Question 1

Which is better, Audio-Technica ATR2100x USB Microphone or Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Audio-Technica ATR2100x USB Microphone scores higher overall at 9.1/10. The Audio-Technica ATR2100x USB Microphone scored 9.1/10 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones scored 8.9/10 in our Best Podcast Starter Kit 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Audio-Technica ATR2100x USB Microphone worth it over the Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones?

Accepted Answer

The Audio-Technica ATR2100x USB Microphone scores 9.1/10 while the Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones scores 8.9/10. The Audio-Technica ATR2100x USB Microphone is our "Best Starter Microphone" pick in the Best Podcast Starter Kit 2026 category.

Audio-Technica ATR2100x USB Microphone vs Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones: Which to Buy?