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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and use headphones mainly for music and calls, consider the Sony Linkbuds; however, if you require a microphone of exceptional quality and headphones that excel in gaming, TV, and video applications, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is a stronger fit. The Sony Linkbuds offer wireless convenience, better portability, and are sweatproof, making them suitable for exercise, whereas the Recon 70's closed design provides better passive noise isolation and a longer wired connection, which can be crucial for gamers to eliminate latency. Keep in mind the Linkbuds are more expensive, but they provide app customization features that can enhance your listening experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony Linkbuds
- Good for exercise
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
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
6.8
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Sony Linkbuds is only fair.
TV and Video
5.4
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Sony Linkbuds are both poor for noise reduction, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
Battery
5.5 Hours
N/A
The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$178
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Sony Linkbuds has a price of $178 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.3
8.5
The Sony Linkbuds has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
7.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Turtle Beach Recon 70 to be good for music, while the Sony Linkbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.6
The Sony Linkbuds and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Sony Linkbuds and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony Linkbuds | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$178 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 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 | 17.5 | N/A | |
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 | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.5 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Shopping
Sony Linkbuds
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Sam Moore | February 2022
"The Sony LinkBuds is definitely the most unique audio product to release so far in 2022, and it largely executes well on it's unoccluded design. However, it's hamstrung by all the same things as other unsealed earbuds."
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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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