Turtle Beach Recon 50 Xbox Gaming Headset – Officially Licensed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PCs with 3.5mm – Also works with PS5, PS4, and Mobile Devices, Removable Mic, 40mm Speakers

When it comes to the world of gaming, a pair of headphones can be crucial in order to be success. I recently started looking for a new pair of headphones since my last pair had been stolen and the pair before that had the frame snapped. After a lot of careful research I came to the conclusion that purchasing the Turtle Beach: Ear Force Recon 50X Stereo Gaming Headset, which is the same pair I had that got stolen, was the right choice for me. Here are some of the reasons I believe that these headphones are the right choice for any gamer, casual or hardcore. Sound: The Turtle Beach: Ear Force Recon 50X Stereo Gaming Headset offers very high quality 40 mm speakers that allow the user to hear in game noises that you can’t hear through the TV or on any base headset. These sounds play in the headphone in which the direction of the sound is coming from, which I think is the coolest part. Price: There are headsets out there anywhere from $10 to over $200. These only cost $35, which is a fair and reasonable price for these, and actually they could be a lot more money for what they offer. Microphone: The microphone on the headset is always one of the more underrated things about a headset. The microphone has a pretty high-sensitivity so you don’t have it right next to your mouth and from what I have heard from friends, is very clear and doesn’t every echo. Frame: The frame of the headset is not the best, but it does the job. The Turtle Beach: Ear Force Recon 50X Stereo Gaming Headset is the cheapest and “worst” headset that Turtle Beach offers and is the most uncomfortable headset they sell. With that being said they are pretty comfortable and I am usually able to play a couple hours without them getting uncomfortable. Durability: I had this headset for over a year before it was stolen, which is way longer than I have ever had any headset in my lifetime of playing video games. Very rarely would I have any issues with this headset. They never lost any of its quality in sound or in what I transmitted over microphone. They also did not snap and break in the first nine months like a more expensive competitor I had purchased previously. Overall, if you are looking for a solid and reliable pair of headphones that will elevate your gaming experience and without break the bank all at the same time, then the Turtle Beach: Ear Force Recon 50X Stereo Gaming Headset are the right choice for you. For how much you are paying for you are more than getting your moneys worth with these. I would highly recommend and would give it 4.5/5 stars!

These were one of best headphones I ever had until I broke them... yeah I broke them i wasn't trying to i was sitting down, and the cord got tangled around my leg, once I got up I pulled the cord out.😭 I used to have the wireless turtle beach buy one of my cousins broke them 😕 Now I have no headset 🥲 Overall the headset was great I could hear alot of things in the game or just listening to music, you won't be able to hear others so it's best to turn them down just incase, hope the helps 😁

Works quite well though the audio can be a bit weird sometimes otherwise the mic is decent and works well for casual gaming.

This headset is absolutely golden and value for money. Headset design looks great for the price - honestly my step son nor I care for the design since it is about plug / play / communicating. Bought for my step son as his other xbox headset broke. Comfortable sizing adjustments, micr quality is fair, padding is thick and not cheap, very easy install (plug and play). Sound quality is clear. Not studio level, but clear for gamers. Volume is easy to adjust as well. We bought this product about a month ago and still holding on strong for a teenager.

Low cost, very crisp sound with nice lows and relatively loud volume. Frame seems decently resilient to wear and tear; comfortable to use. This is my second set of these. My first set are still functional and usable, though the volume control now has a slight short in it that causes full volume to cut in and out. Otherwise, they are still working well after several years of everyday use. I'll probably fix the short one day soon. I only bought the new set to make sure I have steady full volume without cutting in and out. The low price made that easy.

I'm a HUGE fan of "low-end" turtle beach headsets, and I bought these to replace an aging pair of Ear Force PLa's that had served me faithfully for a long time (and still function very well, albeit thanks to a ton of tape work on damage I caused myself stupidly). Considering I paid only ten dollars more for these, the difference is staggering. As others note, they're not a top end headset, but for $40, do you really expect that? Sound is clear and crisp. Mic is clear and loud, without being overly sensitive (and the windscreen performs very well), and connects/disconnects easily... I'm actually using Dragon to type this with the mic in my laptops mic port! Some complain that the mic is inflexible, but I haven't found a position yet that it won't accept and stay with. I do, however, wish they had used the jacketing from the PLa line (ribbed, semi-metallic covering that allowed for total freedom of position) instead of the semi-hard, plastic-feeling overmold on this one. Leather-feel ear cups are VERY well designed and generously padded, they feel very natural on my head and surround my ear with an almost hermetic seal... pressing on the sides of the cups while wearing them yields a noticeable increase in pressure in my ears (you probably shouldn't do this). Entire system is very light (due in part to plastic construction, which doesn't come off feeling as "cheap" as other plastic headsets). At 4ft, the cord doesn't give a ton of room, but it was designed to be used with a console controller audio jack, so it doesn't need it... but for use with an mp3 player or laptop, it's great for those that don't need the extra length getting in the way. Some cons: In-line volume/mic control is small and hard to grasp (almost too smooth), and in turn, the volume control knob is very narrow and set deeply in the control box. When you do locate the volume blindly, it's somewhat difficult to roll, but I'm going to assume it will loosen in time. I would suggest moving it closer to the wire's splitter to make it easier to locate blindly, but it's a personal preference some may disagree with. The mic only inserts into the headset in one direction, having a cut out on the mic itself that must be aligned with a tab on the mic jack. It's difficult, though not impossible, to insert it while wearing the headset, so I suggest you choose in or out before you begin using them. I see no reason why this design had to be implemented, and hope future models will omit it. The connecting band has very little in the way of padding across the top of your head. It's not only a very small fill, but it's the same low density, very soft foam used in the ear cups, making it almost ineffective. It's not uncomfortable once you get the fit right for your head (though mine is shaved, your mileage may vary), but it still seems no thought at all went into this design point. Increasing the fill or using a higher density foam could fix this in future models. Each ear cup is connected to one half of the wire, which I personally don't enjoy the feel of, though its double connection design does prevent a lot of twisting that could lead to a single wire design pulling out of it's grommet. The wire(s) itself is very soft and flexible, which while offering comfort, I'm afraid would be easily abraded or pinched. All in all, you would be hard pressed to find another headset that offers more or performs better at or near this price point...it may even be an impossibility. Though PLa's are cheaper and more than adequate, for any looking for an entrance point into the headset market, these are without a doubt the only headset I will ever recommend again. If you need higher performance, just move up the price scale in the turtle beach line, each offering will blow you away.

When you have six kids, "delicate" is a word that doesn't exist in your house. I’ve seen more headsets snapped in half than I’ve seen floorboards. I picked up the Turtle Beach Recon 50P Headset to see if it could survive the daily "Army of Six" grind while still letting me hear where the footsteps are coming from in my rare 20 minutes of peace. The Build: "Will It Snap?" As a handyman, I look at the joints and the plastic. This is an entry-level headset, and you can feel it. The Frame: It’s all plastic. It’s extremely lightweight (barely 0.4 lbs), which is great for the kids' smaller necks, but it doesn't have the steel reinforcement I'd like to see for a long-term workshop-grade tool. Earcups: They use synthetic leather-wrapped cushions. They’re soft enough for a two-hour session, but they can get a bit "sweaty" if you’re playing in a house without the AC cranked. The Mic: This is the clever bit. The boom mic is removable. When the kids just want to watch YouTube on a tablet, I pull the mic off so they don't accidentally swallow it or snap it off during a tantrum. The Fatherhood Test: One Tool, All the Jobs The best thing about this headset for a big family is the universal 3.5mm jack. Compatibility: I can plug this into an Xbox Series X controller, a PS5 dual-sense, or even an old iPad. It’s the "adjustable wrench" of audio gear—it fits everything. Kid-Friendly Controls: The in-line controls are simple. There's a master volume wheel and a mic mute switch. No complicated software or syncing buttons that I have to troubleshoot every five minutes. Sound Quality: The 40mm speakers are solid. They aren't going to satisfy an audiophile, but they deliver "crisp highs and thundering lows" well enough to keep the kids immersed (and quiet). Review: Turtle Beach Recon 50 Wired Gaming HeadsetReviewer: Mike D., Handyman & Father of 6When you have six kids, "delicate" is a word that doesn't exist in your house. I’ve seen more headsets snapped in half than I’ve seen floorboards. I picked up the Turtle Beach Recon 50P Headset to see if it could survive the daily "Army of Six" grind while still letting me hear where the footsteps are coming from in my rare 20 minutes of peace.Here’s the breakdown from a guy who values a tool that gets the job done without a fuss.The Build: "Will It Snap?"As a handyman, I look at the joints and the plastic. This is an entry-level headset, and you can feel it.The Frame: It’s all plastic. It’s extremely lightweight (barely 0.4 lbs), which is great for the kids' smaller necks, but it doesn't have the steel reinforcement I'd like to see for a long-term workshop-grade tool.Earcups: They use synthetic leather-wrapped cushions. They’re soft enough for a two-hour session, but they can get a bit "sweaty" if you’re playing in a house without the AC cranked.The Mic: This is the clever bit. The boom mic is removable. When the kids just want to watch YouTube on a tablet, I pull the mic off so they don't accidentally swallow it or snap it off during a tantrum.The Fatherhood Test: One Tool, All the JobsThe best thing about this headset for a big family is the universal 3.5mm jack.Compatibility: I can plug this into an Xbox Series X controller, a PS5 dual-sense, or even an old iPad. It’s the "adjustable wrench" of audio gear—it fits everything.Kid-Friendly Controls: The in-line controls are simple. There's a master volume wheel and a mic mute switch. No complicated software or syncing buttons that I have to troubleshoot every five minutes.Sound Quality: The 40mm speakers are solid. They aren't going to satisfy an audiophile, but they deliver "crisp highs and thundering lows" well enough to keep the kids immersed (and quiet).Mike's Pros and ConsFeatureThe GoodThe Not-So-GoodVersatilityWorks with Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Mobile.Wired only; that 4ft cord can get tangled easily.WeightSo light the kids forget they're wearing them.Feels a bit "plasticky" and flimsy in adult hands.Mic QualitySurprisingly clear chat for a budget model.No flip-to-mute; you have to use the inline switch.ValueDirt cheap—if it breaks, I'm not heartbroken.Sound is "stereo only"—no fancy built-in surround. The Final VerdictThis is the "reliable backup" of the gaming world. It's not the fancy cordless drill with the brushless motor, but it’s the trusty screwdriver that always works when you plug it in. For a father of six, the Turtle Beach Recon 50X Gaming Headset is a low-risk investment. It gives the kids the "gamer" look they want without me having to worry about a $200 piece of tech getting sat on.Handyman’s Rating: 🛠️🛠️🛠️ (3/5 Hammers — Functional, but feels a bit cheap.)Dad’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 Stars — Great for kids and multi-platform use.)

Works well, good audio and the mic sounds good, except according to my friends the mic glitches sometimes