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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize mic quality and listening to books or podcasts, both the HyperX Cloud II and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 have excellent microphones and are highly suitable for spoken audio content. However, the HyperX Cloud II offers a more immersive experience for gaming due to higher gaming audio scores, though they're both not ideal for exercise, due to low scores in that category, and neither supports wireless connection, which might limit movement. The HyperX is slightly heavier and comes with a detachable cable, which could be a convenience factor. If budget is a concern and you require decent performance across various audio content, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 may offer a more cost-effective solution without a significant compromise on overall sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- The HyperX Cloud II has no clear advantages over the Turtle Beach Recon 70.
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Music
7.7
7.1
The HyperX Cloud II and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music, though the HyperX Cloud II is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
7.5
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.0
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and HyperX Cloud II are both good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
Cost
$93
$48
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The HyperX Cloud II has a price of $93 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $48.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
8.4
The HyperX Cloud II and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.6
7.5
The HyperX Cloud II 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 HyperX Cloud II to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
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How the HyperX Cloud II and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| HyperX Cloud II | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$93 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HyperX | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2015 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 317.5 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Headphonesty
Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
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 HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
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