HyperX Cloud II vs Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 - Where are the differences?

Let's take a closer look at the differences between the Cloud II* and Stealth 600 Gen 2* gaming headsets.

What year are the headsets from?

The release year is of course important when comparing two headsets. After all, the release date has an influence on the state of the art and usually also affects the price. With the year of publication 2020, the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 is newer than the HyperX Cloud II, which is from the year 2015. Which puts 5 years between the two gaming headsets.

Connection options

Let's start with the connectivity options from HyperX Cloud II and Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2. Both give you the option to be wired. A wired connection reduces connection problems and interference, which is an advantage. In return, the cable can possibly interfere.

Radio offers the disadvantage that there can be interference in the verdinbung. In addition, with radio you are usually dependent on a battery, which can also go flat during use. Only with the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2* do you get the option to connect wirelessly. This is not possible with the HyperX Cloud II. However, often the wireless headsets also offer the additional option to connect the headset via cable.

Cable and battery

In this comparison, only the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 has an integrated battery. The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 has a battery life of up to 15,0 hours.

With the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 you have the possibility to remove the cable. This is advantageous for the transport or also use by radio.

Audio

With a driver size of 53 mm, the HyperX Cloud II offers more at this point. The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 has a driver size of 50 mm. A larger driver helps reproduce especially low frequencies better and louder. However, it is only one of several factors.

For the HyperX Cloud II the frequency range starts at 15 Hz. For the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 the value is at 20 Hz. The end is at HyperX Cloud II for the 25000 Hz and at Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 for the 20000 Hz. What is really important here is the range between 50 Hz and 10,000 Hz, which is covered by just about every headset nowadays.

Only the HyperX Cloud II offers the possibility for 7.1 surround sound.

Dolby Atmos is a special feature of the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2*. The system is not to be confused with 7.1 surround sound. Dolby Atmos is the next generation, which can additionally provide sound effects from above. As a rule, a driver or adapter is necessary for this.

Microphone

Both models have a microphone, but it is only adjustable in the HyperX Cloud II. The microphone can be removed on the HyperX Cloud II when it is not needed. This can be interesting in single mode. It can also be an advantage during transport.

Volume control and mute

Almost every gaming headset offers the possibility of volume control and mute. So it is also in this case.

Which headset has more features?

Finally, let's take a look at the equipment. Here, some models have lighting.