A Heads On Test of the Turtle Beach Atlas Air, Current Best Prices, and More!

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Whenever it comes time to assess a new Turtle Beach headset, I try to play a game of Guess This Model’s Intent based on the buzzwords used by Marketing. Today’s subject was a mixed-signals affair that stumped me. The ‘Air’ half clearly pertains to the impressive cloud-like comfort of these earcup cushions. But ‘Atlas’ speaks of a load-bearing Titan who, despite being a reliable sort that Greeks of quality, must endure crippling weight. All day. Every day. Forever.

So which one is it?

The first, thankfully. I’ve sampled tons of headsets in my time, but the Atlas Air—weighing at a class-leading 301g—are among the comfiest cans I’ve ever used. At a glance, you should consider them a barely there, open-back solution for my kind of people; folks who spend more time gaming in a day than not.

Now, some of you have come to this article with your mind made up already, so I’ll quickly sort those individuals with the best prices available. If that’s not you, click here to skip all the window shopping for my continued thoughts.

Let’s get to the best Atlas Air feature first—getting your ears to live their cushiest life. This headset has taken yoga classes, and the end results are supremely rotatable ear cups whose multi-directional nature provide a better match to your melon. By reducing pressure and dispersing weight better, the goal is to have you namaste in the zone for longer, because you’ve simply forgotten they’re there. I can confirm this happens during marathon sessions.

The news gets even better for my fellow squinters; Turtle Beach's Pro spec technology, for individuals who wear….well, specs, like a pro, has been fully implemented in the Atlas Airs. I found that I could easily achieve my ideal fit and desired tension by tightening the adjustable floating strap, even while wearing my chunkiest Hans Moleman reading glasses.

Additionally, as mentioned before, these are incredibly light—Turtle Beach's featheriest headset thus far. Furthermore, the open-back approach makes it