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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and active noise cancelling for travel or noisy environments, the JBL Live 770NC is your best choice despite the higher cost. They also have a more durable build, better overall sound quality, and a built-in equalizer app. However, if budget is a concern or you need a headset with a high-quality microphone for gaming or calls, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 offers superior mic quality at a lower price point. The Recon 70 is wired, which could be preferable for gamers wanting to avoid latency issues, and they have excellent durability as well. Keep in mind, the JBL has more features like a detachable cable, app controls customization, and wireless charging, which add to their versatility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live 770NC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.6
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.9
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live 770NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.6
The JBL Live 770NC is good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
76.0 Hours
N/A
The JBL Live 770NC has 76 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$130
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live 770NC has a price of $130 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Music
7.4
7.1
The JBL Live 770NC and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and JBL Live 770NC both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live 770NC | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$130 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 76 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | 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 | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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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