The best headphone mic we've ever tested
Summary
David Pierce and John Higgins test headphone microphones in a noisy coffee shop, comparing the AirPods Pro 3, EarFun Air Pro 4 Plus, Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro, and Sennheiser Momentum 5. The Soundcore earbuds win for superior noise suppression and voice clarity, while the others struggle with background noise or audio compression. The episode also covers the Matter 1.6 smart home spec, the new Google Home speaker, and positive reviews for Toy Story 5.
Topics discussed
Intro: Headphone mics, Matter 1.6, Google Home, and Inside Out 2
Sponsors: Fetch Pet Insurance and Vanta
Testing setup: John Higgins in a noisy LA coffee shop
Test 1: Apple Wired EarPods (No noise suppression)
Test 2: AirPods Pro 3 (Good voice, some background noise)
Test 3: Soundcore Space A40 (Great noise cancellation, cheap)
Sponsors: Verizon Business, Vanta, Odoo, and Deal
Test 4: Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro (Best mic performance)
Test 5: Sennheiser Momentum 5 (Over-ear struggles)
Conclusion: Why mics matter for AI and future tests
Outro ads: Verizon Business and Odoo
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