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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality, especially for music, the Sennheiser 560S would be the better choice due to its superior overall sound and open-back design which offers a wider soundstage. However, they're not as versatile, being less ideal for calls, meetings, and gaming. On the other hand, the Turtle Beach Recon 70, while not matching the Sennheiser in sound quality, has a high mic quality making it great for gaming and calls. It's also budget-friendly but lacks the build and comfort quality of the Sennheiser. Neither option is suitable for exercise, and both are similar in portability and do not support wireless connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
9.5
7.1
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Gaming
6.9
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.1
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
TV and Video
9.1
7.5
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Sennheiser 560S are both poor for noise reduction, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
Cost
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$40
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The Sennheiser 560S has a price of $180 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Sennheiser 560S both have very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser 560S and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser 560S | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 244.9 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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