For this price point, I can't say anything less than 5 stars for this headset. I was originally going to go with a different product until seeing that the Ear Force Recon 50(X) series, was to release on 9/25/15. I decided to give it a try, and figured why not. For $40 it seemed like a steal!
For the most part, it is a steal.
PROS:
--The headset itself is good looking, at first I thought the green would be a little off-putting compared to the color of my other accessories and peripherals, but it actually looks really great. Of course, this part is subjective.
--Very lightweight. This thing only weighs a few ounces, and other than the light sensation of the cups on your ears, you could not even know you have it on.
--The mic is detachable, which is awesome.
--Further, the mic sounds great. It picks up my voice with a pretty good clarity for an entry-level gaming headset, and the attached covering of the mic essentially works as a pop filter. In fact, I have a fan blowing right by me and it manages to cancel the vast majority of the wind rushing into it from the fan. Solid mic.
--The sound is pretty good. Bass and highs are on par for this price point, with the mids being the weakest link of the sound stage. For music and movies it is probably not the best choice, although it would still work more than adequately for those uses. Gaming is where it really shines, and the sound quality is more than good enough for my gaming needs. Footsteps are defined, gunshots and explosions sound great, and voices and dialog sound just fine.
--Adaptability and Connectivity: It connects to the Xbox One controller that has the 3.5mm plug-in, and works on any Xbox One controller with the Turtle Beach or Microsoft headset adapter. My controller has the plug directly on it, so it works flawlessly without the need of an adapter. Further, it includes an adapter to change the mic/headphones to two separate plugs and I tested it on my PC and it works great for both sound and mic as well. Even though it is marketed as an Xbox One headset, it works just fine on PC and my iPhone. I don't have a PS4 to try it on, but I would imagine it would work just fine.
CONS:
--Like mentioned above, the sound is pretty much on par. Nothing special and certainly doesn't blow your mind with audio fidelity. However for this price range I can't imagine it gets much better. Mids could be a bit better with frequency range.
--The cord is rather short. Granted, this model is targeted specifically towards the Xbox One, so plugging it into the controller with the cord length is more than enough, and nice because you don't have a huge bundle of cord on your lap when it is plugged into your controller. However, for use with a PC or other device you might need to purchase a 4 pole 3.5mm extension cable to make it a bit longer. I managed to find several on Amazon for a few bucks, so if this is a problem for you I would recommend going the extension cable route instead of disregarding this headset.
OVERALL:
I rated 5, but would probably give closer to a 4.5. For $40 (current price at time of writing, the day this headset has been released), it is a great deal. I am very happy with it, and use it as my main headset for my Xbox now, and a backup for my PC. Very comfortable, lightweight, sound is more than adequate in terms of quality, and it works with a multitude of devices. For gaming, it is just an all-around great entry-level headset.
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Turtle Beach Recon 50 Red/Blue for Nintendo Switch
Take gaming audio and comfort on Nintendo Switch to the next level with the Turtle Beach Recon 50 gaming headset, featuring a lightweight and comfortable design, high-quality 40mm over-ear speakers, and convenient in-line controls.
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LIGHTWEIGHT & COMFORTABLE DESIGN
The Recon 50 features Turtle Beach’s latest lightweight and comfortable design and is perfect for those hours-long gaming sessions.
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HIGH QUALITY 40MM SPEAKERS
High-quality 40mm over-ear speakers deliver amazing sound and ensure you hear every crisp high and thundering low
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CRYSTAL CLEAR CHAT
Use Turtle Beach’s renowned high-sensitivity mic for in- game and online chat, and then remove it when watching movies or listening to music.
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CONVENIENT IN-LINE CONTROLS
The convenient in-line controls place master volume and mic mute right at your fingertips.
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MULTIPLATFORM COMPATIBILITY
Built to win on Nintendo Switch, and also works great with Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One, PS5 & PS4 as well as PC & Mobile devices with 3.5mm Connection.
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Removable | Microphone Type | Removable |
40mm | Speaker Size | 10mm |
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