Best 2025 Headphones & Earbuds for Sidetone adjustment quality

#1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Gaming Headset
4.5

Sidetone quality was a strength in the few reviews that discussed it, especially for real-time, clear monitoring.

Pros: Charging, Weight comfort

Cons: Sound leakage, Cable quality

#2 Status Pro X Wireless Earbuds
4.3

Sidetone is positively received as useful for hearing your own voice and speaking naturally during calls.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Sound quality

Cons: Spatial audio, Software/setup simplicity

#3 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
4.0

Sidetone is useful and clear, but reviewers also describe it as overpowering or only comfortable at moderate levels.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Multipoint connectivity reliability

Cons: Portability/foldability, USB-C

#4 Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW Earbuds
4.0

Sidetone was treated as useful for calls, helping users monitor their own voice or making the earbuds more office-friendly.

Pros: Battery, Software/setup simplicity

Cons: Sensors, Voice assistant integration

#5 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones
4.0

Reviewers were generally positive about sidetone adjustment quality, though the supporting evidence sometimes included context or small caveats.

Pros: Volume output, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, USB-C

#6 JBL Tour One M3 Headphones
4.0

Sidetone/VoiceAware adjustment received a positive user preference note from one reviewer who liked hearing more of his own voice.

Pros: Immersive audio quality, ANC background noise level

Cons: Replaceable pads/headband, Replaceable earpads

#7 Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Earbuds
4.0

Sidetone during calls is useful when transparency mode lets the wearer hear their own voice clearly and reduces call fatigue.

Pros: Volume output, Audio-video sync accuracy

Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, LDAC

#8 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
3.6

Sidetone was useful on the 7P version, but reviewers criticized loudness, hiss, or activation quirks.

Pros: Connectivity versatility, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Transparency mode quality, Active noise cancellation

#9 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
3.2

Sidetone adjustment was mixed: some reviewers found it fuzzy or unpleasant, while others liked its real-time performance and usability.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Cable quality, Preset EQ profile quality

#13 Sony WF-C710N Earbuds
2.5

Sidetone was weak in one review because the earbuds did not feed enough of the caller’s own voice back during calls.

Pros: Weight comfort, Android compatibility

Cons: Lossless audio support, Ear tip size options

#14 SONY WH-1000XM6 Headphones
2.5

Sidetone adjustment was a weakness for one reviewer because voice amplification sounded unnatural and could not be toned down enough.

Pros: Smart Pause performance, Award recognition

Cons: Cable quality, USB-C

#15 Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset
2.3

Sidetone adjustment was a weak spot, with low defaults and robotic or shrill sound when raised too high.

Pros: Weight comfort, Comfort during long use

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Smudge resistance

#16 Fractal Design Scape Headset
1.8

Sidetone was a consistent weakness, with multiple reviewers saying it barely worked or was too quiet.

Pros: Spatial audio, Software/setup simplicity

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Sidetone adjustment quality

#17 JBL Vibe Beam 2
1.5

VoiceAware sidetone was criticized because the reviewer could barely notice it working.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Weight comfort

Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, Microphone noise reduction