Poly, had recently updated their Savi Office wireless headset systems and today we will discuss the new fresh models out of the box and their differences with the models that they are replacing.
First we will start with: Savi 7400 Office Series.
The new Savi 7400 Office wireless headset system replaces the Savi 7300 Series systems. And just as the previous generation on the 7300 series there are different flavors for all the tastes and the list goes like this:
This is a a refresh form the Savi 7310 Office wireless headset, the new and improved base now with a fresh design and a most welcoming LED screen that allows the user to have an
eye on battery lifetime, talk time, date and time among others. Compared with the old 7300 series this is a huge improvement because now the user can navigate thru the LED menu displayed on the base and the relocated keys are more easy to find as they are now real keys instead of touchpad keys. A new improvement on the base that people will be amazed is that the new Savi 7400 Office series now has built in Bluetooth! This means that the user can now have triple connectivity on a wireless headset, this includes a desk phone, the computer and a Bluetooth enable device such as a smartphone. Covering one ear with a nice sound quality coming from the headset speaker and with the well known Acoustic Fence technology in the bendable microphone boom arm. Get yours HERE.
Poly offers the new Savi 7410 Mono MS as an option for users with a lot of Microsoft Teams activities, including meetings, calls, or webinars. The Savi 7410 Mono MS base has
a new redesign from the old Savi 7310-M with a more user friendly interface and new LED screen for easy navigation as now easier to locate real keys on the base. These keys work as busy lights as well and they light up depending on the device that is engaged and allows the user to know if their microphone is muted. Thanks to the higher encryption chipset, the wireless range of the Savi 7410 headset is of up to 590 feet on line of sight, which can be translated in a regular size office of 210-230 feet as you can go thru walls. The base has built in Bluetooth as the other siblings allowing multi connectivity for different devices and with built in busy light on the headset as well. Fully compatible with any desktop or computer thanks to the included USB-A and USB-C cables. Dedicated Teams key for easy launch or as a missed call/message on the platform. Order yours HERE.
For people wanting a stereo sound quality headset for all day use should look at the new Savi 7420 Office, as this is a true binaural stereo sound quality headset, covering both
ears with bigger earcups than the common Savi 7220 headset and with a further range, thanks to its higher level from the DECT™ Forum, being known as Security Step C which is a security requirement for confidence calls when on use of the headset and allowing to use up to X2 times of headsets in a same small location without compromising or interference between headsets while on use. The base offers triple connection to the desk phone, the computer and a Bluetooth enable device. The user can easily navigate thru the whole display menu thanks to the scroll wheel located on the side of the headset base and can engage on specific device as the bases now offers real keys that work as remind lights of the device engaged or missed calls. Offering a talk time of up to 13 hours in a single charge and thanks to its fast charging capability making it an ally for users wanting the best sound quality from speakers without the compromise of their voice thanks to its Acoustic Fence technology microphones. Get yours HERE.
The new Savi 7420 Office Stereo MS is a Microsoft Teams certified headset, allowing the user to launch the Teams application from the base, thanks to its dedicated Teams key that lights when engage on a call or if a missed call or message is on the user’s voicemail.
LED screen is a welcoming touch, making it easier to navigate thru the menu and customize the features of the headset and gives important information to the user as talk time remaining, battery level and time/date among others with a nice background picture on their menus. Acoustic Fence technology can be found on its bendable boom arm and built in busy lights can be found on the headset and on the base, as the same keys light to let when the microphone is on as an alert on top of the voice prompts when a person is muted and trying to talk to the microphone. The Savi 7420 base can easily create a conference mode call with up to 4 headsets, so 4 people can be on the same call as the other person on the line. Orders yours HERE.
As you can see, the main differences between the Savi 7300 Office Series and the new Savi 7400 Office series are:
- New redesigned Savi Universal Base.
- Built in Bluetooth, offering triple connectivity (desk phone, PC and mobile)
- New LED screen with side scroll wheel for easy navigation.
- Switching from touchpad keys to hard keys for easy access.
- Device engagement by pressing desired key with busy light/reminder when microphone is muted.
- Microsoft Teams certification with dedicated key (MS version).
Q: What is Acoustic Fence technology?
A: Great question! Here is a video demo that allows to see this in action. (Model on video is Focus2, however same technology is found on the new Savi 7400 Office series)
Secondly we will discuss the: Savi 8400 Office Series.
The new Savi 8400 Office Series headsets replace the old well known and beloved Savi 8200 Office series and as before there are different versions for these models which now had simplified a little bit and we will discuss this down.
The new Savi 8410 Office is a great improvement over the Savi 8210 Office and can be found mainly in the base. The old base came with physical keys (3) on top of the base that worked as busy light and reminder lights for the device engaged, however those
were not very noticeable or easy to find. Poly improved this by redesigning the base and now locating those keys on the face of the base and gave it a new LED screen for easy navigation and customization of the features of the headset. The new Savi 8400 Office Series retains its triple connectivity with the desk phone, PC and with a mobile device via Bluetooth. A nice improvement touch is that the base now comes with USB-A and USB-C cables versus the micro USB previously included with the Savi 8200 Office headsets. The Savi 8410 Office headset is a Telecoil Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC), making it the way to go for end users looking for a wireless headset for their office work with hearing aids and concern of the feedback created when using a headset. Range of up to 590 feet and the Noise canceling with close conversation limiting can be found in the microphone boom arm with an adjustable design. Get yours HERE.
Poly offers the Savi 840 Office MS as the natural replacement of the Savi 8210-M, thanks to its improved base now the user can locate the Microsoft Teams key faster on the face of the base. This dedicated key allows to launch the application from the base directly
without the need to use the keyboard or mouse, very convenient for people always on Teams meetings or webinars. The talk time of the headset keeps on a steady 13 hours on a single charge and thanks to the new LED screen the user can visual know the battery remaining on the headset or the live talk time when in use. Similar as the 8410 Office headset, this unit is HAC for users in need of a wireless headset when using their hearing aid while at work. The dedicated Teams key lights when a missed call or message had been left, letting user know about this without having to launch the application before wearing the headset. Order yours HERE.
Poly launched the new Savi 8420 Office headset as the replacement of the Savi 8220 Office wireless headset. This unit similar as the previous comes with Active Noise Canceling (ANC) which allows the user to block most of the unwanted noises on a regular office environment so can focus on the call or sound coming from the headset speakers. The microphone boom arm comes with Noise Canceling microphone with close conversation limiting which helps the other end of the call to get a clear conversation with the person wearing the headset as it helps to understand all the words while on a call. The headset offers a standby time of up to 50 hours in a charge with an impresive talk time of 13 hours. The Savi 8420 is fully compatible with mayor soft phone applications in the market, including RingCentral, 8X8, Zoom among others. The new redesigned base offers physical keys to engage on different devices such as the desk phone, computer or mobile device as the base has built in Bluetooth and fully compatible with Plantronics EHS adapters or lifters. Get yours HERE.
With the addition of the Microsoft Teams Certified version, the Savi 8240 Office base comes with its dedicated Teams key that allows to launch the application with a single pressing of a key on the base. The range of the wireless roaming remains on the 590 feet
on line of sight with a talk time of up to 13 hours in a single charge and offering multi connectivity to desk phone, PC and mobile device while on the office. The headset offers ANC on both speakers and it is HAC for users with hearing aids and in the need of a wireless headset at their workplace. The fully adjustable microphone boom arm offers noise canceling microphone with close conversation limiting, meaning that the other end on the call will be able to understand the person wearing the headset even if there is a lot of background noise when on a call. The useful scroll wheel located on the side of the base makes it easy to navigate thru the menus display on the new LED screen and the new hard keys allows the user to choose and customize them at will. Order one HERE.
Poly adjusted their old Savi 8240 and 8245 into a single model in order to avoid confusion and to create less waste and a better value for their clientele with the new Savi 8445 Office. This unit remains as one of the preferred wearing style for office workers as it can
be worn over the head, the ear or behind the neck thanks to its included accessories. The new redesigned base offers similar features as the other siblings, starting with the new LED on the face of the base, plus the hard keys that work as reminder and busy light for when the user mutes the microphone and letting him/her know when muted on a call visually. Offering crystal-clear calls, thanks to its noise cancelation microphone that feature the close conversation limiting and a really compact design for all day use. The Savi 8445 Office comes with an extra battery and charger for this as this is an Unlimited Talk Time headset and why this is a better value over the outgoing Savi 8240. Get yours HERE.
- Poly Savi 8445 Office MS Certified Wireless Headset Convertible
Microsoft Teams hard key is set on the base of the new Savi 8445 Office MS, allowing to launch the application by simply pressing it and the same key works as notification light for missed Teams calls or messages. The convertible style is one the best companions for
daily use as the discrete headset can be worn over the ear, the head or behind the neck thanks to its neckband, specially for people not wanting to ruin their hair at work. The LED screen can be found and easily to be navigated thanks to the wheel scroll located on the side of the base. The base offers triple connectivity as can be used with any desk phone, any desk top or laptop and a Bluetooth enable device as long the later is near the base. Fully compatible with Plantronics EHS adapters or lifters. The headset comes with the additional battery and charger which makes it a huge improvement and easy to order versus the old Savi 8240/8245 Office headsets. Discrete built in busy light found on the headset and compatible with external Plantronics/Poly Busy lights.
Key differences between the Savi 8200 Office Series and the new Savi 8400 Office series are:
- New redesigned Savi Universal Base.
- New LED screen with side scroll wheel for easy navigation.
- Switching from touchpad keys to hard keys located in the face vs. top of the base for easy access.
- Device engagement by pressing desired key with busy light/reminder when microphone is muted.
- Savi 8240/8245 now converge into 1 single model for easy location, the Savi 8445 Office with included extra battery/charger
- Microsoft Teams certification with dedicated key (MS version).
Q: What is Close Conversation Limiting?
A: Glad you asked! This technology can be explained on the following video as it shows it in action. (This technology can be found on the new Savi 8400 Office series)
NOTES: The mayor changes on the Savi 7400 and 8400 Office series will be found on the bases only. The headsets will be the same as the Savi 7300 and 8200 Office series, for the same reason, the Savi 7300/8200 headsets are fully compatible with the new Savi 7400/8400 Office series bases as they offer hot pairing.
For PC use only headset, the Savi 7300 UC and Savi 8200 UC are current models that have no changes and fully compatible with your computer as they come with the D400 DECT™ wireless adapter.
What’s the differences between Poly Savi 7400 Series and 8400 Series?
Savi 7400 Series
Extra Security: 7400 Series offers the highest DECTx Security Step C. Needed by many financial, healthcare, and government users.
Acoustic Fence: 7400 Series offers acoustic fence technology that blocks most of unwanted noise for private conversations.
MS Open Office Standard : Savi 7400 Series meets Microsoft Open Office requirements.
Savi 8400 Series
More wearing styles : 8400 Series offers convertible style versus competition, Savi 8445 Office has the most popular convertible style that is the preferred by most users.
Unlimited talk time : Savi 8445 offers a included hot swappable battery in the middle of a call without dropping the call.
Active Noise Canceling : Savi 8420 only. For super loud offices. So the user can focus on the call and task at hand.
Telecoil compatible : Savi 8410/8420 are Hearing aid compatible.
