Plantronics Vs. Jabra Headsets: Focus On Work

Plantronics CS510 Monaural Wireless Headset System

The CS510 from Plantronics is one of the best options for call center workers who need a reliable headset that can last throughout the entire workday. Whether you’re working from home or from an open office, this headset is a great option that guarantees crisp audio, excellent voice quality, and smooth controls.

Another advantage of these monaural headphones is that they’re very lightweight, so you will be more comfortable if you have to wear them for prolonged periods of time. That, in addition to the long battery life, is exactly why this headset is a great option for people who wear headphones for hours every day.

If you’re a multitasker, this is a great headset for you since you can easily operate it with just one hand. You can answer and end calls with just one hand, as well as turn the volume up or down, and even mute the mic entirely. In addition to that, the Plantronics CS510 allows you to manage calls up to 350 feet away from the base, which makes it an excellent option for large, open-plan offices.

The headset is also DECT security certified, which means that it is using the latest standards in DECT wireless security. This includes 64-bit encryption, which guarantees that all phone calls stay private.

These Plantronics headphones can get you up to nine hours of talk time, which should be enough for the average workday. The only downside is that the manufacturer doesn’t specify how long you need to charge these in order to get those nine hours of use out of them. But if you leave them on the base overnight, you should be set for the next day.

Jabra Engage 65 Wireless Monaural Headset

The Jabra Engage 65 is a really good option if you’re looking for a monaural headset. It features DECT wireless connectivity, and it can be connected to two devices at the same time. This headset has built-in directional noise cancellation, it features an answer/end call button on the earpiece for easy operation and it is very lightweight, for excellent comfort even during really long workdays.

There are even volume controls on the headphones, as well as a mute button on the mic. The Engage 65 is very easy and intuitive to use, which will certainly help boost productivity at the office. Another cool thing about this headset is that it has an integrated busy light, which lets your colleagues know if it’s okay to disturb you at any given moment.

In terms of talk time battery life, this Jabra headset completely obliterates most of its competitors. You can get up to 13 hours of talk time from a single charge, and it only takes about 90 minutes to get the batter to 100%. And if that’s not enough for you, you can get about 40% of battery life if you charge the headset for just 30 minutes, which is an extra four hours.

Also, when you compare this headset directly to the option from Plantronics, the Engage 65 is a much better option if you’re used to walking around the office a lot. It has a range of 490 feet, which is nearly 150 feet more than the Plantronics CS510!

However, it is worth pointing out that the Jabra headset is a lot pricier. It is heavily discounted at the moment, but it normally retails for more than twice as much as the monaural headset from Plantronics. If you’re looking to deck out an entire call center with these headphones, the CS510 suddenly seems like the more sensible option.

Plantronics Voyager Focus UC Bluetooth USB B825

The Focus UC headset is a good option if you need noise-canceling headphones that allow you to move around the office. They connect to the base via Bluetooth, and they will remain connected if you are up to 98’ away from the base. This is perfect for people who are always interacting with others at the office and need that extra flexibility.

This is also a good headset for those who are working from home, thanks to the noise-canceling feature that allows you to stay focused regardless of the mayhem that’s surrounding you. It might be your partner watching a loud movie or your cat screaming at you for snacks – you won’t be disturbed by anything until you decide you’re ready to be integrated with your surroundings.

Another great thing about the B825 is that it allows for multi-device connectivity, meaning you can seamlessly transition from your desk phone to a computer or your phone and other devices.

You can get up to 12 hours of talk time from the Focus headset, and up to 15 hours of listening time on a single charge. Unfortunately, the exact time it takes to charge these fully is not stated, but as long as you leave them on the base overnight, they should last you throughout the next day.

One downside of the Focus headset is that it’s rather heavy, at least when compared to the monaural headsets from the same brand. At 155 grams, you’ll definitely feel the headphones on you, so they’re definitely not the most comfortable option for people who will wear them for at least 6-8 hours every day.

But the cups do feel nice against your ears, and they’re actually really comfy for people with bigger heads. Also, this headset is lighter than the Evolve from Jabra, so it’s actually the better option.

It goes without saying that the mic and audio quality are both superb – there’s even a feature designed to make your voice sound as natural as possible.

Jabra Evolve 65 UC Wireless Headset

The Jabra Evolve headset is a good alternative to the Voyager. It’s more affordable, it features a longer battery life and it actually has a longer ranger than the headset from Plantronics. Granted, it’s only a 2’ difference, but we can’t deny that it’s there.

Another thing that’s great about this headset is that it has an integrated busy light that flashes red when you’re on a call. This is great for offices where people communicate with each other a lot since it will let your colleagues know when they can and can’t disturb you.

Also, I mentioned that the Jabra Evolve has a pretty long battery life – it can get you up to 14 hours of talk time, which is two hours more than the Voyager. And you can charge the headphones while you’re using them, which is very convenient.

The sound quality is as good as you expect – in this aspect, both of these brands truly excel regardless of which pair exactly you’re looking to get. The microphone is also really good, and it makes your voice sound perfectly natural.

This headset features passive noise cancellation that easily drowns out all high-frequency noise, so your colleagues can chat away right next to you without disturbing your work. But they don’t have active noise cancellation, so Plantronics is the better option if that feature is very important to you.

The Jabra headset is compatible with both computers and mobile phones, so you can use it with any device you like. You will get a USB adapter that’s required to pair this with Mac and Windows computers, and you can pair them with your phone out of the box. It’s also worth noting that you can be connected to two devices at the same time, which is pretty convenient.

The only issue might be the weight of the headset – at about 200 grams, the Evolve 65 UC is one of the heaviest wireless headsets so far. If that’s a problem for you, I suggest you go with the Plantronics options instead.

Plantronics Voyager 5200 UC

If you need a portable headset that can go from the office to the streets seamlessly, the Voyager 5200 UC is a great option for you. It’s one of the best things you can get if you’re constantly talking on the phone, be it at the office or in the back seat of an Uber.

The best thing about this earpiece is that you can actually answer calls without lifting a finger. The Voyager announces who is calling you, and all you have to do is say ‘answer’ or ‘ignore’ to deal with the calls. A useful feature to have if you’re trying to stay on top of your work even at the gym.

This headset has built-in Alexa, so you will have full functionality of the virtual assistant. You can also talk to Siri and even Google Assistant, depending on the operating system your smartphone is running on. And if you plug in a BT600 USB adapter into your laptop, you can even use this headset with Windows and Mac devices.

Also, this earpiece is running on Bluetooth 5.0, meaning you can actually connect it to a desk phone, so long as it has Bluetooth. And that’s what makes this headset a really great overall option – it will work with nearly any device, and you can use it where you want. Well, as long as you’re not more than 98’ feet away from the device it’s connected to since that is the max range.

The audio and mic quality is excellent, as you would expect from a high-end Plantronics headset. And it is even noise canceling, allowing you to focus on your phone calls and ignore the noisy environment around you.

A full charge will easily last you 6-7 hours, and you can keep track of the remaining talking time on the phone or computer, depending on what you’re connected to. On top of that, the case actually doubles as a charger for these, and it juices them up in a very timely fashion.

Jabra Talk 55 Bluetooth Headset

The Jabra Talk 55 is a great option if you’re looking for a tiny earpiece that you will forget you are wearing. It’s extremely lightweight, so it is a great option if you want something that you can wear for hours on end without being really uncomfortable at the end of the day.

But you can’t actually use this headset the entire day, considering that its battery allows for only up to three hours of talk time. That is a big downside, so really consider whether or not that’s going to be enough for you. The good news is that the headset charges up pretty fast, and the actual charging case can store up to an additional 7 hours of battery life.

This Jabra headset allows you to answer and reject calls with your voice, which is pretty convenient for hands-free working. And it announces the name of the caller, so you will know whose calls you’re answering.

One really convenient feature of this earpiece is that it has a button that allows you to talk to your phone’s virtual assistant, without actually touching your smartphone. But you should also be able to access your phone’s assistant with just voice, as long as you enable that option on your smartphone.

This actually means that you remap that button for a different purpose on Androids, with third-party apps like MacroDroid.

The best feature of this tiny headset is probably its microphone. If you work in a noisy environment, you’re going to love it – it’s noise-canceling , and it doesn’t pick up any background noise. This means that everyone you talk to will hear you loudly and clearly, as opposed to hearing what your colleagues are talking about.