Call microphone quality was one of the strongest upgrades, frequently described as clear, impressive, or best-in-class.
Pros: Sound leakage, Noise isolation (passive)
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Hinge durability
Call microphone quality was one of the strongest upgrades, frequently described as clear, impressive, or best-in-class.
Pros: Sound leakage, Noise isolation (passive)
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Hinge durability
Microphone voice quality is usually praised as clear, intelligible, and strong for the price, with a few caveats around passable or overly sensitive performance.
Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort
Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C
Call and chat microphone quality was often clear enough for Discord, Zoom, voice calls, or streaming in a pinch, but a few reviews found it merely serviceable.
Pros: Cable quality, Hinge durability
Cons: aptX, Active noise cancellation
Call and chat microphone quality was usually understandable or clear, though some reviewers reported low levels or inconsistent loudness.
Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Dongle
Cons: Replaceable earpads, Preset EQ profile quality
Call and chat voice quality is usable to good, with one reviewer praising natural Discord voice and another saying legibility remains fine despite recording limits.
Pros: Charging, Spatial audio
Cons: Hinge durability, Smudge resistance
For ordinary Discord or team chat, the microphone is judged good enough, though not a replacement for a dedicated mic.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Earpad replacement ease
Cons: Bluetooth, Xbox compatibility
Call microphone quality was the clearest weakness, ranging from loud and clear to thin, muffled, serviceable, or poor depending on reviewer and environment.
Pros: Interchangeable left/right bud design, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Sensors, Hinge durability
Call quality was inconsistent, ranging from usable in some cases to disappointing when background noise interfered or when walking and biking were considered.
Pros: Award recognition, Battery
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, LDAC
Call and chat microphone evidence is adequate rather than studio-grade, with the boom mic considered good enough for work calls or gaming.
Pros: Instrument separation, Maximum volume clarity
Cons: Hinge durability, Carry case quality