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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and portability with moderate battery life, go for the JBL 510BT. However, if sound quality, especially for calls and gaming, is more important and you don't mind a wired connection, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is the better choice, offering a superior microphone. Both are budget-friendly but lack active noise cancellation and have limited sound isolation, which might not be ideal for noisy environments. If you often participate in long gaming sessions, the Turtle Beach's comfort could be beneficial, whereas JBL's foldable design is more travel-friendly for on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
- Good 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
6.2
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for music, while the JBL 510BT is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Battery
38.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$30
$40
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and JBL 510BT are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the JBL 510BT and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL 510BT | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 38 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
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 | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158.7 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JBL 510BT
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Sam Smart | September 2023
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."
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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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