Working from a loud coffee shop can be a vibe, but it’s far from ideal when background noise drowns out your voice on client calls. If you’ve tried AirPods Pro or anything comparable and found clients struggling to hear you despite the chatter of baristas and espresso machines, you’re not alone.
Clear communication is critical, and you need a headset with a noise canceling microphone that isolates your voice while ensuring you hear clients crystal-clear. Whether you’re on a Windows computer, MacBook with USB-C/Thunderbolt or an iPhone 13 with a Lightning port, we’ve got you covered.
In this blog, we’ll explore top wired and wireless headset options that excel in noisy environments, offering compatibility with both devices and delivering professional grade audio for phone and video calls.
Let’s dive into solutions that keep your clients focused on your words, not the coffee shop distractions.
Why Noise Canceling Microphones Matter In Noisy Environments.
It's not uncommon for people to mistake ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation). ANC refers to your speakers and reduces the noise around you for how you hear, whereas ENC or microphone noise cancellation isolates your voice so callers hear you clearly.
When working from a coffee shop, a good headset with a noise canceling microphone will isolate your voice and reduce unwanted noise like people talking nearby, music playing, coffee machines etc..
Now to the best noise canceling headset microphone recommendations for a coffee shop!
Epos Impact 1000
✅ Pros
- Best noise canceling microphone we've tested of all the other options at the current time
- Ultra wideband technology doesn't degrade your audio when the microphone is active
- Includes USB Dongle so you get the best performance and reliability when being used on your computer
- Sidetone can be used and adjusted at the same time ANC is active in the speakers
- Great battery life and can even be used when connected with the charge cord
- Optional software (Epos Connect) you can download to make customizations and keep your headset updated for the best performance
❌ Cons
- No over-ear choice and the on-ear cushions and headband are a bit firm so some users report the comfort could be improved
- Audio is made for business communication so don't expect impressive music quality
- Multiple variations at different price points can make it difficult knowing which is best to choose (UC vs Teams, with stand/without stand, with ANC/without ANC)
Overall, if your main concern is being able to hear and be heard clearly without background noise while working in a coffee shop then there's no better choice at the current time then the Epos Impact 1000.
If you want to save some money or prefer a wired headset instead, check out the Epos Impact 860, which is the wired version of the Impact 1000.
Learn more by watching our Epos Impact 1000 video review, which will also have microphone comparisons for you to hear.
Yealink BH74
✅ Pros
- Premium features at a budget friendly price point which is an extremely great value (under $200 even when you add charging stand)
- 4 premium noise canceling microphones help ensure you're heard clearly while limiting background noise
- Includes USB Dongle for best performance and reliability with your computers and works with all leading UC platforms (Teams, Zoom, RingCentral etc..)
- ANC and sidetone can be used at the same time so you can hear calls better in noisy environments and speak at a normal volume
- Optional software (Yealink USB Connect) to customize your headset and keep it updated for the best performance
- Long battery and really comfortable for an on-ear headset, a step up in comfort in comparison to the Impact 1000
❌ Cons
- Not as good of microphone noise cancellation and fidelity as Impact 1000 but still very good and better then other choices in the same category that cost more
- No over-ear wearing style choice
Overall, the Yealink BH74 is fully featured and gives you just about everything you could want and more without breaking the bank.
If you want to save some money or prefer a wired headset instead, check out the Yealink UH48, which is the wired version of the Yealink BH74.
Learn more by watching our Yealink BH74 video review, which will also have microphone comparisons for you to hear.