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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and exercise suitability, the Jlab Go Air Sport with its sweatproof certification and ear hooks could serve you well for workouts and travel. However, expect lower sound quality with these earbuds. In contrast, the Turtle Beach Recon 70, while being wired and less suited for exercise, offers best-in-class microphone quality and very good sound quality, making them a strong choice for calls, meetings, and gaming. Keep in mind that although the Recon 70 headphones may provide a more immersive experience, they're not as portable and lack wireless capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
- Very good for exercise
- Very 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
5.6
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Gaming
5.4
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
TV and Video
5.8
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
N/A
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$20
$48
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The Jlab Go Air Sport has a price of $20 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $48.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jlab Go Air Sport to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality.
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How the Jlab Go Air Sport and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Jlab Go Air Sport | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Jlab | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.6 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Jlab Go Air Sport
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | April 2022
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
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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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