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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prefer earbuds that deliver good overall sound quality with the convenience of a detachable cable and the ability to upgrade your listening experience with different cables, the KZ ZSN Pro X could be a suitable choice. They are also more portable and offer a closed enclosure for passive noise isolation. However, they have poor microphone quality, which isn't ideal for calls or gaming. On the other hand, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 offers very good sound quality, with a best-in-class microphone for clear communication, making them a better option for gaming and calls. They also have comfortable over-ear cups, but they're larger and less portable, with no noise-canceling feature, and may not be suitable for exercise or travel due to their poor noise isolation and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.9
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Phone Calls
3.1
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Cost
$24
$40
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The KZ ZSN Pro X has a price of $24 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for music.
TV and Video
7.3
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and KZ ZSN Pro X are both good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro X to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The KZ ZSN Pro X and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the KZ ZSN Pro X and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KZ ZSN Pro X | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$24 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | KZ | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2020 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 27 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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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