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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Soundcore Space One offers active noise cancellation and wireless connectivity, which makes them a good choice for air travel and portability, with a significant 30-hour battery life, and they also fold for added transport convenience. Conversely, the Turtle Beach Recon 70, while lacking wireless capability and noise cancellation, excels with a higher overall sound quality and mic performance, potentially making them preferable for calls, meetings, and gaming. While the Turtle Beach is more budget-friendly and has a durable boom mic, the Soundcore Space One offers more features for mobile use, albeit at a higher price. If cost is a major factor, and you mainly need headphones for gaming or calls at home, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 may be the better choice. However, for diverse use, including while on the move, the additional features of the Soundcore Space One could justify the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
Best in class for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.8/10
7.1/10
The Soundcore Space One and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for music, though the Soundcore Space One is somewhat better.
Gaming
4.8/10
8.4/10
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
4.2/10
9.6/10
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7/10
7.6/10
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
5.3/10
7.5/10
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.0/10
5.6/10
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is poor.
Battery
30.0 Hours
N/A
The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Soundcore Space One has a price of $100 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
"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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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