Using telephone headsets to make calls offers considerable benefits for your business. However, when faced with a multitude of different headset options, it is not always easy to know how to make the right choice for you. Should you opt for wired or wireless? Mono or duo?
Onedirect is here to help! Here is our ranking of the best office headsets of 2024.
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Acoustic protection | - | Jabra SafeTone | PeakStop | DSP against shocks or acoustic spikes | - | SoundGuard™ | - | - | - | Technologie EPOS ActiveGard® |
Compatibility | For Mobiles, For PC | For Mobiles, For PC | For PC | For PC | For Mobiles, For PC | For Mobiles, For PC | For PC | For Mobiles, For PC | For Mobiles, For PC | For PC |
Connectivity | For 3.5mm jack, For USB, For USB-C | Bluetooth, For USB, For USB Dongle | For USB | For USB | Bluetooth, For USB | For 3.5mm jack, For USB, For USB-C | For RJ Connectivity, For USB | For USB Dongle | Bluetooth, For USB | For USB Dongle , For USB-C |
Corded or cordless | Corded | Wireless | Corded | Corded | Wireless | Corded | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Corded |
Headset type | Corded | Bluetooth | Corded | Corded | Bluetooth | Corded | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Corded |
Mono/duo | Duo headsets | Duo headsets | Duo headsets | Duo headsets | Duo headsets | Duo headsets | Duo headsets | Duo headsets | Duo headsets | Duo headsets |
Noise Cancelling | With noise cancelling | With noise cancelling | With noise cancelling | With noise cancelling | With noise cancelling | With noise cancelling | With noise cancelling | With noise cancelling | With noise cancelling | With noise cancelling |
Range | - | 30m | - | - | - | - | 180 m | 25 m | 30 metres | - |
Standby time / Talk time | - | - Up to 37 hours | - | - | - | - | 50h / 13h | 1488h/46h | 10h | - |
Weight | - | 176,4g | 188g | 140g | - | 119 gr | 160 g | 238 g | 158 grams | 189g |
Stereo professional headphones with triple connectivity: 3.5mm jack, USB-C, and USB-A adapter to work with a variety of devices.
Jabra Evolve2 65 USB-A MS Duo is a wireless headset for PC and smartphone with dual Bluetooth connection dongle USB-A. The Jabra Evolve2 headphones are specially designed for all working environments and users. Evolve2 65 is a professional, high-quality headphone for intensive use. It is particularly suitable for use when the user needs to isolate himself from his environment to focus on his conversation and reduce ambient noise.
The Jabra Evolve2 40 model is a wired headset designed for intensive daily use. Created to enhance productivity, it features memory foam ear cushions to ensure lasting comfort. In addition to its 3 microphones that passively reduce background noise, these PC headsets incorporate SafeTone technology, which automatically reduces the decibel levels transmitted to your ear to protect your hearing. Manage your microphone with the retractable boom and rely on the busy light to limit interruptions during your calls.
PC headsets with connection USB-A for unified communications (softphone applications), music, etc. Its adjustable headband is light but resistant and it features a remote control that allows you to hang up / go off-hook, control the volume and use the Mute function. This model includes DSP (digital processing signal) protection that will protect you against rising / spikes of sound.
Discrete and powerful duo headset with Bluetooth connectivity, ideal for high-quality communications. It will provide you with exceptional sound immersion during your conversations or listening. Easy to use: pair it via Bluetooth with your smartphone or connect it to your PC using the included USB-A BT700 dongle.
Let’s discover the Poly Blackwire 3225, a headset with triple connectivity that guarantees versatility. With its USB-A, USB-C, and 3.5mm Jack connectors, you can use it with all your devices: PC/Mac, mobile, and tablet. Designed with lightweight yet durable materials, it offers impeccable comfort, even during intensive use. In addition to its noise-canceling microphone, this headset stands out especially for its dynamic equalizer. During calls, it optimizes the audio quality of your voice and automatically adjusts audio settings when listening to music.
Specially designed and developed for intensive use, it is ideal for users who spend long hours in communication. Its large leather earcups will isolate you from ambient noise and ensure maximum concentration. You get an unmatched audio experience thanks to the high-fidelity DECT stereo audio mode. Additionally, the built-in ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) technology completely solves issues caused by background noise. The audio quality is clear and perfect.
The EPOS Adapt 360 MS headset is the ideal headset for professionals who want a high-end product that meets their requirements: ANC (Active Noise Canceling) noise reduction keeps you focused and increases your productivity, even in a noisy environment. With the wireless multipoint connection (Bluetooth) you can easily and quickly switch from one device to another, depending on your tasks.
The Cleyver NW65 UC is one of the best-selling wireless headsets for PC due to its excellent value for money. This headset from the Nomade range allows you to isolate yourself from your environment's noise, whether in the office, at home, or on the go. The headset connects directly via Bluetooth to your mobile phone or tablet, or it can also connect to your PC/Mac through the Bluetooth dongle. With multipoint connectivity, it can connect to two devices simultaneously. It offers up to 10 hours of talk time. The function keys are readily available on the headset, allowing you to answer and end calls, manage volume, and easily mute or unmute the microphone.
The EPOS Impact 860 MS is a wired headset recommended for open offices. Thanks to EPOS BrainAdapt™ technology, it enhances comprehension and reduces cognitive fatigue, increasing efficiency by up to 40%. The dual USB-C/A connection (adapter included) offers increased flexibility for use with various devices. The synthetic leather memory foam ear cushions ensure optimal comfort during prolonged use.
The perfect headset always depends on the needs of the user and the working environment. There is a wide variety of headsets on the market, so it is important to have a good understanding of the conditions of use. There are some key features that we recommend you consider when choosing your headset:
Corded or cordless: Do you need to move from your desk? If the answer is yes, then we recommend that you head for a wireless headset. If the answer is no, then it's better to choose wired, mainly because it will be cheaper.
Type of connection: Which device do you use for work, and do you use more than one? Depending on the type of device you use (phone, PT, mobile phone/tablet) you should choose the headset with compatible connectivity: RJ, QD, USB, Bluetooth, 2.5 mm jack or 3.5 mm jack. Some professionals use more than one device to communicate, in which case we suggest you choose a headset with dual or triple connectivity.
Mono or Duo: Do you need to be in contact with your surroundings while communicating? Do you work in a low-noise environment? If the answer is yes to both questions, you can opt for a mono headset, which allows you to stay in touch with your colleagues. If you work in a noisy environment, we recommend the use of a duo headset, which gives you more isolation and concentration on your phone conversations.
Noise-cancelling microphone: Do you work in a noisy office? If so, we recommend that you choose a noise-canceling microphone headset. The microphones in these headsets eliminate background noise and transmit only the human voice, particularly the one closest to the microphone so that the other party hears only the user's voice. Opting for a Duo headset and isolation ear cushions also helps to provide a better user experience, keeping you isolated from ambient noise.
What is the difference between active and passive noise-canceling headsets? ANC headphones completely isolate the user from ambient noise, while passive noise-canceling headphones partially isolate the noise thanks to the insulating material incorporated in the earpiece.
The perfect headset for working at home, as mentioned above, depends on the conditions of use. If you work at home in a quiet environment and do not need to move from your desk, you can opt for a basic headset, which you can choose to your liking and at a very affordable price. Otherwise, we recommend that you consider the features mentioned above.
There is a wide variety of headsets for telephones. They can have an RJ, QD or USB connection. If they have an RJ connection, they connect directly to the phone. If the headset has a QD connection, it requires a connection cable (sold separately) to connect the headset to the phone. The cable depends on the brand and model of phone you want to use. Most brands of headsets have connection cables that are compatible with most phones, you should always make sure that they are compatible. There are also models of IP phone that have a USB socket so you can connect the same headset that you would for a PC.
The purpose of having a wireless headset is to enjoy more freedom and to move freely around the office within the permitted range. With a cordless headset, you can answer/disconnect calls remotely, without having to go to the handset, but to do so you need to purchase an electronic or mechanical handset lifter (sold separately). This accessory connects to the base of the handset and the phone, allowing you to manage calls away from the phone. What is the difference between an electronic and mechanical off-hook? The electronic (corded) lifter, also known as EHS, connects to the base of the cordless handset and the telephone and allows you to handle calls directly from the handset. Please note that the electronic cable must be compatible with the telephone to which the headset will be connected. Please consult us for the correct choice. As for the mechanical disconnector, it is an accessory placed on your fixed telephone which allows you to lift the telephone handset by pressing the off-hook button on your headset to manage calls remotely, but it also picks up and hangs up calls from the telephone microphone (it is connected to the microphone input of the headset).
If you facilitate training in your office, or you regularly need to do dual listening, you should buy a dual listening cable that allows you to connect 2 headsets to a single telephone or PC. If you have a wireless headset, some models have a "conference" function which allows you to add several headsets to the same base and listen together. Do not hesitate to contact us for further advice!