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If you want cheap, go-anywhere earbuds with a mic you can keep in a pocket, choose LWZCAM Earbud 5; if you need a proper over-ear headset for calls and meetings, choose Wantek Headset. That's the short version. The long version comes down to one question: are you buying a five-pack of throw-in-a-bag earbuds, or one dedicated work headset? Both are wired, both have a microphone, and both use a 3.5 mm jack — but they solve completely different problems.
• LWZCAM Earbud 5 — biggest strength: You get five in-ear pairs in one pack, each with a built-in mic, button controls, and Active Noise Cancellation, in a tiny 0.07 kg package. Ideal for spreading across a backpack, desk, car, and gym bag.
• LWZCAM Earbud 5 — biggest trade-off: It's plastic, in-ear, and bass-forward, with a 20–20000Hz dynamic driver. Fine for casual listening and quick calls, not built for eight-hour wear.
• Wantek Headset — biggest strength: An over-ear design with a noise-cancelling boom mic, in-line mute, volume controls, and a 3-in-1 plug for USB or 3.5 mm across Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.
• Wantek Headset — biggest trade-off: At 200 g it's a real headset you notice on your head, and it's a single unit — not something you leave in five different places.
• Who each pick is for: LWZCAM Earbud 5 → students, commuters, and anyone who loses earbuds constantly. Wantek Headset → call-center staff, remote workers, and anyone on back-to-back calls.
Think of the LWZCAM Earbud 5 as a utility pack, not a single product. You're buying five identical black in-ear pairs, each with a dynamic driver rated 20–20000Hz, a built-in microphone, and Active Noise Cancellation, all over a plain 3.5 mm wired jack. The theme list — Movie, Sports, Studying, Video Game — tells you exactly the kind of buyer this was designed for. It's the "grab a pair and go" earbud.
What it does best is convenience at scale. Five pairs means you can keep one at your desk, one in your gym bag, one in the car, one in a jacket pocket, and still have a spare. The tangle-free design and ergonomic in-ear shape make them easy to pull out and use without fuss. Button and touch controls sit on the buds themselves, so you're not hunting for an inline remote. At 0.07 kg total, the whole set weighs almost nothing.
Wantek Headset: Who It's For
The Wantek Headset is the opposite philosophy: one device, built for a specific job. It's an over-ear (on-ear shape) headset made from ABS plastic, weighing 200 g, with a 32-ohm impedance dynamic driver. The headband design spreads weight across your head instead of pressing into your ear canals, which is the whole point for people who wear a headset for hours. The theme is simply "Professional" — and that's the tell.
The headline feature is the microphone. Wantek states the mic can block most background noise — things like a crying child or a barking dog — and there's an in-line mute control plus a volume wheel on the cable. If you work from home, in an open office, or in a call center, that mute button alone is worth more than any sound-quality spec on this page. You're not reaching for a software toggle mid-sentence.
The 3-in-1 plug is the second big deal. It supports USB and 3.5 mm, with compatibility listed for Windows 2000/7/8/10/XP/Vista, Mac OS X, iOS, Android, tablet PCs, and phones. That means one headset moves between a work laptop, a personal Mac, a tablet, and a phone without adapters. It also comes with a small plastic carrying case (7 × 5 × 2 inches, 50 g) — the kind of thing you actually use when commuting, and a 45-day money-back plus 24-month warranty via the manufacturer.
Who should buy it: remote workers, support agents, teachers running online classes, and anyone whose day revolves around calls. Who should skip it: people who want something pocketable, people who prefer in-ear buds, and casual listeners who just want cheap audio on the bus.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for all-day comfort → Wantek Headset. 200 g over-ear with a headband vs. in-ear buds pressing into your canals for hours.
• Best for portability → LWZCAM Earbud 5. 0.07 kg, tangle-free, five pairs — it disappears in a pocket.
• Best for multiple people or multiple locations → LWZCAM Earbud 5. Five identical pairs cover a family, a classroom, or five rooms.
• Best for device compatibility → Wantek Headset. The 3-in-1 USB/3.5 mm plug covers Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android in one cable.
• Best for noise control → depends on the type you want. LWZCAM lists Active Noise Cancellation; Wantek lists Sound Isolation plus a noise-cancelling mic. One targets your ears, the other targets your caller.
• Best for bass-forward casual listening → LWZCAM Earbud 5. Its dynamic driver is tuned for punchy low end, which suits movies, games, and gym sessions.
• Best for meetings and long calls → Wantek Headset. Mute control, volume wheel, and a mic designed to keep your voice clear.
If I had to pick one, I'd buy the Wantek Headset — but only if calls are the point. The mute button, the boom mic, the over-ear comfort, and the 3-in-1 plug solve the exact problems a headset is supposed to solve, and the 24-month warranty backs it up. In my opinion, the LWZCAM Earbud 5 wins on a completely different axis: it's the better buy for spares, students, and anyone who wants five working pairs for casual listening and quick mic use. If your day is meetings, go Wantek. If your day is "where did I put my earbuds," go LWZCAM.
FAQ
how to use headphones with microphone
how to test headset with microphone
Open your device's sound settings, select the headset as both input and output, and speak while watching the input level meter. On a computer, most systems have a "test microphone" option in the sound control panel. If your voice registers and you hear playback, the mic is working.
how to headset microphone
Make sure the headset is selected as the input device, not the built-in mic, then unmute the in-line control — the Wantek Headset has a dedicated mute button that's easy to leave engaged by accident. Keep the boom mic near the corner of your mouth for the best pickup. If nothing registers, try the other plug (USB vs. 3.5 mm).
how much are headphones with microphone
That varies by design and retailer, so I can't quote a number here — check the current price on Amazon using the button on this page. As a rule, a five-pack of basic in-ear buds and a single professional over-ear headset sit in very different brackets despite both being "wired headphones with a mic." Compare the live listings before deciding.
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