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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless are more versatile with both wireless and wired options, better for calls and meetings with higher microphone quality, and have a significant battery life which makes them suitable for long use. They also score well in comfort, build quality, and controls. On the other hand, the Turtle Beach Recon 70, while less expensive, has excellent mic quality and is highly rated for book/podcast listening experience. However, they are wired, heavier, and may not be as suitable for exercise due to lower comfort and exercise scores. If your budget allows and you value wireless freedom, better build quality, and often participate in calls, JLab may be the better choice, but for mainly listening to content like podcasts with a tighter budget, Turtle Beach could be satisfactory. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.3
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Battery
60.0 Hours
N/A
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$79
$40
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Turtle Beach Recon 70 to be good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.8
8.4
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both very good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
7.6
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.9
7.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and JLab JBuds Work Wireless are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 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 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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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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