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Jabra Evolve2 65 vs Turtle Beach Recon 70

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The Jabra Evolve2 65 scores 5.7/10 overall, ahead of the Turtle Beach Recon 70 at 5.2/10.

The Jabra Evolve2 65 leads on microphone, comfort and connectivity and battery.

The Turtle Beach Recon 70 leads on noise cancelling and value.

They score the same on sound.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the Jabra Evolve2 65 scores 8/10 to the Turtle Beach Recon 70's 5/10.

Jabra Evolve2 65

Jabra Evolve2 65

5.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The Jabra Evolve2 65 is a wireless headset for people who spend much of the day on calls. It suits office workers who need Teams and UC certification and want to link a laptop and a phone at once. It is a poorer fit for anyone who needs active noise cancelling or wants wide music codec support.

Typically about £155 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 Evolve2 65Turtle Beach Recon 70
Sound25%5/105/10
Microphone20%7/106/10
Comfort20%5/104/10
Connectivity and battery20%8/105/10
Noise cancelling and value15%3/106/10
Overall5.7/105.2/10

Specifications

SpecJabra Evolve2 65Turtle Beach Recon 70
ConnectionUSB-A/USB-C Bluetooth adapter, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 simultaneous Bluetooth connections3.5mm wired analogue audio connection, 1.2m cable (Blue Camo variant)
Noise cancellingNo (passive noise cancellation only)Not offered; ear cushions provide passive noise isolation only
MicrophoneDigital MEMS, 100Hz-8,000Hz frequency rangenot listed
Battery lifeMusic up to 37hrs; talk up to 35hrs (busylight off) or 24hrs (busylight on); charging up to 90minNot applicable; passive headset with no battery
WeightStereo 176.4g; Mono 99.2gnot listed
Works withMeets Microsoft Teams Open Office requirements; leading UC vendors certified; Bluetooth pairing list up to 8 devicesXbox 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 Evolve2 65

  • + Long battery life, up to 37 hours of music
  • + Two simultaneous Bluetooth connections
  • + Owners praise mic clarity and noise filtering
  • − No active noise cancelling, passive isolation only
  • − SBC is the only listed audio codec
  • − Owner reports on clamping pressure and weight are mixed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need active noise cancelling for noisy open-plan offices
  • Listeners who want AAC, aptX or LDAC codec support for music
  • People sensitive to clamping pressure who wear a headset all day
Read the full Jabra Evolve2 65 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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