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The best headphone mic we've ever tested

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Your headphones' microphone matters. A lot. And yet we never know how we sound to others, or whether we're clear to our AI assistants! So from time to time, we like to grab a bunch of headphones and put their microphones through some tough real-world tests. This time, with the help of The Verge's John Higgins, we discover the best-sounding mic we've ever tested. And no, it's not on a pair of AirPods. Not even close.


Further reading:

  • Anker’s new earbuds have the best call quality I’ve ever heard
    • AirPods Pro 3 review: tripling down on a good thing
      • Sennheiser’s new Momentum 5 headphones have upgraded ANC and a replaceable battery
        • The tech world is sleeping on the most exciting Bluetooth feature in years

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