PCHardwareTest guide
Microphone Test Online
PCHardwareTest lets you run a microphone test online to see whether your browser receives audio input. It can help with laptop microphones, USB microphones, headset microphones and other browser-compatible inputs.
What this microphone test online can check
- microphone permission
- live waveform
- input level
- peak level
- local short recording playback
The test shows what the browser can receive. It is not a laboratory measurement of microphone frequency response or signal-to-noise performance. Audio used by the interactive check remains in the browser session.
How to microphone test online
- Open the Microphone Test Online section.
- Start the test and allow microphone permission.
- Speak normally and watch the live waveform, input level and peak indicators.
- Use the short recording and local playback controls when you want to confirm that captured audio can be played back.
What the browser can and cannot tell you
The test shows what the browser can receive. It is not a laboratory measurement of microphone frequency response or signal-to-noise performance. Audio used by the interactive check remains in the browser session. The goal is to make the browser-visible behavior easy to verify without pretending that a web page can inspect every internal hardware component.
Related PC hardware tests
Use the full PC Hardware Test Online suite to move between keyboard, mouse, screen, webcam, microphone, audio, gamepad, touch, battery and connection checks without installing separate software.
FAQ
How do I use the microphone test online on PCHardwareTest?
Open the linked test on the homepage, follow the on-screen instructions, and use the browser-visible result as a practical first check. The test shows what the browser can receive. It is not a laboratory measurement of microphone frequency response or signal-to-noise performance. Audio used by the interactive check remains in the browser session.
Do I need to download software?
No. This guide links back to the browser-based test on PCHardwareTest. Some tests can require permission for a camera or microphone, but there is no dedicated application download for the test itself.