Build Quality & Comfort

After putting the Stealth 450 on my head for the first time, I was certain I would hate it. The headset's clamping force was extremely tight; it almost felt as though my head was put inside a clamp. Thankfully, after only a couple hours of use, the mighty grip of the Stealth 450 miraculously loosened up. It was still above average and remained that way for the duration of my testing (which resulted in about 50 hours of use), but I never had the headset become uncomfortable, even when used for several hours at a time.


The inner side of the headband isn't particularly well padded, but it too posed no discomfort to the top of my head.

It's strange. When you put the Stealth 450 on, you expect it to start hurting you after a while, but that moment never comes. However, if your head is exceptionally large, I'd perhaps consider a different headset - this one could be too small for you.


The entire frame of the headset and the ear cups are made out of robust plastic. It makes no creaking sounds and can survive a fall or two from the table, so I have no complaints when it comes to the overall build quality. Perhaps, you'd expect more luxurious materials considering the price, but do keep in mind that this is in fact an inexpensive wireless headset.


The only detail I'm not crazy about is how Turtle Beach decided to decorate the central part of both ear cups. Glossy black plastic was used here, and as per usual, it vigorously picks up every fingerprint and gets dirty really fast. Perhaps that isn't the case if you don't have to touch it. Unfortunately, that's not something you'll be able to avoid - the Turtle Beach logo in the middle of the right ear cup is actually the button used to power the headset on or off.