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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and call quality, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 headphones provide superior performance and are more budget-friendly, ideal for prolonged gaming sessions and calls. However, if sound quality, particularly for music listening, is your primary concern, you might prefer the 1More Triple Drivers despite being more expensive. The Triple Drivers allow for superior portability for day-to-day listening. Both have a wired connection, but neither supports active noise cancellation; consider this if you'll be in noisy environments. Neither are particularly suited for use during exercise or travel due to either comfort or lower noise isolation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Triple Driver
The 1More Triple Driver has no clear advantages over the Turtle Beach Recon 70.
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
Best in class for phone calls
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.9/10
7.1/10
The 1More Triple Driver and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music, though the 1More Triple Driver is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.0/10
9.6/10
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the 1More Triple Driver is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0/10
7.6/10
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 1More Triple Driver is poor.
Cost
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The 1More Triple Driver has a price of $96 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
The 1More Triple Driver and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.8/10
7.5/10
The 1More Triple Driver and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
5.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers 1More Triple Driver to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Build Quality
8.3/10
8.5/10
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and 1More Triple Driver both have very good build quality.
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How the 1More Triple Driver and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"For under $99 USD this has a good sound that, when paired with the build quality and design, makes for a solid pair of everyday buds. Should you get them? If you’re tired of buying cheap earbuds and want to treat yourself to something a little nicer, I say go for it."
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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About 1More
Music lovers, young or old, frugal or affluent, deserve to hear music as it was meant to be heard, as the artist intended it to be heard. Everyone deserves to hear more. That’s how 1More, a China based company, describes their mission. Their products are all tuned by Luca Bignardi, a sound engineer who’s worked side by side with artists such as Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini and Andrea Bocelli, in an effort to offer premium quality audio devices at midrange prices.
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