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Cut the competition down to size and dazzle them all with the Razer Cobra Pro~a wireless gaming mouse powered by Razer Chroma RGB. Featuring Razer HyperSpeed Wireless and 11 individually programmable lighting zones, color your play with an illuminating level of freedom and immersion.
Customer Rating
5
More features than your typical wireless mouse
on August 8, 2023
Posted by: DavidJr
This is the first wireless mouse I have had that has customizable multi-zone RGB coloring on it. On top of having 5 storable profiles, adjustable DPI, programmable buttons, ability to switch between Bluetooth, 2.4Ghz dongle and wired and be charged wirelessly with the dock that is sold separately. It’s no wonder it feels a little heavier than your typical mouse. As for the switching between devices, you can easily swap between BT and dongle, so I have 2 computers using the same mouse, but if you plug it up wired, it takes over regardless of what the switch is on.
To take full advantage of the mouse, you have to have the Razer Synapse software. But, you can program up to 5 different profiles saved to the device with different colors, keybinds and some stored macros. However, some functions still require the Synapse software to work.
Overall, a full featured wireless mouse that seems very responsive even 10 feet from where my computer is and very fitting to my hand. As with most things, it comes down to personal feelings on the grip and worth checking out in the store. If you want to take it on the go, just pull out the dongle and store it in the bottom.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Upgraded with a powerful built-in fill light and embodying the spirit of Make-It-Real, SMOOTH 5S offers an integrated yet simplified way of filmmaking for everyone. With the classic 3-axis design, you can create inspiring content with no angle limitations. SMOOTH 5S makes your one-man crew.
Customer Rating
4
It can handle big phones, but not for everything
on August 2, 2023
Posted by: DavidJr
This is a beefy stabilizer. It is loaded with features and when connected with their apps gives access to even more. It can hold some of the largest phones, but at the cost of using the full rotation. The included directions are limited and meant for someone that already understands everything about a stabilizer. If you have never used one, then going to their website, watching some videos and getting the full PDF user guide is where you want to start. Guides on how to properly balance and get started were essential.
When you are ready to start recording, you need to know the mode you want to start in, landscape or portrait, and balance it with the included tripod as such. Switching between those modes requires that set up each time. For bigger phones though, I was using Note10+, getting the perfect balance can end up pushing the adjustment arm until the point that it makes contact with the rotation of the gimbal and when that happens, it just spazzes out on you. So long as you don’t try to make a full rotation, it works as intended. With the included light and adjustable brightness, and the ability to add two more if you get those extra, it can really make a difference in recording.
There are 2 apps that they recommend, Zy Cami and StaCam. They are meant to be like entry level and pro versions, but I found the Zy Cami app just to be too bloated, like it wants to be its own social platform with a camera function. StaCam just gets right into being a camera with all the extra functions. Several of the extended functions on the gimbal, like ISO and Disp. buttons don’t even work with Zy Cami. However, using these apps really helps take advantage of all the features.
Overall, this is not a get up and start being a pro videographer type device unless you have experience with something similar. It takes a little getting used to and learning the functions. Even though it says it supports larger phones, which it can hold them and stabilize in a specific range, it does have limitations with the biggest phones. Its battery lasts a long time and you can provide charge to your phone through it as well as use the built-in fill light. With all that, it can make for some interesting videos.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Pro-player performance comes in a space-saving 65% size with the K65 PRO MINI 65% optical gaming keyboard. Smooth, ultra-responsive linear CORSAIR OPX optical switches combine with extremely satisfying acoustics, engineered with two layers of dampening, for a gaming and typing experience that lets you focus on what really matters: the game. Outlast the competition as you type on tough PBT double-shot keycaps that won~t crack under pressure, and astonish opponents with AXON Hyper Processing Technology that plays complex RGB lighting layers and transmits keystrokes in an instant. With expansive secondary functions and onboard macro recording, the K65 PRO MINI equips you to always play with a purpose
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This tiny keyboard is a little beefier than I was expecting as far as weight. It actually felt heavier than my full size wireless keyboard, but without all the other buttons. The keys are super sensitive, almost too sensitive as I tend to rest my pinky on the ‘A’ and get a random ‘a’ here and there as I am typing. The keys are smooth and barely make any sound, but provide enough feedback to know you are typing. Even without the other keys missing, the FN provides even more than your typical keyboard, like cycling through colors and recording macros. With the iCue software you can go in and customize pretty much everything with the keyboard, but there might be issues.
For the most part the keyboard has worked as intended, however, through my testing there has been a bug identified that will require a firmware update, once they provide it. As of this review, if you change the lighting through iCue and then use the FN key, which will highlight all the keys that work with the FN, it will freeze the keyboard. This ends up requiring you to unplug/plug the keyboard back up. So, if you run into that issue, just know, they are aware of it and should have a fix in the near future.
Other than that, I have come to like this little keyboard. It even comes with a different space bar pending your desire for a lot of light or just a “regular” style key. aThe removable braided USB A to USB C cable makes it so that you can easily pack this keyboard away and not worry about wearing the cable down. You can save your customizations directly to the keyboard so that you don’t need the iCue software on every device, so you can hook it up to any device and show your style.
Overall, despite the little bug I ran into, I find this to be a well built keyboard. Once you get used to where the extra keys are used under the FN, it makes it so you don’t have to move around the keyboard as much. The iCue software that enhances the keyboard even more takes a bit to get used to, but pretty much gives you all the customization you could imagine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Webroot - Premium Antivirus Protection (10 Device) with Allstate Identity Protection (1 Identity) - Android, Apple iOS, Chrome, Mac OS, Windows [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/c1e0c478-e54c-48c8-9c07-312aa059f0f9.jpg)
Award-winning, Webroot Antivirus has partnered with Allstate Identity Protection to provide customers with the peace of mind they deserve. With Webroot Premium, you~ll have antivirus protection against emerging threats for up to 10 devices, a password manager, plus a system optimizer to clean your devices and erase traces of online activity. And now with Allstate Identity Protection, you get Credit, Dark Web, Identity, and Financial Monitoring and alerts on threats to your identity. If there~s an issue, you have 24/7 U.S.-based support with identity restoration experts and up to $1 million in expense reimbursement for stolen funds and out-of-pocket costs due identity theft~. Webroot Premium ~ protection for your devices, privacy and identity.
Customer Rating
3
Lightweight and other stuff
on July 18, 2023
Posted by: DavidJr
Webroot is a simple lightweight antivirus/malware protection software. However, this Premium + Identity Protection just adds more to it. Basically you get an added annual premium account to LastPass and a simplified version of Allstate’s Identity Protection. The SecureAnywhere software can be used on most systems, Windows, Mac, Chrome, Android, iOS and as a browser extension on Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Compared to other AV packages I have tried, this one has been the least intrusive as far as not popping up with advertisements for other packages or reminding me I should activate something. It was just installed and started protecting.
Though it is simple, that is kind of a downfall to this package as well. Nothing seems to be well explained and even their tutorials page just gives steps on what to do but you have no idea what you are doing with it. The user interface just feels old, but it works, so I guess there's no need to add flashy buttons, but what is it doing? Even going through the advanced settings it is just a bunch of check boxes and no real details, like adding your own rules to the firewall.
Example, the Utilities tab, you have ‘Optimize Now’ and ‘Run System Analyzer’. You have to run the analyzer first and it gives a report, but all you can do is save or close the report. So, guess you select ‘Optimize Now’ and then it runs and done. Now you are “optimized” with some amount of MB recovered. Yet, I run the analyzer again and have the similar warnings with no suggested on what to do with them.
Then setting up the extra premium features, like Allstate Identity Protection and Last Pass are just redirects to their respective sites in which I had an issue with Allstate setup not finishing for me, so I could not enable all protections till that was resolved. But, there is no real detail on what to expect from either of these. It appears that you get a premium account of LastPass, but then says 1 of 10, so I guess you can have 10 unique accounts of LastPass premium. Which is nice for a family, but then why not have a family account where you can manage and share passwords with each other?
Allstate Identity Protection, once you give it all the personal information like emails, SSN, credit card and account numbers claims it is monitoring and protecting, but does not appear to look back on anything. For example, I know for a fact one of my monitored emails has been compromised on the dark web, yet it shows as nothing detected. Literally 2 days after setting it up, I get a dark web warning from a different service I signed up for about a site leak with that same email. I’m not going to run my credit to see it that works, but I have a free service that has provided on the spot checks when that has happened before.
Then you have the Carbonite for backup but that just redirects you to their site and plans. The software says “Included with your subscription” but the account site says “You do not currently have a backup subscription”. You try the trial for 15 days and it requires you to install additional software to use it anyways and the SecureAnywhere software still thinks you need a separate Carbonite login.
Overall, if you don’t already have some identity protection set up, don’t have a good password manager, and need some simple virus protection on multiple devices, this isn’t a bad deal. For one, you are going to need Last Pass as you are going to end up creating a new account for each version of WebRoot as for some reason your Windows account won’t work on mobile and you need to set up secure passwords for everything else. I do like it being less intrusive than some of the other big brands, but it just doesn't seem so premium when you are just sent to a website that sends you to other sites.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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These SANUS Height-Adjustable Speaker Stands designed for Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 offer 17" of effortless sliding height adjustment, cable management and a sleek design. This adjustable stand is sure to deliver optimal audio performance regardless of your listening needs. Constructed of durable steel and extruded aluminum, this not only resists wear, but also perfectly complements the aesthetics of the Sonos Era 100 and 300 for a sleek, seamless look. Perfect for use in any setup, be it home theater, surround sound, or ambient listening. For a cable-free look, our Press Fit cable management technology secures and conceals cords down the back of the stand. Easily assembles in 15 minutes with a Phillips screwdriver, this sleek stand will help get you the perfect sound for your space. These speaker stands are easy to install and are safety tested to meet UL standards. At Sanus, we stand behind our products and aim to provide the best experience for you from purchase through installation. Our knowledgable, friendly customer care team based right here in the U.S. is available 7 days a week by phone, email, or chat if you need support.
Posted by: DavidJr
The Sonos 300 speaker is a pretty hefty speaker as it is, but to put it on top of a thin looking pole just feels sketchy. However, these stands hold it in place. These are really heavy and a little bit of a workout to put together, but not difficult. The instructions are pretty simple, but feel they could have done a little better on the steps and labeling. All the parts are in there for a pair of either the Sonos 300 or Sonos 100 speakers. The only thing different is the bracket that holds the speaker and the screws to connect it to the speaker. With a phillips head screwdriver, there are only a few things to attach, tuck in the wires and you're done. There are carpet spikes or rubber feet for the base, a few rubber pieces to keep the wire in the channel and a little piece of plastic called the trigger that you want to keep in a memorable place. Adjusting the speaker higher is simply done by lifting the speaker up. However, to lower it you need that trigger inserted to press and let it down. As for stability of the stand, it does wobble a bit, but I pushed it around a bit and it never felt like it was going to fall over without some real force even at its highest. Meaning the floor shaking from someone jumping around or a slight elbow bump isn’t likely to knock it over.
Overall, the weight of the base is certainly doing its job in holding the Sonos 300 in a stable position. In all actuality it seems to have improved the sound from the speaker as it is not bouncing audio off of the surface it was originally sitting on. If you ever get bored and feel like working out though, you essentially have a 24 lbs barbell that can play music (joking).
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Dyson V15 Detect Extra is engineered with the power, intelligence, versatility, and run time to deep clean your whole home. Dyson illumination reveals invisible dust on hard floors. A piezo sensor intelligently optimizes power and run time based on the debris picked up, reporting it all on the LCD screen.~ The de-tangling Digital Motorbar cleaner head deep cleans carpets and hard floors without tangles and adapts suction power to floor type. Its versatile cordless format transforms into a handled vacuum with one click so you can clean up high, down low, and everywhere in between. Comes with a 2-year warranty and lifetime Dyson support.
Customer Rating
5
Just needs 1 part to make it perfect
on June 16, 2023
Posted by: DavidJr
I’ve been through many different vacuums, but this was my first Dyson and it seems to live up to its hype. Unpacking the box was like a little mini game, finding all the little parts in their own little cardboard holders. I didn’t even realize it came with so many parts. But, getting up and running was a breeze.
The first thing I went to was my carpet that just attracts the shepherd's hair like it is trying to weave a new carpet. One pass and instant difference. With my other vacuum I would have to go over it 5-6 times or even grab the hand held attachments. Ok, I figure, it’s a new vacuum, clearly that is why it is doing better. I’ve been doing my house and my dad’s house for a few weeks now and still looking good.
The rest of my house is hard floor and the carbon fiber head with the “Fluffy Optics” is perfect. That little green light really does expose the stuff on the floor that you don’t normally see. Meanwhile, noticing the difference on the floor with every pass. Unlike the main carpet head though, this one does collect a bit of hair on the ends.
The rest of the included parts are great for all the detail cleaning, but like most vacuums these days, you don’t get much space to store them. There are 2 spots on the wall mount, but only the skinny parts can clip there, and there is a piece to snap 2 to the main wand, but also, restricted to the smaller pieces. The crevice tool is interesting, with its own LED lighting the way into those dark areas, but it has air holes on the side that can’t be closed off when you want that full power at the end. This is also where I feel you need to get 1 more piece to make it perfect. Sold separately in their store, the extension hose makes using these small tools so much easier. Trying to lift the whole unit with the stiff attachment to dust a shelf is a bit difficult. Using it to clean a car in that confined space, even more so.
When done with cleaning, emptying the container is pretty simple, provided you don’t have a bunch of dog hair now stuck in the grill. However, cleaning it is easy enough. The directions to do so are best shown through the app, but annoying as all the directions are videos with subtitles. No talking, just pointing directions. It would be so much better if right below these, they just give the whole transcript so I don’t have to sit through minutes of video just to find 1 simple thing.
Battery life is all dependent on how you use it. On max power, 15 minutes at best, but leaving it as auto, you get about 45-60 minutes, pending how much it increases power from detection of particles. The auto adjusting of power always seems to be a couple seconds behind, but if you take your time, it works out. If you want to do it quickly and make sure it has the most power the whole time, boost gets it done, you only have 15 minutes though.
Overall, I’m pretty impressed with the power of this vacuum. All the attachments, and there are plenty more online, really help you do what you want to get done. It is a bit big compared to some other cordless vacs, but I haven’t seen any compare in power.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Swann Master-Series 4K HD 4 Dome Camera 8 Channel NVR CCTV camera security system is sure to give you peace of mind from every angle. Protect your loved ones & property with this multi-camera, wired surveillance system with everything you need to do-it-yourself or have it professionally installed. Be safe & confident as Swann outdoor home security cameras (camaras de seguridad para casa exterior) have you covered. A perfect home security system (camaras de seguridad inalambricas). See what's happening with digitally enhanced upscaling technology that provides 4K camera resolution & zoom - you won't miss a thing. Know what~s happening at any hour with powerful night vision up to 130ft in total darkness. Add 2 more home camera system (camaras de seguridad para casa) via PoE connections for full 8 channel monitoring. Enjoy local recording onto the massive 2TB hard drive with no fees ever, store months of recordings before it starts saving over older footage. Cut the cost of crime & know what~s happening with this 6 camera security system (6 camaras de seguridad) to suit large homes, offices, small businesses & retail stores. Actively prevent crime as heat & motion trigger sensor lights, mobile alerts & video recordings. Enjoy hands-free security using voice commands. Stream video from your camera via Hey Google & Chromecast, Google Home Hub, or via Alexa devices with a screen, such as Echo Spot, Echo Show or 4K Fire TV. The Master-Series weatherproof design is IP66 rated, meaning they are built to withstand rain, snow & heat, all year round. The Master-Series includes a NVR-8580 8 Channel IP NVR security system with 2TB Hard Drive, NHD-876MSD Dome Cameras security camera outdoor (x4) also can be used as indoor security camera, Cat5e Ethernet Cable x 5 (60ft/18m x 6 & 3ft/1m x 1), HDMI Cable, Power Adapter, Mouse, Mounting Screws & Plugs, Quick Start Guide and Theft Deterrent Stickers. Note: For outdoor camera wireless, please contact Swann team for support. Wireless cameras for home security & wifi camera can be found at Swann's main website.
Posted by: DavidJr
I’ve had many security camera systems and have reviewed at least 4 other Swann systems and this one just feels like they went backwards.
First off, let me get some positives out of the way. I really like the new dome style cameras. They look less gawky than the bullet cameras, feel very solid and work really nice for compact areas like indoors or on your porch. They feel more secure with their mounting style, once you figure it out, as there are no directions anywhere on how to install them. The IR lights on these cameras are really bright, however, pointed to the center so it looks like a hot spot on night vision. The image is pretty sharp and the colors really pop during the day, but you can tell it is upscaled 4K. See attached images. Compared to previous systems, you can at least see 3 cameras on the mainstream at the same time or playback up to 3 at the same time. Like their other systems, there are not enough resources to view more, while the others could only display two. You can view them all on the substream, the lower resolution, on a single screen though.
Now, the reason I feel they went backwards and question the label of “master”. Well, their other NVR systems allow for 2 way audio, this setup only allows for recording, once you enable it. These cameras have only 80 degrees field of view, compared to 90 on their bullet cameras. There is no white LED that could alert others of the camera or trip color night recording. Their other systems had the analytics ability to do face recognition or human & vehicle detection, this NVR has the menu option but states “Connected IPC does not support Intelligent Analytics”. It only records by default PIR motion and Alarm. So, you end up with a lot of general alerts for the flag waving in the wind or a car driving by, you have no idea which one it might be. As with their other systems, I do not like the reliability of their PIR motion detection. You might catch something as it will pre-record, or you might miss the most important part because it just decided there wasn’t enough motion. I prefer enabling the “normal” recording so that you catch all activity, 24/7, or you can do less on the schedule if you want. This way you won’t miss anything, but then playback becomes a bit harder on the mobile app and you will only have about 7 days worth of recording on the HDD.
Speaking of the mobile app, I find it slow and only useful for viewing live video. The notifications, if you select them, take you to live view, which if you click on it the moment it pops up is good. However, with the amount of false notifications you are likely to get, you will probably go to check on it later and you have to go to playback and find which event it might have been. That is provided the events even load for you as it might take a few refreshes. Then, all the options in the application are pretty limited. The only one that gives more control is modes, where you can change motion sensitivity by editing each one. The rest are all just for information, like naming the channels, removing the device or getting device details. If the cameras supported it, then you could do 2 way audio through the live view as well, but these do not. They do offer Secure+ Plans which claim to give smarter alerts and rich notifications, but then the small print says “Swann Wireless or Wi-Fi Cameras”. So, essentially you would be subscribing for extended warranty and insurance on the device. You can, however, set up cloud storage through Dropbox, but the 2TB HDD should be plenty and you can always back up clips to an external drive.
Overall, I don’t want to say this is a bad system, as it does a fair job in capturing decent video and personally I like NVR systems better than wireless or DVR as you can get continuous recording. However, besides the style of the camera, I don’t have anything that would make me recommend this system over others, even some of Swann’s previous models.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Holmes 45~ Stack-N-Connect Digital Tower Fan #12095 is a convenient way to cool your space. This unique fan features 3 sections plus the base that can easily be assembled and dissembled with no tools and stowed away under a bed or in a closet when not in use, comes with a bonus storage bag. Features a large easy-to-read ClearRead LCD display and digital controls to easily operate the fan. Includes 4 speed options, up to 19.7 ft/sec high-speed velocity with 800 cubic ft/min output and 4 operation modes; normal, sleep, breeze, and power breeze to customize your cooling experience. This large tower fan is ideal for larger living areas where floor space is limited, such as bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms and home offices and has an integrated carrying handle to easily move from one room to the next. Rest easy with the soothing sleep mode option and up to 8 hour auto-shut off timer to conveniently turn off the tower fan. Motorized 90~ oscillation delivers cool airflow for wide areas and the convenient remote control lets you operate the fan from across the room. Includes a sturdy base, matte black finish and 3-year limited warranty.
Posted by: DavidJr
First off, I have never had a fan that came with a storage bag, let alone was designed to break down unless it was for cleaning. I found it kind of strange that it came in parts, but makes sense for shipping, but then meant to come back apart for storage. For the most part it is simple to assemble and break back down, but the plastic just feels cheap, like it is going to break after a few times. The weakest part feels like the base which keeps the whole fan balanced in the first place.
Function of the fan is pretty standard for tower fans with 4 speeds plus power boost, oscillation and sleep timer. The LED screen shows status and fades out after a while as it is pretty bright. The strange thing is, looking at the display it almost looks like it was intended to have a 6th speed, but considering what it sounds like in Pb mode, I don’t think it would have been a good idea. What I mean by that sound is it is pretty loud for a fan and very inconsistent. Like my best fan can make some noise, but it sounds like a smooth hum, something to sleep by. This one just sounds rough and don’t even attempt the breeze mode. I have never seen a fan cut off completely to simulate a breeze. Oscillating and varying speed, sure, but to just completely cut off and go back to making the noise. makes it more disturbing than it is relaxing. It does come with a remote, but it is an IR remote. Meaning you have to point it directly at the screen on the fan to make it work.
As mentioned above, disassembling other fans is usually for cleaning; however, I don’t see any way to get inside to the blades of this fan. If it turns out like the other fans in my house that run practically 24/7, dust will build up on the blades after a while, reducing efficiency.
Overall, I don’t think this is a bad fan, but it just feels cheaply made. I personally would not recommend it to a friend as there are others out there of similar function, just they don’t break down and fit in a bag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Choose the ready-to-go Aspire 3 with the latest Ryzen 7000 Series Processors made for practical multitasking and productivity. With ease-of-use at its core, this family-friendly laptop is ready when you are. This Aspire 3 can tackle any job no matter how complex.Creativity soars to new heights with sharp, crisp visuals showcased on the 15.6" Full HD IPS touchscreen, while the thin bezel provides you more space to work with wherever inspiration strikes. It~s the perfect companion to take with you wherever you go!
Customer Rating
4
General use touchscreen laptop
on April 21, 2023
Posted by: DavidJr
If you are looking for a laptop that can do general every day tasks with snap in its step, this Acer Aspire 3 fits the bill. This is a capable laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, Radeon Graphics, 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD and 10 point touchscreen. I have never had a need to put all 10 fingers on the screen, but it registers them individually.
With two USB 3.2 Type A and one USB Type C with DP, HDMI 2.1, Bluetooth 5.2, 3.5mm headphone/mic port and 802.11ax wireless you can be connected to pretty much anything. Compact keyboard layout with 17 key numpad that takes a little adjusting to get used to the compact format with no backlight.
The display is sharp and crisp, but not very bright and has a very small sweet spot as far as viewing angle. Even though it is touchscreen, it does not fold all the way around to be treated like a tablet. Sound from the speakers is really tiny, my phone sounds louder. Speaking of tiny, the power adapter is worryingly tiny. I have had many laptops over the years and the power port is usually the first thing to cause issues. This one is so small that it feels like it will be quicker than others.
This is the type of laptop that is perfect for someone that just needs something that can access the internet and do common productivity application type work. Not really powerful enough to do anything like major video editing or gaming but still snappy enough to maintain multiple tabs while browsing. It even comes with its own padded storage bag.
Overall, not a bad laptop for someone just starting out with needing one for something like classwork or video conference meetings. Slightly annoying with the Acer and Mcafee ads popping up from time to time but easily removed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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All hail the new king. The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Multiplatform Wireless Gaming Headset brings the best premium features to your gaming multiverse for Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One, PS5 & PS4, Windows PCs, Mac, Steam Deck and Bluetooth equipped mobile devices. An optimized audio cavity houses powerful, 50mm Nanoclear drivers. Each Nanoclear driver is hand-selected at the factory to ensure perfectly matched frequencies in both the left and right speakers. Plus, a powerful onboard DAC, an optimized audio cavity and active software tuning produces a highly detailed soundstage for captivating audio Windows Sonic, Sony 3D Audio for PS5, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone: X. The exceptional audio story only just begins with the drivers. A 10-band EQ plus up to 10 custom presets lets you dial-in the perfect sound, all directly from the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app for iOS, Android, Windows PCs & Mac. Lock-in on the game or accentuate ambient sounds for nearly full noise transparency with the most versatile, competitively benchmarked noise-cancellation system ever available in a gaming headset. Our variable, active noise-cancellation reduces noise levels by up to 25dB, plus you can fine-tune noise-cancelling levels and other audio adjustments all directly from the headset using the mappable wheel, or with your smartphone with the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app or on PC or Mac with the Turtle Beach Audio Hub V2 app. Also available in the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app, you can assign distinct functions based on your gaming style to the mode button and wheel for additional customization and convenience. Two swappable battery packs provide endless power and Stealth Pro automatically reconnects when swapping packs to minimize downtime. Plush leatherette material wrapped around ultra-soft memory foam with built-in ProSpecs technology lends to enhanced noise isolation and all-day, glasses-friendly comfort. Stealth Pro has a refined aesthetic with a rugged, steel-reinforced headband and frame design that is sleek and durable for everyday use and intense gaming. Designed for gaming, traveling and everything in between, Stealth Pro features a lay-flat design, and removable TruSpeak boom mic for gaming, as well as dual concealed mics for using the headset on-the-go. The next-generation TruSpeak noise-cancelling microphone will take your game to a new level, utilizing a uni-directional, cardioid polar pattern with S.M.A.R.T. (Sonic Measurement Audio Reduction Tuning) technology designed to adapt to environmental noise and only let your voice through. The result is distinct, precise comms unlike anything you~ve heard before in a gaming headset, reducing up to 97% of background noise ~ nearly 10X more effective than the competition*. The two built-in internal microphones also use S.M.A.R.T. technology and are great for a more discrete look and for making and taking calls on-the-go. Plus, you can refine the microphone settings even further with a 10-band EQ and save up to 10 custom presets in the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app. Tuned at our San Diego, CA audio lab, our proprietary, lag-free 2.4 GHz wireless delivers a reliable, low-latency connection via USB transmitter station to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5 & PS4 consoles, Windows PCs and Mac. Plus, with Bluetooth 5.1 dual connectivity you can connect directly to your iOS or Android mobile device and simultaneously listen to your own music, discord, or take mobile calls while gaming on Xbox, PlayStation, PC & Mac ensuring you~ll never miss a moment of action. Lastly, an included velvet cloth carrying pouch makes it easy to take your Stealth Pro on-the-go or stow away safely when not in use. *20dB noise reduction behind mic vs. 2dB competitors as tested by Turtle Beach.
Customer Rating
5
Can’t tell they are Turtle Beach?
on April 21, 2023
Posted by: DavidJr
A common troupe among gamers are the players that play with Turtle Beach headsets. Usually they have a bad echo or the quality of their mic is noticeable. This is usually because Turtle Beach tends to make low cost/entry level gaming headsets. Typically not the best, but they function and don’t break the bank. Well, Turtle Beach really broke out of the box on these. They aren’t very budget friendly and well, no one could tell they were Turtle Beach just by hearing them. Even their build quality when asked of others looked like some other brands.
These particular headphones will connect to practically anything wirelessly. Either with the USB dongle on Xbox or PC mode or anything that supports Bluetooth at the same time. This means you can technically play on the Xbox while listening to your phone or even another console. This means taking a call without needing to remove your headset, however, the mic will take priority to the Bluetooth device, for example, when in a phone call.
By default the headset is set with their signature sound pattern for audio and microphone and the buttons and rotator wheel all have specific functions. However, with the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app on your phone connected via Bluetooth you can customize practically everything. Customize the EQ for sound and microphone separately for Xbox/PC and Bluetooth, adjust the noise gate and mic monitoring levels or reprogram the function of the wheel and center button to do something else, like chat boost on/off instead of active noise cancellation on/off.
The wireless dongle also functions as the battery charger and an USB extension so you don’t lose a USB port on a device that might already be limited. The hot swap of the battery that lasts well over 12 hours keeps the session going with only a minor interruption of exchanging the battery. You get at least 30 minutes of tone warning before you get the final voice prompt telling you it is powering down.
Now, don’t get me wrong, this headset is the best I have seen of Turtle Beach and has more capability than some others I have seen in this same range. However, there are some quirks about it that I hope they can improve on in their next iteration. The rotator wheel on the side feels cheap compared to the rest of the leather like headset and could have really used some texturing to make rotation easier. The active noise canceling is noticeable, but in quiet situations sounds a bit too active. Like it is making more noise than the passive seal of the headphones were preventing already. In quiet situations you can hear the headphones sort of come on and off between sounds. Like on the Xbox menu for example, when you change tiles, you can hear more sound than just the noise made by the Xbox. Sound quality is decent, but sounds very mid ranged, even when treble and bass are maxed out. The ‘superhuman’ option makes for higher pitched sounds more clear, but in all the other settings it just doesn’t have a deep or crisp sound to it. Then, just a minor annoyance, but I get the power saving it is intended for, if you are playing on Xbox and turn off the Xbox, it turns off the headset unless you are actively listening to something on the Bluetooth connected device. So, for instance, go to turn off the Xbox and listen to my phone,If I wasn’t already listening to my phone before I turned off the Xbox, I have to turn the headset back on. Also, though not really noticeable in most situations, there is a very minor lag over wireless compared to another wireless headset I have used. The ONLY time I have noticed it is when watching someone talk in a video. I’m talking like a millisecond difference which I haven’t really noticed while gaming. Lastly, I had to restart my Xbox or PC when switching the USB connection over a couple times now. Like, when it is first connected the headset is not detected until a restart of the device is complete.
Overall this headset is deserving of their Pro label. The features go well beyond many other headsets and if you want the most connectability, the Xbox version is the way to go. If I could rate half stars on here I would drop half for the minor issues mentioned above. Otherwise, I have had many hours enjoying this headset and will probably have many more to go.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
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1 out of 5Very unhappy about not getting the GearVR programs
By Sunshower
I tried many different ways to find out how to download the Gear VR programs by going to Samsung and Oculus online. All unsuccessful!!
DavidJr
June 3, 2016
Once you connect the Gear VR to the phone it starts a download for the software. There appears to be no other way to initiate the install. Once the Oculus software is installed, games and applications can be purchased through the application or from inside the store while wearing the device.
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Need certain phones to use this.
By Donna
Wasn't told at time of purchase that certain phones were required to use this device. After purchase was when this was discovered. During this time we purchased a new home and was moving. After the move, tried to return the item because I didn't want to purchase a new phone. The only way the store would accept this return was to give me a gift card. I didn't want a gift card that I would most likely not use. Not happy with this policy at all. Also have made posts to FB in regards to your policy. I will not EVER enter your store again or make another purchase from you online. This is NOT how you treat a customer and expect more business from them.
DavidJr
It is labeled on the box and the site details
June 3, 2016
It says on the front and back of the box, "Compatible with Note5/S6 edge+/S6/S6 edge" and anywhere you look online it says it as well.
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Samsung Gear VR for Select Samsung Cell Phones: Mobile virtual reality is finally here. Watch movies in your own private cinema, be at the center of your favorite games, and socialize with friends in a virtual world all your own. The lightweight design and intuitive touchpad drop you right in the action and allow for hours of immersive entertainment.
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2 out of 5
2 out of 5I have problems getting my phone to sync with this
By Drestyle
When I put my phone in the unit it doesn't seem it. I keep having to pull it out and try again.
DavidJr
June 3, 2016
What phone are you using and is it up to date? The Samsung Gear VR is only compatible with Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and a software update from your carrier is required for S6 edge+ and Note 5.
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