The best headphone mic we've ever tested
· 33 min
Episode The best headphone mic we've ever tested
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.
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• The tech world is sleeping on the most exciting Bluetooth feature in years
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- https://www.theverge.com/tech/935766/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-series-earbuds-review
- https://www.theverge.com/headphone-review/777798/airpods-pro-3-review-active-noise-cancelling-live-translation-headphones
- https://www.theverge.com/tech/936127/sennheiser-momentum-5-wireless-headphones-anc-lossless-bluetooth
- https://www.theverge.com/report/839245/auracast-marketing-jbl-lg-samsung-google
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