Gaming / Headsets and headphones
Turtle BeachGaming headset
Recon 50
Released September 2015.2Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/TURTLE-BEACH-CORPORATION-LAUNCHES-EAR-FORCE-RECON-50-SERIES-HEADSETS-FOR-PC-AND-CONSOLE-GAMERS-09-24-2015-2015.pdfRead 20 October 2026Available at retail from 25 September 2015. The Amazon page has verified reviews from that date. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Over-ear
- Audio connections
- Analog
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Battery life (claimed, max)
- Not available
44 of 161 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- TBS-2303-01, TBS-2303-05, TBS-3303-01, TBS-3303-05, TBS-6003-01, TBS-6003-021Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026The page shows SKU TBS-2303-01 in the Xbox spec text, TBS-3303-01 for PlayStation and TBS-6003-01 for PC. The page structured data lists the sold SKUs TBS-2303-05, TBS-3303-05 and TBS-6003-02.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Product code TBS-6003-02.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00YXO5U40Read 20 October 2026Model Number TBS-2303-05. Mfr Part Number TBS-2303-02, so -02 and -05 are packaging revisions of the Xbox edition.6Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Headphones/qjqk5b9lx/Turtle-Beach-EAR-FORCE-Recon-50X-Wired-Closed-Back-Gaming-HeadsetRead 20 October 2026Part numbers TBS-2303-01, TBS-2303-02 and TBS-2303-05.7Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/turtle-beach-recon-50p-black-731855033034Read 20 October 2026Recon 50P codes TBS-3303-02 and TBS-3303-05 appear for the same EAN. TBS-3303-02 is not stored.
- GTIN / EAN
- 731855023035, 731855033034, 7318550600303Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Product datasheet for TBS-6003-02 (Recon 50 Gaming Headset for PC and Mac), publication date 11 Oct 2024, shows barcode 731855060030.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00YXO5U40Read 20 October 2026Details list UPC 731855023035 for the Black/Green Xbox edition, together with a second UPC 667562994057.6Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Headphones/qjqk5b9lx/Turtle-Beach-EAR-FORCE-Recon-50X-Wired-Closed-Back-Gaming-HeadsetRead 20 October 2026UPC 731855023035, EAN 0731855023035 for the Recon 50X.7Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/turtle-beach-recon-50p-black-731855033034Read 20 October 2026Price comparison page for the Recon 50P shows EAN 731855033034.
- Announced
- 24 September 20152Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/TURTLE-BEACH-CORPORATION-LAUNCHES-EAR-FORCE-RECON-50-SERIES-HEADSETS-FOR-PC-AND-CONSOLE-GAMERS-09-24-2015-2015.pdfRead 20 October 2026News release dated 24 September 2015.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Turtle Beach Recon 7010Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/TURTLE-BEACHS-ALL-NEW-RECON-70-SERIES-GAMING-HEADSETS-FOR-XBOX-ONE-PLAYSTATION-4-NOW-AVAILABLE-AT-RETAIL-05-01-2019-2019.pdfRead 23 October 2026Turtle Beach's May 2019 retail release says the Recon 70 is the successor to the Recon 50 series.11Press releasemarketchameleon.com/PressReleases/i/783850/HEAR/turtle-beach-unveils-its-allnew-recon-70Read 23 October 2026Turtle Beach's launch release calls the Recon 70 the successor to the Recon 50.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Black/Green, Black/Blue, Black/Red1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Platform and colour options: Xbox Black/Green, PlayStation Black/Blue, PC Black/Red.
Design
- Form factor
- Over-ear1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026High-quality 40mm over-ear speakers and full-size ear cushions. The maker datasheet for the PC edition says circumaural.2Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/TURTLE-BEACH-CORPORATION-LAUNCHES-EAR-FORCE-RECON-50-SERIES-HEADSETS-FOR-PC-AND-CONSOLE-GAMERS-09-24-2015-2015.pdfRead 20 October 2026Entry-level over-ear gaming headsets.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Ear coupling: Circumaural.
- Ear cup enclosure
- Closed2Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/TURTLE-BEACH-CORPORATION-LAUNCHES-EAR-FORCE-RECON-50-SERIES-HEADSETS-FOR-PC-AND-CONSOLE-GAMERS-09-24-2015-2015.pdfRead 20 October 2026Synthetic leather-wrapped ear cups give improved bass response and noise isolation. Closed back is stored from the maker datasheet.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Acoustic system: Closed. Ear coupling: Circumaural.6Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Headphones/qjqk5b9lx/Turtle-Beach-EAR-FORCE-Recon-50X-Wired-Closed-Back-Gaming-HeadsetRead 20 October 2026Listed as a wired closed-back gaming headset.
- Wearing style
- Headband1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Headband design.
- Swivelling ear cups
- Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026The ear cups fold flat when not in use, which is a swivel of the cups. No angle is given.
- RGB lighting
- No8Retailer pageplaneo.cz/turtle-beach-recon-50Read 21 October 2026Czech retailer parameter table for TBS-6003-02: Podsvícení: Bez podsvícení (no backlighting). The same table gives 105 dB sensitivity and 260 g, which are not stored because no second source states them and retailer weights conflict.9Retailer pagedateks.lv/en/cenas/austinas/669925-turtle-beach-recon-50Read 21 October 2026Latvian retailer parameter list for TBS-6003-02: Lighting: None and Illumination colour: None. Its weight values conflict (parameter 199 g, net weight 228 g, datasheet text 530.7 g), so no weight is stored.
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Drivers and sound
- Driver type
- Not available
- Driver size
- 40mm1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Speaker Size: 40mm.2Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/TURTLE-BEACH-CORPORATION-LAUNCHES-EAR-FORCE-RECON-50-SERIES-HEADSETS-FOR-PC-AND-CONSOLE-GAMERS-09-24-2015-2015.pdfRead 20 October 2026Large full-range 40mm Neodymium speaker drivers.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Driver unit 4 cm.
- Drivers per side
- Not available
- Diaphragm material
- Not available
- Frequency response (wired or passive)
- Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Speaker Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Headphone frequency 20 - 20000 Hz.
- Wireless audio transmission band
- Not available
- Impedance (passive when specified)
- 32Ω3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Impedance 32 Ω.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00YXO5U40Read 20 October 2026Impedance 32 ohm.
- Sensitivity (passive when specified)
- Not available
- Sensitivity reference
- Not available
- THD (claimed)
- Not available
- Max input power
- Not available
- Max digital audio sample rate
- Not available
- Max digital audio bit depth
- Not available
- DAC
- Not available
- Personalised sound
- Not available
- Onboard EQ
- Not available
- Custom EQ bands
- Not available
- EQ presets
- Not available
- Volume limit
- Not available
Spatial audio
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- Spatial audio support
- Not available
- Spatial audio licence included
- Not available
- Head tracking
- Not available
Noise cancelling
- Active noise cancelling
- No1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Wired headset with no power and no noise cancelling claim. Passive isolation only.
- ANC type
- Not available
- ANC microphones
- Not available
- Adaptive ANC
- Not available
- ANC levels
- Not available
- ANC attenuation (claimed)
- Not available
- Transparency mode
- Not available
- Adjustable transparency
- Not available
- Conversation detection
- Not available
- Wind noise reduction
- Not available
Measured
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- Frequency response notes
- Not available
- Bass amount
- Not available
- Treble amount
- Not available
- Deviation from target
- Not available
- Consistency between fittings
- Not available
- Harmonic distortion
- Not available
- Sound leakage
- Not available
- Measured noise isolation
- Not available
- Noise isolation (measured, best)
- Not available
- Passive isolation (measured)
- Not available
- Mic quality notes
- Not available
- Mic low-frequency extension
- Not available
- Mic high-frequency extension
- Not available
- Mic speech-to-noise ratio
- Not available
- Measured latency
- Not available
- Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
- Not available
- 2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
- Not available
- Measured battery life
- Not available
- Battery life (measured, max)
- Not available
- Clamping force
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Microphone
- Microphone
- Detachable boom1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Removable microphone, adjustable boom. It can be removed for movies and music.2Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/TURTLE-BEACH-CORPORATION-LAUNCHES-EAR-FORCE-RECON-50-SERIES-HEADSETS-FOR-PC-AND-CONSOLE-GAMERS-09-24-2015-2015.pdfRead 20 October 2026Adjustable high-sensitivity boom mic that can be removed.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Microphone type Boom, detachable, 3.5 mm.
- Microphone element
- Not available
- Microphone pickup pattern
- Omnidirectional1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Microphone: Removable Omni-Directional Microphone (Xbox edition spec table).3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Microphone direction type: Omnidirectional.
- Total microphones
- Not available
- Mic frequency response
- Not available
- Mic sensitivity
- Not available
- Mic signal-to-noise
- Not available
- Mic sample rate
- Not available
- Mic noise reduction
- Not available
- Flip to mute
- Not available
- Mute indicator
- Not available
- Sidetone
- Not available
- Adjustable sidetone
- Not available
- Foam microphone windscreen
- Not available
Connectivity
- Audio connections
- Analog1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Audio Connection: 3.5mm. Headset Power: Wired.
- Analog source plugs
- 3.5 mm TRRS1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 20263.5mm connection. The Amazon FAQ says a computer with a single jack for headset audio and mic takes the headset directly, so the plug carries audio and microphone.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Microphone and headphone connection 3.5 mm, with 2 x 3.5 mm audio adapters in the PC box.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00YXO5U40Read 20 October 2026FAQ: a PC with one jack for headset audio and mic takes the headset directly. A PC with separate jacks needs the PC Splitter Cable, which is sold separately for the Xbox edition.
- Cable connector on headset
- Fixed cable1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026The box contents list the headset and a removable microphone but no separate audio cable, so the cable is part of the headset. Amazon lists the cable as built in.
- Longest included cable
- 1.2m3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Cable length 1.2 m. The datasheet shows a weight of 530.7 g next to a package weight of 486 g, so its weight is not used.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00YXO5U40Read 20 October 2026FAQ: the cable is 4 ft. long. The datasheet gives 1.2 m.
- Headset USB plug or port
- Not available
- Audio over USB-C cable
- Not available
- Passive wired listening
- Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Headset Power: Wired. No battery or power is listed. The Amazon FAQ says the headset does not need to be charged.
- Wireless receiver
- None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Audio Connection: 3.5mm. Wired.
- Wireless receiver connector
- Not available
- Wireless range (claimed)
- Not available
- Bluetooth
- Not available
- Bluetooth codecs
- Not available
- LE Audio
- Not available
- Auracast
- Not available
- Bluetooth multipoint
- Not available
- Multipoint devices
- Not available
- Paired devices remembered
- Not available
- Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
- Not available
- Fast pairing
- Not available
- Base station
- Not available
Latency
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- Low latency mode
- Not available
- Claimed latency
- Not available
Compatibility
- Compatible platforms
- Windows, macOS, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Android, iOS1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Designed for multiplatform use with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PS5, PS4 and mobile devices with a 3.5mm connection. Mac is named in the edition overview texts.2Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/TURTLE-BEACH-CORPORATION-LAUNCHES-EAR-FORCE-RECON-50-SERIES-HEADSETS-FOR-PC-AND-CONSOLE-GAMERS-09-24-2015-2015.pdfRead 20 October 2026Compatible with virtually any device with a standard 3.5mm jack, including the new Xbox One controller and other Xbox One controllers via the Headset Audio Controller (sold separately), PlayStation 4 controllers, PC, Mac, mobile and tablet devices.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00YXO5U40Read 20 October 2026FAQ: works with PS5 and PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as PCs and mobile with a 3.5mm jack. Xbox needs a controller with a 3.5mm jack or the Headset Audio Controller sold separately.
- Connection per platform
Platform Connection Windows Analog macOS Analog Xbox Series X|S Analog Xbox One Analog PS5 Analog PS4 Analog Android Analog iOS Analog - Official licence
- Officially licensed for Xbox1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Xbox edition text: Recon 50X officially licensed gaming headset for XBOX. The PlayStation and PC texts do not say licensed.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00YXO5U40Read 20 October 2026Maker description: officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PCs.
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- Swappable battery
- Not available
- Batteries included
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
- Not available
- Battery life (claimed, max)
- Not available
- Battery life with ANC (claimed)
- Not available
- Battery life without ANC (claimed)
- Not available
- Charging port
- None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Wired headset with no battery.
- Full charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge playback
- Not available
- Use while charging
- Not available
- Charging dock or stand
- Not available
Controls
- Controls
- In-line remote1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026In-line controls for master volume and mic mute.
- Volume control
- In-line remote1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026In-line master volume control.
- Game and chat mix
- Not available
- Remappable controls
- Not available
- Wear detection
- Not available
- Voice assistant
- Not available
Comfort and build
- Headband type
- Padded1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Headband/Earpad Material: Synthetic Leather with Foam Cushioning. The headband is padded.
- Headband material
- Synthetic leather with foam cushioning1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Headband/Earpad Material: Synthetic Leather with Foam Cushioning.
- Frame material
- Not available
- Ear cup material
- Not available
- Ear pad material
- Synthetic leather with foam cushioning1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Ear Cushion: Synthetic Leather with Foam Cushioning.
- Replaceable ear pads
- Not available
- Ear pad attachment
- Not available
- Ear pad opening
- Not available
- Ear tips included
- Not available
- Dust and water rating
- Not available
- User-replaceable parts
- Not available
Software
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- Companion app
- Not available
- App platforms
- Not available
- User firmware updates
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
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- Headset weight
- Not available
- Headset dimensions
- Not available
Certifications
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- Hi-Res Audio
- Not available
- Communication certifications
- Not available
- FCC ID
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Recon 50 gaming headset, Removable microphone, PC splitter cable, Quick start guide1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: Recon 50 Gaming Headset, Removable Microphone, Quick Start Guide. The PC edition box also lists a PC Splitter Cable.3Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/7728d48e/6708dfab77ec4f0012f2346d/product-pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging content: audio adapters included 2 x 3.5 mm (the PC splitter cable) and quick start guide.
- Cables included
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.turtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headsetRead 20 October 2026Turtle Beach US product page. It has a Platform selector (Xbox, PlayStation, PC) and three colours.
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- Not available
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00YXO5U40Read 20 October 2026Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81m1ixWkoUS.pdfRead 20 October 2026Turtle Beach Warranty and End User License linked from the Amazon page. Limited one year warranty from the date of purchase. US and Canada service. Wear parts such as earpads and mic foam covers have 3 months.
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Variants
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| Model number | GTIN | Colours | Official licence | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBS-2303-05 | 731855023035 | Black/Green | Officially licensed for Xbox | Recon 50 gaming headset, Removable microphone, Quick start guide |
| TBS-3303-05 | 731855033034 | Black/Blue | Not available | Recon 50 gaming headset, Removable microphone, Quick start guide |
| TBS-6003-02 | 731855060030 | Black/Red | Not available | Recon 50 gaming headset, Removable microphone, PC splitter cable, Quick start guide |
Sources
We read 11 sources for this headset. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-50-headset
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B00YXO5U40
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81m1ixWkoUS.pdf
- Retailer pageplaneo.cz/turtle-beach-recon-50
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