Looking for a new headset?
There's undoubtedly a wide variety of options to choose from on today's market.
As businesses of all sizes strive to give both their in-office and remote workers access to more reliable, high-quality audio, headsets are becoming an essential endpoint investment. The right option not only helps to support better-quality conversations but can also improve concentration and focus for today's teams too.
Two of the leading vendors on the current marketplace are Jabra, and Poly (previously Plantronics and Polycom). Jabra is a global brand specialising in delivering high-quality audio equipment. It's owned by GN Audio, which is part of the GN Group. Poly is the global communications company created out of the merger between Polycom and Plantronics - two leading technology providers.
Here are the kind of headsets you can expect from both vendors.
Jabra Headsets
The latest Jabra Headset on the marketplace is the Elite 85h, a set of wireless noise-cancelling headphones intended to deliver both excellent call-quality and unbeatable sound. The solution comes with access to active noise cancellation to keep distractions to a minimum in any environment. With the Smart Active Noise cancellation feature, you can use 4 of the headset's 8 microphones to filter out unnecessary noise around you. Features include:
- Crystal clear sound with active noise cancelling
- Exceptional 36-hour battery life
- Voice assistant enabled with connections to Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Siri
- Rain-resistant durability with a 2-year warranty against dust and water
- Sound+ app for better control over your Jabra headphones
Jabra also offers the Elite 65T, a headset designed for true wireless calling and music support. With no band required, the Jabra 65T take advantage of the new earbud trend, with custom-fitting eargels for an excellent fit. There are even 3 sizes to choose from to improve your comfort.
Features include:
- Bluetooth 5.0 for truly wireless connectivity
- Range of ear gel options
- 15 hours of total battery life with pocket-friendly charging case
- Ip55-Rated design
- 2 year warranty
- Voice command support with Alexa, Siri8 and Google assistant
The Jabra Evolve 75 is yet another wireless headset offering from Jabra intended for better concentration in the open-office environment. This headset comes with a stylish design, world-class speakers, and HD voice to help employees get more done, as well as active noise cancelling and an integrated busy light. Features include:
- Dual Bluetooth connectivity
- World-class speaker and voice quality
- Superior active noise cancelling
- Integrated busy light to avoid distractions
- Compatible with a range of platforms
The Jabra Engage 75 is the multi-functional headset from Jabra, with the option to choose between stereo or mono listening. As one of the most powerful professional wireless headsets on the market, the Engage 75 offers:
- All-day talk time
- Integrated busy light
- Advanced noise-cancelling microphone
- Industry-leading wireless performance
- Skype for Business compatible
- Consistent sound levels all day long
- Connects to up to 5 devices simultaneously
Poly Headsets
Poly is the company created out of the incredible merger between Plantronics and Poly. The two companies have combined their expertise to deliver a range of exceptional headsets for the UC environment, including the Voyager 8200 UC stereo Bluetooth headset, one of the most recent additions to the Poly portfolio. The Voyage 8200 UC Bluetooth headset uses active noise cancelling to keep you concentrating in comfort, with rich audio quality that tunes out distractions.
