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Updated January 10, 2024·
The EPOS PC38X stands out for superior overall sound quality and is excellent for gaming, music, calls, and meetings. It also boasts better soundstage, microphone quality, and comfort. However, if you're concerned about price, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is more affordable and still provides good sound for gaming and calls, though it's not as strong in music or comfort. The PC38X is open-back and doesn’t isolate noise well, which could be an issue in noisy environments. If portability and noise isolation are essential, the closed-back Recon 70 might suit your needs better, despite its lower overall performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- The Turtle Beach Recon 70 has no clear advantages over the EPOS PC38X.
Key differences
Music
9.5
7.1
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Gaming
10.0
8.4
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good.
TV and Video
9.0
7.5
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and EPOS PC38X are both poor for noise reduction, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
Cost
$139
$40
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The EPOS PC38X has a price of $139 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
10.0
9.6
The EPOS PC38X and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both best in class for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.6
The EPOS PC38X and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The EPOS PC38X and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| EPOS PC38X | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$139 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 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 | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 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) | 249.4 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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