Product comparison · 2 headphones

Turtle Beach Recon 500 vs Turtle Beach Syn Pro AIR

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 18identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Recon 500:White
    • Syn Pro AIR:Black
  • Connectivity technology
    • Recon 500:Wired
    • Syn Pro AIR:Wireless
  • Driver unit
    • Recon 500:6 cm
    • Syn Pro AIR:5 cm
  • Weight
    • Recon 500:644.1 g
    • Syn Pro AIR:390 g
  • USB Type-C charging port
    • Recon 500:No
    • Syn Pro AIR:Yes

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Comparison of Recon 500, Syn Pro AIR
68 specifications
Performance2 differ
Product typeHeadsetHeadset
Wearing styleHead-bandHead-band
Recommended usageGamingGaming
Headset typeBinauralBinaural
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Operating keysDiffersVolume +, Volume -Mute, Volume +, Bluetooth pairing, Volume -
Volume controlRotaryRotary
Control typeButtons, RotaryButtons, Rotary
Cable lengthKnown for one1.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable colourKnown for oneGreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneXbox Series X|S & Xbox One | PS5 & PS4Unknown — not stated by the source
Control unit typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-ear control unit
BacklightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Backlight colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulticolour
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWireless
3.5 mm connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
USB connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
RF connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Headphones1 differ
Ear couplingCircumauralCircumaural
Headphone frequency20 - 20000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Magnet typeNeodymiumNeodymium
Driver unitDiffers6 cm5 cm
Microphoneidentical
Microphone typeBoomBoom
Detachable microphoneYesYes
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone direction typeUnidirectionalUnidirectional
Microphone muteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one201 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one101 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one237 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers644.1 g390 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one172 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one102.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one86.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one700 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedNoNo
Quick start guideYesYes
Quantity11
Audio adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Receiver includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless receiver interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85183000Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one168 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one438 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one220 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one3.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portDiffersNoYes
Supplier featuresidentical
Recommended genderKnown for oneBoy/GirlUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneMemory foamUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS)Known for one9504500000Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery operatedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in battery
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 h
Charging sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64

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