--- title: "mic for headset — Niche Verdict: Skip it (42/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/musical-instruments/mic-for-headset" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:44:41.473Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($219K/yr) — mic for headset doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($219K/yr) — mic for headset doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "mic for headset — Niche Verdict: Skip it (42/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **mic for headset** **Skip it****42/100 ** a small market ($219K/yr) — mic for headset doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$219K** **Growth (1y)** **+105.3%** **Products** **15** **Brands** **9** was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **34** **Price range** **$6.34–$269.41** **Returns** **3.9%** **Rating** **4.1★** **Skip it** Scored 42/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **11** ×0.30 Growth **66** ×0.30 Competition **24** ×0.20 Quality gap **75** ×0.10 Returns **69** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 48 weeks — +105.3% year over year. 5K2KSpike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Aug '25Oct '25Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26May '26 ## **Competition** - V-Moda76% - Smays7% - RIG4% - ABLET3% - J.M.SHOW3% - MJKOR3% - Other (3 brands)5% The top 5 products capture 74% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 9 brands and 34 sellers compete here. **Brands** **9 **▲rising was 6 a year ago **Sellers** **34** **Top 5 brand share** **92%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![V-Moda BoomPro Microphone | for Gaming & Communication | Wired - 3.5 mm Jack | Flexible Boom | Clip-on Controller with Mute Button & Volume Wheel | Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nhzaMmO1L.jpg) [**V-Moda BoomPro Microphone | for Gaming & Communication | Wired - 3.5 mm Jack | Flexible Boom | Clip-on Controller with Mute Button & Volume Wheel | Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK) V-Moda$19.914.3★9,52427%▼falling 2 ![V-Moda M-10 | Streamlined Over-Ear DJ Headphones | Tuned for DJs & Beat-Driven Music | Deep Bass with High-End Clarity | Memory Foam Cushions for Long Performance | Durable Closed-Back Design | Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OlYqquhKL.jpg) [**V-Moda M-10 | Streamlined Over-Ear DJ Headphones | Tuned for DJs & Beat-Driven Music | Deep Bass with High-End Clarity | Memory Foam Cushions for Long Performance | Durable Closed-Back Design | Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDGG7W1R) V-Moda$160.724.4★1819%▲rising 3 ![V-Moda M-100 PRO | Professional Over-Ear DJ Headphones | Built for Pro DJs & Beat-Driven Music | Superior Sound Isolation | One-Ear Listening | Long-Lasting Comfort | Durable Travel-Friendly Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41D1ZMNqpBL.jpg) [**V-Moda M-100 PRO | Professional Over-Ear DJ Headphones | Built for Pro DJs & Beat-Driven Music | Superior Sound Isolation | One-Ear Listening | Long-Lasting Comfort | Durable Travel-Friendly Design**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDGG8YG6) V-Moda$269.414.1★2516%▼falling 4 ![V-MODA BoomPro X Microphone | for Gaming & Communication | Wired - 3.5 mm Jack | Flexible Boom | Clip-on Controller with Mute Button & Volume Wheel | Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21lBVrq9n1L.jpg) [**V-MODA BoomPro X Microphone | for Gaming & Communication | Wired - 3.5 mm Jack | Flexible Boom | Clip-on Controller with Mute Button & Volume Wheel | Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DF7ZMBC) V-Moda$26.273.8★4058%▲rising 5 ![Smays Microphone Replacement for Rig 400 Gaming Headset Turtle Beach PS4 Headphone - 3.5mm Detachable Mic Attachment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LmuTb-55L.jpg) [**Smays Microphone Replacement for Rig 400 Gaming Headset Turtle Beach PS4 Headphone - 3.5mm Detachable Mic Attachment**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086YDM1Q8) Smays$8.124.0★2844%▲rising 6 ![V-Moda Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphone - Gunmetal Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41umj24J8dL.jpg) [**V-Moda Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphone - Gunmetal Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015R7AGHC) V-Moda$220.624.4★2,4494%▲rising 7 ![RIG 700 Series Headset Replacement Microphone 700 700 PRO Series Headsets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21t4StwgN+L.jpg) [**RIG 700 Series Headset Replacement Microphone 700 700 PRO Series Headsets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LK68FDV) RIG$9.754.5★1,2784%▼falling 8 ![Cable Boom Microphone - Volume Control for PlayStation PS4 or Xbox One Controller PC Tablet Laptop Smartphone - Boompro Gaming Mic compatible with V-Moda or Most Other 3.5mm Jack Headphone 150CM](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NHXGAuf6L.jpg) [**Cable Boom Microphone - Volume Control for PlayStation PS4 or Xbox One Controller PC Tablet Laptop Smartphone - Boompro Gaming Mic compatible with V-Moda or Most Other 3.5mm Jack Headphone 150CM**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W3GGRF2) ABLET$17.104.0★2,9573%▲rising 9 ![J.M.SHOW Replacement Game Mic Compatible with Logitech G PRO X2 G PRO X Wireless and G Pro Wired Gaming Headsets Detachable Noise Cancelling Crystal-Clear Game Microphone with 2Pcs Foam Cover](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AiLy7nJ-L.jpg) [**J.M.SHOW Replacement Game Mic Compatible with Logitech G PRO X2 G PRO X Wireless and G Pro Wired Gaming Headsets Detachable Noise Cancelling Crystal-Clear Game Microphone with 2Pcs Foam Cover**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ8QY6P6) J.M.SHOW$10.284.2★843%▲rising 10 ![MJKOR Replacement Mic Compatible with Razer Barracuda X Headsets Noise Cancelling Boom Microphone Replacement Compatible with BarracudaX Headphones](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31-vsC108iL.jpg) [**MJKOR Replacement Mic Compatible with Razer Barracuda X Headsets Noise Cancelling Boom Microphone Replacement Compatible with BarracudaX Headphones**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYJPD9TL) MJKOR$10.353.9★933%▼falling 11 ![Smays Detachable 3.5mm Microphone - Aux Mic for Headphone Jack Plug-in Microfono for Laptop PC Phone and Conference Use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31CQMKW+c+L.jpg) [**Smays Detachable 3.5mm Microphone - Aux Mic for Headphone Jack Plug-in Microfono for Laptop PC Phone and Conference Use**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SNSY64C) Smays$9.203.8★5612%▼falling 12 ![AKKE 3.5mm Detachable Gaming Microphone Boom Replacement Compatible with Select PDP Afterglow AG6 Turtle Beach Stealth/Recon/Ear Force Headsets 7.5 in Verify Fit Before Buying](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21b9t4QjtTL.jpg) [**AKKE 3.5mm Detachable Gaming Microphone Boom Replacement Compatible with Select PDP Afterglow AG6 Turtle Beach Stealth/Recon/Ear Force Headsets 7.5 in Verify Fit Before Buying**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NTLL32B) AKKE$8.934.2★4702%—flat 13 ![SPTSSWET Replacement Mic for Logitech G233 G433 Gaming Headset Detachable Noise Cancelling Microphone 3.5mm for PC Xbox One PS4 PS5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AU0EwxeVL.jpg) [**SPTSSWET Replacement Mic for Logitech G233 G433 Gaming Headset Detachable Noise Cancelling Microphone 3.5mm for PC Xbox One PS4 PS5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFM8S174) SPTSSWET$6.343.9★62%▲rising 14 ![V-Moda Forza in-Ear Hybrid Sport Headphones with 3-Button Remote & Microphone - Samsung and Android Devices Orange](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YMYNBDbEL.jpg) [**V-Moda Forza in-Ear Hybrid Sport Headphones with 3-Button Remote & Microphone - Samsung and Android Devices Orange**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M33IP24) V-Moda$10.344.1★2462%▲rising 15 ![Roland VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones | Designed V-Moda for V-Drums & All Electronic Drum Kits | Immersive Sound | Extended Comfort | Long Cable for Tangle-Free Drumming](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41at6rA6N-L.jpg) [**Roland VMH-D1 V-Drums Headphones | Designed V-Moda for V-Drums & All Electronic Drum Kits | Immersive Sound | Extended Comfort | Long Cable for Tangle-Free Drumming**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTW9GGX6) Roland$179.504.3★421%—flat ## **Product shelf** All 15 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![V-Moda BoomPro Microphone | for Gaming & Communication | Wired - 3.5 mm Jack | Flexible Boom | Clip-on Controller with Mute Button & Volume Wheel | Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nhzaMmO1L.jpg)**V-Moda BoomPro Microphone | for Gaming & Communication | Wired - 3.5 mm Jack | Flexible Boom | Clip-on Controller with Mute Button & Volume Wheel | Black** V-Moda**$19.91**4.3★9,524 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK) [![V-Moda M-10 | Streamlined Over-Ear DJ Headphones | Tuned for DJs & Beat-Driven Music | Deep Bass with High-End Clarity | Memory Foam Cushions for Long Performance | Durable Closed-Back Design | Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OlYqquhKL.jpg)**V-Moda M-10 | Streamlined Over-Ear DJ Headphones | Tuned for DJs & Beat-Driven Music | Deep Bass with High-End Clarity | Memory Foam Cushions for Long Performance | Durable Closed-Back Design | Black** V-Moda**$160.72**4.4★18 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDGG7W1R) [![V-Moda M-100 PRO | Professional Over-Ear DJ Headphones | Built for Pro DJs & Beat-Driven Music | Superior Sound Isolation | One-Ear Listening | Long-Lasting Comfort | Durable Travel-Friendly Design](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41D1ZMNqpBL.jpg)**V-Moda M-100 PRO | Professional Over-Ear DJ Headphones | Built for Pro DJs & Beat-Driven Music | Superior Sound Isolation | One-Ear Listening | Long-Lasting Comfort | Durable Travel-Friendly Design** V-Moda**$269.41**4.1★25 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDGG8YG6) [![V-MODA BoomPro X Microphone | for Gaming & Communication | Wired - 3.5 mm Jack | Flexible Boom | Clip-on Controller with Mute Button & Volume Wheel | Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21lBVrq9n1L.jpg)**V-MODA BoomPro X Microphone | for Gaming & Communication | Wired - 3.5 mm Jack | Flexible Boom | Clip-on Controller with Mute Button & Volume Wheel | Black** V-Moda**$26.27**3.8★405 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DF7ZMBC) [![Smays Microphone Replacement for Rig 400 Gaming Headset Turtle Beach PS4 Headphone - 3.5mm Detachable Mic Attachment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31LmuTb-55L.jpg)**Smays Microphone Replacement for Rig 400 Gaming Headset Turtle Beach PS4 Headphone - 3.5mm Detachable Mic Attachment** Smays**$8.12**4.0★284 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086YDM1Q8) [![V-Moda Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphone - Gunmetal Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41umj24J8dL.jpg)**V-Moda Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphone - Gunmetal Black** V-Moda**$220.62**4.4★2,449 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015R7AGHC) [![RIG 700 Series Headset Replacement Microphone 700 700 PRO Series Headsets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21t4StwgN+L.jpg)**RIG 700 Series Headset Replacement Microphone 700 700 PRO Series Headsets** RIG**$9.75**4.5★1,278 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LK68FDV) [![Cable Boom Microphone - Volume Control for PlayStation PS4 or Xbox One Controller PC Tablet Laptop Smartphone - Boompro Gaming Mic compatible with V-Moda or Most Other 3.5mm Jack Headphone 150CM](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NHXGAuf6L.jpg)**Cable Boom Microphone - Volume Control for PlayStation PS4 or Xbox One Controller PC Tablet Laptop Smartphone - Boompro Gaming Mic compatible with V-Moda or Most Other 3.5mm Jack Headphone 150CM** ABLET**$17.10**4.0★2,957 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W3GGRF2) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Microphone**32% *“GREAT MICROPHONE”* **Quality-Overall**18% *“quality is just as great as the fancy headset one that originally came”* **Audio Quality**9% *“The sound quality is pretty good”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**7% *“Works as shown”* **Size-Overall**4% *“Perfect fit”* **Compatibility-Overall**3% *“Since compatibility is extremely important with replacement parts”* **Durability**3% *“Longevity”* **Value For Money**3% *“Great value”* **Noise Cancellation**1% *“the noise canceling is great as well as the fit”* **Portability**1% *“Its nice to have such a reliable mic when traveling that doesnt take up much space in my bags”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Microphone**20% *“Microphone stops working after some time”* **Durability**14% *“Stopped working after two uses”* **Quality-Overall**9% *“the lack of QC makes it horrible”* **Functionality-Overall**9% *“Doesnt work”* **Audio Quality**6% *“Sound quality is terrible”* **Compatibility-Overall**4% *“It didn't work for my headset”* **Noise Level**4% *“they do not eliminate the noise”* **Size-Overall**4% *“Fit very loosely”* **Value For Money**3% *“Overpriced”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**3% *“Attempted to glue back on”* #### **Top return reasons**- Microphone37% - Compatibility-Overall15% - Size-Overall13% - Audio Quality10% - Functionality-Overall6% - Connectivity-Overall3% - Speaker3% - Quality-Overall2% - Defective Material/Parts2% - Product Condition2%