Best 2022 Headphones & Earbuds for Microphone quality for calls

#1 Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones
4.5

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

#2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
4.1

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

#3 Razer Barracuda X
4.0

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

#4 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
4.0

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

#5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
3.9

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

#6 HyperX Cloud Alpha
3.5

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

#7 Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Earbuds
3.4

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

#8 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones
3.3

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

#9 Audeze Maxwell
3.0

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