![]() ![]() It works well but 500 Pro has a much lower actuation point for muting making it easier and faster to mute that I wish the 800 LX offered.Ĩ00 LX with the microphone in the ‘on’ position Notably, the 800 LX is marginally more comfortable than the 500 Pro.īoth headsets use a lift-to-mute mechanism where you push the mic up until it ‘clicks’ and then it is muted. On your head, both headsets are comfortable with soft ear cushions that don’t get hot after a couple hours of gaming. When gaming with friends while playing PUBG, they could tell an immediate difference when I would switch headsets as they all stated my mic quality improved.ĥ00 Pro with the microphone in the ‘on’ position One of the downsides to the 800 LX is that mic fidelity is a bit lower than the wired 500 Pro. That being said, the 500 Pro does feel more premium as it has a metal headband whereas the 800 LX is entirely made of plastic. I thought this might just be placebo but others have reported the same as well. Plantronics says that it has a 10-meter range and I have had zero issues with connectivity with the headset battery life is posted at 24hrs and that feels about right in my testing.Īudio quality with both devices is a step up from my older XO7’s but the 800 LX is more clear than the 500 Pro. The 800 LX wireless feature works by plugging in a small box to the USB port on your Xbox One and then it connects directly to the headset. If you are going to be spending that type of cash on a headset, you will be much happier with the 800 LX.Ĩ00 LX with the microphone in the ‘muted’ position I was upgrading from an aging Turtle Beach XO7 which you can still find today on Amazon for $199.99 but they are not worth the money. And I can honestly say, both are good headsets you will be happy with either option. The biggest difference between these two products is that the 800 LX is wireless and the 500 Pro is wired. That being said, they are also targeting two slightly different demographics. The company sent over their 800LX and 500 Pro headsets and after a few weeks of using the hardware, here is what you need to know.īefore we go any further, keep in mind that the 500 Pro costs $69.99 and the 800 LX will set you back $149.99 – there is a significant price gap between the two products. On some phones you will see a headset icon next to this listing.A couple weeks back, Plantronics reached out and asked if I would be interested in reviewing their top-end Xbox headsets and considering that I play PUBG…a lot, the timing was perfect. Look for the Stealth 700 in your available devices on your phone, DO NOT select one that ends "BLE". With the headset powered on, hold down the bluetooth button until you hear "Bluetooth Pairing" prompt play through the headsetĤ. ![]() This indicates your bluetooth devices have been clearedģ. Keep holding down the bluetooth button until you hear tones play. While continuing to hold down the bluetooth button, turn on the headsetĭ. Start with the headset off and transmitter disconnected from your PC/ConsoleĬ. Clear your Stealth 700's bluetooth list by following these stepsĪ. Remove the Stealth 700 from your phones Bluetooth Device list if it is displayed there.Ģ. I received some more steps to try from Turtle Beach a few days ago which didn't work at first but I then turned bluetooth off on the headset and back on again and kept the button pressed to enter pairing mode and just paired and fully connected to my phone. ![]()
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