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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Turtle Beach Recon 70 each cater to different needs. If you prioritize active noise cancelling for a quieter listening experience or need a wireless option, the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is the better choice. They also score higher for use during air travel due to this feature, but they are at a lower midrange price point which is more expensive than the Turtle Beach Recon 70. Conversely, if microphone quality is crucial, perhaps for gaming or calls, and you're looking to save money, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 excels in mic quality and is budget-friendly; however, they lack wireless capabilities and active noise cancelling. Both models rate similarly for comfort and overall sound quality, but the Turtle Beach Recon 70 may have a higher build quality. Keep in mind the Skullcandy Hesh ANC offers longer battery life which could be essential if you spend extended periods away from a charger. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Skullcandy Hesh ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.6
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
TV and Video
5.8
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.7
5.6
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
23.0 Hours
N/A
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has 23 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$135
$48
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC has a price of $135 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $48.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.7
7.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Turtle Beach Recon 70 to be good for music, while the Skullcandy Hesh ANC is only fair.
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How the Skullcandy Hesh ANC and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Skullcandy Hesh ANC | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$135 | $48 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Skullcandy | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2020 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 23 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.6 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Skullcandy Hesh ANC
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"Skullcandy’s Hesh ANC are compact, wireless over-ears for everyday use that are tuned for bass and designed to suppress or amplify ambient noise as required. In addition to Bluetooth 5.0, optional tracking via the Tile app is supported so that these headphones can be found if they get lost."
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 Skullcandy
Skullcandy is an American, consumer-oriented, earbuds and headphones manufacturer with 20 years of market experience. They sell a wide variety of, budget-friendly and unique, wired and wireless products that are sure to please the vast majority of users. Among their most popular offerings, the Crusher headphones, includes a pair of actual subwoofers inside the cups which makes the bass extra prominent for a unique and extra fun sound.
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