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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality and design are your priorities and you're willing to invest more, the Beats EP may be better as they often provide richer audio and a more stylish look. However, if you're looking for cost-efficiency and a headset that includes a microphone for gaming and calls, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 could serve you better despite possibly lower sound quality and build. The Beats EP, with their higher price, likely won't give you features like a microphone or virtual surround sound, which are handy for gaming and video calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
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
8.1
7.1
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Gaming
6.3
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.2
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Beats EP is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Cost
$100
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.6
7.5
The Beats EP and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Beats EP are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Beats EP both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats EP and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 5.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beats EP
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Headphonecheck
Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
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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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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