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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you primarily listen to music and value sound quality, the Philips Fidelio X2HR are the better choice due to their superior overall sound and wide soundstage. However, if your focus is gaming or calls and meetings, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 offers excellent mic quality and is optimized for these purposes. The Recon 70 is also much less expensive, making it a more budget-friendly option. On the other hand, the X2HR's open-back design is less suitable for noisy environments due to lower noise isolation. For portability and use during exercise, neither of these are ideal, as they're larger headphones not specifically designed for those activities. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
  • Excellent for music
  • Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
  • Best in class for phone calls
  • Very good for gaming

Key differences

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Music

9.3
Fidelio X2HR
Recon 70
7.1
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.

Gaming

7.0
Fidelio X2HR
Recon 70
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.

Phone Calls

5.0
Fidelio X2HR
Recon 70
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

TV and Video

8.8
Fidelio X2HR
Recon 70
7.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Fidelio X2HR
Recon 70
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both poor for noise reduction, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.

Cost

$140
Fidelio X2HR
Recon 70
$40
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The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.

Build Quality

9.0
Fidelio X2HR
Recon 70
8.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Podcasts and Audiobooks

7.9
Fidelio X2HR
Recon 70
7.6
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.

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How the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Philips Fidelio X2HRTurtle Beach Recon 70
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GENERAL

Price
$140
$40
Brand
PhilipsTurtle Beach
Release Date
September 1, 2014May 1, 2019
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired

SOUND

Music Score
9.3/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5/109.6/10
Gaming Score
7.1/108.4/10
TV and Video Score
8.9/107.6/10
Exercise Score
4.5/104.3/10

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/105.7/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A10/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.5/10
Comfort score
8.4/107.6/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
390 Grams309 Grams
Microphone style
N/ABoom
Waterproof Rating
00

Shopping

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Philips Fidelio X2HR

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Liquid Audio

Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."

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 Philips

Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.

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