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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and battery life, the Audeze Maxwell is a superior choice, and its planar drivers offer an immersive experience, especially for gaming and TV. However, it is more expensive and heavier, which could affect long-term comfort. On the other hand, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is more budget-friendly and lighter, with a reputation for exceptional mic quality, making it ideal for calls and meetings. Both headphones provide a closed-back design for noise isolation, but neither are sweatproof or dustproof, limiting their suitability for exercise or harsh environments. The Recon 70 lacks wireless capabilities and an app for customization, while the Maxwell boasts these features, increasing its versatility and ease of use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze Maxwell
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.1
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Gaming
9.0
8.4
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for gaming, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good.
Phone Calls
8.7
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Audeze Maxwell is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.4
7.6
The Audeze Maxwell is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
TV and Video
8.9
7.5
The Audeze Maxwell is very good for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Battery
78.0 Hours
N/A
The Audeze Maxwell has 78 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$299
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audeze Maxwell has a price of $299 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Audeze Maxwell has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audeze Maxwell to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
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How the Audeze Maxwell and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze Maxwell | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 78 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 498.9 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Audeze Maxwell
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Christian Thomas | August 2023
"Despite a few caveats, the Audeze Maxwell is one of the best-performing gaming headsets on the market and should top the ranks for a few buyers — provided the budget (and neck strength) is there. Gaming headsets have their work cut out for them, and their audience is historically unkind to performance flaws. If you’re an older gamer with some cash to blow, you should be pleased with the Audeze Maxwell."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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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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About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
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