Microphones

With a built-in shock mount, pop filter and customizable RGB lighting, the HyperX QuadCast S offers a great option for gamers that want both aesthetics and great sound quality.

The Blue Yeti is a standard-bearer for plug-and-play microphones

The Blue Yeti Nano is a well-made, great-sounding USB microphone at a reasonable price. If you want to start streaming or podcasting, though, the JLab Talk is even better.

The JLab Talk USB microphone gives the Blue Yeti range some much-needed competition. It's affordable, sounds great and is easy to use for gaming or streaming.

The Elgato Wave: 3 mic is worth a look from up-and-coming streamers, thanks to its reasonable price and Stream Deck compatibility.