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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer wireless convenience and active noise cancelling for a quieter listening experience during air travel or commuting, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is suitable, plus they're foldable for portability. They also offer built-in equalizer settings for tailoring sound. However, if gaming and calls are top priorities with the need for exceptional mic quality, and price is an important factor, the Turtle Beach Recon 70, with its boom mic and strong performance in calls and gaming, would be a better choice, albeit without wireless capability and noise cancellation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- 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
6.0
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.6
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
70.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$48
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $48.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Jbuds Lux ANC | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 70 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 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 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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