Headsets / Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth (2019 Edition) vs Turtle Beach EAR FORCE Recon 50X

Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth (2019 Edition)

Wired · 40 mm · 2019
GEAR SCORE 63.0 / 100Good
Connection70
Driver62
Microphone72
Recency47
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Headset · Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach EAR FORCE Recon 50X

Wired · 2015
GEAR SCORE 62.0 / 100Good
Connection70
Microphone92
Recency25
Verdict

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth (2019 Edition) and Turtle Beach EAR FORCE Recon 50X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth (2019 Edition)Turtle Beach EAR FORCE Recon 50X
63Gear score62
WiredConnectionWired
40 mmDriver—
FixedMicrophoneDetachable
2019Release year2015
—Estimated price≈ $32

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth (2019 Edition) or Turtle Beach EAR FORCE Recon 50X better?

SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth (2019 Edition) and Turtle Beach EAR FORCE Recon 50X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 63 and 62.