Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 Review. Everything You Need To Know Update 12/2024

At a bare minimum, a gaming headset should offer good sound quality and a secure fit. Despite its success on these counts, the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 ($250) isn’t exactly up to its potential. This may be because the Elite Pro 2 costs a lot of money, or because it has an extensive daisy chain of wires or complex software, but there’s definitely a sense that the Elite Pro 2 should have the ability to do more than it does.

A wired gaming setup is the only way to go, unless you have a small child or pet who might trip over the cords, in which case the Elite Pro 2 might be a good choice. The Elite Pro 2 has a few unique features, but they aren’t enough to make it stand out in a crowded field of wired and wireless headsets that cost the same.

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Specifications

Design

The Elite Pro 2’s design is one of the best we’ve seen from the brand thus far. Even the plastic parts of the headset are sturdy and durable, making the headset seem and feel sophisticated and luxurious. Couple this with the fact that everything from the cable and the microphone to the ear cushions and ear plates is detachable, and you’ve got yourself a headset with a potentially unmatched lifespan.

Because of the two separate color options, the Elite Pro 2 is available for both Xbox One and PS4 users. When put next to each other, these designs function perfectly with the console they are intended for. If you’re buying these for a younger sibling or friend, be sure to point out to them that the color of the controller matters.

While the color options are limited, the replaceable ear plates provide you a few possibilities for personalization. Currently, there are only a few options for alternate license plates, but in the near future, you should be able to demonstrate your support for most of your favorite sports teams and video games.

In addition to the Elite SuperAmp, you’ll receive a slew of cords. In addition to the SuperAmp, the cable arrangement is a little out of the ordinary.

Three cables are included in the box: one for connecting the headset directly to your console or PC, one for connecting the SuperAmp to the console or PC, and one for connecting the headset to the amplifier. As a result, the Elite Pro 2 will be a genuine pain if you dislike the idea of cluttering your desk with wires.

Versatility

Remember that this is a headset for consoles, not PCs. In particular, the SuperAmp differs greatly when played on a PC as opposed to a console. This is an important distinction to make. When using the amp with the Xbox One or PlayStation 4, many of the cool and pleasant functions, like for example essentially stretching the cord or allowing you to listen to audio from your PC as well as the console, become meaningless at best and irritating at worst when connected to the PC.

Although the Elite SuperAmp is Bluetooth capable, the Elite Pro 2 headset is not originally a wireless one, even though this is theoretically the case. Despite the fact that this isn’t inherently a bad thing, we’d like to call it out just in case there are any confusions. The wireless gaming headset you’ve been looking for isn’t here!

When it comes to the Elite Pro 2, it uses a USB cable rather than an optical cable. It’s up to you whether or not this is a good or negative thing, but it does limit the headset’s compatibility with other devices.

The Elite SuperAmp

When it comes to the Elite SuperAmp (referred to hereafter as “the Amp”), your thoughts and feelings about the Amp will decide how you feel about the headset as a whole. And while this amp has a lot to recommend it, it also has its flaws.

So, without further ado, here we go. If you’re looking for a cable that won’t slam into you every time there’s some tension on the wire, the Amp is a good choice, because it has enough weight to keep it from slamming into you.

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In spite of the fact that it has only one volume control knob and a few LED lights, it’s the inside that really matters. There is a lot to like about the Elite SuperAmp, as well. Furthermore, this Amp gives the Elite Pro 2 a more powerful sound, DTS Headphone: X surround sound, SuperHuman Hearing, microphone monitoring and a variety of audio presets in addition to the Bluetooth connectivity we already discussed.

SuperHuman Hearing audio tuning, which brings the frequencies of footsteps to the fore, is one of the most astounding capabilities it has to offer. With the current BR craze, it’s hard to find a better way to gain an advantage in online shooters.

You’ll either love or hate the fact that all of these capabilities can only be accessed via the PC or the mobile app, depending on your preferences. Because the physical knob on the Amp controls the master volume, you’ll have to reach for your phone every time you want to adjust your chat volume. In-game and chat volume controls could’ve been nice, but even with the awkward design in mind, we think the Amp provides some much-needed customizability for console gamers.

Even still, the Amp’s $150 price tag is the most problematic aspect of the device. In spite of its many advantages, the Amp lacks the $150 price tag due to a number of flaws in its PC-based program, the most notable one among which is a lack of stability. There’s a lot to like about the Elite Pro 2, but if you’re more interested in PC gaming, the Amp is a no-brainer because it’s just not worth the price.

Comfort

Even though we’ve got nothing but positive things to say about the Atlas, Turtle Beach managed to elevate their game with the Elite Pro 2. A cooling gel is added to the cushioning of the ear cushions, making them even more comfortable to wear after a long and exhausting day. You won’t have to worry about ear ache or ear sweating ruining your gaming experience thanks to this gel.

Even while the Elite Pro 2 isn’t the lightest headset on the market, the floating, self-adjusting headband is a real delight to wear because it never presses down on your head too hard. Of course, the ProSpecs relief system’s enhanced level of comfort and convenience for anyone wearing glasses cannot be overstated. All in all, we can’t think of anything negative to say about this headset’s comfort.

Microphone

This device’s microphone, as promised, is outstanding. Because of this, even when there is a lot of background noise, it is possible to make out every word you say. Another amazing feature of this device is that it is extremely discriminating, only taking up the sound that is exactly in front of it.

It was created to withstand the raucous atmosphere of a professional event while still providing the finest possible means of communication for the players. As a result, you’ll be able to play games with your AC on and your window open with no problem. When utilizing your mobile device while connected to the Amp, it also sounds quite natural.

However, using Discord on your PC over a wireless connection to the Amp for voice chat while playing on the console is not something we encourage. The quality of the sound is going to suffer greatly. Even though this isn’t really a critique of the microphone — the Amp is to blame, really – it’s something to keep in mind when using the microphone.

Sound

The audio is now complete. “Impressive” is the best word to describe the Elite Pro 2’s sound quality.

Elite Pro 2’s design philosophy remains roughly the same – that it was tuned for video games – but it improves on many aspects of Elite Atlas’s design that are lacking in the Elite Pro 2’s sound.

If you’re looking for an all-rounder, this is a great choice: its lows are powerful, its midrange is well defined, and its highs are delicate but distortion-free even at high volumes.

It’s a gaming headset, so it won’t perform as well whether you’re listening to music or watching a movie. Thanks to the Amp’s built-in equalizer, it may be used with a wide variety of games. If you play a wide variety of games, you’ll want to get in the habit of switching out the presets to suit the type of game you’re playing. Quite the contrary, movies sound better without the use of an Amp.

Features

The Elite Pro 2’s amp is its most distinctive feature. It’s why it costs $250, compared to the Elite Atlas’s $100. It’s also good to be able to turn the volume up and down at the touch of a button. Nevertheless, I’m not persuaded that it’s any better than having a simple volume control built into the ear cup of the headset.

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To begin, remove the accompanying app download instruction sticker from the amp box as soon as you take it out of the box. Having to utilize a mobile device to control most of the Elite Pro 2’s functions seems a little illogical. In the end, it wasn’t too difficult to locate the Turtle Beach audio hub in the app store or establish a Bluetooth connection to my headset.

The problem was that it wasn’t that straightforward. App told me immediately that a headset firmware upgrade was available and that I needed to install the Turtle Beach Audio Hub on a PC in order to acquire it. Dismantling and plugging everything in on a PC was the only option. As a result, I was forced to download the Audio Hub from Turtle Beach’s website in order to get the current version of the software.

Audio Hub hung for nearly six hours until I gave up and tried another computer, which had the same results. After going through this process three times, I still haven’t been able to update my firmware. Audio Hub does not work on my PC at all. To address this issue, I called Turtle Beach. It took the company two days to offer a possible solution, but it didn’t work.

The Elite Pro 2

Having to utilize a mobile device to control most of the Elite Pro 2’s functions seems a little illogical.

There is a surprising amount of functionality tucked away in the Android version, so I’m glad it works in theory (even if it continues harrumphing about the firmware upgrade). There are a slew of other features that require the app, such as adjusting mic sidetone and chat mix, as well as the amp’s LED lighting and streaming volume.

There doesn’t appear to be any way to pass some of these directives from the headset to the amp. As a $150 volume dial, you’ll have to use your phone for everything else. When compared to amps like the SteelSeries Arctis Pro, the amp is capable of doing nearly everything the app can.

I’m not sure why Turtle Beach didn’t incorporate some of these features directly into the amplifier. Additionally, you may use Bluetooth to link the amplifier to your phone and make or receive phone calls or listen to music. Despite the fact that it is meant to be the centerpiece of the show, it does a lot less than expected.

FAQS:

Does the Elite Pro 2 have surround sound?

With the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2, you can play games

Is Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 wired?

For Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Turtle Beach has released the Elite Pro 2 Wired Gaming Headset and the Elite SuperAmp Bluetooth Audio Controller. Play Xbox One games with incredible sound quality thanks to this Turtle Beach Elite gaming setup.

Can I use Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 on PS5?

The Turtle Beach® Elite ProTM 2 + SuperAmpTM Pro Performance Gaming Audio System for PS5TM, PS4TM, and PC was developed in partnership with premier esports teams. A two-year Elite Warranty is included. * It is possible to use the Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp with a PS5 straight out of the box, however the game/chat balance will be unavailable.

Conclusion:

Overall, the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 is a great example of how a single product can combine durability, comfort, sound quality, and a high-quality microphone. When paired with the SuperAmp, it becomes the best headset for console use.

Despite this, we still wish the headset could be purchased separately from the Amp. When priced at $100, there aren’t many headsets that can compete with it. We had hoped that it would become a fan favorite, but alas! It will not happen.

As for the Elite Pro 2 and SuperAmp, how do they stack up against each other at the $250 price point?

It all depends on what you intend to do with them. For console gaming, they’ve done a fantastic job, so cheers to the team! With that in mind, if you’re looking to spend this kind of money on a headset that’s going to be used mostly on your PC, there are better options than the Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp headset.

If you like what you see, and the price isn’t quite full, you might as well get it now while the deal is still good.

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