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Updated January 10, 2024·
If excellent noise isolation and portability are important to you, and you don't mind spending more, the Sony WF1000XM4 earbuds are a superior choice, also offering wireless convenience and better sound quality for music. However, for gaming and calls, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 headphones excel with better microphone quality and are a budget-friendly option, though they are less convenient for travel and lack noise cancellation. The Recon 70 is also wired, so if wireless usage is a priority, the Sony earbuds win out. Keep in mind, the Turtle Beach headphones have a boom mic which is not found on the Sony earbuds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM4
- Excellent for music
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class 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
Music
9.0
7.1
The Sony WF1000XM4 is excellent for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Gaming
5.6
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.7
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
10.0
7.6
The Sony WF1000XM4 is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
TV and Video
6.0
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.6
The Sony WF1000XM4 is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
9.0 Hours
N/A
The Sony WF1000XM4 has 9 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$220
$40
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The Sony WF1000XM4 has a price of $220 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the Sony WF1000XM4 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony WF1000XM4 | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$220 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.7/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 9 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 | 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 | 5.4/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6.5 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Sony WF1000XM4
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | March 2023
"The headphones deliver a satisfying user experience, class-leading battery life, some of the best noise-cancelling we’ve heard in this category, and absolutely stunning sound quality."
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 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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