Why does the audio quality is worse than video quality in online conferences or calls even if both are are digital signals ?

Question

I am able to do video calls and conference at quite a good resolution now compared to what I was able to do 3-4 years ago but the audio quality is still behind. Is it any technical problem or its the choice of device manufacturers to not upgrade it. Because at the end Processing method (digital) and transmission Network signal is is same for both

In: Technology

Answer 1

It’s likely the sensor. You have a much better camera in your device than the microphone. It you buy a nice headset, you can get a mic with much better sound properties, like noise cancellation.