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We’ve all been there. You join a fresh lobby with a brand new team and ask, “Anyone got a mic?” You’re hoping that at least a couple of your teammates have comms so you can strategize and make callouts to better secure the W.
What you’re met with is a head-rattling ear-shattering cacophony of digitally deep-fried noise only scarcely resembling the words “I do”. You rip your headset off of your head as fast as you can as the ringing in your ears subsides.
You’ve got yourself a teammate with a crappy mic. Don’t be that teammate. Get yourself one of the top 8 headsets with the best mics in 2024, and your friends and teammates will thank you.
You don’t even have to do the research yourself! We’ve got you covered.
Gaming Headsets With the Best Microphones in 2024 Round-up
The table below will give you a quick look at our selections for the top 8 gaming headsets with the best mics currently available on the market. To read a full review, simply click on ‘review>>’ in the respective row.
Product | Image | Rating | |
1. Beyerdynamic MMX 300 ''The absolute best microphone on a gaming headset'' |  | 9.9 | |
2. Drop + Sennheiser PC38X “Excellent all-rounder with top microphone” |  | 9.8 | |
3. HyperX Cloud Stinger S ''The absolute best mic on a budget headset'' |  | 9.7 | |
4. HyperX Cloud Alpha ''Editor's pick'' |  | 9.5 | |
5. Cooler Master MH630 “Best budget pick runner-up” |  | 9.4 | |
6. Beyerdynamic MMX 150 “Surprising contender” |  | 9.3 | |
7. Corsair Virtuoso RGB “Best microphone on a wireless headset” |  | 9.2 | |
8. Logitech G PRO X “Honorable mention” |  | 9.1 |
1. Beyerdynamic MMX 300
Frequency Response: 5 – 35.000 Hz | Microphone Frequency Response: 30 – 18.000 Hz | Drivers: Dynamic Drivers with Neodymium Magnets | Connection Type: 3.5 mm + 6.35 mm adapter | Weight: 0.74 lbs / 332 g
REASONS TO BUY
- The BEST microphone on a gaming headset
- Super comfortable, even for glasses wearers
- Firm but not overbearing clamping force
- Excellent build with quality materials
- Classic, sophisticated design
- Superb audio quality
- Excellent bass pickup
- Wide soundstage
REASONS TO AVOID
- Needs some EQ to be at its best
- On the heavier side
- Expensive
Our Rating: 9.9/10
Those who harbor a love for hearing sounds at their best are known as Audiophiles. While the main focus for audiophiles is usually their own listening experience, some seek to share that love with others. For those audiophiles who care not just about the sounds they’re listening to but also about the quality of their own voice’s transmission, there’s Beyerdynamic’s MMX 300.
As with all of the headsets we’ll be reviewing on this list, the MMX 300 also has one of the best mics in its price range. Whether it be shot calling in games, chatting with friends, or attending meetings, your voice will be coming through crystal clear–Even streaming with this headset can fully substitute a stand-alone microphone–That’s how good it is.
Since the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 uses a condenser mic, it is ideal for picking up your voice while also leaving out the background noise. This is further aided by the mic’s relatively large pop filter. If you often find yourself in noisy environments while you game, having to constantly mute/unmute yourself can be quite the hassle. If you’d prefer to just keep your mic open, this will be one of the best for reducing the amount of annoying background noises your friends and teammates will hear.
You can also mute yourself or change the volume of your headphones with ease using the in-line controls built into both of the included cables. One of those cables is shorter and will be perfect for laptops and consoles, while the other is longer and has a split end for use with a desktop tower.
This is the most expensive headset we’re reviewing in this article, but if you’re wanting a headset that’s the best of the best, the MMX 300 will be worth every dollar you spend. Beyerdynamic is a well-known and well-respected brand in the audio industry. The MMX 300 certainly lives up to that expectation. When it comes to sound quality, few products can even come close to the MMX 300.
For a closed-back headset, the MMX 300 provides a surprisingly wide soundstage. When listening to music, it’s easy to pick out each individual instrument in the arrangement. They each seem to be coming from a distinct location, which is great for replicating that ‘live performance’ experience. It also translates well to gaming, especially first-person shooters, where it’s much easier to tell where all of the game’s different audio queues are coming from.
Some closed-back headsets also suffer from distortion as certain frequencies are reverberating within the closed cans, but that issue seems to be largely minimized with the MMX 300. Even with the volume turned all the way up, bass and treble frequencies are still clear and clean. This can be especially helpful while playing more intense shooter games that feature frequent loud explosions and gunshots. It speaks to how well Beyerdynamic designs their audio products from an acoustics standpoint.
Acoustics aren’t everything, though, and good sound quality might not always be worth suffering from a terribly uncomfortable headset. Fortunately, Beyerdynamic’s excellent design quality doesn’t stop at acoustics. In fact, the build quality, on the whole, is quite impressive.
Clamping force can be a difficult thing to get right; too little and the headset will be sliding all over your head like a skater on an ice rink; too much and after a few hours or even minutes of wearing, your head will feel like it’s about to be crushed like a watermelon. With its headband’s durable yet flexible material and the soft memory foam and velour ear pads, the MMX 300 finds a perfect sweet spot.
Overall, the MMX 300 comes with everything you could ask for when looking for a premium audio experience–The only drawback is the premium price tag. With that being said, if you’ve got room in your gaming budget for a top-of-the-line quality headset, Beyerdynamic’s MMX 300 is an excellent gaming headset with the best microphone we’ve ever used, hands down.
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2. Drop + Sennheiser PC38X
Frequency Response: 10 – 30.000 Hz | Microphone Frequency Response: 50 – 16.000 Hz | Drivers: Dynamic 42mm Drivers | Connection Type: 3.5 mm | Weight: 0.56 lbs / 253 g
REASONS TO BUY
- Impressively comfortable
- Excellent build quality
- Two sets of earpads
- Clear-sounding microphone
- Flip-to-mute mic
- Superb audio quality for a gaming headset
- Good bass pickup
- Great bass for open-back
- Lightweight construction
REASONS TO AVOID
- Plain, ‘plastic’ design
- Bad noise isolation
Our Rating: 9.8/10
I have to admit, when it comes to the PC38X, I might be a little biased. Back in 2017, while I was still in college, I’d made up my mind that I wanted to invest in my first quality headset. Before then, the fanciest headset I was using was a $30 pickup from Walmart.
As an avid musician and music enjoyer, I decided I wanted to upgrade to something good. As a broke college student, I had to make sure every penny would be worth it before I made a purchase. After days of painstaking research, I landed on Sennheiser’s Game ONE.
Since then, the Game ONE’s form factor has been adapted to a number of different drivers and has even been applied to partnerships with other brands like we’re seeing here with Massdrop. When I bought my Game ONE, I was blown away by the quality and comfort I was experiencing. Now, having tried out the PC38X, that experience has gotten even better.
As you might expect, the mic on this headset sounds great. One of my favorite things about it is the flip-to-mute feature. In-line controls might be preferable to some people, but I personally prefer the peace of mind I get when I hear that ‘click’ sound and can see that my mic is tucked away out of sight.
While the mic on the PC38X is the same model used in my old Game ONE headset, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Despite being an older design, it’s still of a much higher quality than the majority of headset mics on the market today. It has decent built-in background noise suppression and produces a clear, natural sound. However, it could be a bit better if it had a foam pop filter.
When my Game ONE arrived in the mail, the first thing I wanted to do was plug it in and listen to some music. I’d experienced minor audio upgrades in the past, like going from $15 earbuds to $20, but nothing even came close to the incredible detail provided by a dedicated audiophile-quality set of drivers.
It was astounding to me that the songs I’d been listening to for years and years now suddenly seemed to have so many more melodies, instruments, and harmonies that I’d never even noticed before. It was so great that I didn’t just want to keep the experience to myself. I wanted to show it off to all my friends and family, too.
Bringing that headset to my gaming sessions resulted in a noticeable increase in clarity, too. The PC38X enhances that clarity even more, especially in the bass ranges.
In cheaper headsets, seeing a higher frequency response in the bass ranges can often translate to bass sounds that are just loud and muddy. With Sennheiser’s expertise in audio playback devices, they keep things clear and crispy. It has an excellent soundstage, and that clear and loud bass makes it all too easy to tell exactly where audio queues in games are coming from.
The sound quality isn’t the only amazing thing about the PC38X headset either. It is so comfortable that I would often forget I was even wearing it. Even after hours of gaming, I would start shutting everything down and realize that over that long session, I hadn’t felt an ounce of discomfort. Right out of the box, they do clamp a bit too forcefully, but after about a week or so of decent usage, they break in quite nicely.
In addition to the comfort, Sennheiser took it up a notch by providing two options for the ear cups. One is the tried and true velour solution, while the other is a mesh-like sportswear material. For volume controls, you get a convenient dial on the right ear, which you never have to fish around for.
If the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 is a bit too pricey for you, definitely consider getting the Drop + Sennheiser PC38X. Even though it’s technically made entirely out of ‘cheaper’ plastic material, it’s designed so well that the build quality is almost just as good. Plus, you’re getting an extremely comfortable headset with one of the best microphones out there.
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3. HyperX Cloud Stinger S
Frequency Response: 18 – 23.000 Hz | Microphone Frequency Response: 50 – 18.000 Hz | Drivers: 50mm Directional Drivers | Connection Type: 3.5 mm | Weight: 0.61 lbs / 275 g
REASONS TO BUY
- Excellent value for the money
- Great audio quality
- The best microphone in the budget category
- Flip-to-mute mic
- Under-ear volume controls
- Good sound isolation
- HyperX NGENUITY
- Lightweight
- Comfortable
REASONS TO AVOID
- Cheaper materials
- Both mic and cable are non-detachable
Our Rating: 9.7/10
If you’re not looking to spend a large sum of money on a gaming headset but still looking for great microphone quality, we’ve got the answer for you–The HyperX Cloud Stringer S. At first glance, it may seem like this budget headset doesn’t have what it takes to make this list, but the opposite is the truth. While there are some minor drawbacks, mostly in the form of build quality, the microphone is by far the best feature of this headset.
In terms of the mic’s ability to clearly and intelligibly record your voice, the HyperX Cloud Stinger S performs well above what we’d expect for its price range. It picks up sounds across the entire audible frequency range at about the same level. This means that whether you have a deeper or higher-than-average voice, it will come through the microphone sounding great either way.
Besides that, the mic is incredibly clear–At this price range, you won’t find a better mic, period (if you do, let us know).
The only thing that isn’t especially great about the HyperX Cloud Stinger S is that it picks up a bit more background noise than what would be ideal. It’s perfect for speaking in a relatively quiet environment, but if there’s a lot going on around you while you’re on a call, you might want to flip the mic up when you aren’t speaking or make use of the given program’s push-to-talk.
While some sacrifices are definitely being made to deliver a more affordable headset, the HyperX Cloud Stinger S’ sound quality still punches a bit above its price range. Unlike the HyperX Cloud Alpha, it has a more ‘fun’ sounding frequency response curve. Its high range and upper bass range are accented, with the mids being a bit more recessed. This does make some genres of music sound a little bit muddier but can enhance your gaming experience by bringing forward some of the more relevant sounds.
Out of everything that makes a headset sound cheap, excessive sibilance (the harsh hissing produced by ‘s’ sounds) might be the least bearable offense. One special feature that makes it even more palatable than most budget headsets is a drop in frequency response around the low-mid high range (4K-6K Hz). By cutting those frequencies a bit, HyperX has reduced the degree to which users will experience that sibilance in a simple and cost-effective way.
At such a low price, this shouldn’t be too much of a surprise, but the build quality is where this headset’s affordability starts to make a bit more sense. Its most redeeming quality is the stainless steel sliders. Aside from that, it does have a bit of a cheaper feel to it. Most of the headset’s body is made with an inexpensive plastic material, which might not hold up very well against the test of time.
Likewise, the adjustable rubber material the mic is made out of is a very cost-effective solution to being able to make adjustments to the mic’s position, but materials like that are more prone to degrading. Furthermore, the HyperX Cloud Stinger S has a lot of moving parts, which can make it feel a bit wobbly and unstable.
Where this headset scores another big win is in the features category. Unlike the HyperX Cloud Alpha, the Cloud Stinger S has perhaps even more features than you’ll actually need. First off, you can easily mute the mic by swiveling it upwards. When it’s muted, it makes a satisfying ‘click’ sound to let you know it’s in the right place.
You’ll also get a volume slider below the left earcup, which is super convenient if you’re ever using it with a console controller. While the moving parts do make it a bit wobbly, it also makes the headset a bit more versatile. It can be configured to take up space, which makes it easier to travel with, and it can fit nicely around your neck if you need to take the headset off for a few moments.
Finally, with the HyperX Cloud Stinger S version, you also get a USB adapter that allows you to utilize HyperX’s NGENUITY software. If you’re only going to be using this headset with consoles, consider getting the HyperX Cloud Stinger instead (rather than the Stinger S) since the software is only usable with a PC.
NGENUITY is a hit-or-miss feature depending on the user, so if it isn’t something you’re not likely to use, that might also be another reason to go for the less expensive HyperX Cloud Stinger instead.
Overall, the HyperX Cloud Stinger S would be our top choice for budget-conscious gamers. It offers an excellent mix of affordability, performance, and, most importantly, outstanding microphone quality. Make sure to handle it with care as it’s not the most durable headset, but other than that, we can’t recommend the Stinger S enough.
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4. HyperX Cloud Alpha
Frequency Response: 13 – 27.000 Hz | Drivers: Dynamic 50mm Drivers with Neodymium Magnets | Connection Type: 3.5 mm | Weight: 0.74 lbs / 332 g
REASONS TO BUY
- The best iteration yet (better comfort and design)
- Fairly priced
- Great audio quality
- Fantastic, clear microphone with a windscreen
- Incredibly comfortable
- High-quality build
- Open/closed hybrid design
- Great sound isolation
- Detachable cable
REASONS TO AVOID
- Weaker bass
- Lacks a bit in highs
- Limited features
Our Rating: 9.5/10
The HyperX Cloud Alpha is one of the most popular gaming headsets on the market, and there is a good reason for it. The company started the Alpha series of headsets in 2014, and this third iteration of the Alpha offers some good upgrades but mostly keeps things the same to preserve the qualities that gamers appreciated throughout the years.
Along with all of the other microphones on this list, the one that comes with the HyperX Cloud Alpha is also quite exemplary. In fact, it’s specifically perfect for voice chatting.
One very annoying issue that comes with mics that are positioned so close to your face is that getting it in just the right spot can be a bit tricky. If the mic is too far from your mouth, you might run into issues where you’re cutting out too much. On the other end of things, a mic that’s too close to your face can create a booming sort of distortion. This usually comes from the lower mid-range frequencies.
With the HyperX Cloud Alpha, you won’t have to worry about moving your mic around quite as much. It eases back a bit on those frequencies that make your voice sound ‘loud’ while still carrying through with the higher frequencies that give your language more detail.
Once you start dropping your headset budget to $100 and below, one of the most immediately noticeable decreases in value comes in the form of build quality. Moving parts that don’t fit quite right together make the whole thing feel wobbly and unstable, and cheap materials make it feel like it’s going to fall apart at any moment.
Fortunately, as the 3rd iteration of an already excellent headset, HyperX’s Cloud Alpha suffers from none of these drawbacks. It’s built like a tank, with a nice amount of weight to it that adds to its feeling of sturdiness without being heavy enough to cause fatigue while wearing it.
HyperX’s Cloud Alpha is also particularly good at sound isolation. This helps whether you’re worried about a noisy environment seeping into your peaceful headspace or your own blasting tunes annoying everyone else around you.
Its decent clamping force paired with the super plush leather earcups provide an excellent seal, preventing noises from getting in or out. The only drawback here is that an airtight seal can also trap heat, so in warmer environments, it might start to get uncomfortable after wearing it for a long time.
One unique feature of the Cloud Alpha that helps to alleviate the buildup of heat and pressure is the ventilation holes present at the top of the ear cups. While it isn’t quite as much relief as you’d get with a fully open-back headset, it’s definitely better than nothing. Since this is an intentional feature that’s integrated into the design process as well, it doesn’t mess with the intended sound output in the same way that ‘leakage’ in an ill-fitting headset might.
For its price range, the Cloud Alpha’s sound quality also stands a cut above the rest. Its frequency response curve manages to be relatively flat and linear, much more so than other products of a similar price. This makes the headset great for producing accurate or detailed sounds where no frequency ranges are going to be drowned out by others.
If you’re looking for skull-rattling bass or piercingly bright highs, you won’t quite get that experience without messing around a lot with different EQ profiles. However, if you want a headset that’s capable of recreating game sounds just how they were meant to be heard, it doesn’t get much better than this.
While almost everything about this headset is great, it does seem to be lacking just a bit in the features category. The headset itself doesn’t have any sort of built-in controls for muting or volume adjustment. Instead, the controls are built into only one of the two included cables.
While this will work great for people using the headset with a laptop or console, desktop users will have to rely on keyboard shortcuts or other software solutions to manage these things. Even then, there isn’t a built-in way to tell whether your mic is muted aside from looking down at the in-line control or asking the voice chat, “Can anyone hear me right now?”
If you’re willing to make a few small sacrifices, the HyperX Cloud Alpha holds amazing value for its price. Despite being affordable, it still features a great microphone and audio quality and supreme comfort. If the price tags on our audiophile quality options were making your head spin a bit, the HyperX Cloud Alpha could get you a similar level of quality for a much more approachable price.
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5. Cooler Master MH630
Frequency Response: 15 – 25.000 Hz | Microphone Frequency Response: 15 – 18.000 Hz | Drivers: 50mm Dynamic Drivers | Connection Type: 3.5 mm | Weight: 0.61 lbs / 278 g
REASONS TO BUY
- Overall a good value for the price point
- Budget-friendly price
- Comfortable fit
- Great in-game audio
- An excellent microphone (for the price)
- Strong but not overbearing bass
- Both mic and cable are detachable
REASONS TO AVOID
- Low detail sound
- Lackluster audio for music
- MIddling build quality
Our Rating: 9.4/10
For most people, and in most cases, we would recommend the HyperX Cloud Stinger S over the Cooler Master MH630 as the go-to budget headset with a good mic. However, everybody has their own unique preferences and needs. The Cooler Master MH630 might be a bit more expensive, but for the right buyer, it might also provide a bit more value.
Out of all of the mics we’re reviewing, the Cooler Master MH630 might actually be a contender for first place. It has one of the most neutral frequency response curves out of any of the headset mics we’ve looked at. Because of this, your voice is not only going to come through crystal clear, but it’s also going to sound superbly natural.
Even though your voice is being picked up through a microphone, broadcasted across the internet, and played back through your teammate’s speakers, it’s going to sound just like it would if you were sitting right next to them.
In terms of audio quality, the Cooler Master MH630 performs quite similarly to the HyperX Cloud Stinger S. However, given that it’s a more expensive headset, we might expect that it sounds a bit better. In most regards, this isn’t the case. It’s similarly accented in the bass and high frequencies, but the curve is much more sporadic. This means it holds about the same quality when it comes to ‘fun’ listening but doesn’t provide the same amount of detail as the HyperX Cloud Stinger S.
We would only suggest that this headset sounds better to individuals who play games that feature a lot of voiced dialogue and/or enjoy heavy bass music, as it does pull ahead in that region a little bit.
The Cooler Master MH630 also doesn’t have the same frequency dip in the sibilance range as the Cloud Stinger S. For us, that design ingenuity scored some big points. While this can technically be adjusted with EQ software, it’s an extra step that won’t ever be quite as effective as having the feature built in.
You won’t find your extra few dollars going towards build quality either. It follows a very similar design philosophy to the Cloud Stinger S but doesn’t deliver it quite as well. In the hand, it’s pretty much the same, but when worn on the head, it’s a bit wobbler. This is partly due to the sport-fabric type material that the ear cups are made of.
Since that material is a bit more slippery and the Cooler Master MH630 has a bit less clamping force, it’s more prone to sliding around on your head than other headsets might be. If it were going to err on one side of the spectrum or another, we would prefer a headset to be a bit too tight. Tighter headsets can usually be broken in and stretched out, but it isn’t very easy to ever get a headset that’s too loose to fit right.
When it comes to features, the Cooler Master MH630 is roughly equivalent to the HyperX Cloud Stinger S and might be preferable to some buyers. Instead of a volume slider, the Cooler Master MH630 has an arguably more user-friendly volume wheel. Also, instead of flipping the mic up to mute, the Cooler Master MH630 uses a push button. When the mic is muted, the button will be pushed in; when it’s pressed again to unmute, the button will stick out a bit further.
Personally, I prefer a flip-to-mute microphone, but a button could definitely be more convenient for people who like to keep their mic situated in just the right spot.
So, what makes the Cooler Master MH630 a worthy contender on our list here? Well, this is an article featuring headsets with the best mics, and the Cooler Master MH630 actually has a noticeably better mic than the HyperX Cloud Stinger S. Thus, it earns a spot in our article despite falling behind in most other categories.
To be clear, this headset only falls short in comparison to the HyperX Cloud Stinger S. Compared to most other headsets in this price range, the Cooler Master MH630 is significantly higher quality.
Ultimately, we would argue that your own experience with a product is more important than the experience of people listening to you. However, if you’re sick and tired of being flamed by your friends and teammates for having a bad mic, the Cooler Master MH630 is the best budget-friendly bet for winning their respect back.
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6. Beyerdynamic MMX 150
Frequency Response: 5 – 30.000 Hz | Microphone Frequency Response: 5 – 18.000 Hz | Drivers: 40mm Dynamic Drivers | Connection Type: 3.5 mm or USB | Weight: 0.67 lbs / 304 g
REASONS TO BUY
- Full-bodied audio for both music and games
- Crystal clear, natural-sounding microphone
- Strong but not overbearing bass
- Versatile connectivity
- Detachable cable and microphone
- Excellent noise isolation
- Open/closed hybrid via software
- Good build quality
REASONS TO AVOID
- Cups trap warmth
- High clamping force
- Shallow ear cups
Our Rating: 9.3/10
While the Beyerdynamic MMX 150 is a great headset by almost every metric, there is one area in which it really falls short. It isn’t the most comfortable headset out there. Were it not for this, it would be a pretty hard headset to beat. It’s among the best in every other way.
It’s unfortunate that we aren’t able to rank this headset any higher on our list, as the microphone it comes with is almost perfect. It offers some of the best clarity, background noise reduction, and convenience out of any headset mic on the market. It’s very easy to adjust, so getting it into that perfect spot will be less of a hassle than with other, more rigid headsets.
Additionally, the pop filter is incredibly effective, cutting down on any harsh sibilance and even suppressing breathing and wind noises a fair bit. Your voice will sound smooth and natural, and as long as you aren’t in any excessively noisy environments, you won’t have to worry about your mic picking up any unwanted sounds.
Speaking of which, another worthy mention with the Beyerdynamic MMX 150 is its ‘augmented mode’. While this might be a hit-or-miss feature, those who make use of it will really appreciate having it. Basically, by pushing in the volume wheel for about 2 seconds, you’ll activate ‘augmented mode’.
While the augmented mode is active, your mic will be picking up noise from your surroundings and playing it through the headset. This is great for minimizing the intrusiveness of a noisy environment over a long period of time without losing awareness of your surroundings.
As with pretty much every Beyerdynamic product, their MMX 150 model sounds amazing. Its frequency curve is tailored to gaming, in particular, with an emphasis on the lower bass frequencies. It isn’t great for analytical listening, but it’s perfect for those who enjoy a powerful and fun fullness to their music playback and games.
It’s also one of the best headsets on the market for noise isolation. It doesn’t suffer from essentially any leakage. Any sounds that can be heard from the outside will be sounds that are reverberating through the body of the headset itself. Likewise, if you’re in a noisy environment, you’ll be able to free yourself of all the unwanted external sounds even when the headset is silent.
Unfortunately, that proficiency in noise isolation is also the root of the physical discomfort we’re facing here. In order to keep a tight seal around your ears, a headset needs to clamp tight enough to make solid contact all the way around. Leatherette ear cups are also the best material for trapping sound.
Furthermore, the cups themselves are a bit too shallow. Unless your ears are very small and flat, you’ll likely feel the inside of the cups pressing against them. All of these traits combined serve to boost the Beyerdynamic MMX 150’s noise isolation while also trapping heat and causing fatigue over longer listening and gaming sessions.
Overall, the Beyerdynamic MMX 150 is a great headset, even if it is a bit of a Cinderella’s slipper. If the fit is right, it can definitely be a contender for top choice, especially with the quality microphone. If not, the discomfort might mean it’s better to look elsewhere.
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7. Corsair Virtuoso RGB
Frequency Response: 20 – 40.000 Hz | Microphone Frequency Response: 100 – 10.000 Hz | Drivers: 50mm Dynamic Drivers | Connection Type: 3.5 mm, USB, Wireless | Weight: 0.82 lbs / 372 g | Battery Life: Up to 20 hours
REASONS TO BUY
- Highly versatile connectivity
- Fantastic build quality and aesthetics
- Excellent sound quality
- Fantastic mic (for a wireless headset)
- Numbered adjustment margins
- Long battery life
- Mic on/off LED
REASONS TO AVOID
- Shallow ear cups
- Bulky and heavy
- Premium price
- The microphone is lackluster compared to the wired headset mics
- A difficult tradeoff between standard, SE, and XT
Our Rating: 9.2/10
Going wireless not only makes things cleaner, but you also get to drop the leash, which keeps your listening sessions tied to a small area, and you don’t have to worry about getting whiplash when you get up from your computer and forget to take your headset off.
On the other hand, wireless audio devices tend to suffer from drops in sound quality due to compression. If you want to lose the leash without a poor microphone, causing your friends to lose their minds, our best recommendation would be the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless.
Out of all the wireless options on the market right now, the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless is definitely a contender for the headset with the best mic. Oddly enough, there are two other variations of this headset that claim to include better microphones. However, for reasons that are unclear, the standard edition actually has more detailed treble and cleaner bass, meaning most would consider the more expensive SE or XT editions to have a microphone downgrade.
After receiving complaints, Corsair did issue a firmware update, which definitely improved the situation. Despite that, most people would argue that it still isn’t as good as the standard edition’s mic, and few would argue that it sounds better.
To be clear, the microphone on the Virtuoso headset isn’t anything Corsair claims it to be. It’s not a broadcast-quality microphone in the slightest. To cut them some slack, it’s not easy to make a wireless headset with a broadcast-quality microphone. So, while the mic isn’t as good as Corsair claims, it’s definitely the clearest and nicest microphone we’ve seen on a wireless headset. Still, in comparison to the PC38X or the MMX 300 from Beyerdynamic, it doesn’t stand a chance.
Aside from the microphone, the SE version has some sturdier aluminum parts rather than plastic. The XT offers another upgrade in the form of Bluetooth controls, which come in handy while pairing it with mobile devices. Beyond those differences, the three different versions are largely the same. So, for most buyers, we would recommend hanging on to your cash and going for the standard version of the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless.
When talking about wireless devices, it’s important to consider battery life. After all, what’s the point of a ‘wireless’ device if it has to be plugged into the charging cable 24/7 anyway? The 20 hours of battery life you’ll get to enjoy with the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless is a very agreeable sweet spot to hit.
Unless you’re using it constantly, you’ll usually be able to get away with only having to charge it every other day. If you make sure to plug it back in overnight when you’re done using it, you won’t ever have to worry about losing charge.
Overall, the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless is an excellent choice for those who want to avoid adding any more cables to their setup. Across the board, it provides great sound quality, build quality, and comfort. Make sure you know what you’re getting into if you’re tempted by the SE or XT variations, but otherwise, rest assured that you’ll have a wireless gaming headset with one of the best mics out there.
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8. Logitech G PRO X
Frequency Response: 20 – 20.000 Hz | Microphone Frequency Response: 100 – 10.000 Hz | Drivers: 50mm Pro-G Drivers | Connection Type: 3.5 mm or USB | Weight: 0.71 lbs / 320 g
REASONS TO BUY
- Solid microphone
- Clear, balanced audio
- Attractive aesthetics
- Decent clamping force
- Great noise isolation
- Premium build quality
- USB DAC with BLUE Voice software
REASONS TO AVOID
- Software only accessible through USB
- The mic might be the best with the included software, but only a bit above average without
- Better options available at this price point
- Pricey
Our Rating: 9.1/10
While just improving the properties of the physical microphone itself is definitely the most straightforward way to increase the quality of voice output, software solutions also have the potential to provide drastic improvements. The problem is, out of all the software solutions that exist, most of them are pretty terrible.
This tends to especially be true of software that comes packaged with audio products or even bloatware that comes loaded onto computers themselves. Most of the time, these programs are cheaply designed afterthoughts that only serve to justify the manufacturers charging you an extra few dollars.
Blue Voice is not a program that follows that trend. As one of the leading microphone brands, Blue definitely knows what they’re doing when it comes to voice recording. We won’t bore you here with all the nitty-gritty details of why Blue Voice is such an excellent bit of software.
Put simply, it’s one of the most robust and user-friendly voice broadcasting programs out there. It offers a wealth of features and customizations while still being approachable and easy to pick up. Furthermore, the default EQ settings are actually well-balanced and useful, something that might come as a surprise to anyone who has experience with EQ software.
Instead of wasting resources by internally developing this kind of solution with a team that isn’t hyper-focused on audio recording/broadcasting, Logitech has taken a much more effective approach by acquiring Blue Microphones. With the Logitech G PRO X, you get a good mic with great software to make the most of it.
However, because our recommendation here is still somewhat dependent on whether or not you would actually use the software, we’re putting it a bit lower on our list. It does require a bit of effort on the part of the user to get the full value here; it isn’t exactly plug-and-play. Without making use of Blue Voice to tune your recording quality up a bit, you’re really just working with an average mic.
The hardware alone is about average for what we would expect in this price range. Also, Blue Voice isn’t available to those who would be using this headset with a console. Unfortunately, those two drawbacks are going to deter a large portion of buyers from purchasing this headset.
Aside from the mic and the software you’d be using it with, the Logitech G PRO X is overall solid, but honestly, nothing special. It sounds great, definitely a few steps above anything we might call a ‘mid-range’ headset while not quite reaching audiophile levels.
Besides that, it’s well-built, with a design somewhat reminiscent of HyperX’s Cloud series. It has all of the controls and features you might want. Finally, it’s very comfortable and includes two sets of ear pads (one velour and one leatherette) to suit your personal preference.
Not everyone wants to mess around with programs and software to get the best experience out of their peripherals. If that’s the case for you, you might want to take a pass on the Logitech G PRO X. If, on the other hand, you’re one who enjoys putting in the time to chase down the utmost levels of customization, then this headset might just offer the perfect combination for you.
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Final Words
There you go; these were our top selections for the top 8 gaming headsets with the best microphones available in 2024.
We hope you enjoyed your visit and hope we’ve helped you find the headset you’re looking for! If you find yourself in voice comms often and are in the market for a new headset, consider getting one with a good mic. Your friends and teammates will certainly thank you.
Also, if one of your friends is ‘that guy’ and you’re tired of listening to that awful mic quality, pass this article along to them, too!
We wish you the best in your search for a new headset and the best in the games you’ll be playing while wearing it. As always, we’d love to hear from you down below if you have any questions, concerns, or other considerations!
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