For those of you who don't want to wear a headset worn over your head, these are the best in ear headsets to consider for calls in 2024.
Below is our top picks for the best in ear headsets for your calls and meetings. There will be a mix of wired headset and wireless headset choices for you to consider.
- Discover D713U (wired)
- Discover Neckset 20 (wired)
- Yealink WH63 (wireless)
- Yealink BH71 (wireless)
Discover D713U- Best Wired In Ear Headset For One Ear
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The Discover D713U is a single in ear wired headset with a microphone boom that sits at the corner of your mouth for clear voice calls. It has an adjustable earhook with silicone padding, and 3 different sizes of silicone eartips come included for you to choose the right fit for your ear.
The Discover D713U is also plug and play to your computer with USB-A or USB-C without any need for extra software downloads. Perfect for Zoom, Teams, RingCentral and the rest.
Discover Neckset 20- Best Wired In Ear Headset For Both Ears
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This is a bit of an unorthodox headset in comparison to many of the other options on the market. Any earbuds we've tested don't have a mic boom and give a less than ideal voice quality. The Neckset 20 is wired earbuds with a mic boom that rests comfortably around your neck with earbuds you can place in one or both ears, and a microphone that gives your voice a more rich sound.
Being the Neckset 20 is plug and play via USB-A or USB-C it's easy to use on call and meeting software like Zoom, Teams, RingCentral and others. No software downloads required.
Yealink WH63- Best DECT Wireless In Ear Headset For Desk Phone And Computer
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There's two variations of the Yealink WH63 to consider. The Yealink WH63 for desk phones and the Yealink WH63 portable for those of you who need an in ear wireless headset that strictly connects to a computer or laptop. Being that the WH63 operates on DECT technology, you'll have improved security and 5-10x longer range then Bluetooth headsets.
The Yealink WH63 is a highly rated in ear wireless headset for your work calls and meetings. The WH63 rests comfortably in your ear with different eartips to choose from and the headset can be worn on your left or right ear.
What's unique about the WH63 is it has native connection with compatible Yealink desk phones. Meaning, you simply connect the USB cord to your Yealink desk phone for it to work and give you the ability to answer/end calls when away from the phone. Other comparable wireless headsets require you to purchase an additional accessory called an EHS accessory (Electronic Hookswitch Cable).
The Yealink WH63 will also work with 3rd party desk phones like Poly, Avaya, Cisco and others with an inexpensive accessory. This Yealink WH63 bundle includes the accessory needed for 3rd party desk phones, but make sure to verify compatibility first. Contact us or open the Yealink headset compatibility guide.
Yealink Headsets are coming in with great value producs to give you more for less in comparison to the other comparable brands.
See our review of Yealink WH63 Portable
Yealink BH71- Best Bluetooth Wireless In Ear Headset
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The Yealink BH71 is a one of a kind wireless headset that's perfect for an in ear headset so you don't have anything going over your head. The BH71 is a lightweight Bluetooth earpiece wireless headset that gives you multiple options to choose from.
Below are the different variations of the Yealink BH71 you can choose from.
- Yealink BH71 (Best for mobile phone only)
- Yealink BH71 Pro (Best for mobile phone and computer)
- Yealink Workstation (This is an all in one system with a headset, speakerphone, USB hub, touchscreen and ability to wirelessly charge your mobile phone)
In Ear Headsets FAQ
Q: What are the best earbuds for phone calls in noisy places?
A: This is tricky to answer because any earbuds we've tested don't do the best to be heard clearly in noisy environments. The Discover D713U and Discover Neckset 20 are a couple best we've tested, being that they have a mic boom. But you could also consider adding neep microphone noise canceling sofware to go with any earbuds of your choice.
Q: Are earbuds good for zoom calls?
A: You can get away with using earbuds for Zoom calls but the voice quality on most we've tested don't sound very good and don't do a good job to reduce the background noise around you. This is why the Neckset 20 was created.
Q: What is the difference between active noise canceling and noise canceling
A: ANC (active noise cancelling) is a technology added in headphones for you to further reduce unwanted background noise. Whereas noise canceling has different meanings depending who you're talking to. But in general noise canceling can refer to speakers or a microphone. Don't mistake active noise cancelling headphones and think this refers to a microphone. ANC refers to reducing unwanted background noise for you, not what your callers hear.