2024 the best headset for xbox review


Price: $59.95 - $44.95
(as of Nov 25, 2024 21:31:09 UTC - Details)

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Hear Big. Win Big. with the Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 powered gaming headset. The Recon 200 Gen 2 delivers powerful, amplified audio that supports spatial sound technologies like Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone: X and Sony 3D Audio for PS5. Plus, it’s equipped with an on-board rechargeable 12-hour battery to unleash even more immersive audio features like bass boost and variable mic monitoring so you can hear the volume of your voice in the headset. But we get it, 12-hours can go by quickly, so the Recon 200 Gen 2 gaming headset was built to keep going without power in passive mode for game audio*. Whether you’re chatting with teammates or trash-talking the enemy, the high-sensitivity, flip-to-mute mic picks up your comms loud and clear. Feel next generation comfort with redesigned, ultra-soft memory foam ear cushions with ProSpecs glasses-friendly technology, wrapped in athletic fabric to keep you cool over hours of gaming. The reinforced metal headband returns for the Gen 2, with enhanced styling and added rigidity, while maintaining its lightweight and flexible structure. With a simple flip of a switch, the Recon 200 Gen 2 works with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and more.

  • Amplified Audio: Amplification drives 40mm speakers to deliver immersive, detailed gaming audio
  • Flip-to-Mute Mic: The high-sensitivity mic picks up your voice loud and clear and flips up to mute
  • Spacial Audio Technologies: Supports spatial surround sound technologies like Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone: X and Sony 3D Audio plus always on bass boost & variable mic monitoring
  • Next Generation Comfort: New for the Gen 2, an ultra-soft memory foam wrapped in athletic fabric keeps you cool and comfortable over hours of gaming
  • Glasses-Friendly Comfort: Patented ProSpecs dual-foam ear cushions alleviate pressure so gamers with glasses can play in comfortBass Boost: Powered by the rechargeable battery, feel the earth-quaking rumble of always-on
  • Bass Boost
  • 12-Hour Power: A 12-hour battery delivers amazing, amplified audio features including always-on bass boost and variable mic monitoring
  • Durable Design: An adjustable metal-reinforced headband is lightweight, flexible and provides long-lasting durability
  • Multiplatform Compatibility: Works perfectly with your favorite game consoles, controllers, mobile devices, or anything with a standard 3.5mm jack

Amplified 40mm speakers for enhanced gaming audio
High-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic for clear chat
Compatible with spatial audio technologies
Comfortable, fabric-wrapped memory foam ear cushions
ProSpecs glasses-friendly technology
Make every low note more powerful with bass boost
12-hour battery plus non-powered usage
Durable and lightweight metal-reinforced headband
3.5mm wired connection for multiplatform usage
Reviewer: Angela
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best Value Headphones on the Market
Review: I have always sworn by Turtle Beach’s $60 headphones, whatever the current generation is. I have literally told at least 20 other gamers over the years that whatever turtle beach’s current $60 headphones are, get those and they’ll be all you ever need. This is my 4th pair and I must say they are the best yet. I have had one pair (of that year $60 turtle beaches) for each xbox i’ve owned: 360, One, and now Series S. I had a pair of the 1st gen recon 200 that i bought actually before i purchased a series S, but those got kind of abused by me (used them for phones, laptop, etc) and it seems that that these gen 2s have been upgraded in all the right places: better battery, better material for ear piece, and they work exactly the same as my gen 1s. Actually the most important part of this specific pair for me was the value: i ended up going with an open box that was described as “very good” condition (didn’t mention anything about damage to the headphones, only the box) for ONLY $24! so i decided to risk it since i wasn’t in desperate need of a working pair yet. boy was this the right choice. the only “damage” on the box was that the seal was broken. there was no instruction guide or charging cable in the box but i didn’t need those. in the 3rd photo you can see a small blemish on the top of the headphones but that doesn’t bother me at all. the headphones were dead but that’s what happens when they are stuck in the on position. so i charged them up and tested them and they work like a charm. i have used the microphone in both party and game chat and it works perfectly fine. TWO IMPORTANT CAVEATS: first, I own this controller adapter (4th photo) from a previous headset (xbox one i think) that i believe is the only thing that allows me to use these headsets with my controllers, so i don’t know if it is needed in your case. second, the first gen recon 200 is charged with a micro-usb. this 2nd gen headset is charged with a usb-c. it wasn’t a problem for me as i have probably every cable known to man somewhere in my house, but my open box version didn’t come with a usb-c charging cable.TLDR: I swear by TB’s $60 headphones. this is my 4th pair across 3 generations of xboxes. i risked it on a $24 open box and they work perfectly fine. so a headset i think is worth $120, that i would have payed $60 for, i ended up getting for barely $25 🙂

Reviewer: GraftedOlive
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good sound (both for input and output,) and comfy to boot!
Review: First: the main complaint people have about these actually appears to be caused by the user failing to charge them. Yes, they are wired (auxiliary vs. Bluetooth) headphones, and many wired headphones don't require charging to fully work... But these have 'standard' and 'powered' modes, and the latter will drain the internal battery after a few long sessions, after which they automatically revert to the 'standard' mode.In 'standard' mode, they work perfectly fine for output, but the microphone doesn't work well; others can hardly hear you (if they can hear you at all.)In the 'powered' modes (Xbox or PS,) the output is amplified, frequency response improves dramatically, and the mic becomes super crisp. I do find the Xbox vs PS switch perplexing; both modes work (for both out- and input) with my Xbox Series X, but I actually find the PS mode provides better sound for me. There are also dials above the 'mode switch' for both the output and microphone volumes.Once dead, they don't take a terribly long time to re-charge, and I even found that if they happen to die while I'm in a party, I can simply use my extra long USB-C phone charger to plug them in and continue to use the 'powered.' So, while the need to charge them is a slight annoyance, I really like that I don't have to stay on top of it to make sure they don't die.They are very lightweight and comfortable; as someone with a smaller head, I've found many headsets will end up either gradually slipping off, or feeling so heavy that I get a headache over time. Not so with these! I can even wear thick-rimmed blue light blocking glasses without issue. The headband has supple pleather cushioning, and the ear cups are cushy and lined with fine mesh. When not in use, the ear cups will fold out so as to flatten, making it easy to put them in a case if you're going somewhere.All in all, for the price I'd say these are exceptional gaming headphones. I've had both generic headsets ~$15 cheaper than these, and specialty headsets that were at least double the price... And these far outrank both. I'd absolutely recommend them, along with a 10ft USB-C cable just in case you find out mid-game that you forgot to re-charge them 😉

Reviewer: BillyTheKid
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love this headset, but can be a little annoying as a PC user.
Review: I've been using this headset for six months, and I would give it a 4.5. Rounding up to 5 stars because I am fairly happy with it (comfortable to wear, 12 hour battery life, can be used while charging, and can also be used while off if you don't need the boosted audio/mic). My biggest issue with this headset comes from me being a PC user. Twice since I've had it, the mic would simply not work on my computer, despite everything working. It turns out your computer and drivers need to be completely up to date for this headset to be working fully, and at it's best. It's a fairly easy fix, but can be a bit annoying to have to check my drivers one by one to figure out what the problem is. If you're a console user, you probably wouldn't have this problem.I do love this headset, but I wish I'd known this going in. It would have saved me a lot of trial, error, and frustration.EDIT-November 7, 2024I had this headset for 2 years. It developed a hairline fracture just below the hinge point on the left/microphone side. I bought the two year extended warranty through Asurion, and they refunded me the full amount I paid for this headset in the form of an Amazon gift card. I'm sad my Recon 200 is gone now, but I am extremely happy with my experience. I will definitely use the money to buy another one. The sound quality is fantastic, and people in game/Discord have told me that the microphone is very crisp. After two years of use, the headset showed very minimal signs of wear and tear, apart from crack of course. I will note that I am pretty gentle with my electronics. If I hadn't had the warranty, I'm sure I could have super glued the crack, and continued to use this headset for much longer.Can not recommend this enough! Great value for a very very solid headset. Turtle Beach is my new go-to!

Reviewer: Cliente Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Si te gusta escuchar tu propia voz en el juego para que no grites pensando que estás hablando despacio, estos son, cumplen lo requerido, si tienes en x box dobly atmos y te gusta jugar warzone, y no quieres gastar en mucho estos están perfectos, yo tenía unos negros y me duraron como 6 años, espero y estos me duren lo mismo.

Reviewer: Armando Gonzalez Valdez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Tienen muy buen sonido y muy comodos de usar..

Reviewer: Jenna T
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Just arrived. The box is clearly damaged. Definitely looks like it’s been re-packaged.

Reviewer: Jorge Armando Moreno
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Tal como lo indica

Reviewer: Iván Gaxiola
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Suenan muy bien. Tiene varias configuraciones. Los agarre en oferta prime day... Un poquito pesados y eso cansa un poco, si eres de oreja grande te la va a aplastar y cansar. Cable de buena longitud (no son inalambricos). Para activar el boost o función de dolby atmos tiene que estar cargada la batería del auricular... Suena bien si no tiene activado eso, buen volumen. Lean el manual si los compran.

Customers say

Customers like the quality and comfort of the headphones. They mention that the base is pretty good, the cushion is comfortable, and the ear piece padding is soft. However, some customers have reported that the microphone stopped working after a few months. Opinions are mixed on the sound quality, functionality, and value for money.

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