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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds are a midrange option with a higher price point, offering a solid overall sound quality and features like active noise canceling, wireless connectivity with a low latency mode, and sweat and dust resistance which makes them suitable for exercise. They're also portable with moderate battery life and support wireless charging. Conversely, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 headphones come at a budget price and while they're wired with no noise-canceling feature, they excel in mic quality and are highly regarded for calls and meetings. They're less portable due to their size and don't support wireless connectivity, impacting their suitability for travel or exercise. If budget is a concern and high mic quality for communication is a priority, the Turtle Beach may be the way to go; if you're looking for versatile wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation and the convenience of wireless charging, consider investing in the Nothing Ear (2). Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.9
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
8.0
5.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
6.7 Hours
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$149
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music.
Gaming
8.5
8.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
8.0
7.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be very good for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 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 | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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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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