The Elgato Wave 3 is unmatched for its crystal-clear sound that works just as well if there's more than one person in the room.
Note on sound quality: Excellent; pretty crisp; levels out the highs and lows of voice well, including mouth noises and keyboard presses
Effectiveness of multiple sounds: The clearest of all the microphones tested
Background noise pickup: Super faint
Pros: Slim and sturdy design, simple control of gain levels, adjustable for an ideal angle, unidirectional, captures precise speech, built-in headphone jack, two-year limited warranty
Cons: None
When I unboxed the Elgato Wave 3, my first thought was, "It looks basic but seems like it should get the job done." And, after testing, I noticed it did just that and more with its easy plug-and-go, unidirectional functionality that captures your voice in a pronounced, precise way.