USB Headset with Microphone, USB Headphones with Noise Cancelling Mic, In-line Controls Volume & Mute Button, Wired Headset from Home/Office/Call center/Online Class/Zoom/Teams

Perfect for loud work space

Decent sound quality, noise cancelling works well, comfy on the ears.Plug and play with Windows 10 and 11.

Pros:Noise-Cancelling Microphone: Equipped with a noise-cancelling mic, it reduces background noise and improves voice clarity, making it ideal for professional environments, calls, and online classes.USB Connectivity: USB connection provides a stable and reliable connection without the need for additional adapters or sound cards, ensuring consistent audio quality.In-Line Controls: Features in-line controls for volume adjustment and muting, allowing for easy and convenient management of audio settings during use.Comfortable Design: Many USB headsets are designed with comfort in mind, often featuring padded ear cushions and an adjustable headband for extended wear.Versatile Use: Suitable for various applications including home office work, call centers, online classes, Zoom meetings, and Microsoft Teams, making it a versatile choice.Plug and Play: Generally easy to set up with plug-and-play functionality, requiring minimal installation or configuration.Cons:Wired Connection: Being a wired headset, it can be less convenient compared to wireless options, limiting movement and causing cable clutter.Limited Mobility: The cord may restrict movement, which could be inconvenient during activities that require mobility or in a dynamic work environment.Compatibility Issues: While USB is widely compatible, there may be occasional compatibility issues with certain systems or software, especially with older hardware.Comfort for Long Sessions: Depending on design, comfort for extended wear might vary, and some users might experience discomfort or fatigue during long calls or sessions.Microphone Quality: Despite noise-cancelling features, the quality of the microphone might still vary, and some headsets may not provide perfect clarity or may pick up some background noise.

I like these on-ear earphones - not because they have the greatest sound reproduction when playing music but because they are very good for conversations and meetings on my laptop.They are lightweight, easy to adjust and sit very comfortably on my head.They are controlled by a good size inline controller that makes the buttons easy to find and easy to use.I've found that the built in noise control in the microphone filters out background sounds quite well so I don't need to make sure everything is totally quiet around me.They come supplied with a USBA to USBC adapter so you can so I can also use them on my tablet which only has USBC ports as well as potentially on my phone.Whilst they are not Bose or B +W i do think they are good quality especially considering the £20 price tag (Aug 2024).

The sound quality on these is, much like the build quality, is decidely "OK". It's all digital since it connects via USB, and this helps quite a bit in terms of what you can do with the signal via apps etc. The build quality is a little on the "plasticky" side of things, although this does make them light. Once plugged in, Windows simply detects them as speakers/headphones and allows you to choose them - mine immediately switched to them. The remote control allows you to mute them (they fade out rather pleasingly rather than just immediately cutting out), mute the microphone, or adjust the volume. Slightly annoyingly for me was a blinking blue light that you can't switch off; it tells you they're the active audio device. Despite their lightness, I didn't feel they were very comfortable - admittedly I've just had a haircut, but they kinda pressed down on the top of my head, and the earphones pressed in on my ears. For the price, I think these are OK, but nothing more, and I'd be confident you could do much better for the same kind of money.

A big plus of USB based headsets over say Bluetooth is that you basically just plug them in - and you're ready to go. Assuming of course the intended source has (in this case) a free USB-A port. This saves having to work out how to connect something (Bluetooth) - which varies from "simple, I do it all the time" to "I swear this laptop doesn't even have Bluetooth". The latter of which may well be true.These are comfortable to use - though, like pretty much all "on ear" headphones I do find that things can get a little sweaty during long sessions. I mostly use them with Teams calls in the office - where hearing just my side of a conversation is the most anyone around me should have to bear. For this purpose they are good - though I often find it a little disconcerting to not really be able to hear my own voice (muffled as it is by the headphones). It would be brilliant to be able to hear yourself as part of the audio - I think this is known as "sidetone" - but I don't believe Teams supports it - and I think only some (probably more costly) headphones do directly.The headphones come with "in line" controls - for volume up/down, mute/unmute microphone, mute/unmute speakers. Using with Teams, with the exception of the mute microphone button all work fine - I need to experiment perhaps with microphone mute as it seems like it should work okay.All in all - good basic wired headset for a reasonable price.