Best 2025 Over-Ear Headphones for Integrated microphone

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#2 Baseus Inspire XH1 Headphones
4.8

Integrated microphone performance was positive where scored, especially for calls and AI clear-call handling.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Headband adjustability

Cons: Cable quality, Smart Pause performance

#3 JBL Tour One M3 Headphones
4.5

The integrated microphone setup was praised for making voices sound clear on calls.

Pros: Immersive audio quality, ANC background noise level

Cons: Replaceable pads/headband, Replaceable earpads

#5 SONY WH-1000XM6 Headphones
4.5

The integrated microphone setup was viewed positively in the available evidence as part of the XM6's strong mic technology.

Pros: Smart Pause performance, Award recognition

Cons: Cable quality, USB-C

#6 JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition Wireless Headphones
4.4

The integrated microphone hardware was viewed positively in the one direct mention, which called the four-condenser setup impressive.

Pros: Award recognition, Audio-video sync accuracy

Cons: ANC sound impact on audio, ANC effect on sound signature

#7 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 Headphones
4.2

The integrated microphones are judged positively by at least one reviewer for everyday conversation use.

Pros: Frequency response accuracy, Multipoint connectivity reliability

Cons: LDAC, Wear detection performance

#9 Focal Bathys MG Wireless Headphones
4.0

The integrated microphones are considered effective enough for calls in the scored review, though call quality is not treated as a headline feature.

Pros: ANC effect on sound signature, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: LE Audio readiness, Auracast support

#10 SonoFlow SE HQ31 Wireless Headphones
4.0

The integrated microphone received positive limited evidence from one reviewer who found the captured voice good enough for calls.

Pros: Battery, ANC sound impact on audio

Cons: 3.5mm analog input availability, Treble clarity

#12 Yamaha YH-L500A Headphones
3.5

The built-in microphones were acceptable for pickup and indoor noise reduction, but call comfort was compromised by poor self-monitoring.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Clamping force comfort

Cons: Transparency mode quality, Sustainability and repairability

#13 EarFun Wave Life Wireless Headphones
3.0

The integrated microphone is adequate but not polished in PCMag's test, capturing voice clearly while lacking nuance.

Pros: Stability, Bluetooth

Cons: Smudge resistance, Smart Pause performance

#14 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Headphones
2.8

Reviewer evidence was mostly critical of integrated microphone, emphasizing limitations rather than a reliable strength.

Pros: Volume output, Active noise cancellation

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, USB-C