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Updated January 10, 2024·
The AKG K712 Pro is a premium option with a large soundstage and high comfort level, making it great for an immersive music experience and watching TV, but it doesn't have a mic for calls and is less portable. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is more wallet-friendly, offers a great mic for conversations, and is better suited for gaming. While the AKG has a more open and natural sound, the Turtle Beach's closed design provides better noise isolation. If you prioritize music and spacious sound, go for AKG; if gaming, calls, and mic quality are more important, Turtle Beach is the recommendation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
7.7
7.1
The AKG K712 Pro and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music, though the AKG K712 Pro is somewhat better.
Gaming
7.0
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
7.5
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and AKG K712 Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
Cost
$659
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.6
The AKG K712 Pro and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The AKG K712 Pro and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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AKG K712 Pro
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Headfonics
Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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Sound Guys
Sam Moore | September 2022
"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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