metal and plastic components, contributing to their premium feel. The Turtle Beach headset features a metal-reinforced headband with flexible ear cups, though it shows minor stress marks. It also offers superhuman hearing, simultaneous Bluetooth, and removable batteries with up to 12 hours of playtime each. The SteelSeries headset has a similar construction, with metal arms and plastic ear cups, but users have reported issues with the ear cup becoming loose over time. The speaker highlights the importance of careful handling to avoid breakage.
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In this part of the video, the speaker provides an overview of the features and functionalities of the SteelSeries headset. Key aspects highlighted include the power button, mic mute button, volume controls, retractable microphone, 3.5 mm port, and Bluetooth button. The headset also has a detachable ear cup for battery replacement. The SteelSeries device includes a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) which allows users to control various settings such as volume, side tone, active noise cancellation, and equalizer settings through a scrollable button.
The speaker then compares this to the Turtle Beach headset, noting that it can be controlled via a phone app or PC, providing deep customization options. The microphone test section follows, where the SteelSeries microphone is described as somewhat tinny and airy, with a useful mute notification feature visible on the front of the microphone. The microphone’s retractable feature is also noted as being less optimal for use but convenient for storage. Finally, the speaker switches to testing the microphone of the Turtle Beach Stealth headset for comparison.
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In this part of the video, the speaker evaluates the microphones of various wireless gaming headsets. They highlight that the microphone on the tested pro wireless gaming headset sounded phenomenal during their tests. They then compare this favorable performance to the SteelSeries headsets, criticizing SteelSeries microphones for poor sound quality. The speaker mentions their personal preference for using an Elgato Wave Link 3 microphone instead of headset microphones. They also commend the Turtle Beach headset for its multiple microphone options and user-friendly features, including a removable microphone and built-in tones to indicate status changes. Additionally, the Turtle Beach headset is praised for its 50mm drivers, offering a frequency range of 10 to 22,000 Hz, compared to the SteelSeries’ 40mm drivers.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses two gaming headsets, the Turtle Beach and the Steel Series models, focusing on their sound quality and features. The Turtle Beach headset is praised for being fun, exciting, and customizable through an app, which enhances the gaming experience across various games. The core sound is clear, with balanced highs, mids, and bass, and additional features like noise cancellation and simultaneous Bluetooth are highlighted. In contrast, the Steel Series headset has been updated from its older models to include more bass, making the sound more universal and less focused on highs compared to previous versions. Although not as impactful as the Turtle Beach, it still provides detailed audio suitable for first-person shooter games. The speaker indicates a preference for the Turtle Beach due to its immersive and balanced sound.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the SteelSeries and Turtle Beach headsets, focusing on sound quality, immersion, and price. He explains that although both headsets deliver high-quality sound, the Turtle Beach offers a more immersive and exciting experience, while the SteelSeries provides a crisp and natural sound. The $20 price difference between the SteelSeries ($350) and Turtle Beach ($330) should not be a major factor in the decision-making process. Ultimately, the speaker prefers the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro for its immersive qualities and impactful features. He concludes by encouraging viewers to share their own experiences and preferences in the comments.
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In this part of the video, the speaker expresses enthusiasm about engaging with the audience in the comments to discuss feedback and answer questions. They invite viewers to visit their website, stinkycozy.com, for further discussion. Additionally, the speaker thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to like the video, subscribe, and enable notifications for future content.