Best microphone on earbuds: When it comes to earbuds and voice recording, calling or streaming, you need a good microphone in your earbuds. In this article, we show you three options for the best microphone on earbuds.

The best microphone on earbuds: Top 3

1. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0

The best microphone on earbuds [Top 3 Guide] 2 — Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8

Advantages

Natural and balanced sounds with great clarity through the whole frequency band
Versatility to sound great in all types of music
Comfortable, lightweight great design
Very good passive noise canceling
Slick case
Microphone: Omnidirectional MicroElectrical-Mechanical System (MEMS)

Disadvantages

Very expensive

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 2.0 True Wireless Earphones Qi Charging, Black, One Size - 1646100

TRULY WIRELESS: Beoplay E8 2.0 delivers totally wireless, cord-free convenience. Equipped with Qi wireless charging, these in-ear headphones have an elegant grab-and-go design that is truly portable. Impedance: 16 Ohm
TOUCH CONTROL: Easily control your listening experience with the touch interface on these true wireless earbuds. Simply tap to switch tracks, take calls, and activate transparency mode and voice controls.
LISTEN LONGER: With up to 16 hours of playtime (four hours per full charge), Beoplay E8 2.0 wireless earphones are designed for your on-the-go lifestyle. The wireless charging case holds three full charges to ensure the beat goes on.
CHARGED UP: Beoplay E8 2.0 earphones come with a leather Qi wireless fast charging case for seamless charging on the go. Combine your case with an optional Qi charging pad for the ultimate in wireless convenience. Battery - Up to 4 hours playtime at moderate, volume, 3.5 hrs streamed at 1mW, with 1KHz with Bluetooth
SIGNATURE SOUND: These elegant earbuds are tuned by Bang & Olufsen sound engineers to ensure a rich, authentic sound. Enjoy a powerful listening experience with these effortlessly high-tech earphones.

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2. FiiO F9 PRO Best Over The Ear Headphones

Advantages

Excellent price/performance ratio.
Good transient response.
Good channel matching & instrument separation.
Easy to drive.
Comfortable.
Detachable cable.
“Reference-quality” if equalization is applied (see photo from EQu iPhone app).

Disadvantages

Stock ear tips don’t do these any favors.
Treble peak can be fatiguing if not eq’d.
3.5 mm cable easily tangled, no right-angle plug, limited strain relief.

FiiO F9 PRO Best Over The Ear Headphones/Earphones/Earbuds Detachable Cable Design Triple Driver Hybrid (1 Dynamic + 2 Knowles BA) in-Ear Monitors with Android Compatible Mic and Remote (Titanium) ...

Consumer Alert: Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device.
Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888- CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.

Last update on 2020-01-19 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

3. SONY XBA-N3AP Stereo In-ear Headphones

Advantages

Amazing treble and sound stage
Very detailed mids
No heavy peaks or dips in frequency response
Can be a reference IEM if you replace the stock ear tips
Any MMCX replacement cable works
Very lightweight
Great noise cancellation if you find the best earpiece fit for your ear

Disadvantages

Overpowering bass stock (fixable with wide bore silicone ear tips)
All plastic casing materials for 300 dollar IEM (maybe the nozzle is made from brass)
Slight uneven weight distributions during wear