10 reviews for Turtle Beach Recon 50 Wired Gaming Headset – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Mobile & PC with 3.5mm – Removable Mic, 40mm Speakers, In-line Controls – Black

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Xeromaus & Family – August 28, 2024

   I’m a HUGE fan of “low-end” turtle beach headsets, and I bought these to replace an aging pair of Ear Force PLa’s that had served me faithfully for a long time (and still function very well, albeit thanks to a ton of tape work on damage I caused myself stupidly). Considering I paid only ten dollars more for these, the difference is staggering.As others note, they’re not a top end headset, but for $40, do you really expect that? Sound is clear and crisp. Mic is clear and loud, without being overly sensitive (and the windscreen performs very well), and connects/disconnects easily… I’m actually using Dragon to type this with the mic in my laptops mic port! Some complain that the mic is inflexible, but I haven’t found a position yet that it won’t accept and stay with. I do, however, wish they had used the jacketing from the PLa line (ribbed, semi-metallic covering that allowed for total freedom of position) instead of the semi-hard, plastic-feeling overmold on this one.Leather-feel ear cups are VERY well designed and generously padded, they feel very natural on my head and surround my ear with an almost hermetic seal… pressing on the sides of the cups while wearing them yields a noticeable increase in pressure in my ears (you probably shouldn’t do this).Entire system is very light (due in part to plastic construction, which doesn’t come off feeling as “cheap” as other plastic headsets).At 4ft, the cord doesn’t give a ton of room, but it was designed to be used with a console controller audio jack, so it doesn’t need it… but for use with an mp3 player or laptop, it’s great for those that don’t need the extra length getting in the way.Some cons:In-line volume/mic control is small and hard to grasp (almost too smooth), and in turn, the volume control knob is very narrow and set deeply in the control box. When you do locate the volume blindly, it’s somewhat difficult to roll, but I’m going to assume it will loosen in time. I would suggest moving it closer to the wire’s splitter to make it easier to locate blindly, but it’s a personal preference some may disagree with.The mic only inserts into the headset in one direction, having a cut out on the mic itself that must be aligned with a tab on the mic jack. It’s difficult, though not impossible, to insert it while wearing the headset, so I suggest you choose in or out before you begin using them. I see no reason why this design had to be implemented, and hope future models will omit it.The connecting band has very little in the way of padding across the top of your head. It’s not only a very small fill, but it’s the same low density, very soft foam used in the ear cups, making it almost ineffective. It’s not uncomfortable once you get the fit right for your head (though mine is shaved, your mileage may vary), but it still seems no thought at all went into this design point. Increasing the fill or using a higher density foam could fix this in future models.Each ear cup is connected to one half of the wire, which I personally don’t enjoy the feel of, though its double connection design does prevent a lot of twisting that could lead to a single wire design pulling out of it’s grommet. The wire(s) itself is very soft and flexible, which while offering comfort, I’m afraid would be easily abraded or pinched.All in all, you would be hard pressed to find another headset that offers more or performs better at or near this price point…it may even be an impossibility. Though PLa’s are cheaper and more than adequate, for any looking for an entrance point into the headset market, these are without a doubt the only headset I will ever recommend again. If you need higher performance, just move up the price scale in the turtle beach line, each offering will blow you away.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Levi – August 28, 2024

   This works perfectly for me, they are comfortable and the quality of sound is exactly what I expected from Turtle Beach headsets!! What an amazing value! I got the blue ones and even though they say it is for PS5 they work perfectly for my Xbox!

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   nicole – August 28, 2024

   i’ve had these headphones for a couple of months; they’re sturdy and work well. i love blasting music while i play and these have good bass. the mic also works just fine! i don’t typically play every day more about 2-4 times a week but they last a long time.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Will H. – August 28, 2024

   Definitely worth the purchase! Great sound quality, more than sufficient mic quality, and dependable for most casual gamers like myself. This is my second pair, my first pair lasted 2 years and could probably last longer if I repaired the cord. Don’t sleep on this headset!

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Zane Bateman – August 28, 2024

   Cheap headset great quality for those who say the removable mic won’t stay in just aren’t paying attention to wat they’re doing it goes in a certain way but if put in correct it stays no problem other than the chords that come down from the headset to the controller are lil flimsy but only place corners were cut on this product and I’m cool with it for wat I payed I got a nice deal

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   John Kenzie – August 28, 2024

   I have been using a pair of more expensive wireless Turtle Beaches. I broke the plastic joint on those and did a plastic weld, which held for a long time before failing again. I could do another repair, but I decided to buy these to hold me until I could do that, and to be a backup in the future. The positive response from the people I play with has made me decide to just use these going forward.I play on an Xbox One and at first these were too quiet. A little fiddling in the Settings menu and everything was where I like it. The people I play with say the audio quality from me is better. Both fidelity and the lack of an echo from me that I had not been aware of.I like the smaller cans, and the fit is comfortable. The old ones were quite large, and noticeably heavier. I preferred wireless in terms of encumbrance, but the wire really does not get in the way. I preferred the flip up mic on the more expensive model, and the muting control that allowed for, but by price and in practice that is a minor concern. Very recommended.

7. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   1INSXNE – August 28, 2024

   I got this mainly for VR so I could chat with people on there. It is really comfortable and great for long use. I play Gorilla Tag, Beat Saber, and Hyper Dash and when I move my head or go crazy it stays still on my head. I also get a lot of compliments saying that the mic quality is “REALLY GOOD!”. I really love this headset especially because it matches my blue and black setup!

8. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Dianna – August 28, 2024

   I got this for my teenager, he plays video games a lot! It’s comfy, the mic is clear, he can hear the game and his online friends super clear! He just can’t hear me when I call him, cause they apparently have noise cancellation 🤣

9. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Anon – August 28, 2024

   They work perfect for what I need them for. If you need a cheap, good quality headset you can always rely on these turtle beach ones. I have been buying them for years.

10. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    “Annie Mouse” – August 28, 2024

    After starting with and returning the Turtle Beach Recon Spark Gaming Headset, this was the next headset purchased. It was a winner! It was perfect for a first time gamer and had none of the sound issues the previous headset had. Good construction and quality sound. Easy to use. Recommended.