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Turtle Beach Recon 500 Gen 2

Turtle Beach Recon 500 Gen 2

3.8(290 ratings)

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$59.99at Best BuyChecked 17 min ago

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  • Best price today: $59.99 at Best Buy (checked Nov 15, 2026).
  • Checked at 10 stores.

Our take on the Turtle Beach Recon 500 Gen 2

The Recon 500 Gen 2 is Turtle Beach's wired over-ear gaming headset, built around 60 mm dual-driver speakers and a boom mic. It works over a 3.5 mm cable with Xbox and PlayStation consoles, and the closed-back design gives passive noise isolation. It suits console players who want big drivers and a mic without charging batteries. Against wireless rivals it trades cable freedom for simplicity, and its 3.8 rating suggests buyers are split.

Best forConsole gamers on Xbox or PlayStationPlayers who prefer wired headsets with no chargingBuyers wanting a boom mic for chat
Pros
  • Large 60 mm dual-driver speakers
  • Boom microphone included
  • 3.5 mm connection works across Xbox and PlayStation
  • Closed-back design blocks some outside noise
  • On-cup volume control
Cons
  • Wired only, no Bluetooth or wireless freedom
  • Cable is not detachable
  • No simulated surround sound
  • No active noise cancelling
  • Mixed owner ratings

Turtle Beach Recon 500 Gen 2 prices at every store

  • PoshmarkPre-owned

    In stock

    $30.00+ $0.99 shippingChecked 12 min ago
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  • eBayPre-owned

    In stockSold by farfa_34

    $22.49+ $15.00 shippingChecked 12 min ago
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  • MercariPre-owned

    In stock

    $49.50+ $7.95 shippingChecked 12 min ago
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  • Best BuyNew

    In stock

    $59.99Free shippingChecked 17 min ago
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  • Play-Asia.comNew

    In stockMade for another market

    $40.99+ $22.90 shippingChecked 12 min ago
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  • StockXNew

    In stock

    $236.00+ $14.95 shippingChecked 12 min ago
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $72.95Free shippingChecked 16 min ago
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  • a4c.comNew

    Out of stock

    $59.95Free shippingChecked 12 min ago
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  • VerizonNew

    Out of stock

    $59.99Free shippingChecked 17 min ago
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  • WalmartNew

    Out of stock

    $79.95Free shippingChecked 12 min ago
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Turtle Beach Recon 500 Gen 2 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $40.99 on Nov 15 at Play-Asia.com. Tracked across 7 stores since Nov 15.

What reviewers say

  • 3.8 / 5290 ratings

Ratings average 3.8 out of 5 from 290 buyers, so opinion is divided. Owners tend to like the sound and mic for the money, while some report comfort and durability issues.

What people mention
  • SoundPraisedOwners say the large drivers deliver full, punchy game audio.
  • MicrophonePraisedChat partners hear voice clearly through the boom mic.
  • ComfortCriticisedSome owners find the fit tight or tiring over long sessions.
  • BuildCriticisedBuyers describe the plastic as less sturdy than they hoped.
  • Wired setupMixedThe 3.5 mm plug is easy to use, but the fixed cable limits flexibility.

About the Turtle Beach Recon 500 Gen 2

The Turtle Beach Recon 500 Gen 2 is an over-ear gaming headset with a built-in microphone. It has a closed-back design with passive noise cancelling and 2.4-inch drivers. Sound is 2.0 stereo.

It connects with a 4.3 ft cable ending in a 3.5 mm connector. The cable is not detachable. A volume control is built in. The headset works with Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Type
Over-ear gaming headset
Microphone
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
Cable length
4.3 ft, not detachable
Controls
Volume
Driver size
2.4 in
Frequency response
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Speakers
2.0 stereo
Noise cancelling
Passive
Acoustic seal
Closed
Compatibility
Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Colors
Black, White
Foldable
No
Water resistant
No
Wireless features
No Bluetooth, NFC or Wi-Fi

Specifications

Wireless
YesSource
Microphone
YesSource
Bluetooth
NoSource
Connector on Cable
3.5 mmSource
NFC

Questions and answers

Does the Recon 500 Gen 2 work on PS5 and Xbox?
Yes. It connects by 3.5 mm cable and is listed for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles.
Is it wireless?
No. It is a wired headset with a 3.5 mm connector and a 4.3 ft cable. It has no Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Does it have surround sound?
No. It is a stereo 2.0 headset with no simulated surround sound.
Can I detach the cable or replace it?
No. The cable is fixed to the headset and cannot be detached.
Does it cancel noise?
It has passive noise cancelling only, from the closed-back acoustic seal. There is no active noise cancelling.
What is in the box?
The headset with its attached 3.5 mm cable and boom microphone. Check the listing for any splitter or adapter.
Where is the Turtle Beach Recon 500 Gen 2 cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $59.99, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Turtle Beach Recon 500 Gen 2?
Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 290 ratings.
Where can I buy the Turtle Beach Recon 500 Gen 2?
10 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Poshmark, Play-Asia.com, Mercari, a4c.com.

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