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Jabra Evolve 20 vs Turtle Beach Recon 70

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Jabra Evolve 20 scores 5.6/10 overall, ahead of the Turtle Beach Recon 70 at 5.2/10.

The Jabra Evolve 20 leads on comfort.

They score the same on sound, microphone, connectivity and battery and noise cancelling and value.

Jabra Evolve 20

Jabra Evolve 20

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Jabra Evolve 20 is for office and home workers who want a simple wired headset for calls. It is certified for Microsoft Teams, Avaya and Cisco and connects over USB with no setup. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants Bluetooth, active noise cancelling or richer music playback.

Typically about £39.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Turtle Beach Recon 70

Turtle Beach Recon 70

5.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Recon 70 is for console players who want a simple wired headset with a mic that plugs straight into a controller. It also suits anyone who wants a basic 3.5mm headset for a phone or tablet. Buyers who want strong bass, wireless freedom or a PC-first setup should look at the limits below.

Typically about £19.71 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightJabra Evolve 20Turtle Beach Recon 70
Sound25%5/105/10
Microphone20%6/106/10
Comfort20%6/104/10
Connectivity and battery20%5/105/10
Noise cancelling and value15%6/106/10
Overall5.6/105.2/10

Specifications

SpecJabra Evolve 20Turtle Beach Recon 70
ConnectionUSB plug-and-play, USB-A (USB-C on the C variant only); no Bluetooth3.5mm wired analogue audio connection, 1.2m cable (Blue Camo variant)
Noise cancellingPassive noise cancelling only; no active noise cancellingNot offered; ear cushions provide passive noise isolation only
MicrophoneElectret condenser, unidirectional, boom arm folds away; 100Hz to 10kHz at 6dBnot listed
Battery lifeNone (no battery)Not applicable; passive headset with no battery
Weight132 g stereo, 104 g mono with in-line link (buy page gives 0.1711 kg stereo and 0.1425 kg mono, conflicting)not listed
Works withCertified for Microsoft Teams, Avaya and Cisco; works with PCs and mobile devices over USB-A or USB-C; Jabra Direct and Jabra Xpress softwareXbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4/PS4 Pro and mobile devices via 3.5mm; PC on the Multiplatform configuration with a splitter cable

Strengths and weaknesses

Jabra Evolve 20

  • + Plug-and-play USB setup, praised by owners
  • + Certified for Microsoft Teams, Avaya and Cisco
  • + Two-year warranty; owners praise the value
  • − Owners report basic sound quality
  • − Wired only; no Bluetooth and no battery
  • − Passive noise cancelling only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth or the freedom to move away from the desk
  • Anyone who needs active noise cancelling in a noisy office
  • Listeners who want richer sound for music
Read the full Jabra Evolve 20 review ›

Turtle Beach Recon 70

  • + Reviewers praise its value for the price
  • + Flip-to-mute mic is clear for its price
  • + Works across Xbox, PlayStation and mobile via 3.5mm
  • − Reviewers report weak bass
  • − Headband pressure and limited padding reported
  • − PC use needs a splitter cable

Skip it if:

  • Listeners who want strong bass for music or action games
  • Players who want a wireless or Bluetooth headset
  • PC-first users who don't want to use a splitter cable
Read the full Turtle Beach Recon 70 review ›

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