Quick Overview
Priced at $179.99, the Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Headset is Turtle Beach's entry in the open back headphones category. With 2,230 buyers rating it at 4.1 stars, it currently sits at #22 of 46 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Fit and Build
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. Most users find them comfortable, though glasses-wearers and those with larger heads sometimes report pressure after a couple of hours.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Turtle Beach
- Price: $179.99 (slightly above the $169.00 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.1 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2,230
- Category rank: #22 of 46 in open back headphones
- Cheaper in category: 27 products
- Higher-rated in category: 43 products
- More-reviewed in category: 20 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.1-star average from 2,230 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
For context, the average rating in the open back headphones category is 4.4 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
What Else to Consider
At $179.99, the Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Headset sits slightly above the $169.00 category average. 27 options are cheaper and 18 are more expensive.
The category leader is the OneOdio Hi-Res Studio Monitor Headphones ($37.99, 4.4★, 73,430 reviews). It's $142.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- Sennheiser HD 599 SE Open-Back - $135.90, 4.6★ (10,020 reviews) · Better on both axes
- FiiO JT7 Planar Magnetic Headphones - $119.99, 4.6★ (41 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Monitor Headphones - $59.00, 4.5★ (27,963 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Headphones at 4.6★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Eigsupia Open Ear Bluetooth Headphones at $14.99.
Who Should Get This
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
The Verdict
7.2/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.