For those who take calls all day at home, what do you use for a headset/mic that has the best quality sound for the customer?

Would the latest Airpod Pro 2's be among the best quality, if I don't mind the fit? Or is there an over the ear headset that's much better?

Thanks in advance!

Having a noise-cancelling headset is always good since it allows you to block the outside noise while using it. You will be able to pay attention better while on a call or listening to something if you have this feature on your headset.

These days, it is getting more common for people to work from home because employers are offering more accommodating rules to their employees. People will have options on where they want to work with this working model.  This helps to improve their mood at work, which is meant to boost their productivity. While there is a chance for miscommunication during the work process, this can be avoided by holding online meetings, which have been shown to be successful. Here is where you need the working setup to ensure that you can continue to do your tasks properly without lacking of equipment to support them. For this specific reason, as meetings are a given in any form of business, a headset is required. Still, you need have a reliable headset for when you need it, so it is a good idea to get one that offers all features you need. Comfort, audio quality, and microphone should be your top concerns for making a choice. Of course, there will be other factors to think about, but with all of those three factors, you might be able to meet all of your needs for this particular reason.

Now it is your turn to find which headset covers the three aspects above to give you a decent experience in working from home. There will be a huge selection of headsets you can find out there, so it might be hard for you to find one that suits you the best. In this article, you will find the three headsets that are highly recommended to check. This doesn’t mean that there is no other choice out there, but simply just helping you to filter the options that might fit to your purposes.

So, without further ado, let’s start the list. 

Best Noise-Cancelling Headsets With Mic for WFH - Latest Models!

• Sony WH-1000XM5 

• Bose QuietComfort 45

• Apple AirPods Max 

• Sennheiser Accentum Plus

• Anker Soundcore Space Q45

• Microsoft Surface Headphones 2

• Beats Studio Pro

• Cleer Enduro ANC

How We Chose Headsets with the Noise Cancellation Features?

Price is one, yes, this is almost always a central factor in any purchase.  So best to align your budget with these factors to ensure you can get a headset that can fulfill your work needs. 

• Ease of movement

Working from home has its own disadvantages. You can easily be distracted since it lacks the usual corporate setting that can amp up your productivity.  That’s why it’s best to set up a workstation that can facilitate productivity and movement.

Thus we find wireless headphones more capable of achieving Since there are no wires or cables,  you can easily move without the hassle of tripping over.  Though we also have a handful of options that can also be used wired, should the need arise? 

• Design and Ergonomics

We decided to blend aesthetics with function. Especially if you’re going to go a bit over your budget, might as we fulfill your requirements while keeping your eyes happy. 

So you can find eye candy headphones here. We considered how easy these are to use. The controls must be set to an optimal position, at least 80 percent of the time. This is to ensure a better workflow.

• ANC capacity

The capability of a headphone to reduce or remove annoying outside noise is one. But we are careful to choose units that can have added value when it comes to this department.

One, we have options that offer different ANC modes. This allows you to fine-tune the settings to perfection, allowing you to mimic a corporate setting easily.

Two, we included headphones that can block wind noise, which is essential if you’re going to take calls outside or work in an open area where gusts of wind may blow anytime. And three, we have headphones that offer natural sounds. This can help you have a better disposition when taking calls, listening in to Zoom meetings, and the like.  

Sound quality is a priority. How else can you work properly if the calls from the other line come off blurred and blotchy? Sounds are distinctively clear and concise. Some headphones may even allow you to tweak the EQ levels to your hearing.

• Comfort 

While comfort levels may be subjective, no one can argue that this is a big metric for success. We made sure to pick headphones that are nice and comfy on the ears and head, say for 3 to 5 hours at least, these should not cause any type of pain both in the ears and head. 

I'm making a post for this because I did a lot of research and didn't really find a whole lot on this topic, particularly with the gaming aspect.

I like to buy quality products that I can get a large amount of utility out of. I don't like buying a lot of different stuff for similar tasks. I'm also a big proponent of buying high quality products so you don't have to repeat buying things every year or so, but I'm also a bargain hunter.

I like to listen to music, I game casually, I travel occasionally and I work from home 10 hours a day, 4 days a week and have a headset on most of the day. I went out and did a bunch of research and I settled on the Steel Series Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset.

It is a pretty freaking expensive headset at about $350, but I found a set on eBay new without a box for $180. My credit card had some promo and I was able to get another $30 off too. Total delivered to my door was about $160, which is only about $50 more than my last gaming headset (that still works) I bought 3 years ago.

Here are the main bullet points of why I bought it:

• Can connect to 3 devices at once.

  • 2 via USB and 1 Blutetooth.

    • USB devices connect to a bluetooth transmitter, which broadcasts to the headset.

  • 1 USB connection and 1 Bluetooth connection can be streamed SIMULTANEOUSLY (yes, it works and its great). I have them connected to my phone all the time while I'm working or gaming.

  • Transitioning between 1 USB device and the other is pretty easy and can be done via the headset itself or on the desktop transmitter (which is also pretty neat).

• It has easy to use software to adjust equalizer settings

  • Con is those settings only work with the device you have the software on.

  • The transmitter device has an equalizer as well with a ton of presets for different games and can customize settings. I haven't played with this too much yet.

• Retractable Microphone

  • The mic is actually pretty neat and a major reason why I made this purchase. It is stored in the left ear can and you can easily push it in or pull it out. It is flexible. Great for when you want to just use these as headphones and don't want to have a mic sticking out.

  • Con is the mic is directional and doesn't work super great when its pushed all the way in. Not the end of the world, but would be better if the mic was better when retracted.

  • It also has an LED light on the mic to remind you if you have the mic muted. The light brightness is also adjustable.

  • My coworkers have also said the quality of my mic has significantly improved.

• Hot swapable batteries

  • It comes with 2 batteries. The desktop transmitter has a slot for charging one at a time, which is pretty cool.

  • The headset also has a USB C charging port under the cover on the right ear can if you're traveling with them and don't have the desktop transmitter.

• Active Noise Cancelling and Transparent Sound

  • My ears are still getting used to this, but the ANC is good and there is a transparent sound feature as well. You can turn the ANC on or off either on the headset or on the transmitter.

  • There are also a couple microphones on the ear cans which transmit sound from your surroundings into your headset. You can turn this feature on or off and even adjust the volume. Great if you have kids and need to keep an ear out, but stay in your working world at the same time.

Those are the hilights. The most disappointing thing with these so far is the sound quality, but it isn't the worst sound quality.

The sound quality isn't even close audiophile quality. I tested a Sennehiser Momentum 4 Wireless (which holy fuck they sound amazing) headset which have infinitely better sound quality, but that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. The Arctis Nova Pros have fine audio quality, but could definitely be better. Hopefully the next gen will be better at this price point.

I looked into Epos Gaming Headsets since they used to be apart of the Sennehiser family, but the fixed microphone turned me away. The Senneheiser M4W I tried were great, but switching between devices was not ideal and I couldn't game with them (realistically).

I also looked into the Bose QC35 II Gaming Headset, but opted to not try it because the mic for gaming is wired. Also, reviews stated mic sound quality for calls on Teams/Zoom/ other WFH apps was poor. Switching between devices was also a reason.

The SteelSeries Arctric Nova Pro Wireless headset is comfortable. I've worn them for 12 hours straight. I'm still using the original earpads, which are a faux leather and can make my skin a little sticky/sweaty, but it isn't the end of the world. I'm going to get different ones soon.

SteelSeries Arctric Nova Pro Wireless Con List:

• Subpar sound quality for the price point

  • The bass is pretty disappointing, even after adjusting the levels on the equalizer software.

• Directional microphone/no omnidirectional microphone to use while microphone is retracted for phone calls while on the go (not in the house). Not a huge con, but a con.

• No hard case

  • Only came with a soft bag made of sports jersey material

• Setup was mostly easy, but ran into issues that were not covered on the support page and had to do more digging.

  • Turns out if you have the desktop transmitter plugged into a less powerful USB port on a device, you can still be connected, but no audio will be transmitted. The fix is to plug it into a different USB. I haven't had an issue since.

Overall I'd rate the SteelSeries Arctric Nova Pro Wireless headest an 8/10 for an all around use headset.

I know these are actually made for gaming and there is no device that can actually do everything, but these are pretty damn close.

If they can improve sound quality and add an omnidirectional microphone so I don't have to have a mic boom in my face all the time, these would be a homerun.

So probably unlike most other headset discussions on here, I don't want noise cancellation.

I have a work from home job where I take calls that can take roughly an hour long each, but the time in between calls can be anywhere from 20-40 minutes. This is great since it lets me use my personal computer to play games or watch Netflix while I wait, but I need to have my headset on at all times since my work laptop answers calls automatically.

The headset they gave me apperently has a good microphone since I can be heard clearly and also any background entertainment I have on doesn't get picked up at a low enough volume. Problem is that it's really uncomfortable, hurts my ears after a while, and I'm pretty sure it's making me go a little deaf.

I would like a headset that's comfortable to wear for 8 hours, has a clear microphone that can also hide my background noise, and doesn't have noise cancellation so I can still hear everything else in my office. Preferably a wired one since I can't risk losing connection while talking to a client (since my calls are recorded and monitored for QA)

Any recommendations appreciated! This is my first stable job that I can actually pay my rent with, so I'm willing to invest in a lot of money to keep it.

-Pic related is the headset they gave me, that I currently have.

Looking for a noise-canceling headset to use for my work-from-home job. I want something that will help to cancel out all background noise and last for a very long time. These will be worn daily, so they need to be durable.

In my previous job, most people used AirPods or other subtle headphones, but I’m looking for something durable. Sound quality matters, but I’m also considering whether to get one with a built-in mic or use a separate microphone for better input quality.

Any recommendations for long-lasting headphones that work well for calls and general use? Wired or wireless, I’m open to both!

I have a pair of first gen air pods that worked pretty well until the mic died. I love that they pair (relatively) seamlessly between my phone and Mac. The sound quality is good, as was the mic sound and blocking background noise before it died. They are comfortable enough and because of the small form factor I also enjoy using them at the gym.

I’m thinking of just getting another pair - either AirPods Pro’s or the 3rd gen. My hesitation is value. They probably won’t last very long based on my last set and they aren’t cheap.

I end up in a lot of meetings and typically just use my Mac speakers and mic. They are surprisingly excellent but that’s not great for days when other people are around.

Anyone have a wireless headset that you love?

I’m a full time wfh mom with young children who are LOUD. HR at my company is cracking down on “professionalism” on calls and virtual meetings so I have to step up my game.

Looking for recommendations on a headset that eliminates all background noise even screaming toddlers and Miss Rachel.

I also have this problem with my current headset where virtual meetings I have no issues with volume but phone calls are really quiet, so maybe if someone has experience with fixing that I would appreciate tips!

My old Jabra has finally given out. I need to purchase my own most affordable headset for use with Teams and other telephony interface. It doesn't need to be certified (in my opinion) but I want to know the basics will work with Teams.
Can anyone recommend something around US$100-ish that is either a one ear with mic, or a in-ear with a mic that extends pretty far (my voice does not carry well so I need a good microphone with noise cancellation). I'd like a wireless with USB that runs on very recent USB standards. Any suggestions are very much appreciated. Thanks!

Just curious if anyone has experience with wired vs wireless headsets?

From what I can tell, wired have felt more comfortable. All the ear hook wireless ones begin to hurt after a while. Also, wired don't have to be charged at all. But wireless you can walk around your house easily.

I'm thinking of doing remote work in a coffee shop. I'll bring my laptop to work on a table.

However, I may have a Zoom meeting where I need to speak into a mic. If there are lots of people at the coffee shop having conversation, i want to use a good quality mic that would only pick up the sound from my voice when I'm talking, and not my surroundings.

Can someone please recommend a good headset for this situation?

Anyone really like their over ear headset for calls? I can't stand the wire frame looking ones - in the SaaS space and I feel like those things make people think call center right out of the gate.

Thinking about this - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-whch720n-wireless-noise-canceling-headphones-black/6533162.p?skuId=6533162&extStoreId=1265&utm_source=feed&ref=212&loc=18511139454&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18514017595&gbraid=0AAAAAD-ORIgjtkf4wDi2iIZ6Z993_G9Gj&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzOvEBhDVARIsADHfJJRjHrWbf6y4H7iatvwHmPdq8rounlwomzyI8OuQcBuK7g19eOvseQQaAmEUEALw_wcB

Hey guys my position at work is changing to work from home, where I’ll do a lot of zoom calls and customer service calls with customers.

I don’t want to spend more than $75- $100 but need to be able to have a headset on for 8-10 hours a day comfortably and the ability to talk using a mic.

Any suggestions?

Was thinking (just some ideas, not married to any of these products)

-KZ SN Pro X for in ear buds with mic -Yeti Bluetooth mic for my desk and using my computer speakers for the sound

Any suggestions from someone who works from home, any products you’ve used your recommend. Also my house doesn’t have kids just dogs and fish tanks so not too much white noise.

I need a good pair of headphones for work. I will be working from home and in the same room, there will be another person who is also on calls. We both need some really good noise cancelling headphones, including noise cancelling mic so we can work from the same room without picking each other's voice on calls. I've researched on some Sony headphones and Bose 700 but I would like a personal opinion from someone in my situation. Do you have any good suggestions? Thanks :D

I need help as I'm looking for the best possible headphones/headset to work remotely from home. I'm going to start working remotely from home and I need the following, if possible of course:

I need headphones that have the best possible noise cancellation (for both, mic and the headphone/headset), since my father tends to make a lot of noise in the house, and unfortunately I can't avoid it.

I also need them to have the best possible microphone for calls, since although they won't be constant, I will have calls from time to time and I need the person to be able to hear me with as little noise around me as possible.

Likewise, if possible, I would like them to have the highest possible volume, although this is already the least of the priorities if the first two are met.

I use Windows 10 Pro.

Whether the headphones are wired or wireless doesn't matter to me as long as I can get what I'm looking for. So in summary it would be: avoid at all costs the constant noise that my father makes near me (I can't place myself anywhere else, if I could, I would), the best microphone for calls possible and the highest volume possible (so that they can be heard as loud as possible).

My price range is maximum $200. I live in USA.

I've been working from home for a couple years now, and I'm thinking about buying a headset.
I dont really care if the sound has great quality. As long as I can understand the others in the meeting, that's fine by me.

My main concerns are:

- 3h+ battery life

- Decent microphone (something that people can understand me properly with some noise canceling)

- Decent wireless (I will be walking around the room, and I dont want anything that will fail me in that matter)

Do you guys have any recomendations ? I was thinking in something between 50 and 100 bucks

I just started a WFH position with a lot of calls, the headset is KILLING my ears and head. I tried one I got at target and it’s even worse. Any suggestions for headset that’s super comfy on the ears and doesn’t give headaches? I have glasses so that’s makes the ears hurt even worse. I don’t care if it’s wireless or wired, but I do prefer noise cancelling and boom mic instead of built in mic. Thanks :)

Hi y’all, I got some wireless headphones for Xmas but I have to sync (Bluetooth)the headphones every single day. I’m looking for :

1. Wireless

2. Automatically Connects to computer without me having to manually do it every time

3. Noise cancelling for the patient, my job gave me wired headphone and I can clap they can’t hear it. But the ones I got they can hear things.

Thank you all in advance

I need a good pair of headphones for work. I will be working from home and in the same room, there will be another person who is also on calls. We both need some really good noise cancelling headphones, including noise cancelling mic so we can work from the same room without picking each other's voice on calls. I've researched on some Sony headphones and Bose 700 but I would like a personal opinion from someone in my situation. Do you have any good suggestions? Thanks :D

Wireless only, looking for something that has good battery life, comfortable and good mic quality