Best Headphones & Earbuds for Sidetone adjustment quality

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Sony WF-1000XM6 Earbuds

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#1 Logitech G Astro A50 X Wireless Gaming Headset
4.5
3 reviews

Sidetone control is unusually granular in software and is generally well-liked, though a few users report occasional quirks requiring a quick toggle/reset.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Volume output

Cons: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Wired connection sound quality

#2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
4.5
1 review

Sidetone adjustment is supported for both boom and built-in microphones.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Hinge durability

Cons: aptX, Smudge resistance

#3 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones
4.4
1 review

Sidetone is praised in at least one review for making calls feel more natural by letting you hear your own voice more clearly.

Pros: Battery, aptX

Cons: LDAC, Water/sweat resistance rating

#4 Sennheiser ACCENTUM Wireless Headphones
4.4
2 reviews

Sidetone is called a genuinely useful feature for calls, letting you hear your own voice more naturally, with adjustable levels in the app.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, USB-C

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Carry case quality

#5 Status Pro X Wireless Earbuds
4.3
5 reviews

Sidetone is a well-liked call feature that helps users regulate their speaking volume and feel more natural on calls.

Pros: Codec support, Sound quality

Cons: aptX, Noise cancellation adjustability

#6 Sonos Ace Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
4.3
2 reviews

Sidetone is highlighted as a useful calling feature when available, feeding some of your own voice back naturally so you do not over-project. Not every review treats it as essential,...

Pros: USB-C, Replaceable earpads

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Cable quality

#7 Sony WF-1000XM6 Earbuds
4.2
1 review

Sidetone is mentioned as available for calls so you can hear yourself, but the control is basic compared with the best implementations. It is helpful, though not a headline feature.

Pros: USB-C, LDAC

Cons: None

#8 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
4.1
6 reviews

Sidetone is configurable and often useful, though implementation quality ranges from distracting to nearly real-time depending on the reviewer.

Pros: Wireless latency, Positional audio accuracy

Cons: RGB lighting customization, Integrated microphone

#9 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
4.1
4 reviews

Sidetone is adjustable through the base station and software, helping you monitor your speaking volume. A few reviewers note it can still feel too quiet even at maximum.

Pros: Replaceable battery, Simultaneous wireless + Bluetooth audio

Cons: aptX, LDAC

#10 Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 Wireless Headphones
4.1
2 reviews

Sidetone is available and adjustable, which can help calls for some users even if others prefer it turned off.

Pros: aptX, Battery

Cons: Frequency response accuracy, Clamping force comfort

#11 JBL Vibe Beam
4.1
2 reviews

Sidetone/VoiceAware is supported by reviews describing the ability to hear and adjust your own voice on calls.

Pros: Charging, Battery

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Multipoint connectivity reliability

#12 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Gaming Headset
4.1
8 reviews

Sidetone (mic monitoring) is available and adjustable; some like its clarity, while others find the default-on behavior odd until it is dialed back in the app.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Audio-video sync accuracy

Cons: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Simultaneous wireless + Bluetooth audio

#13 Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW Earbuds
4.0
1 review

Sidetone/side-talk features help you hear your own voice more naturally during calls, which several reviewers appreciate.

Pros: Battery, USB-C

Cons: Sensors, Voice assistant integration

#14 JBL Tour One M3 Headphones
4.0
1 review

Call settings include sidetone or voice-balance style adjustments rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Pros: Battery, Connectivity options

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Replaceable earpads

#15 Focal Bathys MG Wireless Headphones
3.9
1 review

Sidetone adjustment is present in the app, but it is not explored deeply enough in reviews to suggest anything beyond basic usefulness.

Pros: Build quality, Instrument separation

Cons: LDAC, Touch control responsiveness

#16 Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 Headphones
3.8
1 review

Sidetone behavior is mentioned as present to some extent for calls, but not a heavily featured or widely adjustable system in the reviews.

Pros: Replaceable earpads, Replaceable battery

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Touch control responsiveness

#17 RIG Spectre R8 Pro
3.7
4 reviews

Sidetone and mic monitoring are adjustable, but impressions are mixed because one reviewer finds higher settings too loud.

Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Wireless latency

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Carry case quality

#18 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
3.6
5 reviews

Sidetone was useful but uneven; some liked the dedicated wheel, while others found high settings loud or hissy.

Pros: Wireless latency, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Water/sweat resistance rating

#19 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
3.3
2 reviews

Sidetone/mic monitoring exists on wireless software and can work well, but one reviewer reports audible hiss and persistence issues.

Pros: Wireless latency, Xbox compatibility

Cons: RGB lighting customization, Detachable cable convenience

#20 JBL Vibe Beam 2
3.3
2 reviews

Sidetone or Voice Aware exists, but quality is mixed because one reviewer barely noticed it while another lists it as adjustable.

Pros: Software/setup simplicity, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Microphone noise reduction, Sound leakage

#21 Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Gaming Headset
3.1
4 reviews

Mic monitoring/sidetone is adjustable and often described as hiss-free, but several reviewers found it too quiet unless set very high or noted it doesn’t feel especially strong.

Pros: Comfort during long use, Weight comfort

Cons: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Noise isolation (passive)

#22 Fractal Design Scape Headset
3.1
7 reviews

Sidetone adjustment exists, but several reviewers describe it as too quiet or even broken/robotic on certain setups, while others find it usable.

Pros: Design and Aesthetics, Equalizer customization

Cons: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Multipoint connectivity reliability

#23 HyperX Cloud III
3.0
5 reviews

Sidetone or mic monitoring is supported in software for some setups, but one reviewer says it did not work.

Pros: Microphone quality for calls, Hinge durability

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Detachable cable convenience

#24 Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset
3.0
3 reviews

Sidetone control exists but is not perfectly tuned out of the box, with reports of a low default level and a robotic quality when pushed too high. Many users will...

Pros: Weight comfort, Ear cup swivel/rotation range

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Replaceable battery

#25 Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 SE Headphones
3.0
1 review

Sidetone/voice passthrough during calls is mentioned as an area for improvement, with at least one reviewer wanting clearer amplification of their own voice.

Pros: Battery, Replaceable battery

Cons: LDAC, Water/sweat resistance rating

#26 Razer Barracuda X
2.8
4 reviews

Sidetone is available in some software, but feedback is mixed because one reviewer disliked monitoring delay and older models lack sidetone control.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Connectivity versatility

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, aptX

#27 Sony Inzone H6 Air
2.8
2 reviews

Sidetone exists, but reviewers found it limited or unnecessary because the open-back design already lets users hear themselves.

Pros: Battery, Weight comfort

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Active noise cancellation

#28 beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless Over-Ear Gaming Headset
2.7
1 review

Mic-monitoring/sidetone-style modes are mixed: one reviewer reports a noticeable hiss when enabled, while others focus on its usefulness rather than its noise floor.

Pros: Battery, Multipoint connectivity reliability

Cons: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Xbox compatibility

#29 Poly Voyager Free 20 Earbuds
2.5
2 reviews

Sidetone coverage is inconsistent: one reviewer says the earbuds do not offer it, while another discusses sidetone-related settings or modes, suggesting either unclear terminology or different behavior depending on mode...

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Instrument separation

Cons: Spatial audio, Smudge resistance

#30 HyperX Cloud Alpha
2.4
4 reviews

Sidetone and mic monitoring are limited: wired lacks it, and wireless implementations exist but with little or no adjustment.

Pros: Battery, Detachable cable convenience

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth

#31 Audeze Maxwell
1.9
4 reviews

Sidetone was a repeated problem area, with reviewers citing static, interference, exaggerated sound, or poor execution.

Pros: Battery, Charging

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Touch control responsiveness

#32 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
1.7
2 reviews

Sidetone and mic monitoring are weak or absent, with reviewers noting no sidetone, no monitoring, or limited mute feedback.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Earpad replacement ease

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth

#33 JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition Wireless Headphones
1.0
1 review

Sidetone quality is effectively absent because one detailed reviewer explicitly notes there is no sidetone mode for calls.

Pros: USB-C, Award recognition

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Sidetone adjustment quality