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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless connectivity, active noise cancelling for a quieter experience, and the flexibility of having a detachable cable with better build quality, the Sennheiser Accentum Plus may be the better choice despite its higher price. It also supports a lossless codec for higher quality audio reproduction, has a more extended battery life, and is suitable for various activities including air travel and exercise. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more affordable option with a microphone that's rated best for calls and meetings and gaming performance, and you don't mind the lack of wireless functionality and active noise cancelling, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is a solid option, especially if you are mostly using the headphones for gaming and calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser Accentum Plus
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
Key differences
Gaming
9.1
8.4
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for gaming, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.3
7.6
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
TV and Video
8.8
7.5
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.6
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
50.0 Hours
N/A
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has 50 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$230
$40
$0
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$250
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$350
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus has a price of $230 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.1
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music.
Phone Calls
9.2
9.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Turtle Beach Recon 70 to be best in class for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Accentum Plus is excellent.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Sennheiser Accentum Plus and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser Accentum Plus | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9.3/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 50 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 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 | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 227 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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 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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