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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're very active and want earbuds that are secure during workouts, the Beats Powerbeats Pro are sweatproof and have ear hooks for stability. However, for gaming or calls, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has superior mic quality and a boom mic style which could improve voice clarity. If you watch TV and videos or listen to books and podcasts, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 offers a better experience. But, if portability and not having to deal with wires matters to you, the Powerbeats Pro are wireless, while the Recon 70 are not. The Powerbeats Pro also supports wireless charging and has a longer battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
7.6
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
TV and Video
5.7
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$124
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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 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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