Five Best Headsets with Attached Microphones

Lifehacker asked readers to nominate their favorite headsets with an attached microphone, then rounded up the five that got the most votes, from budget open-back cans to a $250+ wireless system.

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• Sennheiser’s discontinued PC 350 SE tops the list on audio quality: readers praised its noise-cancelling boom mic and the fact it doubles as a plain pair of headphones when the mic isn’t in use.
• The Razer Kraken 7.1 Chroma splits opinion: readers liked the customizable EQ profiles and virtual surround, but called the music playback muddy at best.
• Logitech’s G930 wireless gaming headset gets about 10 hours per charge and three programmable buttons, with a wired G35 alternative for those who don’t want wireless.
• SteelSeries’ Siberia V2 is the value pick: several readers report using the same pair for years, one for as long as 15.
• The ASTRO A50 wireless system is the priciest option by far, bundling a transmitter, display stand, and Dolby 7.1 surround, and needs an ASTRO MixAmp to work across platforms.
• Honorable mentions go to the Logitech H800 for video calls specifically, and to mic-only attachments (V-Moda BoomPro, Antlion Modmic) for turning any existing headphones into a headset.