STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset vs Turtle Beach Recon 70

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all judged against headsets at a similar price

The STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the Turtle Beach Recon 70 at 5.2/10.

The STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset leads on sound, microphone and comfort.

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

They score the same on connectivity and battery.

The biggest difference is comfort, where the STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset scores 7/10 to the Turtle Beach Recon 70's 4/10.

STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The STEALTH PANTHER is for gamers who want one wired headset across PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC and mobile. It suits people who value a proper boom mic with mute and volume controls and a comfortable fit for long sessions. It is not for anyone who wants wireless freedom or active noise cancelling.

Typically about £24.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset	Turtle Beach Recon 70
Sound	25%	6/10	5/10
Microphone	20%	7/10	6/10
Comfort	20%	7/10	4/10
Connectivity and battery	20%	5/10	5/10
Noise cancelling and value	15%	5/10	6/10
Overall		6.1/10	5.2/10

Specifications

Spec	STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset	Turtle Beach Recon 70
Connection	Wired, 3.5mm jack	3.5mm wired analogue audio connection, 1.2m cable (Blue Camo variant)
Noise cancelling	not listed	Not offered; ear cushions provide passive noise isolation only
Microphone	Flexible boom mic with pop filter, integrated volume control and mic mute	not listed
Battery life	Not applicable to wired models; LED variant is rechargeable via included USB-C cable, no battery life published	Not applicable; passive headset with no battery
Weight	0.06 kg (2.11 oz) for the Lavender variant	not listed
Works with	PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series S, Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC and mobile devices	Xbox 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

STEALTH PANTHER Multi-Format Gaming Headset

+ Boom mic with pop filter, volume control and mute
+ Owners report comfort in long sessions
+ Lists PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC and mobile
− Wired 3.5mm only, no Bluetooth
− No active noise cancelling
− Battery life unpublished for the LED variant

Skip it if:

Buyers who want Bluetooth or any wireless connection
Anyone who needs active noise cancelling
Players who need a published battery life for the LED variant

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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

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