Whether you are in the office or on the go, here are the best headsets with microphones

Author: Louise Blain Last updated 2021-10-12T11:22:19.587Z

In 2021, the importance of finding the best headset with a microphone cannot be underestimated. Now we need to make video calls more than ever, especially when we work from home. Whether on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Skype, we must be able to hear our colleagues and make sure we don’t sound like we’re trying to check data points from the bottom of the well. Oh, and try not to be the kind of person who doesn’t know the quick way to mute the microphone while the washing machine is spinning.  

Thankfully, there are many options when looking for the best headset with microphone. Whether you are looking for a headset that can be used in commuting and virtual office meetings, or an in-ear headset that can answer strange calls, we can meet your needs. Of course, as in the case of headphones, the sky is unlimited in terms of budget, but you don't need to spend a lot of energy to get a set of excellent headphones with a microphone.

If you think that the microphone is not such an important priority, don’t forget that we have separate guides on the best wireless headphones, the best wireless earbuds, the best noise-cancelling headphones, and the best cheap headphones.

The best call headset we chose is Creative Chat USB, as the name suggests, it is customized for chat. The right cantilever microphones are of excellent quality, the drivers provide impressive audio clarity, the super comfortable ear cushions mean you can wear them for long periods of time without pain, and the flexible USB-C connection makes them easy to connect.

If you want to use true wireless for ease of use, we especially recommend Apple AirPods Pro (although they can be used with any Bluetooth device), or use Enacfire A9 for more budget options.

Or the best elite choice is the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphone 700, which offers excellent ANC, good perception options and the best microphone quality in its class.

• Buy Creative Chat USB from Creative UK for £44.99 • Buy Creative Chat USB from Creative US for US$49.99 • Buy Creative Chat USB from Creative AU for AU$74.95

Creative Chat USB understands the distribution. This is a set of wired headsets, it knows you need a great microphone, multiple mute methods, and you like to listen to Spotify between calls. This is not a headset you want to take away from your desk, because it looks a bit like a call center with a flip microphone, but it is perfect for home office use.

The microphone sounds great with a satisfying click, and the earmuffs are like sponges, meaning that even after two hours of video calls, the ears won’t hurt. Even better, Creative Chat USB uses USB-C as the standard, so it is suitable for new Macs, PCs, Android phones, tablets, etc. There is also a standard USB adapter, so only Apple's Lightning connector is omitted, but this is not a big problem. As explained in our full Creative Chat USB review, audio also has an amazing weight when listening to music, making it a very useful set of cans.

There is one reason why you cannot make a single news report without seeing someone wearing a set of obvious white earplugs. Apple AirPods Pro is an excellent earplug that can be used to listen to music and answer calls. For the active noise reduction version, the golf club style of Apple's original earbuds has been reduced, but the microphone quality is still good enough so that you always stay loud and clear during calls. Adaptive audio also means that no matter what you are listening to, you will always maintain the best sound quality. 

It is important to note that AirPods Pro is indeed best for those who use Apple devices (although they can indeed be used as regular Bluetooth headsets for any device), but as explained in our full review of AirPods Pro, it is now an investment The best chance. N

A few years ago, retailers’ discounts were much lower than their published prices. This means getting intuitive squeeze control, excellent active noise reduction, and various smart features, which feels a bit stealing.

If you don't like spending money on Apple AirPods Pro, but still like the noise reduction experience, there is another option. Enacfire A9 in-ear headphones provide stable audio and an impressive microphone for calls. In our Enacfire A9 review, we were pleased with the performance of these cheap earplugs. The fit is very good, and there are three types of silicone earplugs to choose from to ensure you get the right fit. 

The touch controls are a bit sensitive, so you need to make sure you wear them properly to ensure you don't have to touch the buds unnecessarily, but the ANC experience is great value for money. There is also an astonishing 32-hour battery life in the stylish small case, so there is a lot of noise here when you commute, talk and meet.  

If you play games at your desk as long as you work, then you may need a headset that can do all of this. Logitech G733 performs well in many aspects, and even offers five different colors to get rid of the obsession with black in the technology world. 

The advantage of a dedicated gaming headset is that good microphone audio is given, and Logitech G's recent acquisition of Blue Microphone means the addition of the so-called Blue Voice technology. This provides you with a range of different equalizers and presets to ensure that your voice is as clear as possible, which we explain in our Logitech G733 Lightspeed wireless RGB headset review.

G733 is lightweight and comfortable, with breathable earmuffs, which is another benefit of making gaming headsets for your daily use. These are built for long games, G733 never makes people feel a bit like a villain, just to provide you with excellent audio and amazingly long battery life. If you want it to last longer, remember to turn off the RGB lighting.

If money is not an issue for the ultimate headset with microphone, then there is no doubt that the T3 Platinum Award-winning Bose NCH 700 headset is the most fashionable headset. This headset is beautifully designed to meet almost all requirements.

The sound field here is excellent, and Bose's excellent ANC implementation made the world completely disappear. There are also 11 noise reduction settings to choose from, so if you don’t want everything to disappear, you don’t need to make it disappear. 

In terms of calls, Bose can meet your needs. As we said in the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphone 700 review: “As for the microphones, six are used for noise reduction, and the other four are used to ensure your voice is loud and clear (there are eight in total, two of which are determined by these two functions. ). Use these headphones to make calls easily. Don’t worry, you will pass clearly and clearly." The battery life is not as long as we hope, but if you have a budget, the Bose NCH 700 will never let you down.

Another game option that is now ideal for work phones, but is much more expensive. Astro-now also owned by Logitech G-is known for its excellent sound quality and excellent wireless connection, which we described as "bulletproof" after testing. This means you can rely on the A50 for workday calls and meetings, as well as one night on PC and game consoles. The only problem is that you have to choose between PC, Mac and PS5 or PC, Mac and Xbox Series X, because each console has a different model. 

The microphone is not removable, but all you need to do is lift it up to mute yourself. The headset strap is comfortable but not too tight. As we said in the Astro A50 Gen 4 review, "Comfort and adjustability are our top priorities. The ear cushions are soft and swelling, and surround your ears without directly exerting excessive pressure on the ears. Headband It’s also soft and won’t cause any discomfort even during long gaming sessions.” If you’re looking for a luxurious option with top-notch audio, but also an elite of the game, then look no further.

If you are looking for the highest quality microphone in headphones, then there is no doubt that something with a boom microphone will produce the best results. For this reason, gaming headsets have them.

However, smarter wireless headphones achieve great results with a downward microphone and environmental noise reduction (they use an additional microphone to measure the sound around you, and then subtract that noise from your voice subtly).

In our guide, we are also looking for good music effects, so you can enjoy using headphones throughout the day, not just talking. For this reason, they need to maintain real comfort for a long time-again, this is what gaming headsets are good at, although they are not the only ones.

Finally, you may want a product with active noise reduction, which means that when you are listening to others, it will use processing to block the sounds around you-if you are in a noisy place, then Very good.

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