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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH M30X headphones are known for their good overall sound quality and would be suitable for listening to music and watching TV with a better soundstage. However, they may not be as comfortable for extended periods and lack a microphone for calls. The Turtle Beach Recon 70, on the other hand, has a superior microphone quality, which is great for calls and gaming, and is also slightly more comfortable. If gaming and frequent communication are your priorities and you prefer a more budget-friendly option, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 might be more suitable, though the audio experience may not be as rich as with the Audio Technica ATH M30X. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M30X
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.6
7.1
The Audio Technica ATH M30X and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music, though the Audio Technica ATH M30X is somewhat better.
Gaming
6.6
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
Cost
$69
$40
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$60
$80
$100
The Audio Technica ATH M30X has a price of $69 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
7.2
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X has good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.9
7.5
The Audio Technica ATH M30X and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audio Technica ATH M30X to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
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Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH M30X | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$69 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Audio Technica ATH M30X
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x is a great choice for anybody that needs a decent set of over-ear studio monitors. While the frequency response is not totally spot on, it works for basically every situation reasonably well. The sound quality and reasonably good comfort promote its candidacy as a great pick for $69 USD."
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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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About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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