Best 2022 Headphones & Earbuds for Integrated microphone

#2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
4.6

The retractable integrated microphone is praised for blending into the headset and continuing to work well, though quality is scored separately.

Pros: Charging, Spatial audio

Cons: Hinge durability, Smudge resistance

#3 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
4.5

The integrated boom design was praised for placement and adjustability by reviewers who focused on the physical microphone arm.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Dongle

Cons: Replaceable earpads, Preset EQ profile quality

#4 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones
4.3

The integrated microphone array was positively described in one test as clearly picking up the speaker's voice.

Pros: Award recognition, Battery

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, LDAC

#5 Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Earbuds
4.3

Integrated microphones were generally considered useful and capable, especially for calls or ANC, though mic quality varied in separate call-quality scoring.

Pros: Interchangeable left/right bud design, Multipoint connectivity reliability

Cons: Sensors, Hinge durability

#6 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
4.0

The retractable integrated microphone is mostly praised for tucking away neatly, though a few reviewers report wobble or retraction problems.

Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort

Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C

#7 Razer Barracuda X
2.5

The integrated microphone evidence was limited to the non-X Barracuda-style review and was negative compared with the rest of the headset.

Pros: Cable quality, Hinge durability

Cons: aptX, Active noise cancellation

#8 Audeze Maxwell
2.3

Integrated microphone evidence is mostly negative, with several reviewers calling the built-in mics bad, compressed, or inferior to the boom mic.

Pros: Instrument separation, Maximum volume clarity

Cons: Hinge durability, Carry case quality