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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize excellent sounding music with good bass depth and clarity, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds would be ideal, and they have active noise cancelling to block out distractions. However, they are more expensive, especially if you also need features tailored for TV and gaming; they're built more for music lovers who also value strong build quality and built-in controls. On the other hand, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is more budget-friendly and offers a strong gaming experience with its high microphone quality and comfort over long sessions, but these are wired headphones and lack active noise cancelling, making them less portable and versatile than the Sennheisers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- 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
Gaming
9.0
8.4
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for gaming, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good.
Phone Calls
6.7
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is only fair.
TV and Video
8.5
7.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.6
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$250
$40
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The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has a price of $250 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Music
7.3
7.1
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 28 | 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 | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 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 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.8 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
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Major HiFi
Alex Schiffer | May 2022
"With the Momentum True Wireless 3, Sennheiser cements itself yet again as one of the go-to brands for wireless sound quality. It has a fun and engaging sound signature that has great bass and a great stage, accomplishing what only some of the best Bluetooth earphones can, and that’s clarity."
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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