Gaming / Headsets and headphones
Turtle BeachGaming headset
Recon 70
Released March 2019.3Press releasemarketchameleon.com/PressReleases/i/783850/HEAR/turtle-beach-unveils-its-allnew-recon-70Read 23 October 2026The release says the Switch version was on sale at turtlebeach.com and retailers on 18 March 2019. Xbox and PS4 versions followed on 1 May 2019 in North America and from 1 April 2019 in Europe. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Over-ear
- Audio connections
- Analog
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Battery life (claimed, max)
- Not available
51 of 161 fields known.
At a glance
Weight
232g5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CWS5461MRead 23 October 2026Maker A+ text on the Turtle Beach store page: Product Weight 0.51lbs / 232g. Retail box weight 381g is listed separately. The PC edition with splitter cable is 247g and is not stored. SoundGuys lists 476g, which is more than the 381g retail box, so it is not used.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/turtle-beach-recon-70-wired-over-ear-multiplatform-gaming-headset-for-xbox-series-xs-xbox-one-ps5-ps4-pc-mobile-black/JXK5HF4G72Read 23 October 2026Product Weight 0.51 pounds, which is 231 g. Matches 232 g on Amazon and Multitronic. Best Buy Q and A figure of 0.84 pounds is the retail box.10Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4625339Read 23 October 2026Listing weight 232 g.14Reviewtheaureview.com/technology/the-turtle-beach-recon-70-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: weighing about 232g.
Lower than 81% of other headsets and headphones. Lower is better.
General
- Model numbers
- TBS-2001-05, TBS-2001-15, TBS-2555-01, TBS-2455-01, TBS-3555-01, TBS-3455-01W, TBS-3655-05, TBS-3001-15, TBS-3001-05, TBS-6230-01, TBS-6555-02, TBS-6455-02, TBS-6560-05, TBS-2655-021Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026The page offer list (JSON-LD) gives 15 SKUs, each with its platform and colour. 14 are stored. The PC edition TBS-5001-05 is left out because it ships with a PC splitter cable and its own weight. Switch editions (TBS-8xxx) are not on this page.
- GTIN / EAN
- 731855020003, 731855020010, 7318550300026Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/turtle-beach-recon-70-wired-over-ear-multiplatform-gaming-headset-for-xbox-series-xs-xbox-one-ps5-ps4-pc-mobile-black/JXK5HF4G72Read 23 October 2026UPC 731855020003 for model TBS-2001-05.7Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/a0dec553/6708fd36da38b3001221eba7/product-pdfRead 23 October 2026Distributor data sheet for TBS-2001-15, published 11 October 2024. Barcode 731855020010.9Retailer pagedateks.lv/en/cenas/austinas/1109830-turtle-beach-recon-70-ps-blackRead 23 October 2026Retailer feed for TBS-3001-05 gives barcode 731855030002. It calls this the Recon 70P PlayStation black edition.
- Announced
- 18 March 20193Press releasemarketchameleon.com/PressReleases/i/783850/HEAR/turtle-beach-unveils-its-allnew-recon-70Read 23 October 2026Press release of 18 March 2019. Mirror of the PR Newswire text.
- Status
- Available1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Page is live and sells the headset at $39.99.
- Predecessor
- Turtle Beach Recon 503Press releasemarketchameleon.com/PressReleases/i/783850/HEAR/turtle-beach-unveils-its-allnew-recon-70Read 23 October 2026The release calls the Recon 70 the successor to the Recon 50.4Press 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 2026Recon 70 is the successor to the Recon 50 series.
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $39.953Press releasemarketchameleon.com/PressReleases/i/783850/HEAR/turtle-beach-unveils-its-allnew-recon-70Read 23 October 2026MSRP $39.95. The release says this is the same price as the Recon 50.4Press 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 2026MSRP of $39.95 for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 models at retail from 1 May 2019.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Black, White, Black/Green, White/Green, Black/Blue, White/Blue, Midnight Red, Arctic Camo, Blue Camo, Green Camo, Lavender, Silver1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Colour names as written in the offer URLs of the page. Each SKU is one colour.
Design
- Ear cup enclosure
- Closed1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Earcup Design Over-Ear (Closed).
- Wearing style
- Headband1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Headband with padded headband cushion.
- Swivelling ear cups
- Yes11Measurementsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-recon-70-review-34046Read 23 October 2026Review: a swivelling hinge where the cups meet the headband, plus outer hinges for tilt.
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Drivers and sound
- Drivers per side
- Not available
- Diaphragm material
- Not available
- Magnet
- Neodymium1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 40mm with Neodymium Magnets.
- Frequency response (wired or passive)
- Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 20Hz - 20kHz. No test standard or power state given.
- Wireless audio transmission band
- Not available
- Impedance (passive when specified)
- Not available
- 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
- Spatial audio support
- Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone:X, Sony 3D Audio for PS51Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Page names Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone:X and Sony 3D Audio for PS5. A footnote says Dolby Atmos and DTS:X may require additional purchases, app downloads and supported hardware.
- Spatial audio licence included
- Not available
- Head tracking
- Not available
Noise cancelling
- Active noise cancelling
- No12Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/turtle-beach/recon-70Read 23 October 2026Public summary row: Noise Cancelling No. The review says the other editions differ only in colour scheme.
- 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
- Frequency response notes
- Bass and sub-bass are under-emphasised and there is a slight dip around 3 to 4 kHz. Mids and highs are accurate.11Measurementsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-recon-70-review-34046Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys frequency response chart measured on its old test system, before its Bruel and Kjaer 5128 fixture. Review of 8 September 2022. No numbers are published in text.
- 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
- The microphone frequency response is accurate for a gaming headset, but the output level is very quiet.11Measurementsoundguys.com/turtle-beach-recon-70-review-34046Read 23 October 2026Non-standardised microphone demo. The review calls the frequency response pretty great and the output very quiet.
- 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
- Fixed boom1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Fixed Omni-Directional Flip-to-Mute Microphone.
- Microphone element
- Not available
- Microphone pickup pattern
- Omnidirectional1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Fixed Omni-Directional Flip-to-Mute Microphone.
- 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
- Mute button
- Not available
- Mute indicator
- Not available
- Sidetone
- No13Reviewxboxtavern.com/turtle-beach-recon-70-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review states the headset has no sidetone or mic monitoring. It also says the mic was clear to party members on Xbox.15Reviewwindowscentral.com/turtle-beach-recon-70-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: there is no mic monitoring. It also says the mic does not echo to party chat on Xbox or PC.
- Adjustable sidetone
- Not available
- Foam microphone windscreen
- Not available
Connectivity
- Audio connections
- Analog1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Audio Connection Wired, 3.5mm jack.
- Cable connector on headset
- Fixed cable10Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4625339Read 23 October 2026Listing for TBS-2001-05: Connectivity is provided via a fixed 1.2-metre analog cable with a 3.5 mm jack.
- Longest included cable
- 1.2m1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 4ft / 1.2m on the Xbox and multiplatform editions.
- Headset USB plug or port
- Not available
- Audio over USB-C cable
- Not available
- Passive wired listening
- Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Headset Power Passive.
- Wireless receiver
- None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Wired 3.5mm headset only. No receiver is listed in the box.
- 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
- Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows, macOS1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Page lists Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, PC and mobile with a 3.5mm connection. Switch and Mac come from the quick start guide.
- Connection per platform
Platform Connection Microphone works Xbox Series X|S Analog Not available Xbox One Analog Yes PS5 Analog Not available PS4 Analog Yes Nintendo Switch Analog Not available Windows Analog Yes macOS Analog Not available - Official licence
- Not available
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-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Passive headset with no battery or charging port listed.
- 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
- Volume wheel1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Onboard Controls Master Volume Wheel, Mic Mute.
- Game and chat mix
- Not available
- Remappable controls
- Not available
- Wear detection
- Not available
- Voice assistant
- Not available
Comfort and build
- Headband material
- Synthetic leather with foam cushioning1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026
- Frame material
- Not available
- Ear cup material
- Not available
- Ear pad material
- Synthetic leather with foam cushioning1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026
- 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
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Headset weight
- 232g(8.2 oz)5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CWS5461MRead 23 October 2026Maker A+ text on the Turtle Beach store page: Product Weight 0.51lbs / 232g. Retail box weight 381g is listed separately. The PC edition with splitter cable is 247g and is not stored. SoundGuys lists 476g, which is more than the 381g retail box, so it is not used.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/turtle-beach-recon-70-wired-over-ear-multiplatform-gaming-headset-for-xbox-series-xs-xbox-one-ps5-ps4-pc-mobile-black/JXK5HF4G72Read 23 October 2026Product Weight 0.51 pounds, which is 231 g. Matches 232 g on Amazon and Multitronic. Best Buy Q and A figure of 0.84 pounds is the retail box.10Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4625339Read 23 October 2026Listing weight 232 g.14Reviewtheaureview.com/technology/the-turtle-beach-recon-70-headset-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: weighing about 232g.
- Headset dimensions
- Width162Height183Depth85mm(6.4 × 7.2 × 3.3 in)5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CWS5461MRead 23 October 2026Maker A+ text: Product Dimensions 7.20 x 6.37 x 3.34 in / 183 x 162 x 85mm. Best Buy gives the same inches as height, width and length. The maker does not state the ear cup position for this size.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/turtle-beach-recon-70-wired-over-ear-multiplatform-gaming-headset-for-xbox-series-xs-xbox-one-ps5-ps4-pc-mobile-black/JXK5HF4G72Read 23 October 2026Product Height 7.2 in, Width 6.37 in, Length 3.34 in.
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 70 gaming headset, Quick start guide1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026Page lists the headset and the quick start guide for the Xbox and PlayStation editions. Amazon and distributor sheets also list a Turtle Beach sticker, which this page lists only for the multiplatform editions.
- Cables included
Type Length (m) Count Fixed 3.5 mm headset cable 1.2 1
Links
- Product page
- www.turtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headsetRead 23 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- ik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/932838ed/65f45926aa3b6a00184a70f0/mmo_89663266_1634649102_6775_29.pdf2Owner's manualik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/932838ed/65f45926aa3b6a00184a70f0/mmo_89663266_1634649102_6775_29.pdfRead 23 October 2026Turtle Beach quick start guide for the Ear Force Recon 70, PDF dated March 2019. Hosted on a Turtle Beach asset server.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
Compare with
Pick a headset to see both side by side. Differences are marked yellow.
Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Colours |
|---|---|---|
| TBS-2001-05 | 731855020003 | Black |
| TBS-2001-15 | 731855020010 | White |
| TBS-2555-01 | Not available | Black/Green |
| TBS-2455-01 | Not available | White/Green |
| TBS-3555-01 | Not available | Black/Blue |
| TBS-3455-01W | Not available | White/Blue |
| TBS-3655-05 | Not available | Midnight Red |
| TBS-3001-15 | Not available | White |
| TBS-3001-05 | 731855030002 | Black |
| TBS-6230-01 | Not available | Arctic Camo |
| TBS-6555-02 | Not available | Blue Camo |
| TBS-6455-02 | Not available | Green Camo |
| TBS-6560-05 | Not available | Lavender |
| TBS-2655-02 | Not available | Silver |
Sources
We read 15 sources for this headset. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/recon-70-headset
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CWS5461M
- Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4625339
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PredecessorTurtle Beach Recon 50