Best VoIP headsets

Date:
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:18:25 +0000

Description:
We take a look at the best VoIP headsets available on the market for all budgets.

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Voice over IP ( VoIP ) has become the preferred method for businesses to communicate vocally, both internally and with customers and partners.

Whether youre looking for yourself or for an entire team, its important to have a headset that facilitates communication, especially when the user is in a busy office environment.

The best way to do this is to focus on a few key factors that can make or break a VoIP headsets overall performance.

To this end, weve tested dozens of models to find the best VoIP headsets, focusing on stable connectivity , comfort , price , and of course good audio quality . Each of these headphones brings something to the table, so be sure to read through the whole review to find the best fit for your needs.

For example, if you work in a noisy or open-office environment, check out the Jabra Evolve 75 with its exceptional noise cancellation. If youre on a tight budget, then the Logitech H600 offers great value for money, without sacrificing audio quality. And if outstanding audio and microphone quality is a deciding factor, Sennheisers MB 660 UC MS has you covered, with 30-hour battery life to boot.

Read on to discover more great VoIP headsets. Our guide to the best VoIP services The best IP phones of the year Best cloud phone systems Jabra offers distraction-free noise cancellation with a comfortable design (Image credit: Jabra) 1. Jabra Evolve 75

Best for noise cancellation and staying focused Good battery life Excellent noise cancellation Comfortable and lightweight A bit expensive Audio output has room for improvement

We chose the Jabra Evolve 75 for a few reasons, not least because its quite comfortable. The materials are of a high quality, and the design, while utilitarian, is smooth, streamlined, and feels agreeable in the hands and on the ears.

But the Jabra Evolve 75 has more to offer than just comfort. While the audio output isnt the best in the industry (higher ranges come through a bit
tinny), the noise cancellation itself is impressive. If youre looking for a distraction-free experience in the middle of a busy, open workspace, the Evolve 75 wont disappoint.

The microphone is found on the right side, on a flexible boom arm that can be affixed to the band (with a magnet) when not in use. The Evolve 75s mic demonstrated excellent performance in capturing and transmitting audioa must for any VoIP headset worth its salt. There are a few missing featuresno play/pause/skip music control, for examplebut the Evolve 75 still ticks a lot of boxes, and is a solid choice in terms of comfort and noise cancellation.

Read our full Jabra Evolve 75 review . The Blackwire 7225 by Poly can be worn all day long (Image credit: Poly.com) 2. Poly Blackwire 7225 (formerly Plantronics)

Best for comfortable all-day use Active noise cancellation Boomless design is comfortable and lightweight Plenty of controls No wireless option (USB A or C available)

The Poly Blackwire 720s design takes a departure from your standard bulky-headset-with-boom style, instead opting for a sleek and very
lightweight form factor that makes it quite comfortable to wear for extended periods, even all day long.

The ability to turn on and off active noise cancellation also makes it easier to keep your headphones on, as you can simply turn off noise cancellation rather than removing the headphones as needed. Its also a good set of headphones for listening to music, with full media controls: mute, play, pause, forward, and back.

Despite being integrated into the body of the earpiece, the audio capture is quite good. The Poly Blackwire 7225 features four omni-directional
microphones that do a good job differentiating between ambient and directed noise, so your voice comes through clearly on calls. If you keep your headphones on all day for music and calls, this is a good choice for you. Get exceptionally long-lasting battery power and range with the MB 660 UC MS (Image credit: Sennheiser) 3. Sennheiser MB 660 UC MS

Best for exceptional audio quality 30-hour battery and 80-foot range SpeakFocus ambient audio cancellation Comfortable for long periods Expensive Some users experience connectivity issues

Sennheiser is known for outstanding audio quality, and the MB 660 doesnt disappoint. It stands out as a truly excellent set of headphones for music, VoIP calls, and everything in-between. Built-in noise cancelling and multiple microphones make for crystal-clear VoIP calls in both directions. You can
also choose between sound modes (Movie, Director, Club, and Speech) for the best sound for your environment.

The foldable design makes it easy to carry in a bag or suitcase, and its
built from premium-quality materials for maximum comfort. You can easily
spend all day on calls without significant discomfort. The battery will have no trouble keeping up, either: it can last a full 30 hours between charges. Those batteries are also covered by the devices two-year warranty, by the
way.

While the Sennheiser MB 660 UC MS isnt the cheapest VoIP headset on the
market (you can expect to pay up to $350), it is one of the best, especially if sound quality is a deciding factor for you. Rock-bottom pricing that
doesnt compromise on quality (Image credit: Logitech) 4. Logitech H600

Best value for money Low price tag Decent sound quality Convenient fold-up design Nano receiver easy to lose in transport Missing some key features

The Logitech H600 has a simple design, is made from humble materials, and is cheap enough to fit just about any budget. That doesnt mean the H600 has made any big concessions in sound quality or functionality, though. The battery lasts for a full 6 hours, which should be enough to get most people through the workday, and the fold-up design makes it easy to take between work and home.

The H600 is fully wireless, syncing through a USB dongle (nano receiver)its small, so be careful not to lose it: the headphones cant work without it. The sound, while not exceptional, is sufficient for meetings and calls, and the headphones drivers have been laser-tuned to minimize distortion.

The Logitech H600 has fewer bells and whistles than some of the other
headsets on this list, and the range isnt superb, but the price cant be beaten, and the sound quality is still respectable. A simple, dependable corded model at a reasonable price (Image credit: Microsoft) 5. Microsoft LifeChat LX-6000

Best mid-range corded VoIP headset Good microphone noise cancellation Reasonably priced Highly adjustable boom Awkward inline remote Not suitable for all-day use

Not everybody needsor wantsa wireless, Bluetooth headset. If thats the case, you may want to check out the LifeChat LX-6000. The cable comes with mute and volume controls, and reaches about 7 feet (2.15m), so you can still get up
and pace the room. The stereo audio quality is more than good enough for VoIP calls, and with active noise cancellation, calls come through crystal-clear.

The design is simple, although the headband and ear pads may cause some discomfort after long periods of usethese are good headphones for occasional calls, but if you spend all day on the phone or want to use them to listen to music, the Poly Blackwire 7225 on this list may be a better fit (literally).

Nonetheless, this is a great plug-and-play budget option. Its comfortable enough if youre not wearing it all day, and its got good sound quality to boot. Further reading Our guide to the best VoIP services The best IP phones of the year Best cloud phone systems



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