Turtle Beach Recon 500 vs. EPOS H3PRO Hybrid

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Turtle Beach Recon 500 and EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Turtle Beach Recon 500 vs. EPOS H3PRO Hybrid Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Turtle Beach Recon 500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Product Type Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-A
Height - 17.6 cm
Width - 18.3 cm
Depth - 9 cm
Weight - 308 g
Colour Arctic camo White | Sebring black | Green
Earpad Material Memory foam, mesh textile -
Headband Material Metal -
Design Games Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 20 m
SOUND QUALITY Turtle Beach Recon 500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS H3PRO Hybrid are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.35%
Sensitivity - 116 dB
Diaphragm 60 mm 40 mm Turtle Beach Recon 500 have a thicker diaphragm than EPOS H3PRO Hybrid.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Dual driver, ProSpecs glasses relief system -
MICROPHONE Turtle Beach Recon 500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Form Factor Detachable headset microphone Built-in & removable boom
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes - Turtle Beach Recon 500 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 100 - 7500 Hz
Sensitivity - -20 dBFS/Pa
REMOTE CONTROL Turtle Beach Recon 500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Controls Mute, volume Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Turtle Beach Recon 500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Cable Type Headset cable - braided fabric - 1.3 m Headset cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 2 m
USB extension cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.3 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Turtle Beach Recon 500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Additional Functions ProSpecs Glasses Relief System, TruSpeak microphone technology -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Turtle Beach Recon 500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Battery Type - Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 22 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 18.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / cable connection): up to 29 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise canceling OFF / Bluetooth / low-latency dongle): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / low-latency dongle): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / low-latency dongle): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 19 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth / console cable): up to 27 hours
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Turtle Beach Recon 500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (USB Type-A)
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Turtle Beach Recon 500 EPOS H3PRO Hybrid
Included Accessories Sticker USB dongle, USB extension cable, headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, cover plate
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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