We’ve not actually seen too many gaming microphones appear in 2021. Still, of the few that have come into our possession for testing, it’s looking to be a pretty tough decision over which one will take the crown. 

All the nominees you’ll find below are worthy of recognition, and at least two of these are first entries into the desktop microphone space, from both Roccat and Epos. Roccat, who’ve been adding peripherals to the market left, right, and center, has struck gold in it’s move toward microphones. Then there’s Epos and Mozo coming in with equally shiny entries. 

All of those below are USB microphones and it’s clear this year that an XLR exodus is underway for desktop, with many leaning toward simple USB connections to avoid the faff of external interfacing. And while only one of the nominees comes with mixing software, all are in the running thanks to a supreme set of features that can be a good fit for PC users regardless of XLR functionality.

So, here are the mics we tested this year that we consider worthy of the top spot.

Best gaming microphone 2021: the nominees

The winner of the PC Gamer Hardware Award for the best gaming microphone will be announced on New Year’s Eve. It’s all to play for, and any one of these three is completely deserving of the crown.