Microphones

Pricier than the already excellent standard Yeti, the Blue Yeti X brings welcome updates to its controls and light customization for aesthetically minded streamers.

Although pricey, the ModMic USB provides gamers with a premium alternative to poor integrated microphone performance, without taking up desk space.

This is an incredible mic for relatively little outlay. Whether streaming, podcasting or recording music, it's effectively a studio mic with the ease of USB.

Beyerdynamic wedges its way into the game streaming market with its impressive Fox standalone mic.

For streamers who need a portable or space-saving setup, the Seiren X is a good fit, offering crystal-clear vocals. But it picks up keyboard and mouse clicks.

Kingston's unusual three-diaphragm design produces great sound at a low price. The Quadcast's controls are also intuitive for any gamer or game streamer.