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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 1180 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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81%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the sound quality and the affordability of the Recon Chat Wired Chat Headset. Many also highlight its compatibility with multiple gaming systems and lightweight design. However, some users find the headset uncomfortable and have noted issues with the volume and fit.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not the best

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hard to hear and cuts out, for a basic head set I would have expected a bit better quality. Would have done better buying a better set.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    should pay more for better headset

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    basic headset...just one ear piece...very cheap...it works but would suggest paying more than $20 for a decent headset.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Turtle Beach Support
      Posted .

      Hello Chicago,

      Thank you for leaving your feedback; however, is there anything in particular that we are able to assist you with? Our Support Team is always happy to help as needed, and we can be reached right from the support section of the Turtle Beach website.

      Best regards! TurtleBeach

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Ok sound.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better of with the head phone that comes with the playstation original. Sound is hard to hear if you don't have it positioned right.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    So uncomfortable - never even tried them

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These feel flimsy and are uncomfortable for even a couple of minutes. Skip them and get more expensive endive ones.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Replaced multiple times

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cheap quality. You get what you pay for on this one. Have had to replace this headset multiple times since original purchase.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst ever

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Most uncomfortable headset I’ve ever owned. Not sure what turtle beach was thinking with these ones. I took them back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Overall not good

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The ear bud is uncomfortable and the sound doesnt work very well. But you get what you pay for

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son said they hurt so much he couldn’t even decide whether the sound was ok or not. Returned.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pay a little extra money and get the higher quality option they aren’t horrible and they do the job the next level up are much better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Brakes easily

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have had to replace this headset many times under warranty. It breaks within 2 months.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Do not waste your money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These have poor sound quality. Do not recommend. We tried to use for office work on laptop and not great.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Turtle Beach Support
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      We’re sorry to hear about your experience; however, please allow our Support Team to assist you with your Recon Chat headset. We’re always happy to help, and we can be reached right from the support section of the Turtle Beach website as needed.

      Thank you and best regards! TurtleBeach

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Tight fit and ok sound

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The fit is tight and the ear pad is stiff. Not recommended for prolonged use. Sound is ok and does the job. Mic is clear as well.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Already broken...

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Microphone stopped working. Going to have to buy another, but definitely not this one again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Plan to get better

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it for PS4. Didn’t really get the job done well. Feel like it doesn’t connect that well. Plan to get a different setup.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very uncomfortable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The headphones are Very uncomfortable to wear and cant hear well out of them

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Trash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    not worth it...product is trash. cheaply made and poorly designed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    What is this...

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very uncomfortable and the speaker was low...not good for me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Turtle Beach Support
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      Thank you for leaving your feedback. If you're in need of assistance; our Support Team is always happy to help as needed, and we can be reached right from the support section of the Turtle Beach website.

      Best regards! TurtleBeach

  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No audible volume to speak of. I couldn’t hear anything.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Turtle Beach Support
      Posted .

      Hey,

      We’re sorry to hear about your experience with your Recon Chat headset; however, please allow our Support Team to assist you with what you described here. That team is always happy to lend a hand and they can be reached right from the support section of the Turtle Beach website.

      Best regards! TurtleBeach

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    It’s alright

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s an alright headset but it feels cheap. I would recommend getting something better

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Turtle Beach Support
      Posted .

      Hello Josh,

      Thank you for leaving your feedback; however, is there anything in particular that we are able to assist you with? Our Support Team is always happy to help as needed, and we can be reached right from the support section of the Turtle Beach website.

      Best regards! TurtleBeach

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great for small kids

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked fine when we first got them but after a week you couldn't hear anything. Great for the price

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend