# 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.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Turtle Beach
- Model: Recon 50
- Category: Electronics > Headphones
- Price: 12.45 GBP
- Previous price: 19.99 GBP
- Discount: 38%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T07:03:40.986Z
- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 106394

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## In the box

- Turtle Beach Recon 50 (Included)

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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.

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## Images

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