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Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM3
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.6
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.2
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.7
7.6
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
TV and Video
5.7
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.6
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$180
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Sony WF1000XM3 has a price of $180 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Sony WF1000XM3 has excellent build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.1
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music.
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How the Sony WF1000XM3 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony WF1000XM3 | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.2/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 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 | Yes | 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 | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Sony WF1000XM3
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Lily Katz | November 2022
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."
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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