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Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3

Turtle BeachGaming headset

Stealth 600 Gen 3

Released May 2024.3Press releasesavingcontent.com/2024/04/18/turtle-beach-unveils-new-line-up-of-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-all-launching-may-2024Read 10 October 2026Original release scheduled retail for May 19, 2024, distinct from April 18 preorder. Later company retrospective confirms actual launch in May 2024. Month is stored approximately, not as a proved first-day worldwide transaction. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
Over-ear
Audio connections
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth
Active noise cancelling
No
Battery life (claimed, max)
80h

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General

Series
Stealth1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Model numbers
TBS-2102-051Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact selected US product offer maps XBOX / Black to TBS-2102-05. PC TBS-5103-05, PlayStation TBS-3102-05, later 700 and earlier 600 generations are excluded.
GTIN / EAN
7318550210245Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/678857Read 8 October 2026Exact US Black retail page couples Mfr Part TBS-2102-05 and UPC 731855021024. Other colour/edition GTINs are not imported.
Announced
18 April 20243Press releasesavingcontent.com/2024/04/18/turtle-beach-unveils-new-line-up-of-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-all-launching-may-2024Read 10 October 2026Verbatim company-authored April 18, 2024 launch release syndicated by publisher. It identifies the redesigned headset as third generation.
Status
Available1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$99.993Press releasesavingcontent.com/2024/04/18/turtle-beach-unveils-new-line-up-of-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-all-launching-may-2024Read 10 October 2026Company-authored release explicitly publishes 99.99 USD MSRP for the new third-generation 600 and Black/White Designed for Xbox editions. Current 109.99 store price is not launch price. Euro price omitted because VAT scope is unstated.
Launch price (EU)
€109.993Press releasesavingcontent.com/2024/04/18/turtle-beach-unveils-new-line-up-of-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-all-launching-may-2024Read 10 October 2026Company release of 2024-04-18 gives the redesigned third-generation Stealth 600 MSRP as $99.99/£99.99/€109.99 and names the Designed for Xbox version among its editions. The release does not state VAT treatment, so the euro figure is stored as published.
Markets
US1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Colours
Black1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

Design

Form factor
Over-ear1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Ear cup enclosure
Closed7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-usage/gamingRead 8 October 2026Exact public review prose identifies closed-back headphones. Acoustic enclosure is not confused with flat-folding geometry.8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/turtle-beach/stealth-600-gen-3-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Public exact-model commute/travel prose explicitly identifies closed-back design.
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Folding
Flat1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes a lay-flat design. Original guide and Black Xbox review confirm swivelling cups. No inward-fold capability is inferred.
Swivelling ear cups
Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Drivers and sound

Driver type
Not available
Driver size
50mm1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker exact selected model uses 50 mm Nanoclear drivers. Magnet, diaphragm, physical transducer count and drive technology are not inferred from the brand name.
Drivers per side
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Magnet
Not available
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes one acoustic range 20 Hz to 20 kHz without a power/connection distinction. This is not wireless transmission bandwidth and does not establish wired playback.
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
Not available
Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
DAC
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
101Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly gives a 10-band custom playback EQ for inbound audio. Microphone EQ and five custom preset slots are not substituted for this band count.
EQ presets
Signature Sound, Bass Boost, Bass and Treble, Vocal Boost9Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-headset-review-reviewRead 10 October 2026Hands-on Black Xbox review explicitly names the four playback modes selected by its Mode button. Separate microphone Signature/Full/Clarity/Smooth presets are not copied into playback. Regional SKU is unstated. Only common Xbox-model control names and physical cover materials are used.
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio support
Windows Sonic for Headphones, Dolby Atmos for Headphones, Tempest 3D AudioTech12Maker product pageeu.turtlebeach.com/blog/multiplatform-gaming-headset-xbox-playstation-pcRead 8 October 2026Maker guide explicitly includes Stealth 600 Gen 3 and names these host spatial-audio options in platform enhancement instructions. These are Xbox/Windows or PS5 host systems, not a built-in multichannel DAC or bundled paid licence. Compatibility requires the matching host, content and settings.
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
No11Reviewmp1st.com/reviews/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-review-more-cost-for-a-lot-better-soundRead 8 October 2026Exact third-generation review explicitly says without active noise cancelling. Maker A.I. noise reduction is transmitted microphone processing. Edition-specific numeric results are not transferred. Article normal live access is blocked, but this original public indexed statement is available.
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
Default tuning emphasizes mid and high bass. The public lab summary describes sharp treble transients.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-usage/gamingRead 8 October 2026Public tested default-tuning assessment identifies boosted mid/high bass and potentially piercing sword/cymbal transients. Linked exact review Black Xbox sample, current Test Bench 2.3. Exact target curve, preset details, firmware and frequency/gain values are unavailable. No protected curve is reconstructed.8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/turtle-beach/stealth-600-gen-3-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Sample association comes from the public Differences section. Only intentionally public qualitative summaries are used.
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
Not available
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)
85.7
Source7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-usage/gamingRead 8 October 2026Intentionally public gaming roundup explicitly publishes 85.7-hour battery life. Linked exact review identifies tested Black Xbox and describes continuous battery life. Public method is a continuous-playback runtime statistic. Transport, SPL, codec, EQ, microphone activity, LED and firmware conditions are unavailable, so table settings are omitted. No detail from locked measurement rows is used. PC SoundGuys 83 h 42 min is excluded.8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/turtle-beach/stealth-600-gen-3-wirelessRead 8 October 2026Differences section explicitly identifies Black Xbox test sample, public label reads Stealth 600 G3X. Public comparison text says just over 85 hours continuous life. Exact 85.7 comes only from the public roundup. Test Bench 2.3 update June 23, 2026, original review August 6, 2024. Specific battery-test firmware/protocol not publicly established.
Battery life (measured, max)
85.7h
Clamping force
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Microphone

Microphone
Fixed boom1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Integrated flip-up boom shown in exact guide and manufacturer body images. Its documented operation is rotation to mute/unmute. A detachable microphone or internal call array is not inferred.
Microphone element
Not available
Microphone pickup pattern
Unidirectional1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker says uni-directional. This does not identify cardioid geometry or microphone capsule technology.
Voice microphones
Not available
Total microphones
Not available
Mic frequency response
Not available
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Mic noise reduction
AI1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker explicit A.I. noise reduction applies to transmitted voice. It does not establish playback ANC.
Flip to mute
Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Mute button
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available
Sidetone
Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Secondary wheel can be reassigned to Variable Mic Monitoring. Swarm II adjusts monitoring levels. Some advanced wireless functions may not work in Bluetooth mode.
Adjustable sidetone
Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Secondary wheel can be reassigned to Variable Mic Monitoring. Swarm II adjusts monitoring levels. Some advanced wireless functions may not work in Bluetooth mode.
Foam microphone windscreen
Not available

Connectivity

Audio connections
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Analog source plugs
Not available
Cable connector on headset
Not available
Longest included cable
0.7m1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Xbox/Black box list: 0.7 m / 2.3 ft USB-A to USB-C charging cable. PC edition has a different 2 m cable and is excluded. An Australian Black Xbox review says 750 mm, which is not transferred to this US package.
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly labels USB Charge & Update Port. The pictured headset socket is USB-C. Wireless transmitter USB-A is a different connector.
Audio over USB-C cable
No2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide names charge/update use only. Exact public RTINGS roundup separately explicitly says the Xbox-capable model cannot be used wired. Receiver USB does not count as headset USB-cable playback.
Passive wired listening
No7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/best/by-usage/gamingRead 8 October 2026Exact gaming roundup explicitly says the Xbox version cannot be used wired. No analog or passive listening path is documented.
Wireless receiver
Included1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Wireless receiver connector
USB-A2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Bluetooth
5.21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 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
No2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026QuickSwitch selects one audio/chat source. A Bluetooth call interrupts the default 2.4 GHz source and ending it automatically returns to wireless. Simultaneous audio mixing is not supported.
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
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Windows, Android, iOS, SteamOS, Nintendo Switch2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Xbox Series/One, PS5/PS4 and Windows are directly named in selected maker compatibility. Original guide explicitly adds Nintendo Switch USB-dock setup. Current maker explicitly includes Bluetooth-equipped mobile devices and Steam Deck, and names iOS/Android support. Mac/Linux and Switch 2 are not inferred.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
Xbox Series X|S2.4 GHz
Xbox One2.4 GHz
PS52.4 GHz
PS42.4 GHz
Windows2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch2.4 GHz
WindowsBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth
SteamOSBluetooth
Nintendo SwitchBluetooth
Source2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Xbox branch requires included receiver switched to Xbox. PS/PC/Switch branch requires USB mode. Switch USB-A is docked. Current maker FAQ explicitly supports Bluetooth for PC/Switch/mobile and its compatibility list specifies Steam Deck Bluetooth. No handheld USB-C adapter is bundled. Microphone cells remain unknown because generic platform compatibility alone does not establish them.
Official licence
Designed for Xbox3Press releasesavingcontent.com/2024/04/18/turtle-beach-unveils-new-line-up-of-gaming-headsets-keyboards-and-mice-all-launching-may-2024Read 10 October 2026Release explicitly calls this edition Designed for Xbox. Other platform editions do not inherit that licence.

Battery and charging

Battery capacity
Not available
Swappable battery
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Claimed battery life
Hours (h)
80
Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker advertises 80 hours maximum/continuous use. Active transport, playback level, codec, EQ, microphone, LED state and firmware are not specified. No mode or ANC/lighting settings are invented.
Battery life (claimed, max)
80h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
USB-C1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge time
Not available
Quick charge playback
Not available
Use while charging
Yes13Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-review-129213Read 10 October 2026Battery section: you can game while charging, as long as a USB-A port is within reach of the short charging cable.
Charging dock or stand
Not available

Controls

Controls
Buttons, Volume wheel, Chat mix wheel2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Volume control
Wheel2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Game and chat mix
Hardware dial2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated secondary wheel Game/Chat Mix applies on Xbox only. PlayStation/PC editions default to variable mic monitoring. Current wheel remapping does not establish separate game/chat streams on every host.
Remappable controls
Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Wear detection
Not available
Voice assistant
Not available

Comfort and build

Headband type
Padded1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Headband material
Pleather padding cover9Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-headset-review-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer Black Xbox unit describes soft pleather at the inner headband padding. This is the padding cover, not proof of structural band metal/polymer. Its weight and 750 mm cable are not transferred.
Frame material
Not available
Ear cup material
Plastic9Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-headset-review-reviewRead 10 October 2026Black Xbox reviewer describes the outer body as plastic. Other reports differ about the concealed structural band, so frame_material is left unknown.
Ear pad material
Athletic weave fabric, memory foam1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Replaceable ear pads
Yes10Maker product pageeu.turtlebeach.com/collections/partsRead 8 October 2026Exact maker collection lists a replacement left Stealth 600 Gen 3 ear cushion. This establishes service replacement for this generation, not an inferred Gen 2/700 attachment method.
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 cushions10Maker product pageeu.turtlebeach.com/collections/partsRead 8 October 2026Only the explicitly listed compatible ear cushions are included. Battery serviceability, attachment mechanism and replacement microphone are unproved.

Software

Companion app
Turtle Beach Swarm II1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
App platforms
Windows, iOS, Android1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker and guide explicitly Windows desktop, iOS and Android. PC compatibility does not establish a macOS configuration app.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

Headset weight
317g(11.2 oz)9Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-headset-review-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of the Black Xbox model: the headset weighing 317 grams. Reviewer's unit, not stated as weighed.13Reviewsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-stealth-600-gen-3-review-129213Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists Weight 317 g. The review does not say whether the unit was weighed. The MKAU review of the Xbox model also states 317 g. An Amazon listing for the PS5 and PC edition (TBS-3102-05) shows an item weight of 320 g, a slightly higher seller-entered figure. SoundGuys tested the PC edition. The Xbox edition uses the same headset and differs in the included transmitter.
Headset dimensions
Not available

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

In the box
Black Xbox Stealth 600 Gen 3 headset, Xbox USB-A wireless transmitter with Xbox/USB mode switch, 0.7 m USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026Selected US Xbox Black standard package. One included Xbox-mode receiver, not Stealth 700 dual CrossPlay transmitters. No paid spatial licence is inferred from compatibility.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging/update cable0.71
Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/stealth-600-headsetRead 8 October 2026
Carrying case
None2Owner's manualcdn.turtlebeach.com/device/qig/stealth-600-gen-3/stealth-600-gen-3_328-2513-v1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete original package inventory and maker box list contain no supplied carrying case or pouch. The retail carton is excluded.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year5Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/678857Read 8 October 2026Exact US Black TBS-2102-05 specification table independently states Parts 1 Year Limited and Labor 1 Year Limited. This corroborates the selected US retail warranty when the Best Buy route redirects to country selection.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/sku/6577968.pRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black TBS-2102-05 listing explicitly gives 1-year parts and labour warranty. Reported manufacturer coverage for this US retail reference, not AU statutory rights or a universal regional promise. Mixed other-headset Q&A is excluded.

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