Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05
An open-back design paired with a world-first floating earcup and 40mm drivers delivering 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res audio, plus a 50-hour battery life, sets this headset apart for immersive PC gaming. Its 301g weight and glasses-friendly memory foam cushions make it comfortable for long sessions, while low-latency wireless with Bluetooth 5.2 multipoint offers flexible connectivity. Best suited for competitive and single-player PC gamers who prioritize natural soundstage and all-day wear over noise isolation.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong sound (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam |
| Headband | breathable mesh material |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Open Back PC Gaming Headset - PC, PS5, PS4, Mobile - 24-bit High-Fidelity Audio, Broadcast Grade Mic, Bluetooth, Floating Earcup, Memory Foam Cushions, 50-Hr Battery |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.8 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 50 |
| Fast Charging | quick charge |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
| Detachable Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | Swarm II |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 47 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 50 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Beach Atlas Air TBS-5101-05 | 33.2 | 96.8 | 80.5 | 89.2 | 88.6 | 72.5 | 36.9 | 95.5 | 63.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 89.9 | 36.9 | 98.5 | 71 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 86.8 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 52.6 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 70.2 | 99.4 | 76 |
| Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B Compare | 91.2 | 89.6 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 0 | 96.6 | 98.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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