A versatile headset representing sublime value for money
Turtle Beach Recon 70 Review • Loud, balanced sound Everything comes together to create a balanced soundstage that should suit almost scenario. • Flip-to-mute microphone Tilting the microphone arm out of view automatically cuts off any pickup. • On-device volume control Unlike some other cans, the Recon 70 set includes on-device volume adjustment. ✔ Loud, clear audio.
✔ Decent looks.
✔ Relatively comfortable ❌ Very plasticky.
❌ Some exposed wires You want an inexpensive headset that still performs At just £30, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds as good as you can reasonably expect. The microphone gets the job done – if you even need it at all. You want a gaming headset you can take on your travels Though the shell can likely take a couple of knocks and scrapes, constant twisting is likely to cut the audio cable’s lifespan considerably. If that goes, it’s game over. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 surprised me. There’s nothing fancy going on here, but I also expected to see more cut corners. With the Turtle Beach Recon 70 at £30, there’s no reason to entertain the imposters at this price point. Doubling your money can get you the popular Astro A10 Gen 2, with the Razer Kaira X and HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 cans also within reach.