The Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtle Beach X42
are wireless gaming headsets built to maximize your experience playing with the Xbox One system.
To help you decide if the Turtle Beach X32 or the Turtle Beach X42
is the right gaming headset for you, we’ve compared the two headsets in the categories of audio, compatibility, customization and comfort and then follow with a recommendation.
Audio
The Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtle Beach X42 have dual 2.4/5 GHz dual band Wi-Fi radio technology which means that wireless interference is virtually eliminated. The Turtle Beach X32 and the X42 also come with multiple EQ and stereo expander presents.
The speakers in both headsets are 50 mm and have a lightweight design.
The Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtle Beach X42 both have a microphone monitor so that you can hear your voice in your headset so that you don’t start shouting while simultaneously chatting and gaming.
The Turtle Beach X42 is the superior headset when it comes to sound, as it has an immersive360 degree, Dolby Surround Sound that allows you to pinpoint the direction of every sound that comes from your game.
Compatibility
The Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtle Beach X42 are both marketed for use with the Xbox gaming system. While some users report no issues when using either headset for PC gaming, Turtle Bay recommends using a different line of headsets designed specifically for PC gaming.
You can use both the Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtle Beach X42 with mobile devices. To do so, you can remove the mic and change the cord from an inline cable to a mobile cable.
You can also use the headsets when chatting on Skype or Xbox LIVE
If you are planning on using the Turtle Beach X32 for game audio then you will need to connect the headset to stereo outputs from your TV or audio receiver. For game chat with Xbox One, you can will need to use the Kinect.
Customization
Neither the Turtle Beach X32 nor the Turtle Beach X42 allow you to customize the design of your headset. Both come in a standard black color with a lime green highlight around each ear piece.
For the audio, however, both the Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtle Beach X42 allow you to create the sound you want to hear from your headset.
The Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtle Beach X42 have sound field expander presets that allow you to boost the sound levels on both your right and left sides for better tactical accuracy while playing a game. There are also equalizer presets that allow you to create different bass and treble boost combinations.
The Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtle Beach X42 also allow you to mix and match audio settings, depending on different gaming scenarios.
Comfort
The headband for the Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtle Beach X42 is both cushioned and adjustable. The headband also has breathable fabric mesh so as not to irritate your head.
The ear cushions for both headsets are made of soft, comfortable mesh so that you can go for a marathon gaming session and still be comfortable.
Recommendation
Because the Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtle Beach X42 are part of a similar line of gaming headsets, they share a lot of the same technology. While both the Turtle Beach X32 and the Turtles Beach X42 offer the same ability to customize your sound presets, the audio of the Turtle Beach X42 is far superior.
That audio, however, does come at a premium. So if you want Dolby surround sound and are willing to pay for it, then the Turtle Beach X42 gaming headset is the one for your.
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