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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and often engage in calls or meetings, the Turtle Beach Recon 70, with its higher mic quality, would be the better choice, and it's also more suitable for gaming with its higher score in that regard. Although the Koss Porta Pro offers a richer listening experience for music, it falls short in mic performance and is less versatile for calls or gaming. The Recon 70 also features superior build quality for increased durability. If portability is key for you, the Porta Pro might be appealing as they are lighter and foldable, in contrast to the bulkier Recon 70. Keep in mind the Porta Pro uses an open design which doesn't isolate noise as effectively as the closed design of the Recon 70, meaning the latter might be more suitable in noisy environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.2
7.1
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is very good for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Phone Calls
6.1
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) is only fair.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both poor for noise reduction, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
Cost
$60
$40
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$40
$60
$80
$100
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has a price of $60 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
6.0
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality, while the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.2
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Koss Porta Pro (with mic) are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.6
7.5
The Koss Porta Pro (with mic) and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
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How the Koss Porta Pro (with mic) and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Koss Porta Pro (with mic) | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Koss | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 1984 | 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 | 6.2/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 63.5 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | In-Line | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sebastian Taboada | February 2022
"It’s clear to see why these have been such a popular choice amongst listeners for nearly four decades. It’s a charming pair of headphones that delivers a truly enjoyable listening experience and one that I think punches well above its weight."
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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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