Microsoft - Xbox Elite Series 2 Core vs Turtle Beach - Stealth Ultra

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core if you care most about battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery.

Pick the Stealth Ultra if you care most about back paddles. Its strongest claims are back paddles.

Both ship with comparable hall-effect sticks, adaptive triggers, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.