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Think You Can Sing? These Karaoke Mics Let You Belt It Out Whenever, Wherever
Turn any empty room or outdoor space into a karaoke studio with these all-in-one microphones
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So you think you can sing? Whether you love to belt out ballads or stadium-worthy anthems, nothing beats an impromptu karaoke party right at home. Don’t have the space for a karaoke machine of your own? That’s where the best karaoke microphones come in, making it easy to sing along to your favorite tracks on the fly. A karaoke microphone can help you exercise your vocal cords (for better or for worse) whenever and wherever you want, and without lugging around bulky equipment. If you’re shopping for one of your own, our product editors picked the very best wireless karaoke mics for every situation, just in time for family gatherings (or booze-fueled corporate bashes).
What Are the Best Karaoke Mics?
Whether you’re dedicated to honing your craft from your couch, a park bench, or even a car seat (assuming you’re not driving), some of the best karaoke mics combine portability and ease of use into one handheld device. Unlike larger karaoke machines, an all-in-one microphone doesn’t require a receiver or other special audio equipment, and they’re usually Bluetooth-enabled so you can pull up your karaoke playlist from your phone or tablet.
The only downside? These travel-friendly mics are too small to be equipped with a screen for lyrics — not that you’d need it for those ballads you know by heart anyway (right?) And hey, that tiny phone in your pocket can find virtually any karaoke-ready lyric video on the internet, so there’s that.
Even if you’re just unleashing your greatest hits to a Zoom audience or to family members over FaceTime, the show must go on, so we’ve rounded up some of the best karaoke mics for your next home concert — check out our top picks below.
1. Singing Machine Carpool Karaoke Mic
CELEBRITY-APPROVED
Whether it’s Michelle Obama, Cardi B, or Billie Eilish, reenact your favorite Carpool Karaoke scenes from The Late Late Show with James Corden with this official mic by Singing Machine. It’s essentially a radio, speaker, and microphone rolled into one passenger seat-friendly accessory. You can tune into your favorite radio station and sing along with whatever’s on the airwaves, or connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth or an auxiliary cable.
This 2.0 version of the Carpool Karaoke mic comes with six voice effects and three sound effects, and also lets you crank up the volume by pairing two mics together for a duet (the second mic is sold separately). If you’re really looking to test your vocal chops, try singing with the official Carpool Karaoke game too.
Buy Carpool Karaoke Mic 2.0 $49.99
2. BONAOK Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
BEST OVERALL
A best-seller on Amazon, this wireless karaoke microphone also functions as a speaker and a recorder — think of it as your own handheld music studio, that’ll get the party started thanks to its colorful LED lights. The Bluetooth-enabled device is compatible with Android and iOS, and you can also pair it with a computer or laptop. It also comes with an auxiliary cable for those who prefer to plug the mic directly into another device.
If you plan on recording your tunes, the mic’s three-layer net helps to reduce background noise. It’s also got a built-in lithium battery that takes just two hours to charge, and it’ll give you about four to 10 hours of play time. We like that you can also plug in an SD card up to 32 GB (not included) that’s loaded with MP3 files so you can play your favorite songs directly from the mic.
Buy BONAOK Karaoke Microphone $30.99
3. Singing Machine Karaoke Microphone
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Our editors love this wireless karaoke mic from Singing Machine for its great sound, portability, and 10 light modes that sync with your songs — making it the ultimate karaoke mic for parties. It boasts a rechargeable battery and can last up to four hours per charge, meaning you won’t have to worry about running out of power before everyone gets to perform. Put another way, that’s like singing Céline Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” over 34 times in a row.
With a built-in Bluetooth speaker, you can karaoke anywhere you go even if you’re not near a proper machine or sound system. We also like that you can connect the mic to your favorite karaoke app. Bonus: You can adjust the mic’s volume directly on the handle with the press of a button, and it also features six voice-changing effects, from an echo mode to a robot effect, taking your family’s karaoke nights to the next (hilarious) level.
Buy Singing Machine Karaoke Microphone $17.99
4. Goodaaa Wireless Karaoke Microphone
BEST DESIGN
Live-streamers will dig this Bluetooth microphone, which the company says is compatible with popular karaoke apps like Yokee and Smule. You can connect it to most iOS and Android devices (including smart TVs), and it’s also got a duet function and reverb effect. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery will last for six to eight hours on a full charge, and we like that the leather handle and metal body give it a sturdy and comfortable feel.