Buy the Razer BlackShark V2 X.

It sounds better, sits lighter, and costs less than the wireless option that only wins on a cable you probably will not miss.

What was compared

  • Razer BlackShark V2 X Xbox Gaming Headset, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Black | 50mm Drivers, Cardioi... — $99.99
  • Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox, PS5, PC, Mobile | Xbox Series X... — $129.99

Five reasons

  1. 1. You hear more detail for less money

    Reviewers who tested both side by side say the BlackShark's Triforce 50mm drivers sound sharper than the Stealth 600's, despite costing $30 less. You are not trading audio quality to save cash, the cheaper headset wins the sound test.

  2. 2. Comfortable long after the Stealth 600 hurts

    At 240g with memory foam cushions, the BlackShark barely registers on your head during a marathon session. Owners describe the Stealth 600's harder plastic band pressing into the skull after hours of play, exactly when comfort matters most.

  3. 3. Never stops mid-game to charge

    Plug the BlackShark into any 3.5mm jack and it works instantly, no pairing, no battery gauge to watch, no wireless dropout. The Stealth 600's convenience depends on remembering to charge an 80-hour battery and staying in range, friction the Razer never has.

  4. 4. Thirty dollars back in your pocket

    The BlackShark lists at $99.99 against the Stealth 600's $129.99, and it is not the compromise pick, reviewers rate its audio and mic as good or better. Paying more here buys you wireless, not a better sounding headset.

  5. 5. Yes, it is wired. Here's why that's fine.

    The Stealth 600's 80-hour battery and cordless range are real if you pace around far from your console or hate any cable at your desk, and if that is you, buy it. Most people sit within a cord's length of their PC or console, and we think that is most gamers.

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