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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a wireless option with a secure fit for exercise and a great portability score, the Jabra Elite Active 75t would be the better choice. They offer sweat and dust resistance and have a longer battery life, with the convenience of a charging case that supports wireless charging. However, if you prioritize sound quality, particularly for gaming and calls, along with a microphone of higher quality, the Turtle Beach Recon 70, despite being wired and less suited for exercise, may be more suitable. The Recon 70 also boasts a superior score for books and podcasts and offers better value if price is a significant consideration. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
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
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.5
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
5.0
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
5.3
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.6
The Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
7.5 Hours
N/A
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$163
$40
$0
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$100
$150
$200
$250
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has a price of $163 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jabra Elite Active 75t | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$163 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jabra | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2020 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 9.5/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 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 | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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 Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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