Turtle Beach Recon 50 Wired Gaming Headset

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Product guide

Turtle Beach Recon 50 Wired Gaming Headset

The Turtle Beach Recon 50 is a wired, over-ear gaming headset with a 3.5 mm connection, removable microphone and in-line volume and mic-mute controls. Its listed compatibility spans PlayStation, Xbox, PC and mobile devices with a suitable 3.5 mm connection.

At a glance

Removable microphone for gaming chat or listening without it attached.
In-line controls provide master volume adjustment and mic mute.
The listing describes 40 mm over-ear speakers and a 3.5 mm wired connection.
Compatibility is claimed for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and mobile devices with a 3.5 mm connection.

Price

£12.45Save 38%

Reference price: ~~£19.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The removable mic and in-line mute and volume controls make it practical to switch between chat and regular listening.
A 3.5 mm wired connection supports use across several listed gaming platforms and compatible mobile devices.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Identity
Brand	Turtle Beach
Model	Recon 50

Audio
Driver type	Dynamic Driver
Driver size	40 Millimetres
Impedance	32 Ohms
Frequency response	20 KHz
Sensitivity	32 Ohm
Noise control	Sound Isolation

Connectivity and controls
Connection	Wired
Headphone jack	3.5 mm Jack
Control methods listed	Push Button

Design and fit
Form factor	Over Ear
Colour	Black,Blue
Weight listed	0.34 Pounds

Materials and protection
Water resistance listed	Not Water Resistant

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent about wireless capability: it calls the headset wired and says Bluetooth is not supported, but another details field lists Bluetooth. Treat it as a wired 3.5 mm headset, the listing also gives different part numbers (TBS-3303-05 and TBS-3303-01) and describes sound isolation without clarifying its scope. Check the exact listing variant before buying.

What’s in the box

Included

Turtle Beach Recon 50

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Players seeking a straightforward wired headset with a removable mic and on-cable volume and mute controls.
Buyers whose console, PC or mobile device has a compatible 3.5 mm audio connection.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking wireless or Bluetooth audio.
Anyone needing confirmed water resistance.

Turtle Beach Recon 50 Wired Gaming Headset · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 106,394 ratings

5 stars67%67%
4 stars16%16%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars3%3%
1 star8%8%

Customer feedback reports clear sound and positive impressions of build quality and value, but comfort and reliability are mixed: some find it reasonably comfortable, while others describe discomfort or units stopping work. Durability concerns include reports of breakage after a week. Those reports matter if the headset is intended for long sessions, the listing's lightweight claim does not establish that it will feel comfortable for every wearer. The aggregate rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 106,394 ratings, which gives broad context but does not explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customers describe the sound as clear and report positive impressions of quality and value.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback reports early breakage or the headset stopping work.

Mixed feedback

Comfort and reliability receive mixed feedback, some find it reasonably comfortable, while others report discomfort or failures.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Recon 50 wireless?

The listing identifies it as wired with a 3.5 mm jack and says Bluetooth support is No. A separate details field lists Bluetooth, so wireless capability is unconfirmed, consider it a wired headset.

Can the microphone be removed?

Yes. The product information describes a removable microphone, allowing listening without the mic attached.

Which devices is it listed to work with?

The listing claims PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and mobile compatibility when the device has a 3.5 mm connection. Confirm your device's connection and chat support.