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Updated January 10, 2024·
If immersive gaming is a priority for you, then the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is a suitable choice as it features a microphone for communication and tends to offer a more inclusive gaming experience with its over-ear, closed design. However, if you prioritize a more open and natural sound for casual listening and don't need a microphone, the Koss KSC75 with its open-back design might be a better and more affordable option, though less ideal for noisy environments. Keep in mind that the Koss has on-ear clips which can be more comfortable for some users compared to the overhead design of the Turtle Beach. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss KSC75
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.1
The Koss KSC75 is very good for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Gaming
6.4
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Koss KSC75 is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Koss KSC75 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Koss KSC75 are both poor for noise reduction, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
Cost
$20
$48
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Koss KSC75 has a price of $20 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $48.
Build Quality
5.6
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.5
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Koss KSC75 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
7.7
7.5
The Koss KSC75 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
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How the Koss KSC75 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss KSC75 | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$20 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2005 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 5.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 45.3 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Koss KSC75
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InEar Fidelity
Crinacle | June 2022
"Let’s not insult the KSC75 by saying that it’s simply good for the price… because it’s far more than that. It basically has a monopoly at its asking price, and could still give modern budget headphones a run for their money 15 years after its release. The KSC75 is the world’s best not-headphone."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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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 Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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