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Turtle Beach Recon 500

Turtle Beach's Recon 500 ditches top-notch audio and design for affordability and convenience.

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$54.95 from Walmart

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Super comfortable

  • Cross-platform

  • Clear, vibrant audio

Cons

  • Microphone isn’t adjustable enough

  • No dual-channel volume control

  • Hard to tell mute button is activated

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