5 Best Headsets For Microsoft Teams - Who Came Out On Top?

07/27/22 • 20 min

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This episode of the Headset Advisor Podcast tackles the subject of the 5 best headsets for use with Microsoft Teams. And when you stop to consider how many different headsets are available, well, this took some thinking. In this podcast you'll find out:

Which headset came out on top for quiet environments
Which was best for loud environments
The best wireless headset for quiet environments
The best long range wireless headset
And the best wireless headset for those who work in noisy offices

Just imagine trying to narrow down all the choice to arrive at a best of the best in these different categories. Well, here goes.
Best headset for quiet environments was the Jabra Evolve2 40. It's priced around $142.00 - $153.00, depending on the model selected. This is a wired, USB headset that's Teams compatible which allows you to take calls from the headset, and it's regarded as a mid-range model.
No software to download, and it offers simple plug and play connectivity. It's light too, at 3.9 ounces for the mono, and 6.6 for the duo model. Comfortable to wear all day. Good voice quality comes standard, decent noise canceling, and good sounding speakers.
Best for loud environments goes to the Poly Blackwire 8225 that runs about $179.00.
Great sounding mic, good noise canceling and a modern, great looking design. Comes in USB A, and USB C variants, and the popular feature of Active Noise Cancelation is standard. Interestingly, this feature is activated by pressing a button on the inline controller, which is unique. Soft ear cushions, and comfortable to wear all day long.
Best for quiet environments goes to Jabra Evolve2 65, priced around $260.00, this is a nice upgraded refresh from the former Evolve line. Pre-paired USB Adapter that allows for remote call answering convenience. 37 hours of talk time, recharges in 90 minutes, and 15 minutes on the charger yields 8 hours of battery life. Superb voice quality, and noise reduction, though it has no Active Noise Cancelation.
Best Long Range Wireless goes to Yealink WH66 for around $330.00. This headset kills wireless range at giving you as much as 300-500 feet. Most headsets give you 100 to 300. Comes with a 4 inch touch screen that's responsive, and easy to navigate, optional wireless phone charger, and 14 hours of battery life. Comes with 3 wearing styles; Mono, duo and convertible. Good noise reduction, but the microphone lacks richness. Speakers are less than premium
Best wireless for loud environments goes to the Jabra Evolve2 75 at around $385.00. 8 microphones that help delliver superb voice audio quality, and amazing noise reduction. When not needed, the mic stores out of sight into the earpiece. Comes with Active Noise Cancelation for enhanced concentration, and traditional wireless range of around 100 feet.
The Jabra Evolve2 75 is one of our more favorite headsets. It's modern looking, not too big, sounds awesome, and it's comfortable. Optimized for use with the leading UC platforms makes it a great choice.
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Which headset came out on top for quiet environments
Which was best for loud environments
The best wireless headset for quiet environments
The best long range wireless headset
And the best wireless headset for those who work in noisy offices

Previous Episode

Poly Sync 10 Speakerphone Review - Is This The Best Bang For $100?

Here's a link to the Poly Sync 10 that I'll be discussing in this Podcast episode:
https://headsetadvisor.com/products/poly-sync-10-personal-usb-speakerphone
In this episode of the Headset Advisor Podcast, you'll learn about the Poly Sync 10, which is the entry model in the Sync family of speakerphones. Among the things discussed include:

Where the Sync 10 fits in the Sync family of speakerphones
How it connects, and what it connects to
What type of connector it uses when plugging into a computer
Whether or not this is a full duplex speakerphone
How good the voice audio quality is
How well it does to remove unwanted background noise
How much it costs and how you can get a nice discount on one

For openers, the Poly Sync 10 is the entry level model in the Poly Sync family of speakerphones. Here's a quick comment about the different models that make up this family.

Sync 10 is the entry model that connects to computers via a USB cable
Sync 20 is a wireless version of the Sync 10
Sync 40 allows you to have more people on a call, up to 8
Sync 60 extends coverage to allow you to have as many as 15 people on a call

So how does the Sync 10 connect exactly? This is a wired USB speakerphone that simply plugs into a computer via a USB A plug. If your computer is newer, and uses USB C, no worries, because the Sync 10 comes with a USB A to USB C adapter. Once plugged in, it's really plug and play from there which makes using it a breeze (cool breeze that is)
This is a fukll duplex speakerphone, which means you can have a natural conversation, just as though talking face to face. You have the ability to interject comments while the other party is talking, which is a simplified way of explaining Full Duplex. Without this feature, you'd have to wait for the other party to stop talking before you could say anything. Not natural really.
The sound quality on this speakerphone, to me, is mixed. In terms of the voice audio quality, it's really good. The sound is sharp, and clear. But, when unwanted background noise is present, it struggles to eliminate it. In our tests, we could easily hear the background noise which leads me to conclude that Poly could improve this speakerphone by improving the noise canceling ability.
The Poly Sync 10 is IP64 rated, which means that it's water and dust resistant. This means that if it were to be submerged in water, it probably wouldn't come back from that. But, a sprinkle of dust or water here and there, and it should handle that just fine. And we all have dust in our environments, and some of us even break into a sweat when having our annual performance reviews with our boss. I guess that makes the Poly Sync 10 sweatproof too.
The price of the Sync 10 is around $110.00, which is about right for this speakerphone. Yes, you could get a Jabra Speak 410, or 510, but you'd pay more. And, would you really get more? I, for one, like the looks of this speakerphone, and it sounds great, just not in a noise room. So if you work in a reasonably quiet area, and need a hands free speakerphone, this is one that should seriously be on your short list.
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Next Episode

Logitech Zone True Wireless Earbuds - Beast, or Bust?

Here's a link to the product that will be discussed in this Podcast. And make sure to use coupon code BLOG when checking out, because you'll get a nice discount.
https://headsetadvisor.com/products/logitech-zone-true-wireless-earbuds
As headsets go, earbuds remain a popular style. People just like earbuds, and if you don't believe me, just look around the next time you're out, and see how many people are wearing earbuds.
And though these remain popular for personal use, such as listening to music or podcasts for example, are they suitable, and a good choice for business purposes? Well, to find out, this is a podcast you really need to listen to. In it, I'll let you know:

What shortcomings earbuds have overall, and why they might not be your best choice
About new earbuds that were introduced by Logitech that may just surprise you
How much talk time to expect on these earbuds
How they sound
How to connect them to your devices
Details on the many features that come with these earbuds
And of course how much they cost, and how you can get a better price on them

Two of the biggest things that have prevented earbud style headsets from being practical for use in business are:

Insufficient battery life
Sound quality not good enough to use on important business calls
You could add comfort to this list, but not everyone finds earbuds uncomfortable

When you spend a lot of time on business calls, or video meetings, earbuds that offer 2-4 hours of battery life just doesn't cut it. The last thing you need is for the battery to give up on you right when you're in the middle of an important call.
And sound quality is important too, because you don't want your important customers to struggle to hear you, have to deal with poor audio, or hear all the noise going on around you. You don't want any of that. You want, and need, to sound loud and clear with no background noise detected.
The new Logitech Zone True Wireless Earbuds have helped to make using earbuds in a business setting practical. Logitech has packed a ton of features into these earbuds that should cause you to stop and take notice. Here's why I say that.
To address the battery issue, the Logitech Zone True Wireless Earbuds come with a battery that can give you up to 6 hours of talk time, and slightly less with Active Noise Cancelation activated. You can get up to 12 hours of music, and 5 minutes on the charger gives you 1 hour of battery life. The Apple AirPods, by comparison, gives you 2-3 hours.
These earbuds come with a USB Adapter so you can access calls away from your desk when using Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom and Google Voice. This is a very popular feature that you won't find on most other earbuds, including AirPods.
The Logitech Zone True Wireless Earbuds come with some other features such as Active Noise Cancelation so you can block out background noise, noise canceling microphones, Transparency mode so you can hear your surroundings without removing the earbuds. It also has in-ear sensors that pause music when the earbuds are removed, and resumes when they're placed back in.
The right earbud allows you to launch MS Teams, and answer/end calls. The left bud activates Active Noise Cancelation.
The size of the Zone True Wireless earbuds are slightly larger than other buds, but this could be due to more room being required to fit a bigger battery.
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