Functional, comfortable, and strong. Those are three words I would use to describe the Atlas 200 headset. While the audio quality isn’t the most impressive, it’s a great all-around gaming utensil to provide you with more immersion into the battlefield or a cute JRPG cutscene set in a fantasy world.
The Atlas 200 is a stellar headset for comfort, and for the price of £49.99 or $59.99 in the U.S., it does a great job. It has a comfortable cushioning headband on the top, and as someone with a big head, it can be adjusted to the perfect width. I have a reputation for destroying headsets, and thankfully, the Atlas 200 is resistant to being thrown on the floor by accident or being used in long sessions.
The Turtle Beach Atlas 200 headset is comfortable to wear with nice cushioning on top
While I do get sweaty in the Atlas 200, I don’t feel ear strain after hours of gameplay. The earpads’ cushioning is comfortable, though they make me a bit hot. That’s where the fans come in. When I take this headset outside, however, it is a bit awkward. The microphone is permanently attached to the headset, making me look like a dork out in public while listening to music.
Additionally, while out and about, the 3.5mm jack has started to come loose from the phone over the past few weeks, causing some music to have infrequent ranges on the output. Just use the Atlas 200 inside with your games and consider other headsets for outside use. I have only done it a handful of times because I’m pretty poor and my regular earphones break often.
It’s a shame you can’t detach the mic and frequently use this headset outside because it’s brilliantly lightweight. It’s only 280g, so it’s easy to wear and doesn’t feel heavy on your head. The cable is also long, letting you play the likes of Battlefield 6 or Final Fantasy XVI far away from your monitor.
Let’s talk about the audio. Everything sounds crisp with the Atlas 200. You’ll hear every gunshot, every step behind you, and every magic spell being thrown about. Dialogue is crystal clear, and you can get enraptured in the game. This is where the Atlas 200 shines. For music and video watching, however, I wasn’t as impressed. The sound is flat in these instances and doesn’t pop. Once again, use the Atlas 200 purely for gaming, not for audio or video experiences.
Over the past four months (I like to test the headset over a long span), the Turtle Beach Atlas 200 is a wonderful gaming accessory, but not much more. You’ll look like a dork with the permanently attached microphone, and the audio quality for music isn’t as impressive as you’d like. If you’re looking for a comfortable, reliable gaming headset, however, you can’t go wrong with the Atlas 200.
Functional, comfortable, and strong. Those are three words I would use to describe the Atlas 200 headset. While the audio quality isn’t the most impressive, it’s a great all-around gaming utensil to provide you with more immersion into the battlefield or a cute JRPG cutscene set in a fantasy world.
The Atlas 200 is a stellar headset for comfort, and for the price of £49.99 or $59.99 in the U.S., it does a great job. It has a comfortable cushioning headband on the top, and as someone with a big head, it can be adjusted to the perfect width. I have a reputation for destroying headsets, and thankfully, the Atlas 200 is resistant to being thrown on the floor by accident or being used in long sessions.
The Turtle Beach Atlas 200 headset is comfortable to wear with nice cushioning on top
While I do get sweaty in the Atlas 200, I don’t feel ear strain after hours of gameplay. The earpads’ cushioning is comfortable, though they make me a bit hot. That’s where the fans come in. When I take this headset outside, however, it is a bit awkward. The microphone is permanently attached to the headset, making me look like a dork out in public while listening to music.
Additionally, while out and about, the 3.5mm jack has started to come loose from the phone over the past few weeks, causing some music to have infrequent ranges on the output. Just use the Atlas 200 inside with your games and consider other headsets for outside use. I have only done it a handful of times because I’m pretty poor and my regular earphones break often.
It’s a shame you can’t detach the mic and frequently use this headset outside because it’s brilliantly lightweight. It’s only 280g, so it’s easy to wear and doesn’t feel heavy on your head. The cable is also long, letting you play the likes of Battlefield 6 or Final Fantasy XVI far away from your monitor.
Let’s talk about the audio. Everything sounds crisp with the Atlas 200. You’ll hear every gunshot, every step behind you, and every magic spell being thrown about. Dialogue is crystal clear, and you can get enraptured in the game. This is where the Atlas 200 shines. For music and video watching, however, I wasn’t as impressed. The sound is flat in these instances and doesn’t pop. Once again, use the Atlas 200 purely for gaming, not for audio or video experiences.
Over the past four months (I like to test the headset over a long span), the Turtle Beach Atlas 200 is a wonderful gaming accessory, but not much more. You’ll look like a dork with the permanently attached microphone, and the audio quality for music isn’t as impressive as you’d like. If you’re looking for a comfortable, reliable gaming headset, however, you can’t go wrong with the Atlas 200.
by Chris Penwell
