The laptop does not perceive the headphone wire as an input and output device at the same time, which ignores the microphone. I was very upset by this moment, I bought it specifically because of the cool micro, but I can’t use it. But I tested it on the phone - everything works and the microphone is really very good. You can easily stream from it or conduct podcasts. It can also be detached, there is a plug for the connector. I can't say much about the sound. The bass is prominent, but I personally don't like it.