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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're considering true wireless convenience for on-the-go listening with features like a gaming mode for lower latency, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds are suitable, but at a higher cost. On the other hand, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 offers a comfortable over-ear design with, typically, better sound isolation and a boom microphone for clear communication, which may make them more suitable for prolonged gaming sessions or home use, at a more budget-friendly price. However, they lack the portability and wireless features of the Razers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.4
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.1
5.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$95
$48
$0
$50
$100
$150
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The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has a price of $95 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $48.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
8.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.9
7.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.7
8.5
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Razer Hammerhead True Wireless | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$95 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Razer | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 36 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.2/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
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The Verge
Chris Welch | August 2019
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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