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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro offer active noise cancelling, are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, and support wireless charging, which makes them very portable and versatile for travel, exercise, and outdoor use, with better sound quality for music and gaming. However, they are considerably pricier. The Turtle Beach Recon 70, on the other hand, are budget-friendly wired headphones with a boom microphone that provides superior mic quality, making them excellent for calls and meetings. They are also highly rated for sound quality, especially for books and podcasts, despite lacking active noise cancelling and wireless features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Music
8.0
7.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Phone Calls
7.0
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
7.6
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.6
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
4.8 Hours
N/A
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$188
$40
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The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a price of $188 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.3
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.7
7.5
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for TV and video.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$188 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4.8 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 12 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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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About Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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