Turtle Beach Ear Force Recon 50x Stereo Gaming Headset
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About Turtle Beach Ear Force Recon 50x Stereo Gaming Headset
Overall Feedback:
78% positive
70% appreciated the long battery life, but 30% thought it was too short
The headset has poor battery life and drains quickly.
I am currently on my third headset and have low expectations that it will last longer than six months.
77% liked the solid build quality, but 23% thought it felt flimsy
The quality of the headpiece and earphones is solid. I am not worried about dropping or sitting on them.
The sound and build quality of the headset are not good.
After wearing it for about half an hour, the headset can get uncomfortable. It is also cheaply built.
84% praised for its customization possibilities
The headphones offer customization options to adjust mic volume, game level volume and sound of players online.
I can change the volume and game chat volume with these headphones.
The microphone can be removed and the audio is like being in a movie theater. Also, I can adjust the sensitivity of the microphone.
78% praised for its comfortable grip, but 22% found it awkward to hold
The headphones are a little tight fitting, but it should not be a problem for most consumers.
The part that rests on my head is uncomfortable because it's made of hard plastic with only a thin cushion for comfort.
72% appreciated the quiet operation, but 28% found it noisy
The headphones allow me to adjust the mic volume, game level volume, and the sound of players being played with online, indicating that I can adjust the noise level according to my preference.
The sound quality is average and a bit muffled, but not bad.
I noticed that the gaming accessories produce noise and have zero noise cancellation. I tried messing with the system settings but it did not help.
The gaming accessories produce noise and have zero noise cancellation. I tried adjusting the system settings but it didn't help.
72% appreciated the accurate sensor tracking, though 28% experienced lag
I experienced an issue where I could only hear sound on my left ear, indicating a problem with the sensor precision of the gaming accessory.
76% liked the lightweight and portable design
The headset is very lightweight and easy to carry around, weighing only a few ounces.
The headset is lighter than I'm used to, I nearly threw it across the room.
