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Turtle Beach Atlas Air

Turtle BeachGaming headset

Atlas Air

Released May 2024.2Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026Syndicated Turtle Beach Business Wire release: launches worldwide on May 19, 2024. April 18 in the Tom's Hardware table is the announcement. SoundGuys December 2024 release metadata is inconsistent with this original release. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
Analog, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Active noise cancelling
No
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h

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General

Series
Atlas1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Model numbers
TBS-5101-05, HWBB00041Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Product JSON-LD SKU TBS-5101-05. HWBB0004 is the headset model in the maker quick-start guide. HWAA0004 is the receiver and is excluded.
GTIN / EAN
73185505106914Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/turtle-beach-atlas-air-wireless-open-back-gaming-headset-for-pc-ps5-ps4-nintendo-switch-mobile-with-floating-earcup-black/6579298.pRead 23 October 2026UPC explicitly belongs to Black model TBS-5101-05. Also corroborated by Currys and PAN Vision.
Announced
18 April 20242Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026
Status
Available1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$179.992Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026US MSRP, excluding sales tax.
Launch price (EU)
€179.992Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026Published EU MSRP. German syndicated maker release on Hartware confirms EUR 179.99. VAT treatment is not explicit.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Standard black headset. Sold-separately colored replacement mod packs are excluded.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Design

Form factor
Over-ear3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Ear cup enclosure
Open5Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Wearing style
Headband3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Folding
None4Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026Review says the ear cups cannot rotate flat. The floating mount has no folding hinges.
Swivelling ear cups
No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly states the ear cups do not swivel. Elastic floating mounts tilt to fit.
RGB lighting
No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Specifications list lighting as N/A. Status LEDs are separate.
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver type
Dynamic3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Driver size
40mm5Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Drivers per side
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Magnet
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Single published driver acoustic range. This is not a wireless transmission passband.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Impedance (passive when specified)
Not available
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
THD (claimed)
Not available
Max input power
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
96kHz5Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 202624-bit/96 kHz wireless audio is exclusive to PC mode through the receiver.
Max digital audio bit depth
24bits5Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026PC wireless playback. This is separate from 16-bit microphone capture.
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review describes five onboard profiles and EQ settings saved to the device. Early software could save inconsistently. Supported active wireless connections are not specified.
Custom EQ bands
106Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Ten playback EQ bands. A separate microphone EQ is not counted.
EQ presets
Signature Sound, Bass Boost, Bass and Treble Boost, Vocal Boost8Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026Playback presets discussed by the reviewer. USB-C is charging only.
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio support
Waves 3D Audio12Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026PC software feature. A bundled paid licence is not established.
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
No4Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Not available
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes
Close to the SoundGuys target through the bass and midrange, with reduced sub-bass. Treble rises above 2 kHz and peaks near 4 kHz.4Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys objective frequency-response measurements against its preference curve. Firmware 6.96.1480 and Swarm II 4.1.7 [56]. Connection and measurement rig are not named in the review.
Bass amount
Not available
Treble amount
Not available
Deviation from target
Not available
Consistency between fittings
Not available
Harmonic distortion
Not available
Sound leakage
Not available
Measured noise isolation
Not available
Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Mic quality notes
Speech recordings are clear and natural. Loud traffic and office sounds remain audible, but voice stays intelligible.13Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys recordings in ideal, office and reverberant conditions. Firmware 6.96.1480 and Swarm II 4.1.7 [56]. Capture connection and rig are not named.
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Measured latency
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Measured battery life
Hours (h)
57
Source4Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 202657 hours continuous playback. Firmware 6.96.1480 and Swarm II 4.1.7 [56]. Review does not identify playback connection, level or processing settings. Unknown settings are omitted.
Battery life (measured, max)
57h
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Microphone

Microphone
Detachable boom7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Detachable boom also flips upward to mute.
Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Unidirectional7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Voice microphones
Not available
Total microphones
Not available
Mic frequency response
Min100 HzMax16 kHz7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
32kHz7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Maker advertises high-bandwidth 16-bit/32 kHz speech in wireless mode. The effective capture rate on Bluetooth is not established.
Mic noise reduction
DSP8Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026Adjustable microphone noise gate. No AI claim is substituted.
Flip to mute
Yes7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Mute button
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available
Sidetone
Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Adjustable sidetone
Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Foam microphone windscreen
Yes7Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Connectivity

Audio connections
Analog, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRRS9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Supplied 4-pole 3.5 mm source plug. Headset end is a 5-pole 3.5 mm plug.
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Longest included cable
1.8m9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Audio over USB-C cable
No8Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026
Passive wired listening
Yes9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Maker explicitly describes passive wired headset use.
Wireless receiver
Included9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Wireless receiver connector
USB-A9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Wireless range (claimed)
18.288m15Maker product pagebestbuy.com/site/turtle-beach-atlas-air-wireless-open-back-gaming-headset-for-pc-ps5-ps4-nintendo-switch-mobile-with-floating-earcup-black/6579298.pRead 23 October 2026Turtle Beach Support verified representative answer states maximum 60 feet. Converted exactly to 18.288 m. Environment affects range. The connection is not specified. The retailer table says 18 feet, which conflicts with its brand representative and is rejected.
Bluetooth
5.29Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Not available
Multipoint devices
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
No9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026QuickSwitch changes the audio and chat source between the receiver and Bluetooth. Tom's Hardware explicitly confirms no simultaneous playback.
Fast pairing
Not available
Base station
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

Compatible platforms
Windows, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch9Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 202610Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Connection per platform
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
Windows2.4 GHzNot available
PS52.4 GHzNot available
PS42.4 GHzNot available
Nintendo Switch2.4 GHzNot available
WindowsAnalogYes
PS5AnalogYes
PS4AnalogYes
Xbox Series X|SAnalogYes
Xbox OneAnalogYes
WindowsBluetoothNot available
AndroidBluetoothNot available
iOSBluetoothNot available
Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 20269Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 202610Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026QSG confirms Nintendo Switch USB-A receiver setup. Maker page confirms PC and PlayStation receiver, Bluetooth for Windows/iOS/Android and analog console/PC playback. RTINGS and SoundGuys explicitly confirm full analog audio and microphone. Other route-specific mic support is unproven.
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
800mAh11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
Swappable battery
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Claimed battery life
Hours (h)
50
Source12Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2024-4-18-best-selling-gaming-accessory-brand-turtle-beach-unveils-new-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-launching-may-2024Read 23 October 2026Up to 50 hours. Connection, volume and processing settings are not stated.
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
USB-C11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Full charge time
120min13Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026Review says full charge takes under two hours. Stored 120 minutes is the published upper bound. It is not an exact timed result.
Quick charge time
Not available
Quick charge playback
Not available
Use while charging
Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-atlas-air-review-129257Read 23 October 2026Wireless listening continues while charging. USB cable carries no audio.
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

Controls
Buttons, Volume wheel, In-line remote11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026QSG labels power, Bluetooth multifunction and QuickSwitch buttons, master volume wheel and inline wired volume.
Volume control
Wheel11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Game and chat mix
Software6Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Swarm II balances game and chat channels on Windows. No hardware chat-mix dial.
Remappable controls
Not available
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

Headband type
Suspension strap3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 202611Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Headband material
Mesh and elastic strap3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Frame material
Plastic3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Ear cup material
Plastic3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-headsets/turtle-beach-atlas-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026
Ear pad material
Athletic weave fabric with memory foam11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Replaceable ear pads
Yes11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Maker sells Atlas Air mod packs containing replacement ear cushions and headband strap.
Ear pad attachment
Not available
Ear pad opening
Not available
Ear tips included
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Ear pads, Headband strap, Boom microphone11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Software

Companion app
Turtle Beach Swarm II10Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026
App platforms
Windows, Android, iOS10Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026
User firmware updates
Yes10Owner's manualdevice.report/m/379729b3915dc8a4db9e50d338be223fdd92a12aca0d4ab9c0e13ef274840d6a_optim.pdfRead 23 October 2026QSG instructs updates through Windows Swarm II or Android/iOS app.

Dimensions and weight

Headset weight
301g(10.6 oz)11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026Published 301 g with the detachable microphone installed. Cable inclusion is not stated.
Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC ID
XGB-HWBB000416Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/turtle-beach-atlas-air-wireless-gaming-headsetRead 23 October 2026Exact product technical table identifies headset XGB-HWBB0004 and transmitter XGB-HWAA0004 separately. Only headset ID stored. FCC search also identifies HWBB0004, but direct report retrieval returned 403.
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Atlas Air wireless open-back gaming headset, USB-A wireless transmitter, Removable microphone and windscreen, 1.8 m USB-A to USB-C charging cable, 1.8 m 3.5 mm audio cable, Carrying pouch, Quick start guide11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable1.81
3.5 mm analog audio cable with inline volume control1.81
Source11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026
Carrying case
Soft11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/atlas-air-headsetRead 23 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year14Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/turtle-beach-atlas-air-wireless-open-back-gaming-headset-for-pc-ps5-ps4-nintendo-switch-mobile-with-floating-earcup-black/6579298.pRead 23 October 2026US listing gives one year parts and labor. Two-year retailer guarantees in Europe are not substituted. Other plainly erroneous Best Buy specs, including ANC, are not used.

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