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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize portability, wireless convenience with sweat and dust resistance, and use during exercise, the JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds might suit you, including features like active noise cancelling and a smart charging case with a display for controls. However, if cost is a concern and you require excellent mic quality for calls or gaming, and plan mostly indoor use, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 headphones offer great value and features like a boom mic, but without wireless capabilities or resistance to sweat and dust. The JBLs have LDAC for higher quality audio over Bluetooth and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, whereas the Turtle Beach is wired and lacks those optimizations. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live Beam 3
  • Very good for exercise
  • Very good 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

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Music

7.8
Live Beam 3
Recon 70
7.1
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music, though the JBL Live Beam 3 is somewhat better.

Gaming

5.4
Live Beam 3
Recon 70
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live Beam 3
Recon 70
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live Beam 3
Recon 70
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.

TV and Video

5.6
Live Beam 3
Recon 70
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Beam 3 is poor.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Live Beam 3
Recon 70
5.6
The JBL Live Beam 3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.

Battery

12.0 Hours
Live Beam 3
Recon 70
N/A
The JBL Live Beam 3 has 12 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.

Cost

$216
Live Beam 3
Recon 70
$40
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The JBL Live Beam 3 has a price of $216 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

8.5
Live Beam 3
Recon 70
8.5
The JBL Live Beam 3 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live Beam 3 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Beam 3Turtle Beach Recon 70
JBL Live Beam 3Turtle Beach Recon 70

GENERAL

Price
$216
$40
Brand
JBLTurtle Beach
Release Date
June 1, 2024May 1, 2019
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/109.6/10
Gaming Score
5.4/108.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/107.6/10
Exercise Score
8.4/104.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
12 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
YesN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3N/A
Case Battery Life
36N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/105.7/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/1010/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams309 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedBoom

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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 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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