The Best Detachable Mic Headsets

Its mic detaches when you only need headphones. It shares a detachable boom microphone with the H6Pro Open; the Quantum 100M2 goes with a detachable directional boom microphone. It also comes with three connection modes and a detachable microphone.

On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. A 3.5mm plug means it works with a controller or front-panel jack; on PC, a separate mic and headphone jack may need a splitter. You also get this: light 168g build. It undercut the Recon 50 and every other pick on price at the time of writing.

Its mic removes, so it doubles as plain headphones. Its high-sensitivity mic detaches when you're watching films or listening to music, and the light frame suits long sessions. It works across PC and consoles over 3.5mm.

Its light build suits long sessions without pressure on the head. No other pick in this guide offers a removable boom microphone; compare the Redragon H888, which has a detachable boom microphone. It also offers a light 3.5mm design that plugs into a controller.

A 3.5mm plug means it works with a controller or front-panel jack; on PC, a separate mic and headphone jack may need a splitter. It was priced above the Redragon H888 and below the Quantum 100M2 at the time of writing.

It is the only JBL headset in this group. Its directional mic detaches and mutes, and memory foam with breathable fabric cushions keeps it light. One 3.5mm jack works with PC, consoles, Switch and phones.

JBL QuantumSOUND tuning brings out footsteps and effects. It is the only pick here with a detachable directional boom microphone; the Recon 50 has a removable boom microphone instead. You also get a 3.5mm connection.

A 3.5mm plug means it works with a controller or front-panel jack; on PC, a separate mic and headphone jack may need a splitter. When we checked, only the Recon 50 and cheaper picks cost less, and the Cloud Alpha cost more. If you want a confirmed driver size, look to the Redragon H888 instead: it comes in at 40mm, while this one gives no figure.

The noise-cancelling mic detaches. The frequency response runs from 15Hz to 25,000Hz in an over-ear fit, and the braided cable detaches and carries an inline audio control. It works with PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, Mac, mobile and VR through a 3.5mm port.

It also comes with a detachable mic. A 3.5mm plug means it works with a controller or front-panel jack; on PC, a separate mic and headphone jack may need a splitter. You also get this: no charging or pairing needed.

Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the Redragon H888 at the time of writing. Its price falls between the Quantum 100M2 and the H6Pro Open, based on our last check.

It pairs an open soundstage with a built-in mic. Like the Redragon H888, it has a detachable boom microphone, while the Recon 50 uses a removable boom microphone. You also get a detachable mic for use with a separate microphone.

A 3.5mm plug means it works with a controller or front-panel jack; on PC, a separate mic and headphone jack may need a splitter. Because it is open-back, other people in the room will hear it, and it will not block outside noise. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Cloud Alpha the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed driver size, look to the Redragon H888 instead: it comes in at 40mm, while this one gives no figure.